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Want to level up your sustainability game and reduce your carbon footprint?
Ever wondered how much waste our daily habits are contributing to the planet?

Join us for an enlightening chat with sustainability advocate Ann Marie Bonneau, author of Zero Waste Chef. 
Together, we’re lifting the lid on the alarming rate of trash production, the rise of convenience culture, and the wider implications of our economic system on waste production.
As we navigate through the murky waters of plastic pollution and food waste, we share our personal stories of transitioning to near zero waste in our own kitchens. 
We explore the impact of plastic, derived from fossil fuels, on frontline communities and discuss practical ways you can shift towards a sustainable living. 

Join us for a deep dive into the world of creative and sustainable cooking practices that will help you maximise the use of fresh produce, reduce plastic consumption, and delight your taste buds !
Our guest offers actionable tips on how to have a zero-waste lifestyle - think homemade fermented foods, ingenious waste-free recipes, and simple yet effective eco-friendly swaps. 

Focus areas:
- Transitioning to a Zero Waste Lifestyle
- Plastic Pollution and Food Waste Awareness
- Fresh Produce, Plastic-Free Cooking Benefits
- Tips for a Zero-Waste Lifestyl
- Enhance Nutrition, Reduce Waste
- Tips for Living a Sustainable Lifestyle

In the journey towards zero waste, it's crucial to remember that it doesn't mean absolute zero, but rather a conscious effort to reduce waste consumption dramatically. 
The impact of our collective efforts can be substantial. Even a small reduction in waste by each person can result in a massive reduction on a larger scale. 
It's not just about saving the environment; it's also about ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. 
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This conversation involving host and guest is NOT intended to be medical advice, nor a substitute for medical consult. Individual case by case results may always vary. This podcast is not imposing anything on anyone, and serves as a resource intended for information purposes only. 

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Meet Jennie and Trung (and Princess) of Good Fills, one of our favorite weekly vendors at the Audubon Park Community Market. This power couple built this mobile refill service from the ground up as a side hustle to their full-time day jobs so we can all be better stewards of the environment by reducing single-use plastics with the soaps, detergents, and other cleaning products we use in our homes. Their journey as small business owners is just beginning, but it's already taking them in exciting new directions, so we look forward to continuing our support and seeing what's next for them! Visit them online at https://goodfills.co

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With big brands signaling support for extended producer responsibility (EPR), deposit-return systems (DRS), and – most recently – reuse/refill, new opportunities have opened up to pass policy and create the infrastructure needed to transform how we consume products like food, beverages, personal care and cleaning products.

Maine-based bottle redemption business CLYNK uses the same infrastructure for its return system as will be needed in this New Reuse Economy. Join host Matt Prindiville and Clayton Kyle, founder & chairman of CLYNK (and Upstream board chair emeritus!), as they discuss the potential for innovative companies to be service providers for the circular economy – and to support the buildout of EPR and deposit-return systems for packaging. 

Resources: 

• CLYNK
• Contact Clayton Kyle

As fans return to sporting arenas and music lovers celebrate the return of concerts and festivals, sustainability issues at events and venues are coming back into focus – specifically, what to do about the ever-present disposable plastic cup.

In partnership with the Green Sports Alliance, Upstream kicked off their new Indisposable Live™ series by discussing the experiences of entrepreneurs and associations wrestling with how to do reuse at events and large venues. Upstream’s Chief Solutioneer/CEO, Matt Prindiville hosted special guests who are innovating solutions around single-use at large scale events including Roger McClendon from Green Sports Alliance, Michael Martin from r.Cup/r.Ware, and Ryan Everton from TURN.

Tune into this lively discussion and learn more about how our guests started their businesses, their plans for the future, how they’re adapting – and even thriving – during the pandemic, and how you can help bring their services to your own community.

Resources:

• Upstream’s full life-cycle analysis of reusable and single-use cups at events
• Eliminating single use cups at events (vlog/blog)
• Aluminum cups at the Super Bowl not so super (blog)
• A conversation with Roger McClendon, Green Sports Alliance on the Indisposable Podcast