Samyudha Rajesh

Jan 29, 2024 | planetforward.org | Samyudha Rajesh

“Boxed and Better” is a photo-essay that looks at the benefits of sustainable consumerism on the environment. In particular, this piece explores the plastic water bottle crisis, and what the company Boxed Water is doing to bring more sustainable options to the market. In 2021 alone, 600 billion plastic bottles produced, with recycling rates remaining low in many developed counties including the United States.

Nov 7, 2023 | planetforward.org | Samyudha Rajesh

Did you know that to experience negative health impacts from climate change than adults? According to Kari Nadeau at Stanford University’s Center for Allergy & Asthma Research, kids not only experience worse health outcomes than adults, but often experience negative impacts on their mental health as well. This podcast is about the impacts of climate change on children, and how children are being introduced to climate change in schools.

Feb 9, 2023 | planetforward.org | Samyudha Rajesh |Chris Zatarain |Katie Perkins |Hannah Krantz

In my podcast, I explore the benefits of multifaceted and cross-sectoral approaches that bridge sustainability and environmental policy. I argue that environmental sustainability should not be an after-thought to economic or social development, but instead a foundational intention in the mission of global development. I explore ways that we can achieve the trifecta of environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, and support for local communities through creative and collaborative pursuits.