Today's episode is a solo one! I'm sharing my experience with composting, learnings from episode 2 with Monique from Compostable LA, and my 7 steps to composting for beginners! 

Episode references: 

-Episode #2 with Monique from Compostable LA

-EPA

-litterless.com

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In today's episode we're chatting with Charlie, Founder and Creator of Keep Gaia Wild — a beginners guide and toolkit to low-waste living. Charlie left behind the 9 to 5 grind and found herself in paradise in Costa Rica. Here, Charlie saw first hand the impact plastic and single-use waste was having. We're talking more on this PLUS quarantine life, zero-waste perspective, and so much more. I can't wait for you to meet and hear from Charlie. Enjoy!

References and Resources: Slow Death by Rubber Duck, Zero Waste Home, Blue Mind, Garbology, The Uninhabitable Earth

The Water People (podcast)

A Plastic Ocean, Trashed

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On today's episode we're chatting with Belinda; a professionally trained opera singer, mama to 2 fur babies, Founder and Creative Director of Opus Events Co. Opus Events Co is a full service planning company that creates and orchestrates sustainable, gorgeous, customized events and weddings. Whether you are planning an event or just curious, you will walk away learning so much from Belinda and her story. Enjoy! 

Find out more at www.opusevents.co and on instagram @opuseventsco

Resources and References: The Urban Homestead, Green Bride Guide

"Story of Plastic" - Discovery Channel 

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In this episode I'm chatting with Evelina, Founder and Owner of Satellite Repairs. Evelina shares her story and experience in the fashion industry where she worked for brands such as Marc Jacobs and Patagonia. We talk about her experience and how it led her to start her own successful business, Satellite Repairs. Evelina is such a rad, down to earth person with a passion for inspiring others while demonstrating a more sustainable approach to fashion. I'm excited for you to listen and hear more for yourself! 

Check out Evelina's work on instagram @satelliterepairs

Reference: Let My People Go Surfing - by Yvon Chouinard

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Monique is an eco-entrepreneur who stepped up to fill a community need for a convenient and reliable compost pickup service. She is the founder and owner of Compostable LA, who's aim is to make diverting food scraps from landfills an accessible goal by offering residential compost pick-up services. Monique provides so much insight and knowledge on composting, the problem with compostable plastics, and so much more! I can't wait for you to hear from Monique yourself! Enjoy!

Find more about Monique and Compostable LA on instagram @compostable.la and on her website www.compostablela.com

Resources and references:

Movies and Documentaries: Dark Waters, The Need to GROW, The Biggest Little Farm, Fantastic Fungi

www.litterless.com 

www.ilsr.org 

ShareWaste app

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Welcome to Wasted, rehab for our waste addiction! This episode kicks it all off and introduces you to the podcast, host, and "the why" behind starting. This space will cover all things waste, wellness, and sustainability — while hearing from experts and earth-friendly business owners. Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy this podcast series and episodes to come!

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