Check out this Holiday replay! In this episode from last year, the Crbnly crew ponders the choices we face during the holidays and share different ideas we have found on how to make the holidays a tad more Crbnly. Come and join the conversation during this very important time of year and together, let' find ways to stress a little less.

Useful Resources
Hidden ways the holidays harm the environment and how you can reduce the waste
Let's Have Some Fun and Calculate the Carbon Footprint of Christmas
12 Days of Carbon Christmas
The Carbon Cost of Christmas
What Happens To All Those Plastic Gift Cards?
Cat & Jack at Target
DoneGood App

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Join Shane and Chad just after a weekend foray to several Farmer Markets. We explore what we found to eat, who we helped, and dug deep into daikon. Plus learn more about how your local farmers market can benefit you. In the meantime, head over to @crbnly on IG and share with us your favorite find at your local farmers market!

And . . . tune in tomorrow for another food and farmer convo.

Useful Resources
Where is Daikon from – East Asia
Daikon uses
Dino Kale is actually Lacinato Kale
Celery at Farmer’s Market
Celery Back Story
SNAP benefits for Farmers and Consumers

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This week the Crbnly crew is focusing on Food and Farming. We wanted to let our Crbnly listeners know what to expect! Tune in for the conversation!

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In today's episode, Shane and Chad get excited about the rollout of Cobbler Direct services at 500+ DSW shoe stores. To do that, we discuss what the impact of footwear has on the environment and the marketplace. We swap data on how many shoes are produces and thrown away each year. Join us in the conversation because we ALL wear shoes!

Useful Resources
Global Shoe Waste: The Environmental Impact of Footwear
Cobblers Direct About Us, Partnership w/DSW, Before & After
DSW About Us, Partnership, VIP
Retail Wire News Alert

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Welcome Back! In today's conversation we invite a guest to share their experiences thrifting. The guest may be related to one the us (no spoilers here!), full of GenZ spunk, and teach Shane and Chad a thing or two. Thinking about joining in the crbnly conversation? Find us on @crbnly on the IG

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Thrifting is the New Normal

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The Crbnly crew shares lessons about our recycling behaviors and habits for National Recycling Day on Nov 15. We peel back the layers of what the numbers mean on plastic, how much it matters to remove tape from cardboard, and delve into whether we'd reach in and remove trash from the recycling bins. Plus we share at home tricks we do to ensure we recycle; Welcome to this week's Crbnly Conversation with Stephen, Shane, and Chad.


Useful Links
Recycling Basics
Recycling Symbols
Why is it hard to recycle?
Recycling in America
Biodegradable twine for baling your cardboard and paper
EasyDose™ Ultra Concentrated Laundry Detergent - Free & Clear
Original recycling clip from Lewis Black (**unedited & explicit**)

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In this week conversation, we explore the power of positivity and how that helps us lead Crbnly lifestyles. We share how researching & learning how to be Crbnly helps   understand what we need stay focused on the positive. Some topics we cover are: seasonal affective disorder, The Crown Act, what to do with all those dry-cleaning hangars, and living with minimal regrets. Plus we get an update from Olly and learn more about Franklinton Cycle Works.

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Other useful resources:
Franklinton Cycle Works
Dry Cleaning Wins
Can a polar bear drown? positive & negative positioning
Gardening for our own good

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We welcome Stephen to the Conversation and dig into the FUTURE. As in, how does thinking about where we might be in the future in a positive lens impact what we do today. Join the conversation and get engrossed as we cover time machines, mushroom clothing, sci-fi novels, and fusion power. Plus we find out what we've done to be Crbnly in the last week.

Resources for this week show:
Composting is Sexy
Compost in NYC: GrowNYC
Olly Refill Pouches
Pendragon: Journal of an Adventure through Time and Space
Kelp 'seaweed' Clothes
Clothing Made of Mushrooms Might Just Be The Future
The 'skinny' on Fusion Power
Kim Stanley Robinson & Mars Trilogy

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Today's episode shows the importance of keeping the conversation going. Both Shane & Chad have busy weeks and are finding time to talk through thrifting and the impact it had on their lives and others. Come join in the Crbnly Conversation!

Articles referenced in episode:
How to Make Sure Your Thrifting is Actually Sustainable for All
Thrifting is the new normal
Beanine Baby and Other Bubbles
10 things to try BEFORE donating to a thrift shop
Seriously What do we do with our old clothes?

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Welcome to Crbnly Conversations. We explore current events, life updates, and dig into the nitty gritty of what it means to be Crbnly. Topics  covered today are about home ownership, volunteering, and community farming; plus we'll start to explore how we ended up starting a podcast! Welcome to the Crbnly Conversation everyone!

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