Mama Earth Talk

In this episode, I am sharing with you my experience during 14 days if self-isolation, while trying to still be zero-waste. No way to shop package-free, just online grocery delivery and one delivery from family. I share with you some of my tips and tricks that I used to minimize our waste as much as possible and some of the trash that we were left with.  

"One of the biggest tips for any situation is to come prepared."

In this episode, we talk to Blane Edwards. He is an architect turned digital conservationist, content creator and podcaster.

During this episode, we find out how our guest definition of a conservationist and why having a conservationist tribe is important to us as well as the environment and how you can start making a difference right where you are.

Links from the episodes

Dr Evan Antin Podcast Episode

Leif Cocks Podcast Episode

Elephant Voices Podcast Episode

Where can people find Blane?

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Instagram - Conservation Tribe

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“I started to rethink potentially what my life could be like.”

In this episode, we talk to Natalie Isaacs. She is the founder and CEO of 1 Million Women and the author of Every woman’s guide to saving the planet and has was won the Australian Geographics Conservationist of the Year.  

During this episode, we find out how important it is to find your tribe. We talked about the inspiration behind finding 1 Million Women as well as Natalie’s book, “Every Woman’s Guide to Saving the planet”. We also find out how we can vote with our money with not just the way we spend our money, but also how we bank our money.

Links from the episodes

Food Waste Free October

Mama Earth Talk Episode with Zero Waste Chef, Anne-Marie Bonneau

Raise the Bar

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Instagram - Natalie Isaacs

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Every Woman's Guide to Saving the Planet

1 Million Women App

“1 Million Women is a movement, where we are all in this together and we have one end goal and that is to act on climate change through everything we do.”

In this episode, we talk to Arron Wood. He is was elected as a Councillor of Melbourne in 2012 and 2016 and Deputy Lord Mayor Melbourne. He is the founder and principal of the award-winning environmental educational program, Kids Teaching Kids Program and a respected sustainability and environmental leader. He was selected to be part of Al Gore’s Climate Change Leadership Program and was also the Winner of the United Nations Individual Award for Outstanding Service to the Environment and in 2001 was awarded as Young Australian of the year.  

During this episode, we talked about why Arron started his Kids Teaching Kids program, why it was important for him. As well as talked about some of the biggest changes for cities as we know it with the sustainable movement is gaining momentum. And we also touched a little on tiny houses.

Where can people find Arron?

Kids Teaching Kids

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“Don’t underestimate what a letter or an email or turning up to a council meeting can actually do.”

In this episode, we talk to Julian Guderley. He is the host of GreenPlanet BluePlanet podcast. He is a Transformational Leadership Coach, Breathwork Facilitator & Teacher and a Movement Catalyst. He is on a quest to identify, interview & collaboratively empower the key players in the regenerative movement.

During this episode, we find out what exactly is the triple-bottom-line that Julian's podcast GreenPlanet BluePlanet is all about. We also talk about the importance of collaboration and finding your tribe.

Julian's triple bottom line

Where can people find Julian?

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“50% of the world population is 27 years and younger, there is a lot of hope in the world.”

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In this episode, we talk to David Laity. He is the CEO of Goodwill Wine, an organisation that gives back 50% of everything they earned to charities their customers are passionate about. All of their wine is vegan and we took a look at what makes a wine vegan and what some wineries might add other than grapes to not be classified as vegan. 

During this episode, we take a look at how David was inspired to give back after a devastating fire. We also talk about their quirky wine labels, what inspired it and how you can do good by having a glass of their vino ad supporting an organisation close to your heart.  

Episode 085 with Leif Cocks, the founder and president of the Orangutan Project.

Where can people find David?

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“We have turned that $15,000 that we were given way back at the start into $350,000 we have donated.”

In this episode, we talk to Colin McIntosh. He is the founder and CEO of Sheets and Giggles, a Denver-based fast-growing eco-friendly bedding brand that makes their sheets and giggles from eucalyptus trees. The company was launched on Indiegogo in 2018 with a $284,000 crowdfunding campaign. 

During this episode, we take a look at what makes their sheets eco-friendly and find out some shocking facts about thread counting that will have you question the comfort of a 1000 thread Egyptian cotton and find out what thread count is worth your buck. We were also greeted by their VP of Barketing, Harvey making sure we know how comfy their bedding is.  

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Where can people find Colin?

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“Microfibers are clever marketing for polyester.”

In this episode, we talk to Josh Howard. He is the CEO and founder of Single Use Ain't Sexy. A company that combines the health of the environment and cool convenience. 

During this episode, we take a look at how these small tablets can have a big impact. We also looked at why it is better for us and the Mama Earth to switch to reusable bottles rather than adding to the recycling pile as that aint sexy at all.  

Where can people find Josh?

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“I realised that there are all these little things that I can do that ain’t that hard.”

In this episode, we talk to Lindsay Miles. She is a Zero Waste, Plastic-Free and sustainability educator, advisor and public speaker. She is also the founder of Treading My Own Path a successful online platform where she has been sharing her personal journey to her zero-waste lifestyle. She is also the author of two books, Less Stuff and Less Waste No fuss kitchen.   

During this episode, we take a look at how her journey started with Plastic Free July that sparked a passion for sustainable behaviour change. Lindsay also shares how she transformed her lawn into a wonderful veggie garden and we talked Less Waste No Fuss Kitchen, the title of her recent book and what you can expect when reading it as it is full of handy tips and great stories.  

Podcast Episode with Rebecca Price Ruiz from Plastic Free July

Where can people find Lindsay?

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Online Course

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“It feels better to do something than to do nothing.”

In this episode, we talk to Krissy Ballinger. She is the founder of The Inspired Little Pot aka Krissy Ballinger Naturally Inspired. She is also the author of Naturally Inspired, a book full of simple DIY recipes for body care and cleaning. She is passionate about educating and increasing the awareness on reducing the number of toxins that people expose themselves to on a daily basis.   

During this episode, we take a look at why it was important for Krissy to ditch chemicals and use natural ingredients. We also talk about her book, Naturally Inspired and she shares some of her favorite DIY recipes. Krissy also shares her go-to ingredients and some staples that she is never without in her house. 

Bath Bomb Recipe

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Find your local stockist of Naturally Inspired here.

Krissy's favourite suppliers of natural ingredients

Where can people find Krissy and The Inspired Little Pot?

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“Once I learned something I couldn't unlearn it”