Spot On
By: Spot On
Language: en
Categories: Science, Earth, Education, Society
Spot On: Sustainability shines a light on the people, projects, and ideas driving a greener future in Calgary. Each episode explores local initiatives, research, and innovations being led by academic institutions that are shaping how our city tackles climate change, builds resilience, and reimagines sustainability from the ground up. From student-led breakthroughs to community-led solutions, Spot On brings you inspiring stories and practical insights from the front lines of change. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply curious about what sustainability looks like in YYC, this podcast gives you the tools and inspiration to make an impact right where yo...
Episodes
A Very Sustainable Holiday Episode
Dec 12, 2025Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability. We hope you missed us!
In this holiday special episode of Spot On, the whole team hopped on the mic to explore the importance of sustainability during the busy holiday season. From gifting with intention to slowing down to enjoy time with friends and loved ones, we shared personal stories and family anecdotes from our holiday past. Tune in to listen to how we are practising sustainability while sleigh bells ring.
Happy holidays, and we’ll see you next year for the season two premiere of Spot On...
Duration: 00:16:23Waste We Don't Think About
Nov 28, 2025Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability. We hope you missed us!
In this episode of Spot On, we’re getting introspective and acknowledging waste we don’t think about with special guest Jamie Dardarian, a sustainability specialist at Mount Royal University. Jamie unpacks waste related to technology, books, and what university campuses do to try to be as sustainable as possible.
Subscribe to the Spot On feed to hear next month’s episode - until then, keep practicing sustainability in your own life one episode at a time!
This semester, season...
Duration: 00:22:52Fast Fashion
Oct 22, 2025Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability. We hope you missed us!
In this episode of Spot On, we’re diving into the world of fast fashion and its impact on sustainability, with special guest Gini Weber, an assistant professor at Mount Royal University. Gini brought their expertise in marketing and sustainability to unpack what fast fashion really means—how social media, marketing trends, and a culture of constant newness drive the rapid production and consumption of clothing.
Subscribe to the Spot On feed to hear next month’s episode - until then, keep practi...
Duration: 00:23:07Sustainable Swaps
Sep 17, 2025Welcome to the inaugural episode on Spot On: Sustainability, where we explore sustainability initiatives at universities across Calgary. This semester, we’re starting at Mount Royal University (MRU).
Meet our host Abi, our producer Bella, and our editor Julianna - they’ll be guides shining a spotlight on sustainability initiatives at the MRU campus and beyond!
Sustainable swaps are something that are easy for anyone to implement - so we’re taking to the streets (and our own recording studio) to hear from students and staff at MRU about the changes they’ve made to b...
Duration: 00:11:27Welcome to Spot On!
Sep 15, 2025What does sustainability mean to you? However you define it, you’ve come to the right place.
Welcome to Spot On Sustainability, where we put Calgary’s brightest sustainability ideas on your radar. From groundbreaking university research to community-driven innovation, this show spotlights the people shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.
In every episode, we’ll take you inside Calgary’s universities and labs to hear from students, professors, and innovators who are changing the way we live - through science, ideas, and fresh perspectives.
This semester, season one is housed a...
Duration: 00:01:39