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Future Mending Radio
Things could be better. Future Mending Radio profiles the people, organizations and businesses that are already building a better future. Clothing swaps, farmers’ markets, pay-it-forward restaurants, independent authors, repair cafes, DIY bike shops, sustainable chocolate shops and more.
Future Mending happens when we meet our daily needs in a way that saves money, improves our wellbeing and also strengthens healthy social systems -- instead of padding the profits margins of giant corporations.
In short, relaxing episodes, we'll seek out alternatives and explore them together.
Podcasting since 2024 • 18 episodes
Future Mending Radio
Latest Episodes
5 Meals for a Dollar
How much food is wasted in Canada? Where does food waste happen and why? What are some potential solutions?This episode takes a quick look at two for-profit solutions to food waste – the Odd Bunch produce delivery box and Sob...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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Good News, Everyone!
Matt interviews Yara El Murr, the Managing Editor of the Green Line, an innovative Toronto news outlet that is making community-driven, hyper-local news.Our information ecosystem is full of misinformation and news fatigue and Yara shares...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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Scarborough's Hidden Gems
Matt goes treasure hunting in Scarborough (a suburb of Toronto), using the amazing maps produced by the Scarborough Environmental Association.After visiting a restaurant, a second-hand clothing shop...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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Put Your Eggs in Several Smaller Baskets
Karma Coop has been selling ethical, organic food in Toronto for more than 50 years. Matt visits the store and interviews its General Manager, Zach Weingarten.Zach explains how they source products and why having a wide variety of smalle...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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The Four Reminders for Individuals
Mending the future will require system change and personal change. And we can start with nudges in the right direction, because much of what we need already exists. The 4 reminders for individuals can help us live better and spend less time in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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