Conversations of Consumerism
A Speaker Series
In this series, we interview experts and youth changemakers from all sectors of the sustainability field on their work, key parts of their experience, and their takes on conscious consumerism. We hope that by sharing these stories and voices, we can empower more people to learn how to cut down on consumption in various sectors.
Season 1 (2022)
Episode 1: Sonalie Figueiras
Sonalie Figueiras is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Green Queen, Asia’s award-winning impact media platform advocating for social and environmental change. Here, in this episode, we discuss overconsumption, its implications, and ways in which one can contribute.
Episode 2: Chandni Sacheti
Chandni Sacheti is the Founder of Lives Without Knives, a youth organization advocating for plant-based lifestyles. Here, in this episode, we explore veganism, food consumerism, and youth sustainability leadership as a whole.
Episode 3: Ross O'Brien
Ross O’Brien is a speaker and analyst on Asia's economies, as well as a writer for the MIT Technology review. He is also passionate in the field of sustainability, and wrote the Green Future Index, an analysis on how economies around the world are building a low-carbon future. Here in this episode, we discuss the ties between innovation, sustainability, and economic development.
Season 2 (2024)
Episode 1: Hermia Chan
Being born and raised in Hong Kong, Hermia noticed the absence of climate change education in Hong Kong secondary and tertiary curriculum. She therefore co-founded the Network of Environmental Student Societies (NESS) early 2021, with an aim to increase youth participation and awareness in climate change and actions through a multi-disciplinary lens and perspectives. In this episode, we discuss her journey, her views on sustainability, as well as her advice for young changemakers.
Episode 2: Priscilla Lin
Priscilla is the Sustainability and Strategy Manager at Schneider Electric Hong Kong. In this role, She is responsible for developing and driving local sustainability strategy, developing a sustainability culture and collaborating with customers to meet their sustainability and decarbonization commitments. Here, we discuss energy consumption, as well as her experience as a young climate advocate.