Zero Waste Imperfectly

By Sheila Haque

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Welcome to Zero Waste Imperfectly, the podcast where we embrace the journey towards a greener lifestyle, one small step at a time. Hosted by Sheila, each short and unedited episode is designed to fit seamlessly into the busy lives of families looking to make a positive impact on the environment without the pressure of perfection.

In just a few minutes, we provide practical tips, simple swaps, and inspiring stories that make sustainable living accessible and achievable for everyone. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your eco-friendly habits, Zero Waste Imperfectly offers easy-to-implement advice for reducing waste and living more sustainably.

Join us as we explore topics like reducing household waste, sustainable shopping, eco-friendly pet care, and much more. Perfect for families on the go, our episodes are packed with actionable insights that make it easy to incorporate zero waste practices into your daily routine.

Tune in, get inspired, and remember: every little bit helps, and it's okay to be perfectly imperfect on your zero waste journey.


Episode Date
Green Llama: The Future of Waste-Free Cleaning
Jul 31, 2024
The Urban Composting Adventure
Jun 06, 2024
Green Living Through the Eyes of Gen Z
May 22, 2024
The Family's Guide to a Less Waste Lifestyle
May 21, 2024
The Unseen Price of Paper and the Bidet Solution
May 08, 2024
The Secret Recipe for Stress-Free Family Meals
May 03, 2024
Unlocking the Hidden Nutritional Power of Sprouting Beans
May 01, 2024
Finding Harmony Between Green Living and Viral Fads
Apr 29, 2024
Uncovering the Truth About Sea Moss: Benefits, Risks, and Sustainability
Apr 26, 2024
From Garden Dirt to Dinner Table Teaching Kids Eco-Conscious Living
Apr 24, 2024
The Green Evolution Transforming Leftovers into Energy and Fertilizer
Apr 22, 2024
From Liquid to Bar Unveiling the Eco Benefits of Soap Switch
Apr 19, 2024
Embracing Earth Month: The Transformative Power of Coastal Cleanups with Sheila from Life Essentials Refillery
Apr 17, 2024
Resisting the Fast Fashion Frenzy with Sustainable Kidswear Solutions
Apr 15, 2024
What to do about Food Waste
Apr 03, 2024
Say No to Paraffin Candles
Apr 02, 2024
What is a Refillery
Apr 01, 2024
The Trouble with Tea
Jan 13, 2024
Simple New Year Swaps
Jan 09, 2024
Celtic Sea Salt
Sep 26, 2023
The Importance of Compostable Containers
Aug 17, 2023
Protecting Our Sea Turtles
May 22, 2023
Can a Business Be Zero Waste?
May 16, 2023
Email and our Carbon Footprint
Mar 14, 2023
Celebrating the Women Who Shape the World
Mar 08, 2023
What to do with Food Waste
Mar 07, 2023
How to Reduce Food Waste
Mar 06, 2023
Zero Waste with Kids
Mar 02, 2023
Food Insecurity, SNAP, and Grocery Stores
Mar 01, 2023
What is a Benefit Corporation
Feb 28, 2023
The Problem with Cigarette Butts
Feb 14, 2023
Prepping for Super Bowl
Feb 09, 2023
Is There a Zero Waste Toothbrush
Feb 08, 2023
Moving Zero Waste
Jan 31, 2023
The Issues with Closed Loop
Jan 17, 2023
The Problem with Poo
Jan 12, 2023
Mindfulness- Give it a Try
Jan 09, 2023
Smart Additions to Reduce Waste
Jan 06, 2023
Problems with Zero Waste
Jan 04, 2023
2023 Let's Talk Goals
Jan 03, 2023
Stop! Don't Throw it Away
Dec 31, 2022
Make a Plan: Going Zero Waste
Dec 30, 2022
Steps to Zero Waste
Dec 29, 2022
A2 Cow Milk
Dec 28, 2022
Christmas Tree Uses
Dec 27, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 16
Nov 29, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 15
Nov 28, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 14
Nov 27, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 13- Small Business Saturday
Nov 26, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 12- Black Friday
Nov 25, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 11- Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 24, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 10- Last Day to Prep
Nov 23, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 9- 2 Days of Prep Left
Nov 22, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 8- 3 Days of Prep to Go
Nov 21, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 7- 4 Days of Prep Until Thanksgiving
Nov 20, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 6- 5 Days to Prep for Thanksgiving
Nov 19, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 5- 6 Days Until Thanksgiving
Nov 18, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 4- 7 Days till Thanksgiving
Nov 17, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 3
Nov 16, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 2
Nov 15, 2022
Holiday Prep Day 1
Nov 14, 2022
Less Waste Thanksgiving
Nov 13, 2022
Are Gift Cards Worth It?
