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Practical(ly) Zero Waste095 • Advanced Zero Waste with Polly BarksBeyond the bubble of our own households beyond the individual actions we talk privilege, climate justice, and community activism, as well as all about Polly’s book More Than a Plastic Bag, which I just got as an ebook and it’s so so helpful and full of action items to help us change the world. If you are BRAND NEW to zero waste, hold up, and swing over to some other episodes like episode 55 zero waste swaps, or episode 19 Random Acts of Green, there’s lots of episodes for those who are just hearing about zero waste for the fi...
2020-09-1345 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste093 • Slow, Authentic TravelNathen and Josy of Responsible Van Life are two amazing individuals who are educating others around the world on sustainability and responsible living while travelling! Up until recently they’ve been travelling around New Zealand in their van, living out that slow and authentic travel that you’re going to get to hear all about in today’s episode. We talk slowing things down, what living in a van has looked like for them, and how getting to know each other and taking responsibility in this adventure we call life is vitally important to our planet. I am happy to be...
2020-08-3045 minPractical(ly) Zero WasteSummer Rewind Playlist • 004 • Self SufficiencyHave you ever wanted to grow your own garden, raise your own animals, preserve the harvest, live off the land, or generally live that homesteader life? If not, have you ever wondered how somebody can really do it all? This week's rewind is to Winter of 2019 when I chatted with my homesteading friend Valentina all about her small hobby farm.
New episodes return next week! Happy summer folks!
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2020-08-2353 minPractical(ly) Zero WasteSummer Rewind Playlist • 003 • The Seasoned SpoonWeek three of rewinding to past episodes. This week is all about The Seasoned Spoon Cafe on Trent University Campus, enjoy rewinding to hear all about eating local, seasonal, and vegetarian!
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2020-08-1644 minPractical(ly) Zero WasteSummer Rewind Playlist • 002 • Eating LocalStill on holiday over here so here's another oldie but a goodie coming at you from July 2019. WHAT A GOOD conversation about eating local food and how that reduces your impact on the planet, even if you're still consuming *some* meat and dairy products. Anthony and I had just met a month or so before this episode was recorded and now we're great pals! He's over a year into business and I can't wait to see The Food Shop grow! Check out this episode as well as a few more rewinds to come this month and I'll be back...
2020-08-0943 minPractical(ly) Zero WasteSummer Rewind Playlist • 001 • Sustainable AgricultureI'm taking a holiday, so this week I'm rewinding to April 2019 to a conversation with Bill Callaghan, life long farmer from Lindsay, Ontario! This is a favourite conversation of mine and it centres around sustainable agriculture, soil health and the harmful results of pesticides on our health and the environment. Stay tuned for brand new episodes to come after my hiatus basking in the sunshine and spending quality time with my family away from the microphone. Lot's of love and happy August!
Reducing pesticides, cover cropping, adding nutrients to soil at an industrial scale, feeding the worms...
2020-08-0236 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste092 • Food Security + OlioDID YOU KNOW of all the edible food wasted in the world, ONE QUARTER of that food waste is all it would take to feed the billions of people suffering from food insecurity and poverty in the world. AND you can make a difference. Today I speak with Tessa Clarke, co-founder of Olio, the world’s first neighbour to neighbour food sharing app. We talk preventing food waste and other household items from going to landfill, we talk food insecurity and reducing the stigma associated with food poverty, and the work that we can do on an individual scale to...
2020-07-2647 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste091 • Foraging + WildcraftConnecting with nature and building resiliency is on the pod this week with Erin from Foragers Farms. We talk certified naturally grown produce, foraging and wildcrafting tips, and building a relationship with nature like no other!
Website:
http://foragersfarms.ca/
@foragersfarms
Farm Link:
https://farmlink.net/
WWoofing:
https://wwoof.ca/
@hunnabees
@cedargroveorganicfarm
Foraging Resource:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/378203.A_Field_Guide_to_Edible_Wild_Plants
Wild Muskoka:
https://wildmuskoka.com/pages...
2020-07-1941 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste090 • Clean Bamboo TechnologyVegan silk sheets and sleep wear, who knew?! Today’s conversation is with Phoebe Yu, co-founder of the ethical bedding and sleep wear brand, Ettitude. We talk about Clean Bamboo Technology, sustainable practises in fabric production and some next steps Ettitude is taking to reduce their impact on the planet even more.
Ettitude's website:
https://www.ettitude.com/
@ettitudestore
Discount Code (only if you NEED it! Anti-Consumerism!)
PZWpod20
Phoebe's Book Recommendation:
https://www.patagonia.ca/product/let-my-people-go-surfing-revised-paperback-book/BK067.html
How to Participate in Eco Bi...
2020-07-1335 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste089 • Plastic Free July + Eco BingoHey everyone and welcome back to practically zero waste. Happy Plastic Free July!! To celebrate Theresa and I kicked back and had a grand ol’ time catching up, and cooking up ways to go all out this plastic free July. If you’re interested in joining in a game of Eco Bingo, please follow the link below to our website to see all the rules + details, the list of prizes, and to download or screen shot the Bingo Cards. You can also find all this information saved in our Stories on Instagram. We’re ALSO celebrating a happy two year a...
2020-07-051h 00Practical(ly) Zero Waste088 • Let's Get To Know Each OtherWhat’s your favourite colour? What do you like to do in your free time? Tell me more about you as a person! Today on the pod we’re chatting about connecting with each other in the zero waste community, beyond how zero waste your life is. I have a really fun, upbeat chat with Brittany from The Green Spectrum on Instagram. There’s a bit of everything in here today, starting with a zero waste magazine quiz, children’s books, and details about Eco Bingo [See Below] for Plastic Free July! Most of all, I want this episode to be a...
2020-06-2838 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste087 • Fertility + Plastic Free SexThe Sex Ed class you should have had in school. Before we get into today’s chat a few bits of information: (1) Lisa uses necessarily explicit language in some cases to be as clear as possible. (2) This conversation focuses on plastic-free sex between a male and female partner because the topic is fertility awareness as a method of birth control, but that being said I think every woman should be aware of how their bodies work for optimal health so look into it either way. (3) We don’t cover condoms, IUD’s or any other form of barrier method, we’re...
