Hey Green Junkie,

With the holidays upon us, it’s just about time to start wrapping up all those gifts that our loved ones eagerly anticipate.

According to a study from Stanford over 25 million tons of garbage are created during the holiday season and most of that ends up directly in landfills.

That is a ton of garbage!!! 

Thankfully, there are some enjoyable and easy ways to wrap gifts that are affordable, fun for the whole family, and also save some waste from filling up those landfills, all at the same time.

In this episode, we will touch on the following:

• Which wrapping paper can be recycled and which ones can’t
• What to grab around your home to use as wrapping paper
• How to reuse things you already have to make custom wrapping
• How to wrap your gifts in fabrics 
• Creative ways to wrap with old books or sheet music

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @thisisstephaniemoram so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Previous Episodes Mentioned

How to Host an Eco-Friendly Holiday Party

The Ultimate Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

Fake vs. Real- Creative Holiday Tree Ideas

Resources: 

Brown paper bag recycling instructions

Eco-friendly gift wrapping paper you can recycle

Gift wrapping ideas

Recycling

Fabric wrapping

Fabric wrapping idea 2

Furoshiki: The traditional Japanese Scarf Gift Wrapping

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Hey Green Junkie,

I talk about clean beauty a lot on this podcast but there is always something new popping up in the green beauty space.

Between new research on harmful ingredients to creative ways companies are inventing reusable packaging, the beauty industry is full of innovation - and I’m here to discuss it.

Molly Hill, the owner of Maison Pur, is joining me today to talk about the latest news in the beauty industry and how you can green up your makeup counter.

In this episode, we will touch on the following:

• Apps to help you identify clean products
• Common ingredients to avoid
• Where the most common harmful ingredients are hiding
• Best affordable clean makeup brands
• How to re-purpose makeup containers
• How to dispose of makeup properly

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @thisisstephaniemoram so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

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Previous Episodes Mentioned

#41. The Hidden Secrets of the Beauty Industry With Lorraine Dallmeier

#59. Formulating Your Own Beauty Products With Lorraine Dallmeier

#62.  The Toxic Chemical Rebellion with Kirsten Pelchat

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Hey Green Junkie,
Sometimes the biggest impact we can have is by teaching children the importance of taking care of the planet in small and simple ways. Ingraining these habits into the next generation will go a long way in combating climate change.

That’s why I brought on Tulani Thomas to talk about the children’s book she authored and how it is helping kids understand the importance of green living. 

In this episode I will touch on the following:

• Tulani’s journey from law school to sustainability
• The story behind her children’s book
• Why it’s important to teach our children about sustainability
• Tips to be more green from Tulani’s book

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @thisisstephaniemoram so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

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Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

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Resources

Tu Tu Goes Green Book https://tutusgreenworld.com/collections/all

Previous Episodes Mentioned

#41. Slow and Easy Living With Emily Padan
#40. Teaching Kids How to Adopt a Green Lifestyle With Kayla Powell

#57. The Powerful Impact of Reducing With Anhely Millan

#61. The 80/20 Rule with Amity Hook-Sopko

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Have you ever looked in your bathroom and noticed the number of plastics, single-use items and other not-so-environmentally friendly things you have lying around?

Between cosmetics, shower essentials, body lotions and potions and even toilet paper - our bathrooms are breeding grounds for lots of waste.

But they don’t have to be, so in this episode, I am sharing my sustainable self-care and eco bathroom tips so you can enjoy a greener bathroom and save some money.

Here is what you can expect in this episode:

• Staggering stats about the beauty industry and how much waste is being produced
• Tips and tricks on how to have a nice bathroom with minimal impact on the environment
• The biggest key to being sustainable
• Why you shouldn’t go out and replace everything all at once
• How to save money on bathroom products
• How to make one of my favourite face masks

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

If you love this podcast, leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @thisisstephaniemoram so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,
Xoxo Stephanie

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For "Plastic Free July", I talked with Rob Greenfield. He's an environmental activist, humanitarian, writer, adventurer and friend. He chooses to take on extreme projects in an effort to inspire people to want to make a change. His latest project has been to wear all of his trash, by living like the average person, as he says "floating along in the breeze of consumerism". I spoke to him on the last day of wearing 30 days of his waste. Rob tells us all about the experience and the response he got. You might be surprised. We also chatted about how he started on this venture of living a more simple, sustainable life and his numerous extreme projects he's taken on over the years. I had the chance to see him literally grow over the 30 days while he was here in Los Angeles and watch his commitment and laser focus for this project he completed and why it's so important to him. Listen in to hear his sustainable story and why "sustainability to me is freedom".

