Episodios

  • Embracing E-Mobility in the Fight Against Climate Change in Our Cities

    Embracing E-Mobility in the Fight Against Climate Change in Our Cities
    Jul 8 2025
    In this episode, Geofrey Mutabazi, Founder of Karaa Bikes ,talks about how his company is revolutionizing the e-mobility space by converting ordinary bicycles to electric bikes using a unique battery assembled and created by Karaa Bikes. Tune in for an in depth and thought provoking conversation as Geofrey delves into: 🔹 Why Karaa bikes opted to convert existing bicycles to electric bicycles vis-a-vis the costs involved in assembling a wholly new bicycle🔹 How Karaa bikes is leading a fundamental shift in Africa's transport sector🔹Whether e-mobility will actually work in Africa in the long term🔹 The reality of greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector today🔹 How we can kill the "petrol culture" in Uganda and Africa 🔹Whether current policies enable or frustrate adoption of e-mobility . To learn more about Karaa Bikes' and Geoffrey's work, you can connect with them at; 🔹Website:/https://karaa.africa/🔹LinkedIn: / geofreymutabazi 🔹X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/geofrey_muta%3Flang%3Den🔹Instagram: / geofrey_muta You can visit Karaa Bicyles at their offices located at Motiv Uganda, Plot 7K, Old PortBell Road, Kampala-Uganda Turn on Notifications: Hit the bell icon to get notified whenever we post new contentGive us Feedback: Let us know if you'd like to be on the show or if you know someone who should.Let's save our planet and fight climate change together!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sustainability insights! #climatechangepodcast # #ClimateAction #emobility #sustainabletransport #climatechange #sustainabilitypodcast #sustainability #climatechangesolutions #ecofriendlyliving
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  • EP 20 Sustainable Shoots: Empowering Lives with Bamboo with Collin Muhumuza

    EP 20 Sustainable Shoots: Empowering Lives with Bamboo with Collin Muhumuza
    May 12 2025
    In this episode of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast, Grace talks to Collin Muhumuza, the General Manager of Amabanda Uganda, a company that provides sustainable solutions and products made from locally grown Bamboo in Uganda. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation as Collin shares how Bamboo can singlehandedly transform lives, uplift communities and promote environment sustainability. Collin highlights how bamboo can be an enabler for economic growth and climate action.In this discussion we delve into: 🔹 The role of bamboo in mitigating the negative impacts of climate change🔹 How to successfully plant and harvest bamboo to earn a profit .🔹 The integration of bamboo in the production of high-tech products 🔹 The use of bamboo in the construction sector 🔹 The role of enhancing awareness of the benefits of bamboo in increasing its uptake and 🔹The creation of green jobs due to the use of bamboo in the service industry. . To learn more about Amabanda's work you can connect with them at; 🔹Website: https://www.amabanda.com/🔹LinkedIn: / amabanda-uganda-limited 🔹X (Formerly Twitter): / amabandauganda You can also connect with Collin at: 🔹LinkedIn: / collin-muhumuza-b54b09167 🔹X (Formerly Twitter):https://x.com/muhumuzacollinYou can visit Amabanda at their offices located at Katosi Road Kiyoola, Mukono, off Kampala-Jinja Expressway, Uganda Turn on Notifications: Give us Feedback: Let us know if you'd like to be on the show or if you know someone who should.Let's save our planet and fight climate change together!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sustainability insights! #climatechangepodcast # #ClimateAction #bamboo #climatechange #sustainabilitypodcast #sustainability #climatechangesolutions #ecofriendlyliving
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  • EP 19 Sustainable Solutions: Unlocking Access to Clean and Safe Drinking Water

