The Eco Files: Conversations from the MRU Sustainability Forum Castos https://the-eco-files-conversations-from-the-mru-sustainability-forum.castos.com Journalism students at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada delve into sustainability goals across a variety of fields, from architecture and ecotourism, to teaching and beyond. Featuring interviews with academic and industry experts in Southern Alberta, we explore the practices and principles you can incorporate into your daily life to ensure that we can meet the current needs of our ecologically troubled world — and preserve it for future generations too. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0000 en © 2025 https://episodes.castos.com/6329b6d480cf48-65771666/images/Series.png The Eco Files: Conversations from the MRU Sustainability Forum https://the-eco-files-conversations-from-the-mru-sustainability-forum.castos.com Journalism students at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada delve into sustainability goals across a variety of fields, from architecture and ecotourism, to teaching and beyond. Featuring interviews with academic and industry experts in Southern Alberta, we explore the practices and principles you can incorporate into your daily life to ensure that we can meet the current needs of our ecologically troubled world — and preserve it for future generations too. CPI episodic Journalism students at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada delve into sustainability goals across a variety of fields, from architecture and ecotourism, to teaching and beyond. Featuring interviews with academic and industry experts in Southern Alberta, we explore the practices and principles you can incorporate into your daily life to ensure that we can meet the current needs of our ecologically troubled world — and preserve it for future generations too. CPI communitypodcastyyc@gmail.com false https://feeds.castos.com/zk84d yes <![CDATA[Sustainability Through the Lens of Religion and Culture]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0000 CPI https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64658/episode/2013802 https://the-eco-files.castos.com/episodes/sustainability-through-the-lens-of-religion-and-culture In this episode, Christian Deguia and Laila Malik explore how religious beliefs and culture can influence perceptions of suitability. We’ll highlight the unique perspective of Dr. Brian Nichols, who draws from Buddhist teachings to combat an environmental crisis, and Dr. Jebunnessa Chapola's research into culture that shaped her views on how we use land.

This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 

Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

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This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 

Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

]]> 00:34:35 <![CDATA[Looking Towards Our Future: Social Good]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0000 CPI https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64658/episode/2013806 https://the-eco-files.castos.com/episodes/looking-towards-our-future-social-good In this episode Kayla Flindall and Darlene Aquino speak with Hadi Fariborzi and Rachael Pettigrew about how to make a more sustainable future in terms of social good through the use of AI and implementing diversity in the workplace.

This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 

Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

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This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 

Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

]]> 00:32:01 <![CDATA[Ecotourism and consumer power]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:15:00 +0000 CPI https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64658/episode/2013798 https://the-eco-files.castos.com/episodes/ecotourism-and-consumer-power Ralph Saulog and Sadaf Karami speak with guests of the MRU Sustainability Forum to gain a better understanding of modern-day sustainability. Neil Brigden, an associate professor of business at Mount Royal University, shares his perspective on consumer decision dynamics, and Joe Pavelka, a health and physical education professor at Mount Royal University, discusses ecotourism.

This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 

Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

 

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This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 

Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

 

]]> 00:17:09 <![CDATA[Creating sustainable communities]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 CPI https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64658/episode/2013788 https://the-eco-files.castos.com/episodes/creating-sustainable-communities In this episode of The Eco Files, Julianna Adair speaks with Austin Lang, sustainability manager at the Calgary Stampede, about using education models to empower communities. They explore topics like permaculture, sustainable food systems and how inclusive practices can create a future where all beings can thrive.

This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 

Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

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This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ 

Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

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