Life on the Upcycle Podcast

Rhinos are being brutally poached at a rate of more than three per day. We could lose this magnificent species by the middle of this century. Dr. Michael Slattery, Professor and Director of the Institute for Environmental Studies at TCU,  breaks down the Rhino Crisis situation in South Africa and provides actionable ways listeners can be apart of the solution.

The TCU Rhino Initiative is a collaboration between the Institute for Environmental Studies and rhino conservationists in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.  Planet Rhino’s mission is (https://planetrhino.tcu.edu/) to keep you informed on this crisis and their efforts in the areas of protection, awareness, rescue, and community participation. Most importantly, they ask for your involvement in the fight to ensure the rhino’s long-term survival.

Sign up for the Rhino Race or gift a donation:
https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/27485

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Reports and articles discussed in the intro:
Decline of the North American avifauna, SCIENCE04 OCT 2019 : 120-124
Being Serious About Saving Bees, USDA
‘Unprecedented’; Species Extinction Rates, Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

Educational Tools:
Mass Extinctions - National Geographic
World Wildlife Federation's WILD Classroom 

Julie Kennedy of Raw Wellness is a pro at making health and wellness accessible to busy families. She says, “You might be tempted to think ‘Oh it's just one can on the street, one piece of trash, it's not that big of a deal. But if we keep picking up one piece here and there it's going to add up, it's going to add up a lot. It's the same with self-care, it's the same with our health. A little bit here and there it doesn't have to look like this big extravagant expensive thing."

According to a 2010 USDA study, 30 - 40% of the food in the United States is wasted. Today's episode will equip you with ideas to help reduce food waste in your home.

Julie provides tips and ideas that you can start implementing right away! Her ingenuous hacks will help you reduce food waste AND become more efficient with your time. Julie is a true educator. She not only discussed food waste but also shared valuable insights on the importance of self-care. Don't miss this episode, it is jam-packed with wonderful suggestions! 

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Reports and articles discussed in the intro:
USDA - Food Waste FAQs
EPA - National Overview: Facts and Figures on Materials, Wastes and Recycling
EPA - Composting at Home 

The quick and dirty of what the Life on the Upcycle Podcast is all about! Simply, helping busy families along the journey of living an eco-friendly centered lifestyle.

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Tackling the larger environmental issue of waste can start at home. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of clutter or "stuff" in your home? Sara Fritsch, the owner of Austin-based Moxie Space Professional Organizing, and her intrepid team of organizers believe that an organized home leads to less stress, better health and more energy to spend on what, and who, you love.

She walked me through the steps to maintaining an organized space, how to give unneeded "stuff" a second life, and how to shop with intention, thereby escaping the pitfalls of impulse shopping. Her words of encouragement (you’ll hear in this interview), have since inspired me to implement her systems into our daily routine and have empowered me to be a more conscious shopper.

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Twitter @moxiespacell

References from the show:
Delightful blog posts from Moxie Space Professional Organizing
Redefining Abundance to Create More Joy in Our Lives
The 10-Minute Tidy

EPA National Overview: Facts and Figures on Materials, Wastes and Recycling