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There are so many benefits of living Eco Friendly - one of the big one's is that you can save money. Being less wasteful is a great way to keep your dollars in your pocket. Check out this episode where we discuss some of the easy ways to save while living an eco friendly life.
Spring Fever is upon us. So let's talk about the best ways to incorporate native plants into your landscaping. Join us and let's talk all things plants!!
In today's episode we discuss the benefits, and other things to know, about organic products. Are they more Eco Friendly? Let's talk about it!
We've heard so many people talking about their New Years Resolution is living a more Eco Friendly life. So...let's get them started on the right foot and talk about some of the basics of living an Eco Friendly lifestyle. If you know anyone who is starting on their Eco Friendly journey this is a great episode to share!
The snow is starting to fly here in Northern Indiana. If you live in a climate where cold weather can send your energy usage through the roof, this episode will give you some great winterizing ideas for this freezing time of year.
Holidays are a time of joy but they can also mean a lot of food - which can mean food waste! In this episode we talk about how to minimizing that food waste. Along with some great tips and tricks for food preservation! Have a listen.
Looking for easy ways to begin your Eco Friendly journey? Then this episode is perfect for you!! We talk through many easy ways to get you started living more environmentally friendly. Listen in!!
Let's be thankful for our Earth this Thanksgiving!! In this episode we talk about all things Thanksgiving...and how to make them more Eco Friendly! Join us!
Halloween has become a huge holiday...and it's scary how many ways we can use - and trash - plastics! Let's talk about some Eco fun ways to celebrate Halloween!
So Lesley starting composting a couple of months ago, In this episode we talk about what questions she has now. Join us and let's talk some trash!
Love it or hate it many more of us are working from home these days. In this episode we look at all the eco benefits that come from this!
Summer is winding down and Fall is upon us. What are some of the best eco friendly ways to clean up for Fall and prepare for the cold Winter ahead? Join us!
Does it drive you crazy when you're trying so hard to live low waste and your mailbox is filled with junk mail?!? Join us and we'll give you tips on how to eliminate some of that environmentally wasteful junk mail!!
We want to give Target a shout out! They are now carrying a selection of Eco Friendly Products! Way to go Target!! Listen in and we'll give you a run down on what they have!
Often setting goals and making plans is the best way to achieve something. Let's talk about that with your Eco-friendly journey. Whether you're just starting or want to continue to improve what types of goals should you be setting? Join us!!
Not everyone has curbside recycling and many communities offer mobile recycling options. But how should these be used and not abused. Let's talk recycling centers!
Have you heard of Terracycle? I hadn't either...but Jodi shares her experience with this awesome recycling program for those hard to recycle items. Have a listen!
Getting together with friends and family is so fun...whether inside or outside! But if you don't think about it ahead of time your events can be FULL of waste. We give you some tips and advice for making those events more eco friendly.
The summer months bring about their own kind of waste. What's recyclable and what's NOT? We'll talk about that in this episode! Give us a listen!
Staying eco friendly with your cleaning products can be a bit tricky...or it used to be. Now there are so many more options. From DIY to those cool new products we'll talk all about them! Make sure you have a listen!
What things will help you in staying eco friendly as you live your daily life? Eat lunch out? Morning coffee? We talked about ALL the things that to carry with you an stay eco friendly! Have a listen!
The kitchen is the number one room for waste in the home. Listen to our tips on how to lessen the waste that comes from your kitchen.
The bathroom and kitchen are the two rooms where we notoriously use the most single use plastics and have plastic waste. Let's talk through some of the ways to reduce that waste.
35% is a LOT! A recent study has shown that with simple changes to the way we do our washing we can decrease the pollution in the oceans by 35%! Definitely worth a listen!
Heather from Three Rivers Natural Co-op will share with us all the best tips on refilling and buying bulk. Plus, she shares her insight on what refill and bulk buying will look in the future and how YOU can help get us there!! You don't want to miss it!!
