KEEP IT CLEAN,  For Happier YOU!

KEEP IT CLEAN, For Happier YOU!

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KEEP IT CLEAN, For Happier YOU! episodes

  • Episode 8: How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, Show #8

    Not to be missed, our fourth show on 'How to Save Money & Reduce Waste' dedicated to the environment with solutions from our experts on how best we can participate and be rewarded while taking care of our global home!


    INTRO

    From Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues facing the USA in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we are talking Plastic Pollution, how you and I can participate help alleviate the problem mostly with disposable one use plastics, and be rewarded!


    SUMMARY, SHOW #8

    Our guest is Fred Miers the owner of Simple Bottle Return in Bridgeport, CT. We start with a tour of his very efficient and spotless 68,000 square feet facility in Bridgeport, CT. At Simple Bottle Return you can bring your bottles and cans to redeem for cash or toward your favorite charity. The facility can count up to 700 containers per minute. Later we’ll sit down for a conversation with Fred on when and why he started recycling bottles. And why help update Connecticut's Bottle Bill, and it's benefits.  How he designed his redemption center to work for all large and small volume clients alike. How easy it's to participate and be rewarded.  Why it matters to recycle. Finally, his plans for the future and more. Not to be missed!


    HOST

    Nicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal 

    www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com

    'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides 


    GUEST

    Fred Miers, Principal

    www.SimpleBottleReturn.com


    Businesses mentioned

    Simple Bottle Return

    1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

    www.SimpleBottleReturn.com 

    12 min
  • Episode 7: How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, Show #7

    Not to be missed, our third show on 'How to Save Money & Reduce Waste' dedicated to the environment with solutions from our experts on how best we can participate and be rewarded while taking care of our global home!


    INTRO

    From Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues facing the USA in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we are talking Plastic Pollution, how you and I can participate help alleviate the problem mostly with disposable one use plastics, and be rewarded!


    SUMMARY, SHOW #7

    Our guest is Fred Miers the owner of Simple Bottle Return in Bridgeport, CT. We start with a tour of his very efficient and spotless 68,000 square feet facility in Bridgeport, CT. At Simple Bottle Return you can bring your bottles and cans to redeem for cash or toward your favorite charity. The facility can count up to 700 containers per minute. Later we’ll sit down for a conversation with Fred on when and why he started recycling bottles. And why help update Connecticut's Bottle Bill, and it's benefits.  How he designed his redemption center to work for all large and small volume clients alike. How easy it's to participate and be rewarded.  Why it matters to recycle. Finally, his plans for the future and more. Not to be missed!


    HOST

    Nicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal 

    www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com

    'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides 


    GUEST

    Fred Miers, Principal

    www.SimpleBottleReturn.com


    Businesses mentioned

    Simple Bottle Return

    1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

    www.SimpleBottleReturn.com 

    21 min
  • Episode 6: How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, Show #6

    Not to be missed, our second show on 'How to Save Money & Reduce Waste' dedicated to the environment with solutions from our experts on how best we can participate and be rewarded while taking care of our global home!


    INTRO

    From Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues facing the USA in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we are talking Plastic Pollution, how you and I can participate help alleviate the problem mostly with disposable one use plastics, and be rewarded!


    SUMMARY, SHOW #6

    Our guest is Fred Miers the owner of Simple Bottle Return in Bridgeport, CT. We start with a tour of his very efficient and spotless 68,000 square feet facility in Bridgeport, CT. At Simple Bottle Return you can bring your bottles and cans to redeem for cash or toward your favorite charity. The facility can count up to 700 containers per minute. Later we’ll sit down for a conversation with Fred on when and why he started recycling bottles. And why help update Connecticut's Bottle Bill, and it's benefits.  How he designed his redemption center to work for all large and small volume clients alike. How easy it's to participate and be rewarded.  Why it matters to recycle. Finally, his plans for the future and more. Not to be missed!


    HOST

    Nicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal 

    www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com

    'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides 


    GUEST

    Fred Miers, Principal

    www.SimpleBottleReturn.com


    Businesses mentioned

    Simple Bottle Return

    1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

    www.SimpleBottleReturn.com 


    25 min
  • Episode 5: How to Save Money & Reduce Waste, Show #5

    Not to be missed our first of many shows on 'How to Save Money & Reduce Waste' dedicated to the environment with solutions from our experts on how best we can participate and be rewarded while taking care of our global home!