2020-06-211h 03Practical(ly) Zero Waste086 • RewildingNature isn't gone, it's waiting. And simple acts of rewilding can allow it to awaken once more. This week's chat is with J.B. MacKinnon, author of the 100 Mile Diet and most recently of the book The Once and Future World. We talk about his work, and the practical and important practise of rewilding cities and natural areas around us!
J.B. MacKinnon's website:
http://jbmackinnon.com/
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2020-06-1439 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste085 • Flipping Curb FindsSharing economies, zero waste living, and flipping curb finds is on the pod this week with Chelsea from Eco Conscious Consumer! Have a listen for some happy chatter and great tips for dipping your toes in the second hand sales market and living as waste free as possible!
Chelsea's Blog:
http://ecoconsciousconsumer.com/author/chelsea-johnson/
Legal Zoom:
https://www.legalzoom.com/
Money For Nothing:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b077nzdc
Homestead Atlanta:
https://www.thehomesteadatl.com/
Atlanta Food Forest:
2020-06-0742 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste084 • Not Just For HippiesWait, I don't have to wear tie-dye and hug every tree I come across? Zero Waste isn't just for hippies, minimalists, homesteaders and people who like compost?! This week’s episode I had the chance to chat with author and climate optimist Kathryn Kellogg about her book 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, the relationship between plastic and endocrine disruptors and how zero waste is not just for hippies, am I right? It was so much fun chatting with Kathryn and I hope you enjoy today’s ep. as well as some details about her new book coming out this summ...
2020-05-3142 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste083 • What is Zero Waste?Ready for a radical way to live by your values for the good of everyone? Environmental activist Carlyn Grebleski speaks today about how to live zero waste and how to take further action to reduce your impact and go beyond remembering your reusable water bottle! Grab her quick definition below as well as links to blog posts and how to get in touch.
zero-waste:
“Zero waste as you’ll see on this blog is the effort to reduce the individual’s waste of limited resources while also avoiding, as much as possible, giving money to compan...
2020-05-2446 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste082 • The Zero Waste CountdownCanadian, zero waste podcaster, Laura Nash of the Zero Waste Countdown Podcast and I have a big long chat about everything from zero waste during COVID, to running a podcast, a pep talk on not judging other people’s journey’s and even recovering the lost knowledge of our ancestors and their deep connection with the land! Laura is SO COOL and has lots of great ideas and experience to share so if you like what you hear today go ahead and find her podcast where she’ll be interviewing me on other cool topics, she’s Zero Waste Countdow...
2020-05-1749 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste081 • Vegan Food WrapsBeeswax wraps but with plant based waxes! Today I had the chance to chat with Robyn Menzies, co-owner of Earthology Food Wraps about their vegan food wrap option as well as their many amazing beeswax wrap products. We talk about the complexities of making an all-organic product, the differences between the vegan and beeswax options and the beyond important role their products play in reducing food waste in order to combat climate change! If you have a chance to leave a rating and review on apple podcasts while listening to today’s conversation you can do so by scrolling to...
2020-05-1040 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste080 • Non-Zero Waste HobbiesHow do you take that passion, that creative pursuit of yours and make it zero waste? You’ve maybe felt like there’s no way your hobby is compatible with a low waste lifestyle and are torn between giving up on your hobby, or giving up on zero waste. Theresa shows us once again how to find the balance with the example of her art practise, and it’s really inspiring to hear how we live a life of abundance and care for the planet while still being creative beings. Let’s go!
Theresa's Website:
https...
2020-05-0354 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste079 • Stay-At-Home ActivismOh yeah, Climate Crisis. But I can't leave my house! How do I be a climate warrior when I'm overwhelmed with uncertainties and isolation problems? Today I chat with Callee Ackland of the Hippie Haven Podcast about finding the balance in this new and ever-changing time of global pandemic, a refresher on the climate crisis, and how this time of global shut down could be our chance to revolutionize the direction the world is going in and make significant changes, all from the comfort (or whatever) of your own home.
Callee's Podcast:
https://hippiehavenpodcast.com/
2020-04-2641 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste078 • A Conscious ClosetIt's Fashion Revolution Week which means today we're talking everything from ditching fast fashion, to sourcing ethical, to Who made My Clothes?, to shopping secondhand and much much more to build a Conscious Closet. Today's chat is with the wonderful Emily Stochl of Preloved Podcast (link below) and it's going to hurt a bit -- you're going to miss shopping, ESPECIALLY thrift shopping like in 'the good old days,' but it's also full of inspiration and determination to come out of these times a better consumer, so let's go!
Preloved Podcast:
https://prelovedpod.libsyn...
2020-04-1941 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste077 • Garden TherapyWe all could use a boost of moral, a comfort in these stressful times, and planning and planting a garden is one way to combat any hard feels associated with isolation. Today I chat with Desiree Bandi, founder of 1.5 Degrees Compost here in Peterborough about composting, prepping your garden, starting seeds, and victory gardens where we can all grow SOMETHING to do our part in becoming more self-sufficient!
Check out 1.5 Degrees Compost's website here:
https://peterboroughcompost.ca/
Find them on Instagram and Facebook:
@1.5degreescompost
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2020-04-1240 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste076 • Savouring ResourcesCatching rainwater, using solar panels, growing your own food, all of these actions bring us closer to the resources we depend on on a daily basis! Today we talk with Lonny Grafman, instructor at Humboldt State University about rainwater harvesting, setting up renewable energy sources in small communities, epi-apocalypic technologies and how to savour what we have in times of abundance as well as drought.
Learn more here:
http://www.tocatchtherain.org/
Look for the free e-version of this book on their website or find it in local bookstores + Amazon!
New...
2020-04-0540 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste075 • Seaweed + Climate ChangeThe fastest growing plants on the planet has an incredible role to play in the process to draw down carbon from the atmosphere and reverse climate change and the Climate Foundation + Intrepid Foundation are making it happen. Today I chat with Amy Bolger and Brian von Herzen about the Seaweed Regeneration Project, kelp reforestation and kelp farms all over the world.
Learn more about the Climate Foundation:
https://www.climatefoundation.org/
Donate to the Seaweed Regeneration Project:
https://www.theintrepidfoundation.org/seaweed-regeneration
Trailer for the film 2040:
https://w...
