Environmentally conscious parenthood. What On Earth Georgia podcast, ep.2:

What unites ecology and being a parent and what is environmentally conscious parenthood? Both Environment activists and parents want to make the world a better place for the future generations. Becoming a parent makes people think about the world they would like their children to live in and ways to make it a safer place for them.

Jana Kowalová explains that for her, living environmentally friendly means reducing the everyday waste and consumption. She does not want her child to face the waste problem in the future. She does not want the landfill to grab the land, which now belongs to nature. Becoming a parent is connected with new consumption practices she had to think about.

What should a mother do, when she does not want to use the disposable diapers, which end up in the landfills? Is it really necessary to provide the child with many nice plastic toys? What does the child really need and what is just a matter of good marketing?

Useful links:

• Ecobaby (in Georgian)

• Dadari wooden toys

• Kodala wooden toys,

Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/woodwork.kodala/

• Montessori education

• Mother care Gerogia reusable diapers:

• Ekopups reusable diapers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekopups.ge/?hl=cs

• Sunflower food store with the reusable diapers

Developing ecotourism in Georgia. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 12

In a new episode of the What on Earth Georgia podcast, we are joined by Olaf Malver an expert and consultant who talks about the benefits of developing ecotourism in Georgia

Eco-village is a model for better future. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 11

Eco-village is a model for a better future in Georgia, members of the International Eco-Community Project in Caucasus believe. Their aim is to create a self-sustainable community that leaves minimum negative impact on the environment

Reducing toxic emissions with biodiesel. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 10

In a new episode of the What on Earth Georgia environmental podcast, we will discuss how can using biodiesel reduce air pollution and which companies produce biodiesel in Georgia

Fighting for energy sector diversification. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 9

Mariam Devidze, a specialist on climate change from the environmental organization Green Alternative explains why solar panel systems need to be developed in Georgia and how the energy sector can be diversified

Pumping water with solar energy. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 8

Solar-powered water pipes could bring water to remote villages, says Mahsa Iarmohammadi who, together with her husband, runs a solar-powered pipes’ enterprise in Georgia

Are e-scooters eco-friendly?What on Earth Georgia, ep. 7

E-scooters have become a popular public transport alternative in Georgia as many perceive them as both a convenient and environmentally friendly way of moving around the city

Living in a straw bale house. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 6

In a new episode of What on Earth Georgia, David Chachanidze explains the environmental and health benefits of living in a house made out of straw bales

Safe cycling in Tbilisi. What on Earth Georgia, ep.5

The new episode of What on Earth Georgia explores the opportunities for riding a bicycle in Tbilisi and talks to Caucasus Cycling Network about the benefits of swapping car for cycling

Eating vegan in Tbilisi. What on Earth Georgia podcast, ep. 3

In the new episode of the JAMnews podcast What on Earth Georgia, German activist Marlene Böhm offers advice on how to be vegan in Tbilisi

Parki Ar Minda, waste reduction and recycling. What on Earth Georgia podcast, ep. 1

What to do once your bin is full? Is it possible to shop without using plastic bags in Georgia? JAMnews podcast, episode one: waste reduction and recycling with ‘Parki Ar Minda’