Finally, a New Podcast Episode

Why I Podfaded

It has been well over a year since I published the last episode. There were many reasons and I am touching on them in this short solo episode.

One of them was that I suffered – if that is the right word – from environmental depression.

Yup.

Just didn’t feel that I had to add a lot to the conversation.

And, I needed a break.

So many changes in my personal life – I will tell you later about them.

But we are back with a new episode – Episode 159.

Where are we Going with this Podcast Journey?

That is an excellent question and I am hoping that I will hear from you.

Tell me what topics are of interest to you?

Do you have a person in mind that I should interview?

It does not have to be a famous person – actually, I love to feature people that do great things and don’t necessarily have the spotlight on them.

Are you interested to be a guest on the podcast?

Let me know. Either in the comments or catch me on social media.

While we are on the topic of social media – please subscribe to our YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA73SuaMBnBIaB5OdiL_y6Q

I am planning on teaching some live Yoga classes in the future and need more subscribers. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Here is one of our last podcasts

https://sustainablelivingpodcast.libsyn.com/confessions-of-a-podfader-slp_159

Sustainable Fashion

Teri Page – Homesteading with Children

 

Episode 154

Homesteading with Children – Teri Page

Homesteading with children has been Teri’s normal. They were homesteading when their children were born and they continued homesteading after – only now incorporating the children in the daily tasks as is age appropriate. That might mean carrying the baby on the back while tending to the garden and animals or scheduling certain tasks around naptime. Continue reading →

Emily’s Zero Waste Tips

Episode 151

Zero Waste Tips

by Emily Gerde

Today, I am going to share zero waste tips with you. The zero waste movement it growing in stride, so this podcast gives you ways I have aimed for zero waste in my home but more importantly, resources of experts who are really committed to the movement. Zero waste is much easier in larger cities but several companies are catching on and communities are coming together for the common goal of minimizing waste in the community.

The hardest way to eliminate our waste for our family is food packaging. There are a few zero waste grocery stores across the country, but they don’t necessarily have chemical free or organic food, but it’s still a step in the right direction. Find a Store near you on this amazing website https://www.litterless.com/wheretoshop/. When talking zero waste the best way to start it to see what your local recycling center excepts and actually recycles. You will be surprised to know what they can’t recycle such as certain plastics and you can donate things like yogurt cups, cardboard rolls, etc to your local pre-schools, schools, art teachers, churches, etc. Another great way to move toward zero waste is to use compostable or paper bags and garbage bags or better yet none at all. We have done all three options. Here is an option for compostable bags we like http://biobagusa.com/.

Another way to take steps toward zero waste is eliminating as much food packaging as possible. We can do this by buying in bulk when possible. Many grocery stores have it where you can bring your own mason jar and pour the bulk food into the mason jars. Several also have the option to refill things like soap, nut butters, baking soda, detergents, etc. You can also support the up and coming industries of hemp and mushroom plastics that biodegrade and are much safer. Below are articles to read up more on these two alternatives. You can get involved in supporting these types of business and non-profits by going to your local sustainability expo.

Please share your zero waste tips with us!

Plastic Alternatives

https://www.greenbatch.com/blog/2017/10/10/mushrooms-an-ecological-alternative-to-plastics

https://daily.jstor.org/company-uses-mushrooms-grows-plastic-alternatives/

https://ministryofhemp.com/blog/why-isnt-hemp-plastic-everywhere/

http://hempwaterbottles.tripod.com/what-is-hemp-plastic.html

https://sustainableamerica.org/resources

Zero Waste International Alliance

http://zwia.org/

Zero Waste Nerd

https://zerowastenerd.com/

Sound Resource Management

http://zerowaste.com/sound-resource-management-studies-and-reports/

Zero Waste Marin (although this is specific to a location…still has great ideas)

https://zerowastemarin.org/residents/zero-waste-resources/

Grass Roots Recycling Network

http://www.grrn.org/page/what-zero-waste

 

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097 Zero Waste Shampoo

 

How Can We Keep a Farmer’s Market in Town

Episode 150

Farmer’s Market: Keep it in Town

Many of us love the idea of a Farmer’s Market in our town or city. Yet, so many markets fail. Why is that?

Have you heard people say that they can’t afford to shop at a Farmer’s Market? Or maybe that is what you are thinking as well.

Continue reading →

Chicks or Hens? Starting with Chickens.

Episode 146

Chicks or Hens?

Chicks or hens? What is the better option to get started with chickens? That is a question many wanna-be chicken owners are asking themselves. In this podcast, Marianne will explore the pros and cons of both options of starting out on the wonderful adventure of chicken ownership. Continue reading →