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- Eco 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)
39 min - Pets - Part 2
Bizz and Emma continue their conversation about becoming less with their pets.
Things we talk about:
- Buying treats in bulk
- Make your own food
- Use bags from food and litter to line your trash bin
- Dryer lint is often still plastic
- Dehydrating treats
- Wood pellet litter
- Toilet training cats
- Clay litter requires strip mining
- Compostable bags require very specific environments to break down.
- Edmonton's composting facility requires BPI or BNQ rated bags (not BPA as I said in the podcast!)
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
47 min - Pets - Part 2
Bizz and Emma continue their conversation about becoming less with their pets.
Things we talk about:
- Buying treats in bulk
- Make your own food
- Use bags from food and litter to line your trash bin
- Dryer lint is often still plastic
- Dehydrating treats
- Wood pellet litter
- Toilet training cats
- Clay litter requires strip mining
- Compostable bags require very specific environments to break down.
- Edmonton's composting facility requires BPI or BNQ rated bags (not BPA as I said in the podcast!)
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
47 min - Pets - Part 1
Bizz and Emma chat about our pets and how we can still become less while being loving, doting owners.
Things we talk about:
- Grooming is important for health and reducing hair
- Dog toys are consumable items
- Try getting second-hand stuffed animals (if your dog destroys these, only allow supervised play. You don't want them swallowing the stuffing or eyes)
- Real tennis balls are bad for dogs' teeth
- Buy quality and/or natural materials - Check out:
- West Paw Design (Durable, recycled rubber)
- Honest Pet Products (Natural materials)
- Kong (Durable natural rubber)
- Harry Barker (Recycled and/or sustainable materials)
- Beco Pets (Natural rubber, recycled cotton)
- Cats generally don't need you to buy them toys. Find things around the house that might otherwise be thrown away.
- Dog clothing:
- For warmth, try finding used, otherwise buy sustainable and/or good quality that will last.
- For fun, the same, but remember to minimize the demand for new production.
- And that's all we had time for! Join us next week for Part 2!
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
37 min - Pets - Part 1
Bizz and Emma chat about our pets and how we can still become less while being loving, doting owners.
Things we talk about:
- Grooming is important for health and reducing hair
- Dog toys are consumable items
- Try getting second-hand stuffed animals (if your dog destroys these, only allow supervised play. You don't want them swallowing the stuffing or eyes)
- Real tennis balls are bad for dogs' teeth
- Buy quality and/or natural materials - Check out:
- West Paw Design (Durable, recycled rubber)
- Honest Pet Products (Natural materials)
- Kong (Durable natural rubber)
- Harry Barker (Recycled and/or sustainable materials)
- Beco Pets (Natural rubber, recycled cotton)
- Cats generally don't need you to buy them toys. Find things around the house that might otherwise be thrown away.
- Dog clothing:
- For warmth, try finding used, otherwise buy sustainable and/or good quality that will last.
- For fun, the same, but remember to minimize the demand for new production.
- And that's all we had time for! Join us next week for Part 2!
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
37 min - Second Hand Gifts
Bizz and Emma chat about becoming less by giving gifts that were purchased second-hand.
Things to consider:
- Let others know that you are open to, and prefer, second-hand gifts
- Start the conversation. Ask others how they feel about it.
- Make sure your gifts are clean and in good condition.
- Sometimes the gift is INSIDE the second-hand item: plants in used pots, pictures in used frames, etc.
Second-hand resources:
- Buy Nothing Groups - buynothingproject.org
- Kijiji - kijiji.ca
- Facebook Marketplace - facebook.com/marketplace
- Nextdoor App - ca.nextdoor.com
- Thrift Stores
- Reuse Centres
- Garage Sales
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
34 min - Second Hand Gifts
Bizz and Emma chat about becoming less by giving gifts that were purchased second-hand.
Things to consider:
- Let others know that you are open to, and prefer, second-hand gifts
- Start the conversation. Ask others how they feel about it.
- Make sure your gifts are clean and in good condition.
- Sometimes the gift is INSIDE the second-hand item: plants in used pots, pictures in used frames, etc.
Second-hand resources:
- Buy Nothing Groups - buynothingproject.org
- Kijiji - kijiji.ca
- Facebook Marketplace - facebook.com/marketplace
- Nextdoor App - ca.nextdoor.com
- Thrift Stores
- Reuse Centres
- Garage Sales
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
34 min - Upgrading
Bizz and Emma talk about how to become less when we decide to upgrade our technology and other possessions.
References we make:
- The Minimalists Upgrade Rule - theminimalists.com/upgrade
- Kijiji
- Facebook Marketplace
- Most eco-friendly phone? The internet says Fairphone, though they do not appear to be available in Canada.
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
46 min - Upgrading
Bizz and Emma talk about how to become less when we decide to upgrade our technology and other possessions.
References we make:
- The Minimalists Upgrade Rule - theminimalists.com/upgrade
- Kijiji
- Facebook Marketplace
- Most eco-friendly phone? The internet says Fairphone, though they do not appear to be available in Canada.
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
46 min - Buy Nothing Groups
Bizz and Emma chat about how Buy Nothing Groups can be a great tool to use on your journey to becoming less.
References we make:
- Buy Nothing Project - buynothingproject.org
- Kijiji
- Next Door - ca.nextdoor.com
- Mushroom Foraging Episode - Episode 68
- Mud, Sweat and Gears - mudsweatandgears.ca
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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About Becoming Less
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An Edmontonian journey to less waste, less impact, less consumption and less clutter.