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Did you know that 84% of clothing ends up in landfills or incinerators? 

That’s a staggering statistic, isn’t it?

In the world of fast fashion, it’s easy to fill our closets with random items, impulse purchases and clothing that we don’t really love or want to wear more than once. 

This not only has a huge impact on the environment but when we go to clean out and get rid of these items we are often making the issue even worse because we are not cleaning out our clothes properly. 

So in today’s episode I wanted to teach you how you can consciously clean out your closet, re-use what you have and even make a little money on the side. 

Here’s what to expect:

• The amount of clothing that ends up in landfills
• The art of reusing your old clothing
• Creative ways to turn old clothing into rags
• How to make money from your clothes
• Facts about recycling clothes
• The truth about composting clothes

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll be empowered to tackle that cluttered closet in a more organized and earth friendly way.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Episode #20 6 Ways to Detox Your Home

Episode #21: 8 Ways to Create a Low Waste Lunch

Episode #22: The Eco-Impact of Fast Fashion

Sources

https://www.bonandberg.com/post/how-to-throw-away-your-old-clothes-responsibly

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/sustainable-fashion/

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Did you know that purchasing fast fashion items directly contributes to the global polluting machine that is to blame for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions?  

Crazy, right? 

Many of us have shopping addictions thanks to the ease of shopping apps, boredom and all the social media influencer accounts. It’s easy to want to buy a new outfit for every occasion and for us to get bored with what we have. 

I've been there, I get it. 

It can be so difficult to establish new patterns when it comes to our shopping habits because we are inundated with ads and beautiful photos and messaging all the time. So that’s why in today’s episode I am giving you a few tips on how to easily be more conscious of where your money is going when it comes to your closet.

Here’s what to expect:

• Shop your closet - how to shop what you already have.
• Repair or replace? How to know which to choose.
• Creative way to save money by borrowing or renting
• A good strategy for buying new clothes
• How to snag new clothes for free
• How you can purchase sustainably

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll be able to feel more confident in your shopping habits and feel so much better in the clothes you are putting on your body.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Episode #18: The Importance of Connecting with Our Earth

Episode #20 6 Ways to Detox Your Home

Episode #21: 8 Ways to Create a Low Waste Lunch

Sources:

https://goodonyou.eco/fast-fashion-facts/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20fashion%20industry%20is%20responsible,%E2%80%9D%20(UN%20Environment%2C%202019)&text=By%20that%20score%2C%20we%20know,of%20the%20world%27s%20carbon%20emissions.

https://www.mintnotion.com/frugal-living/shop-your-closet-challenge/

https://goodonyou.eco/5rs-of-fashion/

https://www.treehugger.com/best-clothing-rental-services-5075807

https://www.earthday.org/earth-friendly-fashion-guide-14-ways-to-green-your-style/

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/sustainable-fashion/

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Lunches can be riddled with green living difficulties from pre-packaged food wrappers, to vegetable and fruit peels, to water bottles and plastic containers - it can be hard to eliminate the waste that comes with our daily lunch.

So that’s what this episode is all about. Helping you get more creative without having to spend a  bunch of money. I’m sharing all the things me and my family do and tips and tricks on how you can easily have a lower waste lunch. 

Here’s what to expect:

• Easy, green ways to store and wrap your food
• My favorite brands for holt and cold beverages / food
• Tips for using what you already have at home
• A creative alternative to napkins
• What to pack your lunch in
• How to green-ify what goes IN your lunch box
• Best way to reduce your household waste

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll be able to pack your lunches more efficiently all while creating less waste.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Episode #16: How to Green-Up Your Clean UP

Episode #18: The Importance of Connecting with Our Earth

Episode #20 6 Ways to Detox Your Home

Sources

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/how-to-create-a-zero-waste-lunch/

https://wholefully.com/zero-waste-school-lunches/

https://wildminimalist.com/blogs/news/3-easy-tips-to-help-you-pack-a-zero-waste-school-lunch

https://www.superhealthykids.com/top-10-waste-free-lunch-tips/

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/5-zero-free-lunch-packaging-ideas/

Here is a tutorial from wholefully.com on how to make your own homemade snack baggies from cloth! Clean cloth snack bags by turning them inside out and rinsing them in cold water.

Resources:  

Lunchbots stainless steel containers

Abeego beeswax wraps

Eco-Ditty snack bags

Hydro Flask water bottles and insulated containers

Klean Kanteen water bottles

PlanetBox lunch box

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Did you know that the air inside of our home contain more than 5x the amount of contaminants than the outside air? 

Crazy, right?