Nov 12, 2022
Pretty vs Profitable
Nov 11, 2022
Holiday Prep 2022
Nov 03, 2022
Candy Wrappers: What To Do With It All?
Nov 01, 2022
Renewable Packaging
Oct 21, 2022
Would You Pay More for Eco Wrapping?
Oct 20, 2022
Does it Matter Where it Comes From?
Oct 19, 2022
Water Saving Ideas
Oct 18, 2022
Confused About Water Quality
Oct 17, 2022
Cattle Deworming and Soil Health
Oct 16, 2022
Which Absorbs Better?
Oct 15, 2022
Create a Zero Waste Plaza
Oct 14, 2022
How Far Food Travels
Oct 13, 2022
Halloween Eco Candy
Oct 12, 2022
Buk Dog Food at Petco
Oct 11, 2022
Organic Laundry Detergent
Oct 10, 2022
Toilet Paper and Bidet
Oct 09, 2022
Candles and Safety
Oct 08, 2022
Halloween Spending
Oct 07, 2022
Greenwashing and Cleaners
Oct 06, 2022
But It Smells Clean
Oct 05, 2022
Time vs Cost of Sustainability
Sep 23, 2022
Laundry with Ozone
Sep 22, 2022
Shop Update 19
Sep 20, 2022
Landfill in Numbers
Sep 19, 2022
Pinterest Perfect Pantry
Sep 18, 2022
Uses for White Vinegar
Sep 17, 2022
Pumpkin Dog Treats
Sep 16, 2022
Regrowing from Scraps
Sep 15, 2022
Cardboard Box Composting
Sep 14, 2022
Bokashi Composting: Kids can do it!
Sep 13, 2022
Pumpkin Uses
Sep 12, 2022
The Transition to More Recycling Bins
Sep 11, 2022
Convincing Husband to go Zero Waste
Aug 30, 2022
Stigma and Assumptions
Aug 29, 2022
Pets, Poop, & Zero Waste
Aug 28, 2022
USA Food Waste Regulation
Aug 27, 2022
Food Waste and Regulation
Aug 24, 2022
The Toothbrush Problem
Aug 23, 2022
Outside Influences
Aug 22, 2022
Less Waste and Teens
Aug 21, 2022
Water Conservation- Brushing Teeth
Aug 20, 2022
African Black Soap
Aug 19, 2022
What is Sustainability?
Aug 18, 2022
Join Me One on One
Aug 17, 2022
The Microfiber Dilema
Aug 16, 2022
Manuka Honey- What is it?
Aug 14, 2022
Super Simple Swap- Face Wash
Aug 13, 2022
Hazards of Fragrances
Aug 12, 2022
Switching to a Dish Block
Aug 11, 2022
Yes! Use Eco Friendly Wrapping
Aug 10, 2022
Trash Bag or No Trash Bag
Aug 09, 2022
Trash Collecting Boat- Yes, It is a Thing!
Aug 08, 2022
Save Money. Shop Refilleries. (Spices)
Aug 07, 2022
Solid Refills for Your Liquids
Aug 06, 2022
Mindfulness and Kids
Aug 04, 2022
EWG and Product Safety
Aug 03, 2022
Nut Butter Recipes Please
Aug 03, 2022
Moving: "Less-Waste" Style
Aug 02, 2022
Holiday Gifting (preview)
Aug 01, 2022
Life Update: Where Have I Been?
Jul 31, 2022
Zero Waste with Pets
Jul 31, 2022
Save Money. Shop Refilleries (Tea)
Jul 24, 2022
UnPaper Towels Save Money
Jul 23, 2022
Social Shopping
Jul 23, 2022
Guide to Less Waste
Jul 22, 2022
What to Do with Old Clothes?