2020-03-2939 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste074 • Community ResiliencyThere's no right way to feel right now in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, but what we do have as a result of living zero waste is a list of skills that make us more resilient, as well as a community that will support us through it all. This week's episode I had two callers from around the world telling us about their zero waste lifestyles, how they're adapting to the various pandemic conditions, and how they've seen the beauty of community blooming despite all social distancing and self-isolation regulations. Check out Elizabeth Lombardi @botanicalbop and Sophi Robertson...
2020-03-2248 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste073 • More Plants, Less WasteHead to your kitchen, crank up the music, and get ready to cook amazing vegan meals while creating zero waste! Be that the packaging food comes in, or the food that goes unused in our cupboards and fridges, today's interview with the Zero Waste Vegan Chef, Max La Manna, will inspire you to rethink leftovers, tell your food how delicious it is, and cut C02 emissions by respecting the food we consume on a daily basis!
Max's website:
https://www.maxlamanna.com
Preorder More Plants Less Waste:
https://www.maxlamanna.com...
2020-03-1533 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste072 • Men's Ethical FashionThe fashion scene is changing, ethical and sustainable clothing is on the rise, and Eco-Stylist is making things simple for sourcing ethical clothing for men too. In today's chat with Garik Himebaugh of Eco-Stylist, an online marketplace for sustainably and ethically made men's clothing. Founded to answer one simple question: “can sustainable be dapper?” — They find you clothes that look as good as the values they represent.
Affordable Ethical Brands
https://www.eco-stylist.com/is-ethical-fashion-really-more-expensive-13-brands-you-need-to-know/
13 Brands Embracing Circular Fashion
https://www.eco-stylist.com/13-clothing-brands-that-will-never-end-up-in-a-landfill/
Eco-Stylist Brands Page
https...
2020-03-0850 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste071 • Forest SchoolsHow many people can say they went to kindergarten in the woods? Well forest and nature schools are on the rise and their philosophies can definitely be integrated into public school curriculums. In today's chat with Sabrina Hale of Hardwood Nature School in Peterborough we talk the benefits of being outside for 3+ hours a day which go beyond increased physical activity and reach our eyesight, our social learning, and our mental health!
Hardwood Nature School:
https://www.hardwoodnatureschool.com/
https://www.hardwoodnatureschool.com/forest-kindergarten
Child and Nature Alliance of Canada:
2020-03-0142 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste070 • Zero Waste Arts + CraftsGlue sticks, pompoms, pipe cleaners, glitter, all of the things I think of first when I think arts and crafts, but it doesn't have to be this way! Get ready for a whole new approach to craft time with the kiddos (or a good ol' crafternoon as an adult!) on this week's episode with Sam Jennings of Little Green Lives! Everything from package free supplies to DIY recipes, to gathering materials from nature, everything they make is compostable at the end of the day.
Little Green Lives:
https://www.littlegreenlives.com/
https://www.i...
2020-02-2334 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste069 • Raising Eco KidsZero waste living and saving the planet is not just for the here and now (though we have to ACT NOW in order for there to be a future), it's also about raising up a generation that cares for the planet, that create a society that respects the earth and all humankind, and can basically be some decent human beings who don't just put themselves first. Today I chat with Sarah Robertson Barnes of Sustainable in the Suburbs about raising up this very kind of human, and in the process teaching ourselves how to be better and do better...
2020-02-1652 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste068 • Essential Oils 101If you've heard about essential oils but aren't sure where to start or how to use them, listen up! Jasmine from Nourishmint Kitchen chats with us this week all about the benefits of swapping out synthetic fragrances and toxic chemicals for natural essential oils derived from plants for a healthier you and a lower impact on the planet. Check out her blog below, follow along on Instagram and remember to subscribe + leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Nourishmint Kitchen:
https://nourishmintkitchen.ca/category/essential-oils/
Young Living Essential Oils:
https://www.youngliving...
2020-02-0943 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste067 • A Zero Waste Pep TalkThose winter blues can weigh anybody down, and it's that time of year when I begin to think my zero waste efforts are a little unproductive. STOP! Time for a pep talk from Celine Mackay, owner of Sustain Eco Store in Huntsville and Peterborough. Celine brings us back to the basics of zero waste, helps us spruce up our every day changes, and inspires with her passionate drive to combat eco anxiety and never stop trying to make a difference. Time to think globally and act locally!
Sustain's website:
https://shop.sustainecostore.com/pages/about-us
2020-02-0246 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste066 • Share + RewearFrom clothing swaps to renting your wardrobe, there are plenty of ways to stop consuming fast fashion and reduce our impact on the planet. Sarah Thompson of Mon Coquelicot, a clothing shop for renting and consigning clothes, has tons of advice, ideas and inspiration for us today to share what we have, rewear what we own, and rent the rest. Sarah also has a heap of valuable resources for us throughout the episode, links are below! Sponsor my fundraiser for Labour Behind the Label Trust here: https://six-items-2020.everydayhero.com/uk/elsbeth-callaghan-6-item-challenge/wizard/share?fbclid=IwAR29ZNO6hMZxXTqwkjBNjuZs-OP3...
2020-01-2655 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste065 • An Eco Side HustleHow to turn your eco-friendly goals into a bit of a side hustle is on the pod today. We're not saying go crazy and fill the world with more consumerism, but maybe you have an idea for how to help people live their best zero waste life! Maria Lopez of Happy Beet cloth bags is doing just that, and her tips for starting a business from scratch and keeping it zero waste at the same time are going to help you make your dream happen.
Follow her on Instagram and Facebook @happybeet
Maria's Inspiration:
...
2020-01-1956 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste064 • Starting a Zero Waste ShopEver have a dream to own your own zero waste store filled with all the most practical tools for living your best zero waste life? In today's episode I chat with Jenny Connell, owner of Unwrapped Kawartha, a package-free and refill shop in Lindsay, Ontario. Jenny offers all of her advice and experiences in opening her store this year, her successes and challenges, and how humbled she is to share her dream with her community and all of you!
Check out her website here:
https://www.unwrappedkawartha.com/
@unwrappedkawartha
101 Kent St. West, L...
2020-01-1244 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste063 • Urban CompostingNew year, new goals! Like composting! Did you know Canadian households waste over 300 pounds of food a year?! That's a problem in itself but in many, many cities, all of that food waste is being sent to landfill, piling up and adding to the GHG emissions that's heating our planet. But Bennett Compost is making composting as easy and as accessible as possible in Philadelphia, PA. Everything from picking up your food waste, to turning it into valuable soil, to tips on what goes best in your bin, Bennett Compost's founder Tim Bennett covers it all. Plus there's some...