While we can’t completely eliminate all contaminants from our life, there are a lot of simple steps we can take to detox our homes and make them as healthy as possible and in today’s episode I am showing you just how easy it can be

Here’s what to expect:

• How to keep out outside contaminants from entering your home
• Simple trick to cut down on vacuum and sweeping time
• Decorate your home and detox at the same time
• Safer cleaning products for your home
• Make your house smell good without the cost to your health
• Detox free laundry
• How to get cleaner drinking water

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll be more confident in knowing that through simple changes you and your loved ones will be breathing healthier air inside your home.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie 

Previous Episodes Mentioned: 

Episode #9: How to Reuse What You Already Have

Episode #16: How to Green-Up Your Clean UP

Episode #18: The Importance of Connecting with Our Earth

Sources

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/detox-your-home/

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/dryer-sheets-alternatives/

https://www.healthline.com/health/taking-off-your-shoes#shoe-removal-tips

https://www.madesafe.org/whats-in-that/candles/

https://www.mrwatergeek.com/why-filter-water/#:~:text=Filtering%20Water%20Means%20Cleaner%20Air%201%20Filter%20Out,Water%20Means%20Fewer%20Sick%20Days%20More%20items...%20

https://www.lung.org/clean-air/at-home/dust-briefing

https://www.lung.ca/lung-health/air-quality/your-healthy-home/faq-indoor-air-quality

Resources: 

Alternatives to Conventional Dryer Sheets

7 Ways to Clean with Vinegar

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As we think about our intentions  for this year - I am hoping that living a little more green is on the top of your list. 

And if it’s not, allow me to take away the overwhelm. I’m committed to continue bringing you all the green living goodness to this podcast all year long so you can feel fully prepared and confident in your green journey.

To kick that off, I’m sharing with you 23 ways to reduce plastic in 2022. This episode is packed with a lot of valuable information and probably several tips that you haven’t heard of before.

Here’s what to expect:

• Creative ways to re-use plastic in your home
• How to cut down on water bottles
• My favorite alternatives to plastic
• What to pack before you leave the house
• Alternatives to wrapping and cooking your food
• How to avoid dangerous toxins in your home
• Uplevel your beauty product game
• Reducing plastics in the newborn stage

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll be well on your way to using less plastic this year - and hopefully helping cross off that “become a green goddess” resolution on your 2022 list. ;) 

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Sources

https://www.iberdrola.com/sustainability/how-to-reduce-plastic-use

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/nature/kids-vs-plastic/article/10-tips-to-reduce-your-plastic-use

https://myplasticfreelife.com/plasticfreeguide/

https://www.factorydirectpromos.com/plastic-bag-bans/

https://www.ecoparent.ca/eco-home/teflon-really-so-bad

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/g35395337/best-eco-friendly-razors/

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/diy-clay-mask/

Resources:  

Nelson natural tooth tabs 

Hydro Flask water bottles and coffee mugs 

Enviro straw 

Strawesome Straws

 Plastic-free skincare (Canada)

 Plastic-free skincare

 Kooshoo hair ties 

Abeego Beeswax wraps

Gladrags

Natracare 

Aisle period underwear

Revol period underwear 

Eco by Naty Diapers

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Hey, Green Junkie!

I am so excited to bring to you the wonderful Chelsea Hammond on today’s episode.

Chelsea is not only a friend but is also my energy coach and when I was contemplating adding guests to this podcast - I knew she was the first person I wanted to bring on.

Chelsea not only practices the day to day practices, required for living a green life, but also brings this beautiful relationship element to the “going green” conversation.

Here’s what to expect:

• How to foster a connection to the earth
• One thing you can do every day on your walk to grow your relationship with nature
• How to humanize our planet to better take care of it
• The importance of energy and connection in living more green

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll be well on your way to looking at our beautiful planet differently and inspired to recognize the important part you play in preserving our earth.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Resources: 

 Hang out with Chelsea on IG

Visit Chelsea’s website

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Hey, Green Junkie!

2022 is right around the corner and often we spend these last few days setting intentions for the new year or thinking about what we want to improve in the coming months.

If you have “be a little more green” on your intention list (and I sure hope you do) then I wanted to give you some quick and easy ways you can have a greener lifestyle in the new year.

And don’t worry, these tips are not expensive, outlandish or anything crazy.

They’re simple, straightforward and mostly completely free.

