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They make everything from the software we use at work, to games consoles and laptops. Microsoft says eventually it wants to remove all of the carbon it's emitted since 1975, but in the meantime its emissions are still rising. So what is the company doing to tackle that and is it right to place so much emphasis on technology that does not exist at scale yet, to remove carbon from the atmosphere? Fliss and Deborah grill Musidora Jorgensen, Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft UK.Also: carbon footprint expert Professor Mike Berners-Lee talks to listener Joey about how he can live a greener life. Joey knows that one big thing many of us can do to lower our footprint is to make our homes more energy efficient. But, like millions of us, he rents and so there's very little about his flat that he can change. But with the professor's help, he learns what he can do instead and how much of a difference those changes will make. There's some good tips there for anyone who wants to understand more about their impact on the planet.Plus Deborah reveals what computer games the Dragons play between the pitches on Dragons' Den. And does Fliss need to delete her 135,000 unread emails?With Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah.Like us? Please subscribe and if the platform you are using allows it, do rate us and leave us a review.Production team: Lexy O'Connor, Luke Wilson, Hal Haines, Natasha Johannsen, Justin Bones.Useful links https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/shivering-winter-wonderland-7-top-tips-make-your-home-warmer/

In this week's Big Green Money Show, Dragons' Den's Deborah Meaden and 5 Live's Felicity Hannah find out about the scale of food waste in our homes, restaurants and businesses.It's sparked by a question from listener Wade in Shropshire, answered by Helen White from the environmental organisation WRAP, who helps Deborah & Fliss find out all about food waste in our homes.They then hear from the co-founder and CEO of Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca, Mark Selby, about the challenges around reducing food waste in restaurants.Finally, they meet Alex Vlassopulos, co-founder of Kitche, a home food waste reduction app that can help us keep track of what's in our fridges and cupboards.Tell us what you think, tell us what you do to try and cut down on food waste and talk about some of the issues raised by using the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow on Twitter. Or email the team at GreenMoney@bbc.co.uk.Links: lovefoodhatewaste.com wrap.org.uk/taking-action/food-drink kitche.coWith Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah.Production team: Lexy O'Connor, Luke Wilson, Gareth Jones, Justin Bones, Natasha Johansson.

'I’m going home to tell my husband I want a cardboard coffin'.In this week’s Big Green Money Show, Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden and BBC 5 Live's Felicity Hannah find out about greener funerals – and for Felicity in particular it turned out to be a life-changing episode. Meanwhile Deborah tells Fliss about a green funeral she recently attended and what it meant to her. They discover what's out there for people who want to plan a greener funeral, from coffin choices to electric hearses. They also learn that where and how we are buried can make a difference, and they talk to listener Rachael who arranged a woodland burial for her dad. The Association of Green Funeral Directors discusses the many options available for those who want greener funerals and Deborah and Fliss meet a company which sells sustainable coffins. They also hear from one of the country's biggest independent cremation providers about the emissions associated with cremation. And they find out that once you get going, talking about funerals and death can be surprisingly uplifting. From hedgehog houses for grave markers, cardboard coffins covered in cats and bicycle hearses, there are endless ways to have a greener and very personal end. This podcast talks frankly about death and the practices involved in many UK funerals. Although we want everyone to listen to our shows, if you think you might find those subjects difficult to hear about, then please do give this episode a miss and join us again next week. Tell us what you think, tell us if you've ever been to a green funeral and talk about some of the issues raised by using the hashtag #GreenMoneyShow on Twitter. Or email the team at GreenMoney@bbc.co.uk. With Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah. Production team: Lexy O'Connor, Luke Wilson, Gareth Jones, Justin bones, Natasha Johansson.