    INTRO

    From Earth.org the top 6 environmental issues facing the USA in 2024: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Water Shortages, Wildfires, Food Waste, Plastic Pollution. Today we are talking Plastic Pollution, how you and I can participate help alleviate the problem mostly with disposable one use plastics, and be rewarded!


    SUMMARY, SHOW #5

    Our guest is Fred Miers the owner of Simple Bottle Return in Bridgeport, CT. We start with a tour of his very efficient and spotless 68,000 square feet facility in Bridgeport, CT. At Simple Bottle Return you can bring your bottles and cans to redeem for cash or toward your favorite charity. The facility can count up to 700 containers per minute. Later we’ll sit down for a conversation with Fred on when and why he started recycling bottles. And why help update Connecticut's Bottle Bill, and it's benefits.  How he designed his redemption center to work for all large and small volume clients alike. How easy it's to participate and be rewarded.  Why it matters to recycle. Finally, his plans for the future and more. Not to be missed!


    HOST

    Nicky P.E. Tomboulides, Principal 

    www.PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com

    'It Is A Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides 


    GUEST

    Fred Miers, Principal

    www.SimpleBottleReturn.com


    Businesses mentioned

    Simple Bottle Return

    1100 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610

    www.SimpleBottleReturn.com 


    Patagonia

    Quality Clothing and Gear

    Motto: In business to save our home the planet

    www.patagonia.com


    Books mentioned

    'The Business of Less, The Role of Companies and Households on a Planet in Peril' by Dr. Roland Geyer

    13 min
  • Episode 4: How To Let Go Of Stuff, Show #4

    Not to be missed, our very first four shows are dedicated to stuff. To help unravel the mystery of buying and holding to our 'precious' STUFF, and how to let GO, we have three of the best Certified Professional Organizers in the United States and Canada.

    INTRO
    What STUFF you ask? From the cleaners collecting dust under the kitchen sink; to closets overflowing with clothes, clothes that haven't been worn for years; stuff in the attic, the basement, the garage; not to mention renting storage space to hold more stuff!

    SUMMARY, SHOW #4

    Wrapping up with our Certified Professional Organizers in this segment they'll help answer your questions.  WHY a movable hamper is a very good thing VS. a build in? WHERE is the best spot in a bedroom for a  hamper, especially with teenagers? WHAT an organizer will never touch? WHEN the best container is no container? Our guests open up and reveal WHAT they can't part with and why! The valuable meeting you can join to continue the conversation, once a month, via zoom. And finally not to be missed gem, a Quick Tip from our experts to help you stay organized!

    HOST
    Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
    PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com
    'It Is a Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides

    GUESTS
    Our guests, a Nurse, a CPA, and an Illustrator, talk of their decision to switch careers to become Professional Organizers

    Carolyn Caldwell
    www.caldwellevolution.com

    Susan Lovallo
    www.ClutterSolutions.com
    "Happily Organized" by Susan Lovallo

    Matt Baier,
    www.Mattbaier.com
    "The Circulation Solution" by Matt Baier

    YouTube channel mentioned

    Matt Baier Organizing


    Organizers Zoom Meeting (monthly)

    MinimalQuest.com (FREE)


    Show mentioned

    Trading Spaces, by Peter Walsh


    Organization mentioned 

    National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO)


    Books mentioned

    'Clutter Control' by Jeff Campbell

    'The Circulation Solution' by Matt Baier

    'Happily Organized' by Susan Lovallo


    34 min
  • Episode 3: How To Let Go Of Stuff, Show #3

    Not to be missed, our very first four shows are dedicated to stuff. To help unravel the mystery of buying and holding to our 'precious' STUFF, and how to let GO, we have three of the best Certified Professional Organizers in the United States and Canada.

    INTRO
    What STUFF you ask? From the cleaners collecting dust under the kitchen sink; to closets overflowing with clothes, clothes that haven't been worn for years; stuff in the attic, the basement, the garage; not to mention renting storage space to hold more stuff!

    SUMMARY, SHOW #3

    Today our experts are answering your questions on decluttering and organizing. WHY a super low tech solution may be the answer for you? HOW not to be a burden to the next generation? WHAT does it mean, don't ask WHERE ask WHY? Helping the host with her dilemma on how to let go of her book collection, and feel good about it! Ending as always with a quick tip, a gem from our Professional Organizers. A not to be missed show!