    EP 19 Sustainable Solutions: Unlocking Access to Clean and Safe Drinking Water
    May 5 2025
    In this episode of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast, Grace talks to Moses from Spouts of Water, the manufacturers of the "Purifaaya" that provides access to clean, safe and affordable water, while promoting energy efficiency and environment preservation since it is made of a ceramic filter(made from clay) that purifies water from any source; without any need for it to be boiled . Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on how the Purifaaya can be a game-changer for household and community energy efficiency and access to affordable and safe drinking water as envisaged under #sdg6 as we talk about the following: 🔹 The affordability of the Purifaaya🔹 The shelf-life of the purified water vis-a-vis the boiled water.🔹 The cost-benefit to the environment upon use of the water purifaaya as a substitute for boiled water🔹 The energy efficiency benefit of using the water PurifaayaConnect with Spouts of Water to learn more about the Water Purifaaya at; Website: https://spouts.org/ and https://purifaaya.com/LinkedIn: / spouts-international X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/spoutsofwaterTurn on Notifications: Hit the bell icon to get notified whenever we post new contentGive us Feedback: Let us know if you'd like to be on the show or if you know someone who should.Let's save our planet and fight climate change together!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sustainability insights! #climatechangepodcast # #ClimateAction #cleanwatersolutions #climatechange #sustainabilitypodcast #sustainability #climatechangesolutions #ecofriendlyliving
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  • EP 18: Demystifying the Myths About Biogas Use As Household Energy

    EP 18: Demystifying the Myths About Biogas Use As Household Energy
    Apr 28 2025
    In this episode of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast, Grace talks to Bagagga Ethol Amanda, the Founder of EcoErudites Uganda, a company that specializes in making and packaging Biogas, to talk about biogas as a source of clean energy in households. Many misconceptions surround biogas use, from safety concerns to efficiency doubts. With Ethol's expertise, we separate fact from fiction and explore how biogas can revolutionize clean energy use at home.Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on how biogas can be a game-changer for household energy and environmental conservation as we talk about the following: 🔹 How biogas works and its benefits for households🔹 Addressing common myths and misconceptions about biogas🔹 Biogas vs. traditional energy sources🔹 The future of biogas in enhancing clean cookingConnect with our guest Ethol and learn more about her work at; EcoErudites UgandaWebsite: https://www.ecoerudites.com/X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ecoeruditesug Instagram: / ecoeruditesug For Ethol's social Media Pages: LinkedIn: / bagagga-ethol-natukunda-593834236 X (Formerly Twitter):https:// x.com/ethol_baggagaInstagram : / ethol_baggaga Turn on Notifications: Hit the bell icon to get notified whenever we post new contentGive us Feedback: Let us know if you'd like to be on the show or if you know someone who should.Let's save our planet and fight climate change together!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sustainability insights! #climatechangepodcast #biogasforhome #ClimateAction #cleancooking #climatechange #sustainabilitypodcast #sustainability #climatechangesolutions #ecofriendlyliving
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  • EP 17: Clean Cooking With Eco Friendly Cookstoves: Hajara Nabbanja's Story

    EP 17: Clean Cooking With Eco Friendly Cookstoves: Hajara Nabbanja's Story
    Mar 23 2025

    In this episode, we explore what clean cooking with eco friendly cookstoves entails with Hajara Nabbanja, a clean cooking practitioner and specialist who assembles clean cooking stoves, installs household biogas systems and trains communities to make ecofriendly briquettes in a bid to transition from fossil-fuel intensive cooking systems to environmentally friendly cooking.

    Join us as we discuss:

    🌱 What is clean cooking.

    🌍 The health benefits of clean cooking.

    🦁 How clean cooking facilitates efficient energy use and reduction of climate change.

    🔥The affordability and adoption of clean cooking in Uganda.


    Connect with our guest Nabbanja Hajara;

    🐦 LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/nabbanja-hajarah-333b77255?

    X: https://x.com/NabbanjaHajara1


    Turn on Notifications: Hit the bell icon to get notified whenever we post new content

    Give us Feedback: Let us know if you'd like to be on the show or if you know someone who should.


    Let's save our planet and fight climate change together!


    Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sustainability insights! #climatechangepodcast #ClimateAction #cleancooking #climatechange #sustainabilitypodcast #sustainability #climatechangesolutions #ecofriendlyliving
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    34 m
  • EP16:The Quest for Sustainable and Climate Resilient Housing : Easy Housing Uganda

    EP16:The Quest for Sustainable and Climate Resilient Housing : Easy Housing Uganda
    Mar 8 2025
    n this episode, we explore the crucial role of Easy Housing Uganda in enhancing access to sustainable, affordable and climate resilient housing in Uganda with Moses Sekyanzi from Easy Housing Uganda. Easy Housing constructs homes using sustainable timber; thereby providing an affordable and sustainable alternative to the carbon intensive traditional construction cycle that largely involves use of sand, cement, bricks and stone Join us as we discuss:🌱 The carbon footprint of easy housing homes. 🌍 The process of construction and assembling of easy homes.🦁 What makes easy housing homes sustainable and resilient to environmental disasters.🔥How Easy housing is advancing ecotourism and reducing the unemployment problem in Uganda.Connect with our guest Moses Sekyanzi; 🐦 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mosesssekyanzi Instagram: www.instagram.com/mosesforclimate/X(Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/mosesforclimateYou can learn more about easy housing Uganda through the online and social media pages below🌍Website: www.easyhousing.org X: https://x.com/easyhousing2 Instagram: / easyhousingofficial Facebook: www.facebook.com/easyhousingofficial/Turn on Notifications: Hit the bell icon to get notified whenever we post new contentGive us Feedback: Let us know if you'd like to be on the show or if you know someone who should.Let's save our planet and fight climate change together!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sustainability insights! #ClimateAction #sustainablehousing #climateresilience #climatechange #sustainabilitypodcast #sustainability #climatechangesolutions #climatechangepodcast
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  • EP15: Recycling Plastic Waste: Helton Traders' Journey

    EP15: Recycling Plastic Waste: Helton Traders' Journey
    Feb 16 2025

    Welcome to Season 2 of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast! In this episode, we explore the journey of Helton Traders of turning plastic waste into sewing threads used in the textile and fashion industry with the founder, Hellen Munyasa. Hellen shares valuable insights on plastic waste recycling and its impact in combating pollution and climate change.Join us as we discuss:🌱 State of plastics pollution in Uganda.🌍 Helton's plastics recycling process.🦁 How plastics recycling contributes to creation of green jobs.🔥How Helton's plastics recycling contributes to cost reduction in the sustainable fashion industry.Connect with our guest, Hellen Munyasa:🌍Website: www.heltontraders.com🐦 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/munyasa-hellen-58950255🐦 Email: heltontraders.comLet's save our planet and fight climate change together!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sustainability insights! #ClimateAction #plasticpollution #plasticrecycling #climatechange #sustainabilitypodcast #sustainablefashion #sustainability #climatechangesolutions #climatechangepodcast @tonyelumelufoundation @undp_uganda @concordiauniversitymontreal @sustory5956 @eastafricancommunity1278 @GIZonlineTV @dunin-deshpandequeensinnov844 ​Share your feedback and engage on our X Page at https://.x.com/EcosustainviewsWatch the full episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@drivingecosustainabilitySend Email to driveecosustainability@gmail.com
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  • EP 14: How Wildlife Conservation Can Help to Combat Climate Change with Thembo Johnson Puruka

    EP 14: How Wildlife Conservation Can Help to Combat Climate Change with Thembo Johnson Puruka
    Feb 2 2025

    Welcome to Season 2 of the Driving Eco Sustainability: My Perspective Podcast! In this premiere episode, we explore how wildlife conservation plays a crucial role in addressing the climate change crisis. Our guest, Thembo Johnson Puruka, a wildlife conservation educator at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) and founder of Green Totos Uganda, shares valuable insights on conservation efforts and their impact on climate resilience.Join us as we discuss:🌱 How protecting wildlife supports ecosystem balance and climate stability.🌍 The role of conservation education in climate action.🦁 Real-world examples of wildlife conservation initiatives in Uganda.🔥 Why conservation is a key strategy in the fight against climate change.Connect with our guest, Thembo Johnson Puruka:🌍Website: www.greentotosuganda.org🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/GreenTotos?t=Nr3SjoXeuB...🐦 Personal X: https://x.com/thembojpuruka?s=21&t=Iv.Let's protect wildlife, conserve nature, and fight climate change together!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sustainability insights! #ClimateAction #WildlifeConservation #Sustainability
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