Mycro Green Life: Recent Episodes

Andrew John

Growing microgreens + my green life = My(cro) Green Life.

Visit my website, www.mycrogreenlife.com, for new blog posts, podcast episodes, and YouTube videos every other weekend! They'll cover a variety of sustainability topics like:

-How to identify sustainable packaging materials -Ways that minimalism can reduce consumption habits -Traveling with a low carbon footprint -Off-grid camping using solar power

Thanks for listening! (:

View Details

I grew sunflower microgreens for my second batch, and the yields turned out better than before! Check out what I learned and what new microgreen varieties I have planned next.


This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

View Details

Thanks to Christine's Cookie Co for sending me a box of vegan chocolate chip cookies! 

What does it mean to eat cookies made with local and organic ingredients? How does it combat the impacts of industrial agriculture? Listen to this episode to learn more! For anyone interested in buying some cookies, check out my blog post for this episode to use my referral link for 20% off. https://www.mycrogreenlife.com/blog/cookies-and-sustainability


This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

View Details

Thanks to Zero Carbon Coffee for sending me a bag of their coffee to review! Each bag saves 2 trees from deforestation. Listen to learn about coffee & sustainability (i.e. land-use change and child labor). For anyone interested in buying some Zero Carbon Coffee, you can use my discount code, MYCROGREEN20 for 20% off. Check out the blog post for this episode on my website: https://www.mycrogreenlife.com/blog/coffee-and-sustainability


This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

View Details

I thought I'd get 3 trays of lush, sunflower microgreens but instead I ended up with 3 sad-looking trays of half-grown microgreens. Listen to hear what I should've done to achieve a successful harvest and what beginner microgreens I should've started out with instead. Check out the blog post for this episode on my website: https://www.mycrogreenlife.com/blog/learning-lessons-from-my-first-batch-of-microgreens


This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

View Details

In this episode, I define what minimalism means, and what lessons I learned from starting minimalism 3 years ago.


This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

View Details

Here are my 5 tips for buying portable solar panels! (Details can be found on my blog) 1. Understand AC vs DC Power 2. Decide if you need solar panels, solar panels with a power bank, or solar panels with a power bank that has a built-in inverter 3. If you need to purchase a power bank, select one that meets the minimum wattage for your devices 4.You will get less solar than you think 5. Do your research


This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

View Details

Microgreens is a nutrient-rich seedling that you can add to soups, sandwiches, or salads! Please enjoy this episode to learn more about this amazing superfood or check out the blog post here: https://www.mycrogreenlife.com/blog/what-are-microgreens


This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

View Details

In this episode, I define sustainability, how it's measured, and what you can do about it. Learn how the global UN "Sustainable Development Goals" can be transformed into actionable goals for individuals through the "Good Life Goals". Check out what actions you can take by going to my blog post for this episode on https://www.mycrogreenlife.com/blog/what-is-sustainability


This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app