To learn more about Rob Greenfield https://www.robgreenfield.org/la/

Timestamps:

• [1:37] Rob's 70lb trash suit.
• [7:49] How Tiffany met Rob.
• [10:17] Becoming mindful and aware of what we use and throw away.
• [12:52] Downsizing.
• [14:28] Growing and foraging your own food.
• [22:04] How did you get into sustainability?
• [25:41] Living without credit cards, material goods, and more.
• [28:23] Food shortages and food distribution. 
• [38:12] The bike tour and the kindness of others.
• [42:43] 1,000 days without a shower.
• [50:28] Rob's book Be the Change.
• [56:11] 3 ways to choose to care. 

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When it comes to taking care of our planet, it’s no argument that what we teach future generations is massively important. 

When it comes to green living and sustainability, it can be a challenge to know how to teach our children how to care about the planet when they don’t understand significant world issues, politics or any reasons why we should care.  

So today, I am bringing on Kayla Powell to discuss how to guide your children to care about the planet, live sustainably and continue the important work of caring for our beautiful planet. 

If you’re a parent, you won’t want to miss this episode where we discuss, 

• Behind the scenes of Little Plastic Footprint
• How to teach your kids to live sustainably
• Why ‘Green Perfection’ is not the goal of being sustainable
• Simple everyday tips that help your child learn how to live green
• Why it’s essential to allow our kids to have choice
• Five easy swaps you can make today to be more green

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

If you love this podcast, leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,
xoxo Stephanie

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#2. 5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Waste
#3. Stop Putting Your Food in the Trash
#18. The Importance of Connecting With Our Earth With Chelsea Hammond

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Hey, Green Junkie!

Today’s episode is featuring my friend Loni Brown and we are talking all about how to reduce the toxins in your home. 

You might have heard about the traditional places that toxins hide out in your home but in today’s episode you’re going to learn about all the other sneaky places toxins are lingering and why it’s so important to try to replace these items as soon as possible.

 Loni is sharing her expertise and spilling the tea on all the things we need to be looking out for, in this episode. 

In this episode we will discuss, 

• Reduce toxins at home without sacrificing design and style
• Where sneaky toxins are hiding out in your home
• The most important thing to switch out in your home to reduce chemical exposure
• How to decipher certifications when purchasing products and what to look out for
• What names toxic chemicals are hiding under

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

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Xoxo Stephanie

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Episode #9: How to Reuse What You Already Have 

Episode #20: 6 Ways to Detox Your Home

Episode #27: Eco-Guilt - Just Drop it

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Today, I am chatting with the founder of Big Bee Little Bee, Amy Leinbach.

 She is opening up about how her company came to be, what motivates her to invent new products and the messages she wants you to know about living green - from one mom to another. 

This convo is full of life hacks and tips on how to lead by example, get your family involved and take off all the pressure while living more sustainably. 

In this episode, we will discuss, 

• How Big Bee Little Bee started
• How to avoid mildew in your bath toys
• A brilliant new take on the straw
• Easy ways to lower waste
• Products that are making lower waste more second nature
• How to stop feeling guilty about not being zero waste and what to strive for instead
• Fun ways to get your kids involved in going green

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

If you love this podcast, leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

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#9: Eco-Organizing: Reusing What You Already Have
#27: Eco-Guilt - Just Drop It

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As we think about our intentions  for this year - I am hoping that living a little more green is on the top of your list. 

And if it’s not, allow me to take away the overwhelm. I’m committed to continue bringing you all the green living goodness to this podcast all year long so you can feel fully prepared and confident in your green journey.

To kick that off, I’m sharing with you 23 ways to reduce plastic in 2022. This episode is packed with a lot of valuable information and probably several tips that you haven’t heard of before.

