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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 you are here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Episodes
  • Reducing, Reuse, and Recycling at MRU
    Mar 25 2026

    For episode two, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of the recycling world here at MRU. Sustainability specialist, Jamie Dardarian, is back in the studio to break down our questions about recycling at MRU, and what students, faculty, and staff need to know.


    Subscribe to the Spot On feed to hear every episode - until then, keep practising sustainability in your own life one episode at a time!


    This semester, season two is housed at Mount Royal University, situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, this podcast acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.


    Spot On is produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary, whose mission is to promote, encourage, and support community-level actions and initiatives that move Calgary towards a sustainable future. To learn more, visit https://www.sustainablecalgary.org.


    This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.


    Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Spot On Sustainability!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    26 mins
  • Exploring Eco Grief
    Feb 13 2026

    For our first official episode back, we're exploring the complexities of eco grief. We spoke with students on the Mount Royal University (MRU) campus and learned what they knew (or didn't know) about eco grief. Later, we sat down with Amy Spark, a Program Specialist at the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation, and showed her our student's responses to learn more about navigating eco grief in a busy, often overwhelming world. So get cosy, grab a blanket, and settle in!


    This semester, season two is housed at Mount Royal University, situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, this podcast acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.


    Spot On is produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary, whose mission is to promote, encourage, and support community-level actions and initiatives that move Calgary towards a sustainable future. To learn more, visit https://www.sustainablecalgary.org.


    This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.


    Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Spot On Sustainability!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    28 mins
  • Spot On is back!
    Jan 22 2026

    Welcome back to Spot On Sustainability, where we put Calgary’s best and brightest sustainability ideas on your radar. Last season, we dove into a plethora of topics, from fast fashion, waste that's often overlooked, and sustainable swaps.


    We are thrilled to be back for season two, where we hope to uncover more sustainability efforts in YYC. We can't wait to show you what's in store and what developments we discover on our journey to a sustainable community.


    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. Stay tuned for our season two premiere episode this February!




    This semester, season two is housed at Mount Royal University, situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, this podcast acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.


    Spot On is produced in partnership with Sustainable Calgary, whose mission is to promote, encourage, and support community-level actions and initiatives that move Calgary towards a sustainable future. To learn more, visit https://www.sustainablecalgary.org.


    This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.


    Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Spot On Sustainability!



    This season of Spot On is hosted by Abiola Famakinwa, edited by Julianna Adair, and produced by Bella Coco. It's supervised by Dr. Mauricio Latapí and Jess Schmidt, with additional support from Celia Lee and the team at Sustainable Calgary.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 min
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