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:

January 24, 2022Value Clashes At Work
Bizz and Cara chat about how becoming less can be challenging at work.

Things we talk about:
Being the only person who's passionate about environmentalism
Creating an environmental committee
Low-hanging fruit such as recycling paper and cardboard, or not using single-use plastics
Starting discussions with coworkers or, better yet, your boss
Working for a business whose business model does not align with your values
We all need to work, so find balance
References:
Terracycle - terracycle.ca
Psychology of Batman podcast - peterrollins.com/podcast
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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37min
January 09, 2022Blenderz Gets An Upgrade
Bizz chats with Sarah from Blenderz Garment Recyclers about how much they've grown over the last couple years. They're moving into an even bigger location with some cool machinery upgrades.

Find Blenderz:
Support their campaign for the upgrade - app.atbboostr.ca/offering/buildatextilerecyclingfacility
Website - blenderzgarmentrecyclers.com
Instagram - @blenderz_garment_recyclers
Facebook - facebook.com/blenderzgarmentrecyclers
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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28min
January 09, 2022Blenderz Gets An Upgrade
Bizz chats with Sarah from Blenderz Garment Recyclers about how much they've grown over the last couple years. They're moving into an even bigger location with some cool machinery upgrades.

Find Blenderz:
Support their campaign for the upgrade - app.atbboostr.ca/offering/buildatextilerecyclingfacility
Website - blenderzgarmentrecyclers.com
Instagram - @blenderz_garment_recyclers
Facebook - facebook.com/blenderzgarmentrecyclers
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
28min
January 03, 20222021 Year In Review
Bizz and Cara go over their biggest eco-wins from 2021 and discuss their goals for the upcoming new year.

What happened in 2021:
Moved to new home
Small means lower impact, close to work and amenities to reduce travel
Reusable diapers
So many diapers go to landfill every year, then the diapers can be passed on to someone else
New Bike
Purchased from small local business, had used bike first to see what features were good and bad before buying new, can now bike all winter
Woodstove pellets for cat litter
Bizz and Cara both do this!
Composting
Bizz takes compost to a friend's and Cara has the cart system in her new home
Edmonton Cart Rollout
Edmonton now provides pick up to detached homes for compost
Bizz is now treasurer for Waste Free Edmonton
WFE has SUPs bylaw in progress with the city
Cara is now Climate Action Champion for her ward
Begins her new role in 2022
Switched to reusing growlers instead of recycling bottles and cans
Goals for 2022:
Cara hopes to keep close tabs on what goes into her garbage and recycling with regular trash audits
Bizz wants to start getting her chicken from a local butcher and plans on starting a side hustle that will reduce textile waste
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
34min
January 03, 20222021 Year In Review
Bizz and Cara go over their biggest eco-wins from 2021 and discuss their goals for the upcoming new year.

What happened in 2021:
Moved to new home
Small means lower impact, close to work and amenities to reduce travel
Reusable diapers
So many diapers go to landfill every year, then the diapers can be passed on to someone else
New Bike
Purchased from small local business, had used bike first to see what features were good and bad before buying new, can now bike all winter
Woodstove pellets for cat litter
Bizz and Cara both do this!
Composting
Bizz takes compost to a friend's and Cara has the cart system in her new home
Edmonton Cart Rollout
Edmonton now provides pick up to detached homes for compost
Bizz is now treasurer for Waste Free Edmonton
WFE has SUPs bylaw in progress with the city
Cara is now Climate Action Champion for her ward
Begins her new role in 2022
Switched to reusing growlers instead of recycling bottles and cans
Goals for 2022:
Cara hopes to keep close tabs on what goes into her garbage and recycling with regular trash audits
Bizz wants to start getting her chicken from a local butcher and plans on starting a side hustle that will reduce textile waste
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
34min
December 19, 2021Creating A Demand
Bizz and Cara talk about how voting with our dollar can create a demand for better ways to become less.

Things we talk about and references we make:
How we spend our money controls the direction of the market
Supporting businesses with good practices means a demand is created for more good practices.
Supporting businesses with poor practices means a demand is created for more poor practices.
Buying second hand does not create a demand up the chain
Unless it's from a thrift store that has questionable practices
Bunz trading app
Buy Nothing app/groups
Blenderz textile recyclers
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
41min
December 19, 2021Creating A Demand
Bizz and Cara talk about how voting with our dollar can create a demand for better ways to become less.

Things we talk about and references we make:
How we spend our money controls the direction of the market
Supporting businesses with good practices means a demand is created for more good practices.
Supporting businesses with poor practices means a demand is created for more poor practices.
Buying second hand does not create a demand up the chain
Unless it's from a thrift store that has questionable practices
Bunz trading app
Buy Nothing app/groups
Blenderz textile recyclers
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
41min
December 12, 2021Boundaries
Bizz and Cara chat about setting boundaries with others who may not see eye to eye with you on becoming less.

Things we talk about:
Gifts - always a big topic
Choosing to ride a bike
Not using paper towels
Bringing a container to a restaurant
Composting - at home and at work
Not accepting disposable diapers as a gift
Getting a spouse/partner on board
Which is more difficult to set boundaries with: friends, family or coworkers?
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
41min
December 12, 2021Boundaries
Bizz and Cara chat about setting boundaries with others who may not see eye to eye with you on becoming less.

Things we talk about:
Gifts - always a big topic
Choosing to ride a bike
Not using paper towels
Bringing a container to a restaurant
Composting - at home and at work
Not accepting disposable diapers as a gift
Getting a spouse/partner on board
Which is more difficult to set boundaries with: friends, family or coworkers?
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
41min
December 05, 2021Eco Mom
Bizz chats with new co-host, Cara, about her tips on being an eco-mom.

Things we talk about:
Reusable Diapers
Reusable Wipes (See Sniffle Crate Pattern on Etsy)
Diaper services
Babies grow so quickly
Get clothing second hand
Get toys second hand, too
Choose toys from natural materials, avoid things that take batteries.
Formula
Choose concentrates like powder
Consider the materials that the formula comes in - metal cans are more easily recycled than a pouch or something with mixed materials
Baby food jars are only reusable if you have a use for them - and you end up with A LOT
Make your own baby food - it's just cooked, blended veggies
Maternity clothes are temporary - borrow or get used
Safety devices, such as car seats - know the history, or get it new. You don't want to skimp on safety!
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
...more
39min

FAQs about Becoming Less:

How many episodes does Becoming Less have?

The podcast currently has 193 episodes available.