Welcome back to episode two of Practically Green. The podcast where we explore simple, sustainable swaps to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. This week Eibhlin has suggestions for effective alternatives to harmful chemical bleach. Anna shares her experience of growingnutritious pea sprouts at home. And to learn more about sprouts and shoots, she's running a course in Mullingar- https://www.bigskyflowers.ie/product/growing-microgreens-course/
Highlighting experiences not “stuff”, is an important feature on this podcast. This episode they delve into their experiences with cold water swimming. Both hosts have a lot to sayabout the benefits of this refreshing activity and they encourage listeners to give it a try.
Promoting safety first, make sure to have a swimming buddy! You can contact many localswimming groups around Ireland such as,
https://www.facebook.com/lakelandchillydippers/
if you’re struggling to find someone willing to take the plunge with you. A more countrywide list of communities can be found here https://wildswim.ie/
Reducing plastic packaging comes up in this episode. The pair talk about how minimal wasterefill shops work, their benefits and the practicalities of shopping in such a way. Eibhlin isthe founder of The Refill Mill and this week they discuss how it has changed hands, whatexciting changes are coming and why we need to support these small businesses.
https://www.instagram.com/therefillmill_mullingar/
Seasonality is a hot topic up for discussion on each episode. This week they are promoting eating Irish grown vegetables. Anna shares some ideas on how to cook and eat our delicioushome-grown goodies. If you’re looking for Irish grown foods, Green Earth Organics is a fantastic business delivering nationwide. Or check on the labelling in your local veg shop to see which vegetables are Irish grown.
https://www.greenearthorganics.ie/
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