Jul 20, 2022
Fair Trade and Shopping
Jul 19, 2022
Swedish Dish Cloth vs UnPaper Towels
Jul 17, 2022
Shop Update 18
Jul 17, 2022
July Challenge
Jul 15, 2022
Plastic Free July
Jul 15, 2022
Is a Zero Waste Store Zero Waste
Jul 13, 2022
Zero Waste and Pools
Jul 12, 2022
Living Minimalist with Kids
Jul 09, 2022
Wiping Your Toosh with UnPaper
Jul 08, 2022
Shop Update 17
Jul 07, 2022
School Lunches
Jul 07, 2022
Goodbye Contact Lenses
Jul 06, 2022
What is Extended Producer Responsibility?
Jul 06, 2022
Let's Talk School Supplies
Jul 05, 2022
No More Gross Soap
Jul 04, 2022
Toilet Paper Costs What?!
Jul 02, 2022
Solid vs Liquid
Jul 01, 2022
What is a Toilet Bomb?!
Jun 30, 2022
Family Cloth: Yes, you Can!
Jun 29, 2022
Subscription Boxes
Jun 28, 2022
Stages of Less Waste: Solid, Liquid, Powder
Jun 27, 2022
Less Waste Hotel
Jun 25, 2022
The R's of Zero Waste
Jun 23, 2022
Why Imperfectly?
Jun 21, 2022
Ditch Paper Towels
Jun 20, 2022
Refillable Cups
Jun 19, 2022
Shop Update 15
Jun 15, 2022
Reducing Waste in the Kitchen
Jun 12, 2022
Are Our Products Better?
Jun 10, 2022
Why Buy US Made Products?
Jun 08, 2022
World Refill Day is Coming!
Jun 07, 2022
Shop Update 14: We Are OPEN!
Jun 06, 2022
What is a Refillery?
Jun 01, 2022
Shop Update 13
Jun 01, 2022
May Challenge: Switch to Plastic Free Deodorant (Day 31)
May 31, 2022
May Challenge: Meal Plan (Day 29)
May 29, 2022
May Challenge: Inventory and Building Habits (Day 28)
May 28, 2022
May Challenge: Clean out the Medicine Cabinet (Day 27)
May 27, 2022
May Challenge: Safer Laundry Detergents (Day 26)
May 26, 2022
May Challenge: Listen to a Sustainable Podcast (Day 25)
May 25, 2022
Shop Update 12: Inspection Day!!!
May 25, 2022
May Challenge: Recycling Guides (Day 24)
May 24, 2022
May Challenge: Tackle the Bulk Section (Day 23)
May 23, 2022
May Challenge: Meal Plan (Day 22)
May 22, 2022
Super Simple Sustainable Swap- Wax Wraps
May 22, 2022
Shop Update- 11
May 21, 2022
May Challenge: Inventory (Day 21)
May 21, 2022
May Challenge: Toothpaste Tablets (Day 20)
May 20, 2022
May Challenge: Using Leftovers (Day 19)
May 19, 2022
May Challenge: Research Composters (Day 18)
May 18, 2022
May Challenge: Trash Audit (Day 17)
May 17, 2022
May Challenge: Replace Sponge (Day 16)
May 16, 2022
May Challenge: Plan and Install (Day 15)
May 15, 2022
May Challenge: Inventory Fridge and Freezer (Day 14)
May 14, 2022
May Challenge: Pizza Night (Day 13)
May 13, 2022
May Challenge: Cloth Napkins (Day 12)
May 12, 2022
Shop Update 10
May 11, 2022
May Challenge: Cleaning Supply Replacements (Day 11)
May 11, 2022
May Challenge: Cleaning Supply Audit (Day 10)
May 10, 2022
Shop Update 9
May 09, 2022
May Challenge: Unpaper Towels (Day 9)
May 09, 2022
May Challenge: Meal Plan (Day 8)
May 08, 2022
Super Simple Sustainable Swap Saturday: Refill Tabs for Cleaning
May 07, 2022
May Challenge: Inventory Fridge and Freezer (Day 7)
May 07, 2022
May Challenge: Buy a Bidet (Day 6)
May 06, 2022
May Challenge: Pack a Straw (Day 5)
May 05, 2022
May Challenge: Pack Your Bags (Day 4)
May 04, 2022
Shop Update 8- We Have Floors!
May 04, 2022
Shop Update 7
May 03, 2022
May Challenge: Meal Planning (Day 3)
May 03, 2022
Air Freshener Alternatives
May 02, 2022
Less Waste Challenge Starts Today!
