In this episode, Kat sits down with Alyssa Bolaños, founder of Oh Eco, a low-waste store, also known as @casabolanos on Instagram. Alyssa shares her journey of promoting eco-friendly living, the challenges she’s faced, and the importance of accessible, everyday low-waste swaps. They dive into how small, realistic changes can make a big impact, the power of supporting local businesses, and the pros and cons of using social media in building a sustainable community. Alyssa also discusses the importance of authenticity in sustainability and how consumer choices can drive both corporate and political change.

Key Takeaways

1. How Alyssa’s Cuban-American upbringing influenced her take on sustainability from an early age.

2. How parenthood changed Alyssa’s approach to low waste & sustainable living

3. Alyssa’s tips for shopping at a refill shop 

4. The importance supporting your local refill shops and building community   

5. Sustainability doesn’t have to be all or nothing—starting small and embracing the journey is key.

Shop Oh Eco HERE.

Connect with Alyssa on Instagram.
Check out the Refillery Collective. 

Connect with Glo Eco HERE.

Connect with Kat HERE.