Becoming Less

By Bizz McKilligan

An Edmontonian journey to less waste, less impact, less consumption and less clutter.... more

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How many episodes does Becoming Less have?

The podcast currently has 193 episodes available.

Becoming Less episodes:

February 07, 2021Chat with a Techy Dad
Bizz chats with Trevor about becoming less with technology and a baby on the way.

Things we talk about:
Making your own mead/beer/wine
Diaper service
Happy Nappy - happynappy.ca
Village Toy Share - thevillagetoyshare.ca
Tech Repair
Planned Obsolescence - Google It
Smart Phone FOMO - Check out The Social Dilemma on Netflix
Dumb Phones - Google it, or, better yet, try to buy used
Bulldog Razors - bulldogskincare.com/, ignore the "for men" part. It's a razor.

Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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34min
January 31, 2021[Re]Waste
Bizz chats with Corey from [Re]Waste about how he is taking unrecyclable plastic and turning it into new products.

Find [Re]Waste:
Website: rewaste.ca
Instagram: @rewaste.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/rewaste.ca
Twitter: @rewaste_ca

Things we talk about include:
Beaumont Pilot Project
Goodwill
Q Hair Design
Telus World of Science Edmonton

Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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29min
January 31, 2021[Re]Waste
Bizz chats with Corey from [Re]Waste about how he is taking unrecyclable plastic and turning it into new products.

Find [Re]Waste:
Website: rewaste.ca
Instagram: @rewaste.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/rewaste.ca
Twitter: @rewaste_ca

Things we talk about include:
Beaumont Pilot Project
Goodwill
Q Hair Design
Telus World of Science Edmonton

Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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29min
January 24, 2021Slowing Down
Bizz and Emily talk about becoming less by slowing down.

Things we talk about:
Kijiji, or generally buying second hand
Walking/biking instead of driving
Choosing slow hobbies for the enjoyment of the process
Meditation
YouTube
Mason Jars
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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44min
January 24, 2021Slowing Down
Bizz and Emily talk about becoming less by slowing down.

Things we talk about:
Kijiji, or generally buying second hand
Walking/biking instead of driving
Choosing slow hobbies for the enjoyment of the process
Meditation
YouTube
Mason Jars
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
44min
January 17, 2021Toilet Paper
Bizz and Emily talk about becoming less while using the toilet.

Things we talk about:
Bidets - Google it
Sniffle Crate reusable tissues - Pattern and Template
Who Gives A Crap - us.whogivesacrap.org
Earth's General Store - earthsgeneralstore.ca/toilet-paper
Family Cloths - Google it
History of toilet paper - history.com/news/toilet-paper-hygiene-ancient-rome-china
Jack 59 - jack59.ca/products/bamboo-hair-brush
Rick and Morty

Donate to support waste reduction: wastefree.ca
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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41min
January 17, 2021Toilet Paper
Bizz and Emily talk about becoming less while using the toilet.

Things we talk about:
Bidets - Google it
Sniffle Crate reusable tissues - Pattern and Template
Who Gives A Crap - us.whogivesacrap.org
Earth's General Store - earthsgeneralstore.ca/toilet-paper
Family Cloths - Google it
History of toilet paper - history.com/news/toilet-paper-hygiene-ancient-rome-china
Jack 59 - jack59.ca/products/bamboo-hair-brush
Rick and Morty

Donate to support waste reduction: wastefree.ca
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
41min
January 09, 2021Marianne's Zero Waste Fails (Pt 1)
Emily talks with her sister, Marianne, about bumps along the road to becoming less.

Things we talk about:
Riding a bike instead of driving
Buying in bulk
Cleaning with vinegar
Communicating with cohabitators
Donate to support waste reduction: wastefree.ca
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
34min
January 09, 2021Marianne's Zero Waste Fails (Pt 1)
Emily talks with her sister, Marianne, about bumps along the road to becoming less.

Things we talk about:
Riding a bike instead of driving
Buying in bulk
Cleaning with vinegar
Communicating with cohabitators
Donate to support waste reduction: wastefree.ca
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
34min
January 01, 2021Goals
Bizz and Emily talk about setting goals on our journey to become less.

Things we talk about:
Atomic Habits by James Clear (Totally called it Tiny Habits! Whoops!)
SMART Goals
Adrienne, the Avant Gardener - [email protected]

Donate to support waste reduction: wastefree.ca
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
44min

FAQs about Becoming Less:

How many episodes does Becoming Less have?

The podcast currently has 193 episodes available.