Wasteless

By Joe Anderson

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What's Wasteless about?

I’m Joe Anderson, a 26 year old resident of Topsham, Maine. I’ve made it my goal to live a zero-waste life by 2020. This podcast will be a way for me to document and share my journey with others.

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Wasteless episodes:

06.09.2019
June 9, 2019: Bug Spray
Today I discuss my experience making and using homemade mosquito repellant.
06.02.2019
June 2nd, 2019: Shower Curtains and Tennis
In May I moved into a new apartment and struggled to find a zero waste option for a new shower curtain.
05.01.2019
May 1, 2019: Prescription Pill Bottles
I have a kidney stone which required some prescription medication in those little orange bottles. This week I discuss what I’ve learned about how to reuse or recycle these bottles effectively.
04.30.2019
April 30, 2019: April Lessons
I discuss the lessons I learned from my trash during the month of April, including name tag stickers and plastic straws. I also talk about a successful trip to an antique mall where I found a set of pure linen...
04.23.2019
April 23, 2019: Learning to Sew
This week I taught myself to using a sewing machine. Along the way i stumbled into a lot of interesting waste related issues surrounding clothing and fabric. This episode I share what I learned and offer some tips on reducing...
04.11.2019
April 11, 2019: Learning to be Patient
Learning to be patient is an important part of living zero waste because it can take time to find products that you need without any packaging. This episode I discuss my won struggles with patience and some things I’ve done...
03.31.2019
Mar 31, 2019: The Jackfruit Incident
I discuss the lessons I learned from my trash during the month of March and recount a particularly stressful encounter I had with a jackfruit.
03.24.2019
Mar 24, 2019: Small Changes and Big Impacts
A brief discussion on the way that small changes can have a big impact on your life over time. I also share some ideas for the future of the podcast.
03.14.2019
Mar 13, 2019: Restaurant Success
In this episode I discuss the waste I’ve created so far in March 2019. I also some of the lessons I’ve learned on reducing waste while eating out at restaurants. Find me on Instagram or Twitter @Joeand220. Connect with myself and...
03.07.2019
Mar 6, 2019: Oral Care
There are many different ways to reduce waste while keeping your mouth clean. A few of the options include homemade toothpaste, recyclable metal tubes, toothpaste bites, and bamboo brushes. This episode I share my own experiences trying out these various...
02.28.2019
Feb 28, 2019: February Lessons
It is the last day of February so this episode I share all of the waste that I created during the month. I also talk about what lessons I can learn from my trash and what goals I need to...
02.27.2019
Feb 27, 2019: Will Zero Waste Save You Money?
Does reducing your waste save you money? I think this is a complicated question. While you may not have to pay for packaging, you might pay may more in time, energy, and gas money. In this episode I discuss these...
02.14.2019
Feb 13, 2019: Surprising Vegetables and Other Benefits
Living zero waste is process of learning and adapting to new situations. This episode I discuss some of the things I’ve learned on my journey and a few surprising ways that I’ve benefited from a waste free life.
02.11.2019
Feb 10, 2019: Eat Less Meat
This week I discuss why I don’t eat meat. Also, a brief discussion on the relationship between zero-waste living and climate change.
02.01.2019
Jan 31, 2019: First Month Lessons
I’ve been trying to live zero waste for one full month. This episode I talk about all of the trash I created in January, what I learned, and areas I need to improve.
01.24.2019
Jan 24, 2019: Always Be Prepping
Most food that is available unpackaged is not ready to eat. That means, living zero waste means prepping and cooking a lot of food. This episode I talk about my approach to meal prep.
01.24.2019
Jan 23, 2019: Laundry
I really hate doing laundry, but luckily it’s a pretty easy chore to make zero waste. In this episode, I discuss whether or not it’s worth your time to make your own laundry detergent.
01.16.2019
Jan 15, 2019: Junk Mail
Junk mail is a nuisance that almost everyone has to deal with. In this episode, I discuss ways to reuse and reduce the total amount of junk mail you receive on a daily basis.
01.07.2019
Jan 7, 2019: Is Zero Waste Possible?
I don’t believe that it is actually possible for anyone to create no waste. The phrase “Zero Waste” is a buzzword that is used to talk about the mission of reducing waste and being mindful of what you are throwing...
01.02.2019
Jan 2, 2019: Getting Started Eliminating Waste
Get started eliminating waste by taking a look at your own trash and figuring out what items you can eliminate.
12.30.2018
Jan 1, 2019: The Zero Waste Goal
I’m Joe Anderson, a 26 year old resident of Topsham, Maine. I’ve made it my goal to live a zero-waste life by 2020. This podcast will be a way for me to document and share my journey with others. It’s...

What's Wasteless about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Wasteless episodes:

June 9, 2019: Bug Spray

June 2nd, 2019: Shower Curtains and Tennis

May 1, 2019: Prescription Pill Bottles

April 30, 2019: April Lessons

April 23, 2019: Learning to Sew

April 11, 2019: Learning to be Patient

Mar 31, 2019: The Jackfruit Incident

Mar 24, 2019: Small Changes and Big Impacts

Mar 13, 2019: Restaurant Success

Mar 6, 2019: Oral Care

Feb 28, 2019: February Lessons

Feb 27, 2019: Will Zero Waste Save You Money?

Feb 13, 2019: Surprising Vegetables and Other Benefits

Feb 10, 2019: Eat Less Meat

Jan 31, 2019: First Month Lessons

Jan 24, 2019: Always Be Prepping

Jan 23, 2019: Laundry

Jan 15, 2019: Junk Mail

Jan 7, 2019: Is Zero Waste Possible?

Jan 2, 2019: Getting Started Eliminating Waste

Jan 1, 2019: The Zero Waste Goal