What does sustainability look like in a fast-moving industry like film and television?

In this episode, Canadian actress Erin Karpluk shares how growing up in Jasper shaped her connection to nature, how the 2024 wildfires impacted her community, and how those experiences inform the way she approaches sustainability — both personally and professionally.

We talk about eco-friendly habits, secondhand fashion, sustainable travel, and what waste and sustainability look like behind the scenes on film sets. This is a conversation about environmental awareness, resilience, and the small shifts that can influence culture at work.

Takeaways

• How growing up in Jasper shaped Erin’s connection to nature and community
• The impact of the 2024 Jasper wildfires on memory and resilience
• What sustainable living looks like in everyday routines
• How sustainability in film production is evolving — and where it still needs work
• Practical eco-friendly travel habits for people who live on the road
• How small workplace habits can shift culture over time
• Why connection to people and place fuels environmental awareness

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