Living a Solarpunk Life to Create A Better Future with Joe Hines

Episode Summary: If you are listening to this podcast, you are probably a solarpunk. The Solarpunk movement envisions a future where sustainable technologies, renewable energy, and nature-inspired aesthetics coalesce to create vibrant, decentralised communities that prioritise ecological harmony and social well-being.In this conversation, we are joined by Joe Hines, the co-host of youtube channel ‘Solarpunk Life’ as he discusses various aspects of the solarpunk lifestyle, including : practical examples of impactful everyday actions, the notion of 'never let perfect become the enemy of good enough,' the role of tool libraries and garbage collection,being a member of ‘buy nothing’ groups.Solarpunk and capitalism,the significance of 'choose kindness,'and how helping others helped Joe overcome worrying.<br/>Check out Solarpunk Life, Joe’s channelOther channels on the same topic The Solarpunk Scene and AndrewismSome books mentioned during the conversation:Humankind: A Hopeful HistoryDoughnut EconomicsFor more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.orgWant to join in the conversation?Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!----- Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Brian Tormey, Olabanji Stephen and Jenn Swanson.Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. ----- The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.