No Straw Please: Recent Episodes
Chelsea Arey
Have you ever thought about composting in your backyard, but weren't sure how to get started? Are you interested in how to generally reduce single use plastic usage in your daily life? What about recycling, where does it actually go once it leaves your home? Would you like to know more about how littering affects our environment here in Wake County and also everywhere downstream? Join host Chelsea Arey, an Environmental Education Program Coordinator with Wake County Solid Waste and Recycling, as she and her guests answer all these questions and more.
Are you interested in visiting restaurants and other businesses who make environmentally friendly decisions? Check out this interview with Dean Neff from Seabird restaurant in Wilmington, NC.
Larry Larson tells us about the sustainable history of Larry's Coffee. Visit the company's website at https://larryscoffee.com/
Visit https://rb.gy/5ab5ud to learn about Use the Food NC. Find out more about Wake County's organic waste drop-off facilities at https://rb.gy/q6erpi.
In this episode, I have a fantastic conversation with Emily Fritz from Sound Rivers about trash traps. Listen to find out more.
Emily can be reached at emily@soundrivers.org.
Read more about Sound Rivers at Soundrivers.org
Nicole and I talk about the City of Raleigh's annual Trashion Design Competition and their Earth Day event on April 21st.
Find out what to do with your Christmas tree so it can have a second life in Wake County Parks!
Check out this conversation with Alyssa Cherry who is the founder of Fillaree, a zero-waste soap company based in Durham.
Alyssa is planning to post a position for a fulltime Production Lead at Fillaree. There are exciting new things on the horizon for the company! Find out more info at Fillaree.com or send Alyssa an email at Alyssa@fillaree.com.
Check out this episode to learn about Murphy's Naturals products and the great things the company is doing for the environment and community.
Listen as Susan educates us on worm and Black Soldier Fly larvae composting! Susan is the owner of Red Hen Enterprises and also works for Larry's Coffee where she gives free presentations on composting and gardening. Find out more information at: Larryscoffee.com.
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During this episode, Kimberly fills me in on all the interesting things happening in Morrisville.
This month, I spoke with Kyle Cooper from the Town of Morrisville about the exciting events the town has going on for Creek Week. Check out the link below for Morrisville’s Creek Week webpage and the event schedule.
Morrisville Creek Week | Town of Morrisville, NC
Katie Lockhart talks about her position as Outdoor Education and Parks Manager with Town of Garner and the upcoming event at White Deer Park.
Deja and Chelsea talk low waste holiday tips, how to prepare your recycling and where to dispose of certain items in Wake County.
During the episode Jeanette Johnson tells us about her position with the Town of Wake Forest and what the town has planned for America Recycles Day.
Lani tells us about her work as the Waste Reduction and Recycling Outreach Coordinator at NC State University. Find out about Zero Waste Wolfpack events and how you can learn more about recycling on campus.
Kyle Cooper tells us abut his job roles, what's going on in Morrisville and his experience using the Litterati app.
Listen to this episode to hear The Cleanup Kids discuss their efforts to help cleanup Wake County.
Check out this episode for great tips on how to become more sustainable one small change at a time from Laine Roberts. `
Check out this episode to listen to Becky Skiba with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission teach us about marine debris and it's impact on our oceans, marine life and humans.
Celebrate ICAW with us and listen to this awesome conversation with Kat Nigro from CompostNow to learn all about composting!
Chelsea is joined by Sharon Kyner from Fleet Feet Raleigh and Morrisville to discuss the history and benefits of plogging. They also share some tips to help you get started.
In this episode I cover some reusable options for your home and family. Check out the 86it Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for episode photos.
Find out about our new podcast, "No Straw Please" and what you can expect to hear and learn in future episodes.