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- Zero Waste Fails Pt 4
Emily chats with her sister, Marianne, about some more zero waste fails.
Things we talk about:
- Lauren Singer from Trash is for Tossers - trashisfortossers.com
- Bea Johnsons, author of Zero Waste Home - zerowastehome.com
- Change Toothpaste - changetoothpaste.com
- Sew your own underwear. Or don't. That's probably the better option. - Google It
- Reducing your impact at death - Google It
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
49 min - Microplastics
Bizz and Emily chat about microplastics and why it's an important topic on the journey to becoming less.
Articles we reference in the episode:
Tom Stanton from the University of Nottingham - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=kIs3_1sAAAAJ&hl=en
Microplastics found in placenta - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/22/microplastics-revealed-in-placentas-unborn-babies
CORRECTION: The quote is: “You're eating, swallowing or breathing in about 2,000 tiny pieces of plastic each week, a new study suggests, an amount equal to the weight of one credit card.”- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/12/plastic-youre-eating-credit-cards-worth-plastic-each-week/1437150001/
National Geographic on water treatment - https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/microplastics/
Tap water more regulated
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/bottle-vs-tap-7-things-to-know-about-drinking-water-1.2774182
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/should-you-drink-tap-or-bottled-water/
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327395
Action items:
- Stop using single use plastics
- Install and maintain filters on your washer and dryer
- Be sure to dispose of your waste appropriately
- Opt for natural fibres for clothing
- Opt for sturdy materials for containers, such as glass
- Use a reusable water bottle
- Support efforts to stop waste and clean up what's already out there
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
38 min - Microplastics
Bizz and Emily chat about microplastics and why it's an important topic on the journey to becoming less.
Articles we reference in the episode:
Tom Stanton from the University of Nottingham - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=kIs3_1sAAAAJ&hl=en
Microplastics found in placenta - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/22/microplastics-revealed-in-placentas-unborn-babies
CORRECTION: The quote is: “You're eating, swallowing or breathing in about 2,000 tiny pieces of plastic each week, a new study suggests, an amount equal to the weight of one credit card.”- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/12/plastic-youre-eating-credit-cards-worth-plastic-each-week/1437150001/
National Geographic on water treatment - https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/microplastics/
Tap water more regulated
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/bottle-vs-tap-7-things-to-know-about-drinking-water-1.2774182
- https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/should-you-drink-tap-or-bottled-water/
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327395
Action items:
- Stop using single use plastics
- Install and maintain filters on your washer and dryer
- Be sure to dispose of your waste appropriately
- Opt for natural fibres for clothing
- Opt for sturdy materials for containers, such as glass
- Use a reusable water bottle
- Support efforts to stop waste and clean up what's already out there
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
38 min - Grocery Shopping
Bizz and Emily chat about becoming less at the grocery store, or wherever you may get your food.
Things we talk about:
- Bring your own shopping bags (and produce bags)
- Shop in bulk
- Avoid single serving packaging
- Buy whole ingredients
- Shop local, such as at a farmer's market
- Get beer in growler refills
Businesses mentioned:
- El Gringo Tortilla Chips - elgringofoods.com
- Stylus - stylusfinepens.com
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
38 min - Grocery Shopping
Bizz and Emily chat about becoming less at the grocery store, or wherever you may get your food.
Things we talk about:
- Bring your own shopping bags (and produce bags)
- Shop in bulk
- Avoid single serving packaging
- Buy whole ingredients
- Shop local, such as at a farmer's market
- Get beer in growler refills
Businesses mentioned:
- El Gringo Tortilla Chips - elgringofoods.com
- Stylus - stylusfinepens.com
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
38 min - Freebies & Giveaways
Bizz and Emily talk about becoming less when it comes to freebies and giveaways. Do you want the thing, or do you want the thing because it's free?
Things we talk about:
- Freebies and Giveaways
- Business Cards - organize with a Rolodex or, better yet, snap a picture with your phone!
- Samples - only take samples of things you actually need and want to try. Opt for package-free when possible.
- Pens and other promo items - just say no. Your junk drawer has enough pens, lanyards, magnets, and keychains.
- Dentists and their tiny floss - just say no and go out and get:
- Change Toothpaste Tabs
- Flosspot at Carbon Environmental Boutique or Re:Plenish
- Bamboo toothbrush at any of the above ^^^
- Ice Cream and Popcorn are great low waste snack foods!
- Buy bulk, even for small quantities to try something new
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
41 min - Freebies & Giveaways
Bizz and Emily talk about becoming less when it comes to freebies and giveaways. Do you want the thing, or do you want the thing because it's free?
Things we talk about:
- Freebies and Giveaways
- Business Cards - organize with a Rolodex or, better yet, snap a picture with your phone!
- Samples - only take samples of things you actually need and want to try. Opt for package-free when possible.
- Pens and other promo items - just say no. Your junk drawer has enough pens, lanyards, magnets, and keychains.
- Dentists and their tiny floss - just say no and go out and get:
- Change Toothpaste Tabs
- Flosspot at Carbon Environmental Boutique or Re:Plenish
- Bamboo toothbrush at any of the above ^^^
- Ice Cream and Popcorn are great low waste snack foods!
- Buy bulk, even for small quantities to try something new
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
41 min - Cart Roll Out
Bizz and Emily talk about the Cart Roll Out happening right here in Edmonton.
References and things we talk about:
- Find out more about the cart roll out - edmonton.ca/waste
- Food scraps pail liner tutorial - youtube.com/watch?v=SPH7A3sf_PI
- Story of Stuff - storyofstuff.org
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 - Cart Roll Out
Bizz and Emily talk about the Cart Roll Out happening right here in Edmonton.
References and things we talk about:
- Find out more about the cart roll out - edmonton.ca/waste
- Food scraps pail liner tutorial - youtube.com/watch?v=SPH7A3sf_PI
- Story of Stuff - storyofstuff.org
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 - The Dress Library
Bizz chats with Allison about her business, The Dress Library, where you can rent dresses for special occasions, rather than buy something you will only wear once. She has also generously offered 20% off one rental if you mention you heard about her from Becoming Less!
Check out The Dress Library
- Website: dresslibraryrentals.com
- Instagram: @thedresslibrary_yeg
- Facebook: facebook.com/TheDressLibraryYEG
- Email: [email protected]
Places to donate old clothes that are BETTER than thrift stores:
- Get the 211
- Suit Yourself
- Women's Shelters
- Youth Shelters
- Transition Houses
- Emergency Relief
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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An Edmontonian journey to less waste, less impact, less consumption and less clutter.