2020-01-0537 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste062 • An Eco Year in ReviewWrapping things up for 2019 with Theresa Godin as we chat the rise in popularity of the climate strikes and zero waste living in the news, plus all of our goals and plans for the new year! Bring on 2020!
No Such Thing As Bad Weather:
https://www.treehugger.com/family/theres-no-such-thing-bad-weather-scandinavian-moms-guide-raising-kids-book-review.html
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2019-12-2257 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste061 • A Green ChristmasReal tree or fake? Reuse gift wrap or upcycle some newspaper? Buy secondhand or give experiences? And can I really bring home the compost from my family Christmas?! Ideas, tips, and answers to all this and more in this week's conversation with Jessica Correa, founder of Random Acts of Green! Follow their Jolly Green Holiday Challenge calendar (link below) for daily inspiration and ideas on how to make this year a Zero Waste Christmas!
Random Acts of Green Website:
https://raog.ca/
@randomactsofgreen
Jolly Green Holiday Challenge:
https://raog.c...
2019-12-1544 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste060 • Natural Plant DyesAn ancient and creative way to dye fabric from plant materials! Today I talk with Suzanne Vaillancourt about the beauty of making something from nothing, and getting creative with kitchen scraps to make beautifully dyed fabrics in your own kitchen!
To order natural dyes:
https://maiwa.com/pages/natural-dyes
Social Justice Resources:
https://www.wearconferences.com/
https://fashiontakesaction.com/
Plant Dye Tips and Resources:
India Flint
https://www.indiaflint.com/
Michel Garcia
https://naturaldyeworkshop.com/
https://www...
2019-12-0831 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste059 • Buy Nothing DayBlack Friday ain't got nothing on Buy Nothing Day, a day where we celebrate the little things like buying nothing, appreciating what we already own, making due with what we got, and sticking it to the consumeristic world we're livin' in. Sam MacAndrew from OPIRG Peterborough's Free Market Store and I chat about all this and more in today's episode. Enjoy!
Learn more about the Free Market:
https://opirgptbo.ca/
@opirgptbo
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2019-12-0150 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste058 • MugshareLooking for a way to reduce waste in your community? Start a mugshare program with local shops to eliminate the need for single use take out cups! In today's episode I chat with high school students Ria and Kaitlyn in Kingston Ontario about how to get a mugshare program started, the challenges that come with it and how to build community and unite local businesses for the planet!
Kingston Mugshare:
https://kingstonmugshare.wixsite.com/mysite
UBC Mugshare:
https://www.mugshare.ca/
kingstonmugshare@gmail.com
@kingstonmugshare
...
2019-11-2441 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste057 • Solar Powered InternetWhat is the environmental impact of the internet? What even is the internet and how can it require energy and resources?! Today I chat with Jack Amend, CEO and Founder of Web Neutral Project, a sustainability certification company that helps websites to be carbon neutral! We talk about the energy required to store data in The Cloud, building efficient websites and how to reduce our impact while browsing the web.
Web Neutral Project's Website:
https://www.webneutralproject.com/
Ecosia, The Search Engine that Plants Trees:
https://www.ecosia.org/?c=en
2019-11-1741 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste056 • Online Thrift ShoppingDoes online shopping have to mean you can only buy something new? Today's chat with Posh Ambassador Jennie Persson is all about getting to know the online world of thrift shopping. Buying second hand clothes online has become crazy easy, selling clothes that no longer fit or don't suit your style anymore is simpler than ever! Jennie had some awesome tips for how turn a passion into a side hustle, knowing how to buy second hand when you can't try something on, and how to make a bit of extra cash on the side by passing on your pre-loved...
2019-11-1040 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste055 • Zero Waste SwapsBack to basics people, it's time we went through some quick zero waste swaps that will save us money and help the planet! How many are you already doing? Remember to take it slow and don't get overwhelmed, but also, you can do it! I believe in you!
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2019-11-0354 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste054 • Buying in BulkA mainstay of zero waste living, bulk shopping is popular, but is it really zero waste? Does it matter? How much garbage are we avoiding by shopping in bulk and what does it look like when it comes to the bulk store? Today's chat with Ken Fraser, owner of The Main Ingredient Bulk Store in Peterborough has the answers! Get ready to celebrate local businesses and package free shopping all in one!
The Main Ingredient Online:
https://www.themaining.ca/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mainingredientptbo/
Tips for Buying...
2019-10-2740 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste053 • Waste Reduction Week 2019Reducing waste from coast to coast to coast, welcome to Waste Reduction Week Canada, October 21-27! Today I talk with Dominique Murray of the working group for single use plastic reduction Peterborough all about just that >> HOW do we do it not just in our own homes but in businesses and corporations across the city and across the country? Is an outright ban the answer? How do you find the best alternatives that aren’t just green washed garbage in disguise? Listen in and check out some links below for all the great tips this week on how to ta...
2019-10-2044 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste052 • The Avoidable Crisis of Food WasteFood waste is avoidable in SO MANY WAYS but it's not just up to the individual. Second Harvest, Canada's Largest food rescue charity is hard at work to connect farmers and distributers who have a surplus of edible, perishable foods, with the people who don't have access to fresh healthy food on a daily basis. Check out my conversation with CEO of Second Harvest Lori Nikkel about the damage food waste does to the environment, the obvious solution of taking the surplus to give to those in need, and exactly how Second Harvest accomplishes such a monumental task.
2019-10-1338 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste051 • Extinction Rebellion"Our world is in crisis. Life itself is under threat. Yet every crisis contains the possibility of transformation." Extinction Rebellion is an international movement that is using non-violent civil disobedience to disrupt society in order to MAKE things happen. Today I talk with Peter Morgan, a local Peterborough activist and member of Extinction Rebellion and we talk about the movement, the Green New Deal, How to get involved and what's coming up on October 7th 2019 (psst.. INTERNATIONAL REBELLION).
Extinction Rebellion's site:
https://rebellion.earth/the-truth/about-us/
@extinctionrebellion
Roger Hallam, Founder of E...
