Ep 7: Normalize Sustainability
If you’re looking for tips and a new perspective on how to be more sustainable, this episode is for you! Today’s conversation with a Master of Communication Design, graduate of the University of Cambridge Business Sustainability Management program, and co-founder of New Standard Studio, which helps companies and organizations lean into sustainability.
Welcome Monika Kanokova.
She has a refreshing perspective on knowing yourself and anticipating your needs, and how that helps you make more sustainable choices.
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We talked a lot about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Here are the 17 goals. Browse the SDG score and the Spillover score. It’s so fun to see what is being measured and how we can nudge our leaders to do better.
She encourages us to know what we like so we can anticipate our needs and make good choices.
Monika’s Tips
Look at what you throw away the most and start to replace that with sustainable options
Easy swaps: silicone baking mats, menstrual cups or period panties, bees wrap instead of foil
Find joy. If you want to stop eating cheese, you won’t be addicted after 3-4 weeks and you’ll find replacements that bring you joy.
Is Monika optimistic?
Yes, from the technological point of view.
But our rituals and traditions need to be updated to focus on the future and create a world that is more equal and just for everyone.
