Practical(ly) Zero Waste

Practical(ly) Zero Waste

By Elsbeth CallaghanSociety & Culture
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Practical(ly) Zero Waste episodes

  • 042 • Waste Free Festivals

    What screams summer time to you? BBQ's? Picnics? Outdoor concerts? Usually the biggest thing these have in common in the amount of disposable, single-use garbage they produce. But it doesn't have to be this way! The Peterborough Folk Fest is one of many examples of festivals making greener changes for the sake of the planet. From encouraging biking and walking to having REUSABLE DISHES for their food vendors, the Folk Fest is making waves in the green festival community! Check them out August 17th and 18th at Nichol's Oval Park in Peterborough and enjoy creating less waste!

    Check out their website:

    https://www.peterboroughfolkfest.com/

    Join the Eco Team:

    https://www.peterboroughfolkfest.com/volunteer

    More info on Green Festivals:

    https://greenfestivals.ca/

    New episodes every Sunday. 

    You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.  

    Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support  

    Contact us at [email protected] 

    Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod @elsbethcallaghan 

    Facebook Practically Zero Waste Podcast

    36 min
  • 041 • Eating Local

    The revival of the locavore's diet is here to help reduce our carbon footprints and the emissions associated with a global food economy. This week's e.p I chat with Anthony Lennon of the Peterborough Food Shop all about the pleasures of seasonal produce, eating locally and reducing food waste in honour of saving the planet!

    Find The Peterborough Food Shop on Instagram and Facebook

    @ptbofoodshop

    New episodes every Sunday. 

    You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast + more.  

    Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support  

    Contact us at [email protected] 

    Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod @elsbethcallaghan 

    Facebook Practically Zero Waste Podcast

    Have a great week!

    43 min
  • 040 • Buy Nothing Project

    A hyper-local gift giving economy is at your fingertips with the Buy Nothing Project, an initiative that connects locals through random acts of kindness and generosity all day long. Going beyond second hand shopping, Buy Nothing Groups help us share the abundance we already have and give, no strings attached! This week's ep. I chat with Lauren Fitzsimmons with the Buy Nothing Project all about stepping out of the consumer frenzy and slowing things down, one ask at a time.

    Learn more about the Buy Nothing Project + access resources:

    https://buynothingproject.org/

    New episodes every Sunday. 

    You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.  

    Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support  

    Contact us at [email protected] 

    Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod @elsbethcallaghan 

    Facebook Practically Zero Waste Podcast

    39 min
  • 039 • Construction + Renovations

    Can construction be zero waste? Better yet, can natural building actually help reverse climate change?! This week I talk to Chris Magwood from The Endeavour Centre Building School all about sustainability in construction projects. Everything from sourcing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved materials to sequestering carbon in the homes we build, zero waste construction is absolutely possible! 

    Endeavour Centre Website:

    http://endeavourcentre.org/

    Drawdown - 100 Solutions to Reverse Global Warming:

    https://www.drawdown.org/

    New episodes every Sunday.   

    You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.      

    Contact us at [email protected]     

    Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod and @elsbethcallaghan     

    Facebook Practically Zero Waste Podcast    

    Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support     

    Have a great week!

    43 min
  • 038 • Zero Waste + Allergies

    Allergic to nuts? Try using a clothes line. Allergic to gluten? What if you carpooled more? Have to take medication for an illness? What about prioritizing local food? Today's conversation with Charlotte from A Zero Waste Life is all about BALANCE! No single person can do it all, especially if you have health concerns, are differently abled, are in a place with non-potable water, etc. Don't worry. You can still contribute to zero waste living. YOU can still make a difference!  

    A Zero Waste Life's Website:

    https://www.zerowastelife.co.uk/

    @azerowastelife

    Check out Charlotte's TED Talk:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lvW7nfWlL4&feature=youtu.be 

    Random Acts of Green App to get inspired:

    https://raog.ca/app/

    Charlotte's Zero Waste Inspo:

    https://www.aconsideredlife.co.uk/

    @aconsideredlife

    http://www.n4mummy.com/

    @n4mummy

    https://www.goingzerowaste.com/

    @goingzerowaste

    http://www.mamalina.co/

    @mamalinauk

    http://eco-boost.co/

    @katearnell


    New episodes every Sunday. 

    You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.  

    Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support  

    Contact us at [email protected] 

    Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod @elsbethcallaghan 

    Facebook Practically Zero Waste Podcast

    Have a great week!

    49 min
  • BONUS • Q+A Episode

    What if my partner doesn't want to live zero waste? What about having pets? What if I hit a rut? Just a few questions that Theresa and I answer in today's bonus episode in honour of Plastic Free July! 