2019-10-0644 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste050 • Global Climate StrikeIn the wake of the week of the global climate strikes I caught up with Nico Ossa, a grade 12 student helping to lead the Fridays for Future strikes in Peterborough Canada. Nico talks about the longevity of the strikes, their demands and the moral quandary of the climate crisis.
Learn more about Fridays for Future school strikes here:
https://www.fridaysforfuture.org/
The CBC's vote compass here:
https://votecompass.cbc.ca/canada/
https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/federal/2019/party-platforms/
New episodes every Sunday. You can find the p...
2019-09-2945 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste049 • Electric VehiclesThe age of fossil fuels will come to an end sooner or later. Either we adapt to new (old) options before we run out or we run out and have to adapt. Electric vehicles are becoming more high-tech, more reliable, and more affordable than ever before and the time to make the switch was yesterday (but seriously, next time you need a car, really think about this)! Bill Bruesch, electric vehicle enthusiast talks with me today about how electric vehicles work, what the benefits are to the planet and the resiliency that can come from adopting an EV for...
2019-09-2248 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste048 • Dilemmas and Eco-AnxietyWhat to do, what to do? The clock feels like it's ticking and I'm stuck between buying a product in plastic or driving across town to buy it in glass? Then I'm stuck and a wave of eco-anxiety freezes me. Sound familiar? Today Theresa and I talk all about our current dilemmas, confusion and climate anxiety, and how to find the balance through it all. Remember to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!
Global Climate Strike website:
https://globalclimatestrike.net/
New episodes every Sunday.
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2019-09-1537 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste047 • Compost Me When I DieForgo the casket or the fire and instead, naturally decompose back into soil? Today's conversation with Katrina Spade of Recompose, an alternative to conventional burial or cremation, has the answers. We talk all about how it works, how long it takes (you'd be surprised!), and how it's an incredible opportunity to reconnect with the planet. Do yourself and the earth a favour and learn all about natural organic reduction!
Check out Recompose's Website:
https://www.recompose.life/
Invest in Recompose:
https://www.recompose.life/invest
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2019-09-0834 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste046 • Zero Waste on CampusA vegetarian cafe cooperative with local ingredients + reusable take away dishes sounds like the best thing since the mason jar! Today's chat with Aimee Blyth, general manager of Trent University's Seasoned Spoon Cafe covers all that and more. We hear all about The Spoon's efforts to revive local, sustainable agriculture and make use of their killer root cellar to preserve the harvest. AND THEY COMPOST. I mean how could they not? SO good.
Learn more about The Spoon:
https://www.seasonedspoon.ca/
Contact Aimee for resources on building your own food cafe coop...
2019-09-0144 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste045 • Zero Waste WishesTheresa and I dream package-free dreams in today's episode all about some zero waste wishes for the world and our ideas for how to get the rest of the population on board with saving the planet!
Some brands we mention:
Elate Cosmetics
Oneka
Crush&Brush
Nu Grocery
Sustain Eco Store
Ritual Apothecary
Trash is For Tossers DIY Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIpTXQl7qT0
Woke and Confused
https://www.wokeandconfused.com/
New episodes...
2019-08-2540 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste044 • Mend EverythingWhat to do when your shirt gets a tear? MEND IT! What about when your shoe breaks? REPAIR IT! What if I don't have the skills? There is help out there! Today I chat with Jess from 1000 Tiny Changes all about the power of repairing, the self-sufficiency in mending and the how to save the planet by not sending things to landfill early. Just. Fix. It!
Find Jess on Instagram
@1000tinychanges
Mending Matters by Katrina Rodabaugh
https://www.amazon.ca/Mending-Matters-Stitch-Repair-Favorite/dp/1419729470
Sashiko Mending Technique
https://www.d...
2019-08-1833 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste043 • Close the LoopWhat to do with those hard to recycle items that you hate to just throw in the landfill? Repurpose them through Close the Loop USA's take-back program where they reuse or recycle everything from toner cartridges and cosmetic packaging to Keurig cups. CEO Tom Ogonek talk about Close the Loop's mission and how we are all called to take action from individuals to manufacturers to government bodies. Let's get to work!
Close the Loop's Website:
https://www.closetheloopusa.com/
Find them on Facebook:
@closetheloopusa
Instagram:
@closetheloopinc
2019-08-1134 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste042 • Waste Free FestivalsWhat screams summer time to you? BBQ's? Picnics? Outdoor concerts? Usually the biggest thing these have in common in the amount of disposable, single-use garbage they produce. But it doesn't have to be this way! The Peterborough Folk Fest is one of many examples of festivals making greener changes for the sake of the planet. From encouraging biking and walking to having REUSABLE DISHES for their food vendors, the Folk Fest is making waves in the green festival community! Check them out August 17th and 18th at Nichol's Oval Park in Peterborough and enjoy creating less waste!
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2019-08-0435 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste041 • Eating LocalThe revival of the locavore's diet is here to help reduce our carbon footprints and the emissions associated with a global food economy. This week's e.p I chat with Anthony Lennon of the Peterborough Food Shop all about the pleasures of seasonal produce, eating locally and reducing food waste in honour of saving the planet!
Find The Peterborough Food Shop on Instagram and Facebook
@ptbofoodshop
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2019-07-2842 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste040 • Buy Nothing ProjectA hyper-local gift giving economy is at your fingertips with the Buy Nothing Project, an initiative that connects locals through random acts of kindness and generosity all day long. Going beyond second hand shopping, Buy Nothing Groups help us share the abundance we already have and give, no strings attached! This week's ep. I chat with Lauren Fitzsimmons with the Buy Nothing Project all about stepping out of the consumer frenzy and slowing things down, one ask at a time.
Learn more about the Buy Nothing Project + access resources:
https://buynothingproject.org/
New...
2019-07-2138 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste039 • Construction + RenovationsCan construction be zero waste? Better yet, can natural building actually help reverse climate change?! This week I talk to Chris Magwood from The Endeavour Centre Building School all about sustainability in construction projects. Everything from sourcing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved materials to sequestering carbon in the homes we build, zero waste construction is absolutely possible!
Endeavour Centre Website:
http://endeavourcentre.org/
Drawdown - 100 Solutions to Reverse Global Warming:
https://www.drawdown.org/
New episodes every Sunday.
You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goo...
