Sustainability Made Easier Podcast

Yearly there are 11.2 billion tons of solid waste collected around the world. Each person in the U.S. produces about 4.5 pounds of municipal solid waste per person per day. It is pretty apparent we have a waste problem. Much of this is due to an underlying consumption problem. We have lost the desire and knowledge to repair things. Things are so cheap that we often dismiss repairing the items we currently own and opt to replace them with new things. However, the mendable items we choose to throw away end up in landfills, for the most part. So what can we do? Repair items rather than purchasing new.

Obviously you should stop using single-use plastic bags, right? But, what do you replace them with? I’ll be up front…there is no perfect solution. Listen to this episode to get some great actionable tips on rethinking single-use plastic grocery bags and their alternatives.

Do you love having clean teeth? Today’s easy action provides you with two easy ways to help the Earth while you brush your teeth. Make sure you turn off the water while brushing. When you need a new toothbrush get one that has a minimal impact on the planet.

The chocolate industry can be quite complicated! But our action of the day is easy. Eat Chocolate from a Supplier You Trust!

This meatless meal of Walnut Taco Crumbles with Cashew Sour Cream is really quick and delicious. It also happens to be vegan, gluten-free, and raw.

In the U.S. and many other countries tap water it is held at extremely high quality standards, doesn’t require plastic bottles or packaging, plus, choosing it over bottled water will save you lots of money. So, stay hydrated and do it with tap water.

Houseplants make eye-catching additions to any décor. Plus, they provide numerouse health benefits, including aborbing chemical fumes and toxins from the air. So, go grab some houseplants- chase away the winter blues with gorgeous greens, detox the air, and spruce up your home or office!

Visiting National Parks is so important. These amazing and awe-inspiring places are truly unique. Make the commitment to visit a National Park this year. It isn’t too early to start planning!

Our last action, action 6, was use energy star LED lightbulbs everywhere. We discovered that changing a light bulb is easy…and can save a staggering amount of energy and money! So, if you checked your house for inefficient bulbs and swapped them out with Energy Start LED bulbs, you may be wondering how to properly dispose of the old light bulbs you found. Listen on to find out.

Energy Star rated residential LEDs last up to 25 times longer and use at least 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. The price of LED lightbulbs has come down significantly and residential and commercial options are now available for basically every lighting need. Everyone should make the switch over to LED bulbs ASAP.