Ever wonder what the top 5 questions that a Sustainability Director hears...Jodi is going to tell us. And she'll give us the answers!! Have a listen!
With all the changes over the last few months how do you step back in to your Eco plan? Jodi gives us some awesome tips to help ask all the questions and continue on your personal low waste and eco-friendly journey.
Have you ever tried Eco swapping plastic wrap with bee's wax wraps? In this episode we explain what they are and how you can use them as a plastic wrap replacement. We also discuss the new Farm Finds product - Bee's Wax Wrap Refresh Kit. Join us to learn all about these beeeautiful little wraps! :)
Now that the weather has started to get nicer I am super excited about starting to compost. But where to start, how to set up a compost pile and what it looks like day-to-day is a mystery. Join us while Jodi tells me all the tips about Composting 101.
Are you recycling paper the correct way? Newspaper, copy paper, how about shredded paper...how do you recycle these types of paper? Join us as we discuss all about recycling paper.
As the weather keeps getting warmer, Farmers Markets are soon to be opening! What are all the benefits and ways to live eco friendly by shopping local and fresh at your local Farmers Markets. Join us!
We've all heard of a Vegan or Vegetarian diet and lifestyle. But have you ever heard of a Flexitarian diet? I hadn't either. It lowers, but doesn't eliminate meat from your diet. In this weeks episode we talk about the pros and cons of this lifestyle. Join us. Let's hear it for "Meatless Mondays"!
Many of us have had our lifestyles change overnight - from a fast paced crazy race into something that is much slower and more intentional. What parts of that new life are you now embracing? What parts do you want to keep living in even after the quarantine is over? Let's talk about how we can do that. Join us!
It seems like I see plants in every home of every low waste guru...are these plants linked to an eco friendly lifestyle? But I don't have a green thumb with indoor plants...can I still live low waste? :) Listen to this episode to see what's up with all the plants?
During this time of Quarantine there are some issues that seem counter to the Low Waste Lifestyle. In this Episode we discuss the balance between having to use plastic bags in the stores now and when we can hope reusable bags will be accepted again.
We learned a few weeks ago about our Carbon Footprint and we know that turning off the lights in a room when you leave it is just plain smart. Listen to this episode to hear some friendly energy saving reminders and hear a few tips you probably didn't know.
I was surprised when I saw that eco friendly influencers were using silicone products. To me they seemed a lot like plastic. The thing is...they're NOT! Join us and listen in to all the ways silicone is much more eco friendly!
We've all been living in a weird reality the last couple weeks while we are in Corona virus quarantine. If you're anything like Jodi and I you've been ordering way more carryout than normal...so how can you do that in a more environmentally friendly way? Listen to find out. Also...what was Jodi's recommendation for recycling the foil on the tops of your wine bottles...you'll have to listen to find out! Brilliant!
Looking for fun ways to enjoy an eco friendly and low waste lifestyle? What about Slow Fashion? Finding treasures in your local thrift store and making it your own in a fun and unique way is a great way to put your personal spin on fashion. Join us as we chat all things Slow Fashion.
What is my carbon footprint? I think I know...but do I? Listen in and find out the particulars!
We've all seen the pictures of the plastics EVERYWHERE!! Single use plastics are how that happened...listen to this episode to learn how you can swap, reduce, and reuse your way around some of these planet harming uglies!!
Are you early in your low waste lifestyle or just beginning to consider making the lifestyle changes? This episode will talk you through some of the easiest places to start your journey!
We've talked about recycling basics, this week we talk about what do to before you recycle. Remember...the three R's - REDUCE, REUSE, then RECYCLE!
Recycling rules have changed over the years...are you SURE you're doing it the right way? This episode tells you how to do ALL the recycling!
Learning the language of a new lifestyle is so important, it begins to help you connect with your new normal. In this episode we discuss what all the eco "words" mean and what you need to know and what you don't.