2019-07-1442 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste038 • Zero Waste + AllergiesAllergic to nuts? Try using a clothes line. Allergic to gluten? What if you carpooled more? Have to take medication for an illness? What about prioritizing local food? Today's conversation with Charlotte from A Zero Waste Life is all about BALANCE! No single person can do it all, especially if you have health concerns, are differently abled, are in a place with non-potable water, etc. Don't worry. You can still contribute to zero waste living. YOU can still make a difference!
A Zero Waste Life's Website:
https://www.zerowastelife.co.uk/
@azerowastelife
C...
2019-07-0748 minPractical(ly) Zero WasteBONUS • Q+A EpisodeWhat if my partner doesn't want to live zero waste? What about having pets? What if I hit a rut? Just a few questions that Theresa and I answer in today's bonus episode in honour of Plastic Free July!
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2019-07-0314 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste037 • Not The Only WeirdosHAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY to Practical(ly) Zero Waste Podcast! Today my friend Theresa and I sit down and review the past year, all our favourite episodes and topics, chat about new ideas and what makes community and saving the planet so awesome. Plus, shout out to all the people who have been in touch with me this year and enjoying the pod! We're happy to hear we're not the only weirdos who give a crap about changing the world.
BONUS episode out Monday July 1st to kick off Plastic Free July and answer some of your questions...
2019-06-3047 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste036 • An Omnivore's DilemmaWhat do I eat? How do I get a balanced diet? The right nutrients? Agh! Inspired by Michael Pollan’s book The Omnivore’s Dilemma, I chat with Natropathic Student Christina Holmquist about the ins and outs of healthy nutrition and sustainable eating.
Resources:
Food Guidelines:
https://www.bluezones.com/recipes/food-guidelines/
Protein Intake Calculator:
https://examine.com/nutrition/protein-intake-calculator/
Healthy Food, Recipes and Lifestyle:
http://www.hemsleyandhemsley.com
Pick Up Limes:
https://www.pickuplimes.com/home-old
@pickuplimes
Heal...
2019-06-2342 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste035 • Living SmallerTiny living doesn't just exist on reality TV shows, and it doesn't have to mean decking out a VW Westfalia and hitting the road. It's happening everywhere and there are many, MANY ways in which living with a smaller floorpan can help you lead a greener existence! Today I chat with Alison Mazurek of the blog 600 Square Feet and a Baby about living smaller than your means in order to make room for a life rich with family, creativity, and sustainability.
Alison's Blog:
http://www.600sqft.com/
Instagram:
@600sqftandababy
A...
2019-06-1640 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste034 • Eat Mostly PlantsEat food, not too much, mostly plants. Here we go folks, we've made it this far on our journey to zero waste and it's time to take the next step: plant based meals! Today my friend Theresa and I talk about going vegetarian, tips for cooking plant based proteins (Instant Pot!), and all the hard to face realities of the meat industry. This week we had so much content recorded that we also will release a bonus episode with some of Theresa's favourite vegetarian and low waste meal ideas as well as some PDF recipe cards which you can...
2019-06-0951 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste033 • Zero Waste Hair CareWhat do you do with hair trimmings after a hair cut? What impact does your shampoo's packaging and ingredients have on the planet? Are these things we should even be wondering about? Today's chat with Kerry and Stephen from Revive Hair Lounge in Peterborough, Canada have the answers for us!
https://www.revivehairlounge.com/
@revivehairlounge
A Few Companies and Brands mentioned in today's interview:
Green Circle Salons
https://greencirclesalons.com/
Sweet Song
https://sweetsong.ca/
Simply Natural Canada
https://simplynaturalcanada.ca/
2019-06-0235 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste032 • Diapers Made SimpleI gotta say, being a parent comes with a helluva lot of grossness, whether you're doing it with disposables or not. Cloth diapers come with a lot of myths and mysteries that can certainly leave a person (especially a new parent) feeling confused and defeated. Today's episode is about debunking those myths and getting you pumped up and ready to go on that reusable, straight forward, practical cloth diapering adventure you've always dreamed of! With Bailey from The Cloth Diaper Podcast we get the facts on what to get, how to wash, and where to begin.
The...
2019-05-2638 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste031 • Share Yo' WasteAlice has food scraps. Bob has a composter. Share Waste helps them find each other! This week's episode has us talking compost with Eli Bramborova, co-founder of the Share Waste App, which connects people who wish to recycle their kitchen scraps with their neighbours who are already composting, worm-farming or keeping chickens. Now you can divert waste from landfill while getting to know the people around you!
Learn more and sign up (it's free!) here:
https://sharewaste.com/
Find them on social media:
@sharewaste
Eli's recommendations for more eco-friendly...
2019-05-1943 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste030 • Transition TownHow to save the planet, step one: let's get to know each other. By starting local, crowd-sourcing solutions, nurturing a caring culture and supporting each other, we can make a difference. Transition Town Project is a movement for communities to come together to reimagine and rebuild our world. Today I talk with Mark Woolley, member of Transition Town Peterborough, the Transition Neighbourhood Project and the Pearl Ave. Google Group Honcho, about how to get to know your neighbours and begin inspiring change on a local level. Let me tell you, I'm getting better every time at this podcast thing...
2019-05-1244 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste029 • Nu GroceryOttawa's first zero waste grocery is opening it's second location this summer. With everything from package free veggies to tooth paste to ketchup, co-founder Sia Veeramani talks the joys of being a hub for Ottawa's zero waste community, while inspiring change in regular folks at the same time.
Check out their website:
https://nugrocery.com/
Find them on Instagram:
@nugrocery
New episodes every Sunday.
You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.
Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm...
2019-05-0543 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste028 • Reusable RevolutionCloth bags - versatile, durable and practical. Can you have too many of them?! Yes. Yes you can. Today's episode is all about balance, how to run a cloth produce bag giveaway at your local market, and how to take some positive action in the community around you, all while following the MOST sustainable route that we can.
References to The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
https://www.thoughtco.com/malcolm-gladwell-tipping-point-theory-3026765
Minority Rules: Why 10% is All You Need
http://freakonomics.com/2011/07/28/minority-rules-why-10-percent-is-all-you-need/
DIY for How to Sew a Produce...
2019-04-2857 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste027 • Bare MarketIn need of DIY materials for all your package free endeavours? Trying to make the leap to low waste living? Ready to get sustainable but you're on a budget? Toronto's own one-stop shop for package free body and home care products, bare market, is going from pop-up shop to brick and mortar store and it is wonderful! Today's episode with bare market's founder Dayna Stein was so much fun, covering everything from making environmentalism accessible and affordable, to the practicalness of buying bulk, to the pleasures of a good shave with a reusable stainless steel razor.