Here’s what to expect:

• Creative ways to re-use plastic in your home
• How to cut down on water bottles
• My favorite alternatives to plastic
• What to pack before you leave the house
• Alternatives to wrapping and cooking your food
• How to avoid dangerous toxins in your home
• Uplevel your beauty product game
• Reducing plastics in the newborn stage

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll be well on your way to using less plastic this year - and hopefully helping cross off that “become a green goddess” resolution on your 2022 list. ;) 

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Sources

https://www.iberdrola.com/sustainability/how-to-reduce-plastic-use

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/nature/kids-vs-plastic/article/10-tips-to-reduce-your-plastic-use

https://myplasticfreelife.com/plasticfreeguide/

https://www.factorydirectpromos.com/plastic-bag-bans/

https://www.ecoparent.ca/eco-home/teflon-really-so-bad

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/g35395337/best-eco-friendly-razors/

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/diy-clay-mask/

Resources:  

Nelson natural tooth tabs 

Hydro Flask water bottles and coffee mugs 

Enviro straw 

Strawesome Straws

 Plastic-free skincare (Canada)

 Plastic-free skincare

 Kooshoo hair ties 

Abeego Beeswax wraps

Gladrags

Natracare 

Aisle period underwear

Revol period underwear 

Eco by Naty Diapers

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Hey, Green Junkie!

Have you ever looked in your bathroom and noticed the number of plastics, single-use items and other not so environmentally friendly things you have laying around?

Between cosmetics, shower essentials, body lotions and potions and even toilet paper - our bathrooms are breeding grounds for lots of waste.

But they don’t have to be, which is why in this episode I am sharing all of my sustainable self-care and eco bathroom tips so you can enjoy a greener bathroom and save some money in the process.

Here is what you can expect in this episode:

• Staggering stats about the beauty industry and how much waste is being produced
• Tips and tricks on how to have a really nice bathroom with minimal impact on the environment
• The biggest key in being sustainable
• Why you shouldn’t go out and replace everything all at once
• How to save money on bathroom products
• How to make one of my favourite face masks

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

I’d also like to thank Bigbee LittleBee for supporting today’s episode. My kids and I love their products so much and are regular users of the fan favourite, ScrubBEE

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If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

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Brooke chats with returning guest and zero-waste advocate Anita van Dyke (ex-rocket scientist, turned medical doctor and awesome Mum) about the challenges of zero-waste living in a busy family and ways to work smarter not harder when it comes to zero-waste. Brooke also gushes about Anita's op-shop wardrobe!

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www.startingsustainability.com If you care about the environment and want to make a big difference but, are a super busy person who just doesn’t have the time to do EVERYTHING it takes to be Zero-Waste, then check out the interview with Stephanie Miller. She wrote Zero Waste Living the 80/20 Way: The Busy Person’s Guide to a Lighter Footprint. Click “play” to listen to the interview. For show notes go to www.startingsustainability.com/episode78

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In another 'pre-pandemic’ yet very timely episode, Brooke and Ben dig deep in to ’self-care’ and all it represents, as well as how they apply it in their own lives. 

Slow living and self-care have kind of become synonymous in the mainstream, featuring a lot on Instagram and in books and blogs and magazines. There is undoubtedly a lot of crossover between the two, but there is also a lot of consumerism and privilege tied up in the modern-day vision of self care. In this episode Brooke shares her thoughts on that, and then she and Ben dig deep in to what they think self-care is, and why it's so important. 

They explore:

• The origins of self-care as a movement and how society defines self-care now
• What it means to advocate for yourself
• How they each manage self-care now
• Where the words ‘want’ versus ‘need’ fit into self-care
• How important exercise is within their own self-care
• The enemies of self-care
• What self-care looks like for them in a practical sense

The second half of the episode features Season 4 friend of the show Amy and follows up on her waste-reduction efforts in beautiful rural Maine. Amy shares how she's taken on board a lot of the changes and experiments we discussed in our last chat, including some composting ideas (and attending a composting conference!), and the ways she's finding balance between working from home and spending time with her family. 

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This week Brooke is joined by early-childhood educator April Hepokoski for a fascinating discussion about all things child-led and nature-based learning.

