MY WORLD TOO


#101 Whoof, Nile Valley Aquaponics, Greenfield Robotics
In this episode of My World Too we learn about an organization called WHOOF USA that encourages getting in the dirt with hands-on mentoring at organic farms across the nation. Next we visit an aquaponic greenhouse in the heart of the inner city growing Tilapia fish and fresh produce while teaching the community how to grow healthy options combatting urban food insecurity. We travel to the heart of the bread basket to visit a high-tech start up that is promoting chemical-free large scale farming with the help of robots.

#102 Missouri Organic Recycling, New Roots for Refugees, Community Rebuild
The My World Too crew visits a company turning tons of commercial food waste back into healthy compost for gardening, keeping organic matter out of the landfill. Immigrant refugee families from Asia are mentored in the US to start family-run small farms to sell produce in the local farmer’s markets. In Moab Utah we meet a team of people building sustainable homes out of straw.

#103 Rebecca's Apothecary, K-State Research Farm, The Battery Tour
Similar to a pharmacy from 200 years ago we explore an herbal apothecary in Boulder, Colorado. A state university is using the earth as their classroom for local growers eager to learn farm to market organic practices. AY Young a global leader on sustainability with the UN, powers his Battery Tour music and his global mission with solar energy.

#104 House Built From Scraps, Urban Lumber, Colorado Lavender Farm
Meet a midwest couple that built their dream home mostly from free materials on Craig’s List and discarded timber. Visit a mill that specializes in urban lumber from trees damaged by storms or cut down for expansion in the city. Take in the beauty and aroma of a world-class lavender farm in western Colorado.

#105 Upcycling: Making Old New Again, Preserving Heirloom Seeds
Meet makers and creators that bring a new life to old materials from fashion design to microscopes. A family seed company in the Missouri Ozarks is collecting, saving and selling seed varieties from all across the globe.

#106 The Bee Store, Regenerative Farming, A Free Fare City Transit System
Imagine a story dedicated to the hobby and business of beekeeping and all things honey. We visit the regenerative farm of Hank Wills editor at large for Mother Earth News where he practices what he preaches. Learn how and why a major US city provides free fares for all city buses and street car system.

#107 Passive Solar, Tree Waste Into Mulch, Glass Bottle Recycling
Learn how it is all in the planning to create a home that is efficient as it is beautiful nestled on the front range of the Rockies. Visit a company that turns yard waste and tree debris into garden mulch for the retail market. Learn how a company keeps literally millions of glass bottles out of the landfill and makes new glass with less energy to make more bottles.

#108 Sustainable Architecture For Our Future, A Tiny Homes Community
Visit an architecture firm with an emphasis on sustainable design, building for a better future in a time of climate change and limited carbon resources. Next we visit an entire neighborhood of tiny homes dedicated to helping homeless US veterans.