Find b...
2019-04-2144 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste026 • Sustainable AgricultureReducing pesticides, cover cropping, adding nutrients to soil at an industrial scale, feeding the worms and more, this episode is all about sustainable agriculture and crops with life-long farmer Bill Callaghan!
Learn more about sustainable agriculture and cover cropping here:
https://croplife.ca/supporting-sustainable-agriculture/
Companion Planting Resources:
https://www.westcoastseeds.com/blogs/garden-wisdom/companion-planting
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more. Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support
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2019-04-1435 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste025 • Community GardensUrban agriculture and locally grown food made accessible to all through your city's very own community garden! Don't have one in your city? Learn how to start one in today's conversation with Jill Bishop, Community Food Cultivator for the Nourish Project.
Learn more about Nourish:
https://www.nourishproject.ca/
Find them on Social Media:
@nourishprojectnews
City of Peterborough Community Gardens Policy:
https://www.peterborough.ca/Assets/City+Assets/Corporate+Policy/Documents/Community+Services/Recreation/Community+Gardens+Policy.pdf
Further Resources from Nourish Project:
...
2019-04-0739 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste024 • Worm CompostingIndoor composting is perfect when you don't have access to municipal green waste pick up, and the way to do it indoors is with those wriggly and delightful little creatures called earthworms. Compost is the missing link in today's waste management crisis but everyone, EVERYONE could do their part by removing food scraps and even most paper recycling from the waste stream! We can do it people!! Today's chat with Cathy Nesbitt, pro vermicomposter, magic soil producer and owner of Cathy's Crawly Composters, might be just the inspiration we all need to dig deep into the world of composting...
2019-03-3149 minPractical(ly) Zero Waste023 • The Farmer's MarketEating locally and seasonally is what this chat is all about! Today I met with Harriet Walker of the Peterborough Regional Farmer's Market and we talked all about community supported agriculture, veggie box programs, going SU plastic free at the Market, and loving that local dirt! Okay springtime, here we come!
Learn more about the Peterborough Regional Farmers Market on their website:
https://www.ptboregionalfarmersmarket.org/
@ptborfm
Circle Organic's CSA Program
@circleorganic
http://www.circleorganic.ca/csa/
Chickabiddy Acres' CSA Program
http://chickabiddyacres...
2019-03-2436 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste022 • Self-SufficiencyGrowing vegetables, raising chickens, gathering acorns for your pigs, any of this sound like living the dream? Today my friend Valentina and I chat about her magical homestead, about self sufficiency in the 21st century, and how to produce nutritious food and skip the packaging at the same time!
Have a great week everyone!
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.
Contact us at practicallyzerowaste@gmail.com
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2019-03-1752 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste021 • MinimalismMinimalism is a tool for living a meaningful life with less stuff to clutter up the place! Like the phrase 'zero waste' it implies an extreme lifestyle of all or nothing but that's hardly the case! Minimalism, like low-waste living is a sliding scale, where anyone can approach it at the level they need. Today I chatted with The Minimalist Mom, Amy, about her minimalist philosophy and how to use this lifestyle to find space for what really matters!
Check out her website www.minimalistamom.com
Find her on Instagram @minimalistamom
Amy's recommendations:
2019-03-1034 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste020 • Keeping Bees + Tapping TreesValuing our food is paramount to preventing food waste on every level, and learning the work that goes into it is the best place to start the conversation! Connecting students with where their food comes from is what Lakefield College School's Environmental Entrepreneurship program is all. a. bout! Dive into the topics of tapping trees and keeping bees with Garret Hart, LCS's Outdoor Education Assistant. Remember to rate and review the podcast to help spread the word! Have a great week everyone.
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2019-03-0343 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste019 • Random Acts of GreenEver feel like there's so much to be done for the planet and you don't know where to begin? Random Acts of Green might be your answer! Today's conversation with the founder Jessica Correa will get you started with some behaviour modification, habit formation, and all around eco-friendly ideas for making a difference on this planet every day!
Download the Random Acts of Green app on the App Store or Google Play
Get involved as a Random Acts of Green volunteer on:
https://raog.ca/
@randomactsofgreen
New episodes every...
2019-02-2445 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste018 • Loop StoreSo recycling is not the answer we want it to be. Know what is the answer? A circular economy and reusable resources. Enter Loop Store, an off shoot of TerraCycle and the best answer I've heard in a long time for how to avoid single use trash! Listen to today's interview with Tony Rossi, Loop Store's VP of Business Development to learn all about Loop's launch and how to get involved!
https://loopstore.com/
https://www.terracycle.ca/en-CA/
@loopstore_us
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find...
2019-02-1737 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste017 • The Green MumMeera Jain, The Green Mum from Toronto Ontario joins me today. We talk all about low waste living in the big city, wish-cycling and low waste #momlife. Join the conversation by leaving a review on iTunes or comments on your podcast platform!
Check out Meera:
thegreenmum.net
@thegreeenmum
And some other awesome accounts to follow:
@sustainablejungle
@greenteachertess
@reusablenation
@yourecowaste
@baremarket
@zerowastecollective
@exploringalternatives
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find t...
2019-02-1043 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste016 • Positive ActionSkip the doom and gloom and look on the bright side with Peterborough GreenUP's positive perspective on environmentalism. Kristen Laroque is on the episode today speaking about the environmental initiatives being run by GreenUP, a not for profit organization in Peterborough, Canada. Get inspired to take some positive action towards saving our planet and be on the look out for similar groups in your community! And please feel free to leave a comment or review on iTunes (or whatever your podcast platform may be) to help support future episodes of Practical(ly) Zero Waste. Have a great week everyone!
2019-01-3032 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste015 • Pregnancy, Newborn + Other Life ChangesMoving, new job, giving birth AND be eco friendly at the same time? Seem like a lot to ask? Okay maybe, but here's how we managed the past 3 months since our son was born. We produced more waste than we'd like, but this episode is all about doing what you can and going easy on yourself when you can't.
Have a great week everyone!