May 01, 2022
Thank you to all of my amazing listeners!
May 01, 2022
Super Simple Sustainable Swap Saturday: Shampoo Bars
Apr 30, 2022
Shop Update 6
Apr 30, 2022
How to be Fuel Efficient
Apr 27, 2022
Preparing for "Less Waste May"
Apr 26, 2022
Shop Update 5- With Ranger
Apr 26, 2022
Going Zero Waste Calendar for May
Apr 25, 2022
Super Simple Saturday Swap: Hand Soap
Apr 23, 2022
Bulk Shopping: What do you Buy?
Apr 22, 2022
Shop Opening Update 4
Apr 22, 2022
Store Opening Update 3
Apr 14, 2022
How We Clean our Home
Apr 14, 2022
Don't Rush into Zero Waste
Apr 13, 2022
What Can Be Recycled?
Apr 11, 2022
Shop Update: 2
Apr 11, 2022
What is your Total Plastic Consumption
Apr 04, 2022
Shop Update! The Lease is Signed!
Apr 03, 2022
Packing a Zero Waste School Lunch
Apr 03, 2022
What to do with Crayon Leftovers?!
Mar 31, 2022
Found a Shop Location!!
Mar 31, 2022
Why Traveling is Important
Mar 24, 2022
Range Anxiety is Real!
Mar 23, 2022
Trash Audit- Great for Kids
Mar 22, 2022
Earth Hour is this Saturday
Mar 21, 2022
World Water Day- March 22nd
Mar 21, 2022
Super Simple Sustainable Swap Saturday: Sponge
Mar 19, 2022
Fun Fact Friday- Map of Bring Your Own Container Friendly Stores
Mar 18, 2022
Happy St. Patrick's Day- Family Friendly Things for the Day
Mar 17, 2022
Microplastics: What are they?
Mar 16, 2022
Traveling with Kids- What to Pack?
Mar 15, 2022
Tips for HUGE Tasks
Mar 14, 2022
Check Your Batteries Day
Mar 13, 2022
Super Simple Sustainable Swap Saturday: Laundry
Mar 12, 2022
Bought an Electric Car- Now What?!
Mar 10, 2022
What Items Fill the Landfill?
Mar 09, 2022
Happy Plant Power Day
Mar 07, 2022
Bring Your Own Container
Mar 06, 2022
Super Simple Sustainable Swap Saturday: Deodorant
Mar 05, 2022
What is a Tower Garden (Aeroponic Growing)
Mar 03, 2022
What to Plant in Florida in March
Mar 03, 2022
Self Care and Zero Waste
Mar 02, 2022
Batteries are a Bust
Mar 02, 2022
Let's Talk Periods
Feb 27, 2022
Do Good Plant a Tree
Feb 26, 2022
How Many Miles!? Tubes of Toothpaste in the US
Feb 25, 2022
Exciting News!
Feb 24, 2022
National Pizza Day
Feb 09, 2022
Ground Hog Day Gardening
Feb 02, 2022
Valentines Day- Low Waste Style
Feb 01, 2022
Kids and Zero Waste
Jan 31, 2022
Bidet! Everyone Likes a Clean Toosh!
Jan 13, 2022
Don't Know Where to Start? Try the 3-R's!
Jan 12, 2022
Zero Waste Sneak Attack
Jan 06, 2022
Zero Waste Shampoo and Conditioner
Jan 03, 2022
Let's Talk Resolutions
Jan 02, 2022
Let's Talk Pits!
Dec 28, 2021
Social Entrepreneurism- What is it and What do we do with it?
Dec 10, 2021
Trolls, Let Us Be!
Dec 03, 2021
Green Gifting
Dec 03, 2021
A 9 Years Olds View of Zero Waste
Dec 02, 2021
Shout Out to Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, and USA Listeners
Dec 01, 2021
Big Events with REAL Dishes
Dec 01, 2021
Mason Jars, Mason Jars, So Many Mason Jars
Nov 30, 2021
The Great Purge
Nov 18, 2021
Carbon Offset
Nov 17, 2021
Buyers Remorse
Nov 16, 2021
Give Yourself Grace
Nov 09, 2021
Composting 4 Ways to Try
Nov 06, 2021
How to Shop Zero Waste
Nov 05, 2021
What is Zero Waste?
Nov 05, 2021
Welcome to Zero Waste Imperfectly
Nov 04, 2021