    HOST
    Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
    PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com
    'It Is a Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides

    GUESTS
    Our guests, a Nurse, a CPA, and an Illustrator, talk of their decision to switch careers to become Professional Organizers

    Carolyn Caldwell
    www.caldwellevolution.com

    Susan Lovallo
    www.ClutterSolutions.com
    "Happily Organized" by Susan Lovallo

    Matt Baier,
    www.Mattbaier.com
    "The Circulation Solution" by Matt Baier


    Merchandise Mentioned

    TimeTimer.com  invented by Jan Rogers


    Books Mentioned

    'The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning'  by Margareta Magnusson

    'Organizing from the Inside Out' by Julie Morgenstern
    'Minimalism' by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

    30 min
  • Episode 2: How To Let Go Of Stuff, Show #2

    Not to be missed, our very first four shows are dedicated to stuff. To help unravel the mystery of buying and holding to our 'precious' STUFF, and how to let GO, we have three of the best Certified Professional Organizers in the United States and Canada.

    INTRO
    What STUFF you ask? From the cleaners collecting dust under the kitchen sink; to closets overflowing with clothes, clothes that haven't been worn for years; stuff in the attic, the basement, the garage; not to mention renting storage space to hold more stuff!

    SUMMARY, SHOW #2

    WHERE to start when you want to let go of STUFF? WHAT is the one thing you can do right now? WHY start your journey with the end in mind? WHAT is the hardest thing for individuals to tackle when it comes to organizing? WHAT is the one grouping of stuff all three experts agree you must address last? HOW to best  organize your files? WHY a magic wand? HOW to test if you are a hoarder or a collector? WHAT is the best item to collect? And can't miss the Quick Tip, a gem from our expert panel for a Happier YOU!


    HOST
    Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
    PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com
    'It Is a Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides

    GUESTS
    Our guests, a Nurse, a CPA, and an Illustrator, talk of their decision to switch careers to become Professional Organizers

    Carolyn Caldwell
    www.caldwellevolution.com

    Susan Lovallo
    www.ClutterSolutions.com
    "Happily Organized" by Susan Lovallo

    Matt Baier,
    www.Mattbaier.com
    "The Circulation Solution" by Matt Baier


    Organizations Mentioned
    Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD)

    Books Mentioned
    'It's All Too Much'  by Peter Walsh

    31 min
  • Episode 1: How to Let Go of Stuff!

    Not to be missed, our very first show is dedicated to stuff. To help unravel the mystery of buying and holding to our 'precious' STUFF, and how to let GO, we have three of the best Certified Professional Organizers in the United States and Canada.

    INTRO
    What STUFF you ask? From the cleaners collecting dust under the kitchen sink; to closets overflowing with clothes, clothes that haven't been worn for years; stuff in the attic, the basement, the garage; not to mention renting storage space to hold more stuff!

    SUMMARY
    HOW do I know I have a Clutter problem? WHAT will be the one thing that will push me to start decluttering? WHY start right now with one easy item? WHAT is the best way to STOP buying/accumulating more stuff?And can't miss the Quick Tip, a gem from our expert panel for a Happier YOU!

    HOST
    Nicky P.E. Tomboulides
    PenguinsBestHousekeepingService.com
    'It Is a Green Clean World' by Nicky P.E. Tomboulides

    GUESTS
    Our guests, a Nurse, a CPA, and an Illustrator, talk of their decision to switch careers to become Professional Organizers

    Carolyn Caldwell
    www.caldwellevolution.com

    Susan Lovallo
    www.ClutterSolutions.com
    "Happily Organized" by Susan Lovallo


    Matt Baier,
    www.Mattbaier.com
    "The Circulation Solution" by Matt Baier

    Books mentioned
    "Lighten Up" by Michelle Passoff.
    "Organizing from the Inside Out" by Julie Morgenstern.

    TV Series mentioned
    Clean Sweep, Peter Walsh

    30 min

About KEEP IT CLEAN, For Happier YOU!

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To help you reclaim your space at home.

KEEP IT CLEAN podcast is led by Housekeeping Consultant and principal of Penguin's Best, Nicky P. E. Tomboulides. Together with an…