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2019-01-2220 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste014 • Learning to CookEver wonder where to get started in the kitchen? Looking for a sure-fire way to eat healthier and reduce waste? Can't tell a spatula from rolling pin? Listen to today's episode with Nutrition Artist and registered dietitian Michelle Jaelin to start cooking from scratch!
Find Michelle Jaelin online:
@nutritionartist
http://www.nutritionartist.com/
Video: https://globalnews.ca/video/4149460/how-you-can-reduce-food-waste-at-home
Blog Post: http://www.nutritionartist.com/blog/how-you-can-reduce-food-waste-in-your-home
Have a great week everyone!
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find the podcast on Apple...
2019-01-0334 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste013 • Being NormalGreen is the new black, so don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and make those zero waste swaps you've been thinking about! Eco-blogger Sara Brigz from Toronto is on taking zero waste one step at a time. She's all about maintaining that balance between positive lifestyle changes and burnout so listen in on how to be normal and go zero waste at the same time!
Find Sara Brigz on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D4dJrD2-OGM
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Go...
2018-11-1840 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste012 • Keeping Food Alive with Abeego Beeswax Food WrapsLove fresh produce but hate how fast it goes bad? Toni Desrosiers, founder of the Canadian beeswax wrap company Abeego. Beyond learning how to preserve the fresh and fragile food we consume, Abeego's mandate 'Keep Food Alive' is about teaching generational knowledge and putting value on the things that matter.
Learn more about Abeego's products on their website: https://canada.abeego.com/
Instagram: @abeego
Check out Eat Grain
@eatgrain on Instagram
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor...
2018-11-0134 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste011 • Zero Waste ChefSave money, eat better, and save the planet? Sound too good to be true? Zero Waste Chef Anne-Marie Bonneau, creator of the blog Zero Waste Chef is on the episode today to talk about just that! In this fun, anecdotal conversation she talks practical tips and stories on how to go zero waste in the kitchen. If you like today's episode, hit that subscribe button to hear more.
Check out Anne-Marie's blog for all the waste free and package free inspiration: https://zerowastechef.com/
Instagram: @zerowastechef
Zero Waste Chef's Book List:
"Draw D...
2018-10-3031 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste010 • Anti-ConsumerismWanna go low waste? Step one: don't buy anything. This episode is all about avoiding the trap of consumerism when trying to reduce the amount of waste we produce. There is no need to buy almost anything (and certainly not buy anything new) when you are striking out on your first zero waste adventure. We need to resist the urge to buy all the beautiful products that are being made available to us and instead, begin at home with what you already own. Hope you enjoy today's conversation.
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can fi...
2018-10-3032 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste009 • Second Hand SeptemberLooking for a challenge to get your started on your zero waste adventure? Try taking the Second Hand September Challenge with Waste Free Planet and try to buy everything second hand for one month! From clothes, to books, to furniture, computer parts, school supplies and more, look for second hand first to reduce the demand for new items to be manufactured. In today's episode, Christina and I talk second hand shopping and some of our best finds of all.
Follow Waste Free Planet on Instagram @wastefreeplanet
Website: https://wastefreeplanet.org/
New episodes every Sun...
2018-10-3026 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste008 • Back to (Eco) SchoolAre you heading back to school and ready to make a difference this year? Check out today's episode on the Ontario Eco School program and the efforts any school can make to reduce their carbon footprint.
To learn more about Ontario Eco Schools visit: https://www.ontarioecoschools.org/
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2018-10-2937 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste007 • Take Out + Food RescueLooking for a practical way to get take out while still saving the planet? Look no further! goMkt of Manhattan is a food ordering app that connects people with businesses with discounted food. Not sure what that means? Check out today's episode!
goMkt online:
https://www.gomkt.com/
@gomkt
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.
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2018-10-2930 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste006 • Low Waste TravelGoing on your next trip? Want to go as low waste as possible? This episode is all about travel tips to reduce the amount of single-use waste we produce when travelling. Plan ahead for your next adventure and make it waste free!
Find Jess Morales on Instagram @babystepstozerowaste
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.
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2018-10-2920 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste005 • A Waste Free SummerAh summer! Warm weather, long nights, and lots of waste?! Not if we can help it. Listen in to today's episode for tips and advice on how to enjoy the best of summer while staying zero waste! Check out our past episodes for more info on practical steps towards a low waste lifestyle, and you can find me on Instagram @elsbethcallaghan Have an awesome waste free summer!
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.
Contact us at practicallyzerowaste@gmail.com
2018-10-2928 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste004 • A Zero Waste PeriodEven when it comes to having your period, there is always a zero waste option! Maureen Brand from Garden of Eden Reusables talks swapping single use items for reusable alternatives, everything from cloth menstrual pads to unpaper towels. Her products make it hard to find an excuse for single use, period.
Find Maureen online at www.gardenofedenreusables.com/
Instagram @gardenofedenreusables
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.
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2018-10-2928 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste003 • Living SimplySome call it frugal, I call it living simply. Today we talk all about saving money, living with purposeful scarcity and the ways in which we can extend the lifespan of the objects we own to prevent them from going to landfill too early. Today we also talk about an awesome program we use called You Need A Budget (YNAB). If you look up the program and decide it's the budgeting program for you, use our referral link to get one month free (which gives us a month free too, which is great).
New episodes every Sunday, at...
2018-10-2925 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste002 • Kids + Zero WasteJess Morales of Baby Steps to Zero Waste joins us today for the second episode of Practical(ly) Zero Waste. Her down to earth perspective on living with less while celebrating a family of 4 is inspiring and encouraging. Have a listen and if you missed the first episode on Mindfulness it's an excellent place to start. Find Jess on Instagram @babystepstozerowaste.
Jess Morales' website : https://babystepstozerowaste.wordpress.com
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2018-10-2937 min
Practical(ly) Zero Waste001 • MindfulnessWelcome to the first episode of Practical(ly) Zero Waste, a podcast about making zero waste living as practical as possible. In this episode we talk about the first steps to Zero Waste living and that is *mindfulness*. May sound easy or a little vague, but give us a listen and see for yourself how straightforward the steps to reducing your waste can be! Thanks for listening and good luck on your eco-friendly adventure!
New episodes every Sunday, at some point. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.
2018-10-2922 min
Practical(ly) Zero WastePractical(ly) Zero Waste LaunchThe first episode of Practical(ly) Zero Waste is coming soon!
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2018-10-2600 min