    New episodes every Sunday. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.  Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support  Contact us at [email protected] Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod @elsbethcallaghan Facebook Practically Zero Waste Podcast

    15 min
  • 037 • Not The Only Weirdos

    HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY to Practical(ly) Zero Waste Podcast! Today my friend Theresa and I sit down and review the past year, all our favourite episodes and topics, chat about new ideas and what makes community and saving the planet so awesome. Plus, shout out to all the people who have been in touch with me this year and enjoying the pod! We're happy to hear we're not the only weirdos who give a crap about changing the world.


    BONUS episode out Monday July 1st to kick off Plastic Free July and answer some of your questions! Thanks so much everyone and have a great week!

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    New episodes every Sunday. 

    You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.    

    Contact us at [email protected]   

    Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod and @elsbethcallaghan   

    Facebook Practically Zero Waste Podcast  

    Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support

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    48 min
  • 036 • An Omnivore's Dilemma

    What do I eat? How do I get a balanced diet? The right nutrients? Agh! Inspired by Michael Pollan’s book The Omnivore’s Dilemma, I chat with Natropathic Student Christina Holmquist about the ins and outs of healthy nutrition and sustainable eating. 

    Resources:

    Food Guidelines:

    https://www.bluezones.com/recipes/food-guidelines/ 

    Protein Intake Calculator:

    https://examine.com/nutrition/protein-intake-calculator/

    Healthy Food, Recipes and Lifestyle:

    http://www.hemsleyandhemsley.com

    Pick Up Limes:

    https://www.pickuplimes.com/home-old

    @pickuplimes

    Health Podcasts:

    http://www.hhpcast.com/ 

    https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes

    Christina Holmquist, ND

    @naturallyradienthealth

    New episodes every Sunday. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.  Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support  Contact us at [email protected] Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod @elsbethcallaghan Facebook Practically Zero Waste Podcast

    43 min
  • 035 • Living Smaller

    Tiny living doesn't just exist on reality TV shows, and it doesn't have to mean decking out a VW Westfalia and hitting the road. It's happening everywhere and there are many, MANY ways in which living with a smaller floorpan can help you lead a greener existence! Today I chat with Alison Mazurek of the blog 600 Square Feet and a Baby about living smaller than your means in order to make room for a life rich with family, creativity, and sustainability. 

    Alison's Blog:

    http://www.600sqft.com/

    Instagram:

    @600sqftandababy

    Alison's Recommendations:

    https://www.whitneyleighmorris.com/

    @whitneyleighmorris

    https://readingmytealeaves.com/

    @readtealeaves

    https://cupofjo.com/

    @cupofjo

    New episodes every Sunday.   

    You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.    

    Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support    

    Contact us at [email protected]   

    Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod @elsbethcallaghan   

    Facebook Practically Zero Waste Podcast

    Have a great week!

    41 min
  • 034 • Eat Mostly Plants

    Eat food, not too much, mostly plants. Here we go folks, we've made it this far on our journey to zero waste and it's time to take the next step: plant based meals! Today my friend Theresa and I talk about going vegetarian, tips for cooking plant based proteins (Instant Pot!), and all the hard to face realities of the meat industry. This week we had so much content recorded that we also will release a bonus episode with some of Theresa's favourite vegetarian and low waste meal ideas as well as some PDF recipe cards which you can download from our social media platforms!


    Resources:

    Pick Up Limes: Vegan Eating

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq2E1mIwUKMWzCA4liA_XGQ

    Steph and Adam: Plant Based Meal Prep

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfvuM_wAPe4Y3nQtVwCVniFCHHDMK3U_L

    Downshiftology: Vegetarian Meal Prep

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w58yBdGman0&list=PLDsd2pCar2kBBlLPc_W1H6d7EKAsdmI9I

    People's Potato, Vegan on a Shoestring Recipe Book:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1klLuoMK8C4b29ycTJBVEdraTA/view?usp=drive_open


    Documentaries:

    What the Health?

    Cowspiracy

    Forks Over Knives


    New episodes every Sunday. 

    You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more.    

    Contact us at [email protected]   

    Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod and @elsbethcallaghan   

    Facebook Practically Zero Waste Podcast  

    Support the podcast at www.anchor.fm/practicallyzerowaste/support   

    Have a great week!

    52 min

About Practical(ly) Zero Waste

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to Practical(ly) Zero Waste, a podcast about making zero waste living as practical as possible. Each episode discusses straightforward practical changes we can make that add up to create a big difference environmentally. We explore different companies, products, habits and practises that make going zero waste easier. Everything we do on this earth has an impact, let's make it a positive one!