Casually Green

This week Sammie and Shannon talk with Krista Jenkins! Krista is a Development Manager at FoodLink in Rochester! FoodLink's mission is, "Leveraging the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities." Krista talks about what FoodLink does and how we can be part of ending hunger in our own communities.

Krista also owns a crochet company called Spirit + Thread. Check out her Instagram @spiritandthreadcrochet and website her website to see all of the unique crochet tops, cat toys, bow ties, and more!

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Stay healthy, stay causal, and stay green!

This week Sammie and Shannon review "The Minimalists: Less Is Now," a Netflix documentary. Minimalism can eliminate the tangible items with no true purpose in our lives. Check out @livingonthemap on Instagram to see a fun minimal/vegan van life! Stay minimal, stay casual, and stay green!

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"Minimalism." What is it? How can it help the environment? What are the pros/cons? Join Sammie and Shannon this week and next as we dive into living with less. Next week we are discussing "The Minimalists: Less is Now," a Netflix documentary.  Stay minimal, stay casual, and stay green. 

Articles Mentioned:

• Minimalism/Environment
• Oppressive Minimalism
• Money Under 30
• 10 Things I Don't Buy
• 101 Items to Get Rid Of

Creator of the Week: @afrominimalist afrominimalist.com


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Bye 2020! Sammie and Shannon wrap-up the year and discuss the most sustainable companies of 2020, an environmental timeline of the year, and resolutions for 2021. Happy New Year! Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green in 2021.

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This week Sammie and Shannon are joined by Madi from Briarwood Farm Sanctuary! Madi talks about how the sanctuary started, what they do, and how you can help! This week we challenge you to do something good for our furry friends. #friendsnotfood As always stay safe, stay casual, and stay green!

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Briarwood Farm Sanctuary Links:

• Instagram @briarwoodfarmsanctuary
• Facebook: Friends of Briarwood Farm Sanctuary
• Amazon Wishlist: Briarwood Farm Sanctuary Amazon Wishlist
• PayPal: paypal.me/BriarwoodSanctuary
• Venmo: @Lori-Briarwood

The Chocolate Co and Bake Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheChocolateCo

It is gift giving time! Last week Sammie and Shannon discussed the gifts, but what about the wrapping? Wrapping paper almost always makes its way into landfills. What can we do to help? Listen to this week's episode to find out. Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!

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Check out our creator of the week: www.thedrunkincandleshop.com

December is here which means the holidays are upon us! Sammie and Shannon discuss shopping small, local, and second hand! The holidays will look different this year but there are still so many ways to celebrate traditions, even during 2020. We hope this season brings you good health and joy! Stay safe, stay casual, and stay green!

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Check out some small shops we love!
https://www.spiritandthreadcrochet.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NoelleClayJewelry
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SunburstClayCo

Sammie and Shannon talk all things Thanksgiving in this week's episode! How can you make this Thanksgiving more sustainable? From what you buy to where you buy it, start planning your holiday to be more environmentally conscientious. Stay sustainable, stay casual, and stay green!

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This week Sammie and Shannon sit down with Maddy Nguyen, founder and owner of Monarch, a sustainable clothing company! Join us as we talk about ways to make fast fashion a thing of the past. Stay unique, stay casual, and stay green!

Maddy's clothing company: https://monarchclothingcompany.com/

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During 2020 we have seen the world's use of single-use products increase. Sammie and Shannon talk about ways to stay sustainable where you still can! Stay healthy, stay casual, and stay green!

Links from Episode:
https://rochesterrefugee.org
https://www.amazon.com/amsc

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