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