Practical(ly) Zero Waste

This week I get all hyped up about rewilding my backyard and some ways to add a bit more wild and increase the biodiversity of your patch of home in practical ideas and a bunch of links to things in the show notes. Enjoy!

Rewilding Knepp Talk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvD1DGSS8Aw&ab_channel=BrightonNaturalHealthCentre

Green Dreamer Episode 271: 

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/green-dreamer/271-owen-wormser-sFATdmtKe9I/

How to Rewild your Garden:

https://www.christiesrealestate.com/blog/nature-vs-nurture-rewilding-your-garden/?utm_content=nature-vs-nurture&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=pinterestblog

Your Garden is an Ecosystem:

https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/birds-bees-and-bugs-your-garden-ecosystem-and-it-needs-looking-after/

How to Make a Bee Hotel:

http://verticalveg.org.uk/how-to-make-a-bee-hotel-that-really-works/

Add a Bat Box:

http://www.farmbiodiversity.ca/species-at-risk-2/bats/bats-boxes/

Examples of Where to Begin Rewilding:

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/visual-guides/adding-biodiversity-to-your-garden.aspx

Grab the full show notes at www.practicallyzerowaste.ca

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Ever wondered about all those mystery terms like No 'Poo and Co-Washing? Have questions about how to go shampoo-free from a curly-haired non-conventionalist? This week on the pod I chat with Chelsea Day-Ross about her no-shampoo hair care method for curly, caucasian lady hair, some tips for lots of other hair types, resources, and a well-rounded conversation on consuming less to save money and keep the planet livable all in one! 

This topic was requested by listener Elizabeth (hi Elizabeth)! If you have a topic that you’d like to hear on the podcast, you can email the show at [email protected]and I’ll see what I can do!

Grab the full show notes at www.practicallyzerowaste.ca

New Episodes Every Sunday at 8 AM.

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

Support the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/elsbethcallaghan

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Just a couple of dumpster peaches talking about all the DIYs to make low waste living and life in lockdown a little brighter and simpler! Grab the full list of DIYs and the full show notes at www.practicallyzerowaste.ca!

All those New Year's Resolutions sounded grand a month ago, but now where are we at? If you have trouble creating realistic goals and sticking to them, today's conversation with social worker Ross Cossar will definitely offer some insight into how to create lasting change not just in your zero waste journey but for life in general! 

Grab the full show notes and details over at https://practicallyzerowaste.ca/115-%e2%80%a2-create-lasting-change/ 

New Episodes Every Sunday at 8 AM.

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

Support the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/elsbethcallaghan

Contact us at [email protected]

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Settle into the next lockdown with this week's chat about some random DIYs we can do to swap out the disposable and bring on the reusable, or homemade, repurposed, etc. with my friend Alison! Links to episode's content will be in the shownotes soon. Have a great week!

Make do and mend is the theme this week, with textile artist Kate Ward as we explore the practical, the beautiful, and the mental health benefits of hand stitching, mending clothes, and making things last forever!

Kate's Website:

https://zenstitching.ca/

Free Beginner's Guide to Stitching:

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e3c3e9b05046d00268dff7c

Kate's Amazing Online Course (I've done it, it rocked):

https://learn.zenstitching.ca/

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New Episodes Every Sunday at 8 AM. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast, and more. Support the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/elsbethcallaghan Contact us at [email protected] Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod @elsbethcallaghan

This is my year's worth of trash. JUST KIDDING, this is actually 4 days' worth and doesn't include the diapers or the many broken jars I'm finally discarding. Zero waste is SO MUCH MORE than the trash we produce and I'm here to talk about finding the balance this week so hop on in and join me!

This week's recommended ep --> 031 • Share Waste App 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jYV1dguYhBRufUlUFT5Cf?si=gZi9LeoyQiCc7wwYB0ykGQ

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New Episodes Every Sunday at 8 AM. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast, and more. Support the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/elsbethcallaghan Contact us at [email protected] Instagram @practicallyzerowastepod @elsbethcallaghan

Ready to fix things, mend relationships, heal our planet, and build community, all in one fell swoop? Repair Cafes are today's topic on the pod with Elizabeth Knight and John Wackman, co-authors of Repair Revolution, How Fixers are Transforming our Throwaway Culture! Grab the link to their website and book below and get started in 2021 on the mend.

Repair Revolution Book Available Here:

http://www.repaircafehv.org/repair-revolution-book

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Despite all the things, zero waste living is STILL IMPORTANT, and 2021 will be a crucial time to keep on track, stay motivated, and continue to (or get back to) being the change you wish to see in this world if we're going to make a difference. We can do this folks. Let's go!

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How to approach those big lifestyle goals like Minimalism, Sustainability, Zero Waste, Veganism, Perfection? The answer is.... incrementalism, a.k.a. take it one step at a time and you'll get there <3

Check out Stephanie Seferin's blog and podcast Sustainable Minimalist to learn more!

http://mamaminimalist.com/my-story/

http://mamaminimalist.com/subscribe-to-podcast/

Her recommendation:

https://www.impactsnacks.co/

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