The Sustainable Carolina Podcast
We bring you to the center of the sustainability conversation at UNC-Chapel Hill as we explore the technologies, partners, and exciting happenings that make our campus sustainable. From the North Carolina Piedmont to around the world, we seek out and discuss the latest in sustainability.
Podcasting since 2021 • 27 episodes
The Sustainable Carolina Podcast
Latest Episodes
From Trail to Trust with Florencia Loncan
Fresh off an epic 2,200-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail, Florencia Loncán began applying for her first post-grad job in spring 2025. She landed at the
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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30:48
Campus History Keepers with Carolina Tree Heritage
In the aftermath of Hurricane Fran, UNC Grounds' green recycling program began. That's because the University inherited the grinder used during storm cleanup, which made wood chips from downed trees.Two decades later, University Arborist...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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31:25
Roots and Ridges with Jay Leutze
Forests impact water and air quality, and our quality of life. That’s why we’re exploring forests and trees in this season of the Sustainable Carolina Podcast.In this episode we talk with Jay Leutze, a double Tar Heel, author and land tr...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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37:32
Communicating for Community: Stories for a Better Planet
The new season of the Sustainable Carolina podcast kicks off with a special episode, recorded live during a Carolina Engagement Week Panel. From Highlands, North Carolina to the highlands of the Galápagos, Carolina’s commun...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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41:51
Amy Kryston | Sanitation as a Basic Human Right
Six million people living in the United States do not have access to safely managed sanitation. But Amy Kryston is cautiously optimistic that this public health problem can be solved in our lifetimes. In 2022, Amy began a deep dive into...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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25:59