April is the founder and teacher at The Little Barnyard Preschool in Duluth, Minnesota, where she centres learning around being outside in nature every single day. April also founded a zero-waste living group on her local community, where she shares tips and tricks for living with less waste as well as lobbying the city council to make changes in her town.

There are so many parallels between slow living and the approach of nature-based learning, and April is a prime example of someone taking action into their own hands in every aspect of her life. We hope you enjoy this inspiring (and practical) chat about learning, nature and grassroots change.

Questions featured in this episode:

1. When did you first become interested in zero-waste living?
2. How did you structure a localised zero-waste living group?
3. What is the philosophy or mission of The Little Barnyard Preschool?
4. What caused you to combine child-led learning with nature-based learning?
5. What does nature-based learning look like on a day-to-day basis?
6. What do parents say? What benefits and differences do they see?
7. How can people begin to bring this philosophy into their own home if there are no nature-based learning offerings in their area?
8. What can educators do to start to bring nature-based learning into their school? Any resources or recommendations on how to start the conversation?
9. Do you have any tips for bringing zero-waste principles into the classroom?

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Our guest on the podcast this week is Anita Van Dyke: zero waste activist, literal rocket scientist, medical student, author and all-round breath of fresh air. Anita brings a new, more practical perspective to the zero waste lifestyle, and in this episode she and Brooke talk about her journey to living a zero waste life, the impact of her cultural and familial upbringing, tips for helping people get started and so much more.

Anita talks about her life a few years ago, as a self-described ‘maximalist’, and how she went from working in corporate engineering at the height of her career to being burnt out, and having to quit her job and step back for six months to think about what she wanted in life. She talks about her cultural background, as her parents immigrated to Australia from China during the communist regime, and how this informed both her value of money, power and status in her early 20s and her work ethic, but also how her upbringing cemented her understanding of living minimally. She talks about her discovery of this very podcast during that six month break, and how this, combined with other resources, volunteering, meditating and economic necessity started her on the journey of simplifying her life and decreasing her waste.

Now Anita is studying medicine and has just written a book, called ‘A Zero Waste Life: In 30 Days’. Her scientific background means her approach to zero waste living is incredibly practical, with a creative, problem-solving bent to help you make small changes in your everyday life. Her focus is accessibility, and Brooke loved her three-tiered approach to any issue: dipping your toe in, living low waste and living zero waste.

This podcast is full of so many nuggets of wisdom and great ideas for approaching a slower, more simple life. Start where you are, take stock, ask for help and stick to the 80/20 rule are just some of our main takeaways. What about you? Be sure to share your favourite bits with us on Instagram and Facebook. To read more about the episode and Anita, as well as to heck out her book, head over to http://slowyourhome.com/244for all the links and resources mentioned, as well as the full blog post. 

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Last year Ben and Brooke tried their hand at Plastic Free July. They tried to cut their use of plastics to zero for a full month, alongside tens of thousands of other counter-cultural, environmentally-minded souls. And… it was a bit of a bust.

The truth is that they were vastly unprepared. They hadn’t really thought through their daily needs or systems, and hadn’t gathered the required replacements for many of their plastics, which meant they were left high and dry when time came to go food shopping. Or buying takeaway. Or grabbing a coffee. Or living, really.

Over the next four Mondays they’re going to take a deep dive in to the issue of excessive plastic use and what small changes you can make - starting today - to reduce plastic use over time. In part this series is timed to coincide with Plastic Free July, but also because there is an emerging desire for change that wasn’t apparent even this time last year. Mostly people are just overwhelmed and confused by where to begin, and that’s where this series comes in.

Today Ben and Brooke offer you some simple ideas to stop using the Big 4 single use plastics altogether, with just a few easy swaps and a couple of habit changes. This includes saying no to:

• drinking straws
• takeaway coffee cups
• plastic water bottles
• plastic shopping bags

In today’s show they offer reusable solutions to each of these products, as well as ideas on how to re-train your brain to remember to use them!

There’s a great list of resources and links over at http://www.slowyourhome.com/170 as well as the full blog post so be sure to head over there.

Enjoy!

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