Sustainability Made Easier Podcast

Discarded food and yard debris can easily become nutrient-rich organic matter that can be returned to the land. However, most of it is currently taking up valuable landfill space and contributing to climate change. In the U.S. almost one-third of everything thrown away is either food or yard waste! Adding insult to injury, methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is released as these food scraps and yard waste break down in landfills. Fortunately, it’s simple to stop these important resources from ending up in the trash.

Making coffee while producing little to no garbage for the landfill and at the same time reducing coffee and energy waste is incredibly easy and time and cost effective. Plus, the coffee usually tastes better, too. If you aren’t a coffee person, many of these systems work equally well for making tea from loose leaf tea.

Taking a walk or biking to a place you would normally drive is a great way to get exercise. Plus, it helps cut back on pollution, reduces fossil fuel consumption, and saves you money. Biking and walking in natural areas and wild places offers even more benefits.

Yes, toilet paper can come from virgin forests, but don’t worry, you have options! Everything you need to know for choosing sustainable tissue products and alternatives!

This meatless meal of Anything Goes Indian-inspired Chickpea Curry is easy to make, offers lots of ingredient and preparation options, and is delicious. It is also vegan and gluten-free.

Have you been spring cleaning? Wondering how to deal with items you no longer need in an earth conscious way? Save money, get happy, and keep items from heading to the landfill. Today’s action is to host a clothing swap. Don’t wait to do it sometime later! Set a date today and invite your friends!

It’s time to start seedlings for spring and fall gardens! Today’s action is start seedlings for your garden using upcycled items, especially items that can be planted into the ground right along with your seedlings! Repurposing or reusing things you already own is an easy and cost-effective way to get your seedlings growing.

Your body really needs sun protection to stay healthy! More than 60% of the coral reefs around the world are threatened by natural and human-generated factors, including pollution. So, for our easy action, Action 18, choose ocean and environmentally conscious choices to protect yourself from the sun. This allows you to also protect the environment. Stay in the shade when you can, cover up with a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and clothing, and use a sunscreen containing non-nanotized zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Covering up with clothing while in the water allows you to use less sunscreen. Apply the sunscreen as often as recommended to any exposed parts of your body.

Dr. Seuss was born on March 2, 1904 and reading any book, especially The Lorax, is a great way to celebrate his birthday!

Today, the last Tuesday in February, is World Spay Day! Spaying and neutering can increase the health and longevity of your pet. It also protects vulnerable wild animals and can save you money. It prevents millions of perfectly healthy and companionable animals from being euthanized each year. So, for today’s action, Action 16, raise awareness about spaying and neutering options!