Here’s what to expect:

• How to be smarter about your clothes
• Why you should stop using traditional batteries
• How to save the planet by changing up your shower
• I explain how sometimes going old school is better for planet earth
• Eliminate one of the biggest wastes in your home

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll be well on your way to making 2022 your greenest year yet.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Episode #2: Five simple ways to reduce waste

Episode #3: Stop putting your food in the trash

Episode #6: Sustainable bathroom tips

Episode #7: Green grocery shopping

Episode #16: Eco-friendly ways you can deal with unwanted gifts

Resources: 

TruEarth laundry strips

Swedish cloths

Resale sites 

Sources: 

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/a-green-new-year/

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/detox-your-home/

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/sustainable-fashion/

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/gift-guide-2021/

https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/10-green-new-years-resolutions

https://greenthatlife.com/green-new-year/

https://theecohub.ca/20-smart-practical-eco-friendly-new-years-resolutions-that-you-can-keep/

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I am always looking for fun new ways to conserve energy, water and be less wasteful in my everyday life and one of the first places I look is in my daily routines and chores.

So many of our daily tasks can be done with our eyes closed so we often stop looking at how we can refine or tweak these practices and that’s why I like to re-visit them often, to see if there’s an area for improvement.

One area I have improved over the years is dish washing.

Kitchen clean up is literally something you have to do at least once a day or if you have a big family - you might just be doing it several times a day. So this is the perfect task to tweak, improve and learn a few tips and tricks that can help you conserve water and save money. 

In this episode, I am helping you improve your daily dish washing chore and teaching you how you can help our planet along the way.

Here’s what to expect:

• The great debate: is it better to hand wash or use the dishwasher
• Tricks to keep your sink clean
• What detergents and cleaners should you be using with your dishes

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll be able to save water and be a little more sustainable and energy efficient in your kitchen.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Episode #2 Five Simple Ways to Reduce Waste

Episode #6 Sustainable Bathroom Tips

Episode #7: Green Grocery Shopping

 
Sources: 

Plastic Bags:

https://www.theyummylife.com/wash_dry_and_store_used_plastic_bags

Dishwasher:

https://grist.org/living/whats-the-most-eco-friendly-dishwasher-cycle/

Baking soda and vinegar sink cleaning trick: 

https://simplelivingmama.com/how-to-clean-the-sink-drain-with-baking-soda/

https://www.greenmatters.com/home/2019/02/06/A94CNpj_a/dishes-zero-waste

https://www.myfirstapartment.com/2020/10/sustainable-living-how-to-use-less-water-to-wash-dishes/

Resources:

Eco-friendly Swedish dishcloths: https://naturescircle.com/collections/all

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Okay be honest, do you have a stash of unwanted gifts in your closet? Or maybe they’re piling up in the dark corners of your bedroom or basement?

It’s inevitable that we often get gifts that we don’t fall in love with or maybe it just doesn’t fit in with our lifestyle. Or maybe it’s a duplicate of something we already have. 

There are a million reasons we might not want to keep a gift that we received and today I’m sharing with you how you can repurpose those gifts sustainably and with the giver in mind.

Because look, we don’t want anyone to feel bad or be hurt by us re-gifting their gift. We can all agree that we appreciate and love the people in our lives who take the time to buy us things and show their love, right?! 

In this episode, I am keeping that in mind and sharing ways to do this lovingly and with respect to the person who gifted that item to you. 

Here’s what to expect:

• How to re-gift new (or old) gifts you have lying around
• An alternative to gifts for your kiddos this year
• How to politely approach the “no gifts” request with family members

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll be able to finally address that pile of old gifts and figure out the best way to give them a second life or a second home.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

How to Host an Eco-Friendly Holiday Party

The Ultimate Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

Fake vs. real-creative holiday tree ideas

Sources: 

https://www.thissimplebalance.com/unwanted-gifts/

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/6-ideas-for-unwanted-gifts/

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Hey, Green Junkie!

With the holidays upon us it’s just about time to start wrapping all those gifts that our loved ones are excitedly anticipating.

According to a study from Stanford over 25 million tons of garbage are created during the holiday season and most of that ends up directly in the landfills.

That is a ton of garbage!!! 

Thankfully, there are some really fun and easy ways to wrap gifts that are affordable, fun for the whole family and also save some waste from filling up those landfills, all at the same time.

Here’s what to expect from this episode:

• Which wrapping paper can be recycled and which ones can’t
• What to grab around your home to use as wrapping paper
• How to reuse things you already have to make custom wrapping
• How to wrap your gifts in fabrics 
• Creative ways to wrap with old books or sheet music

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll have more knowledge about how to wrap those gifts under the tree and have a lot of fun along the way.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

How to Host an Eco-Friendly Holiday Party

The Ultimate Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

Fake vs. Real- Creative Holiday Tree Ideas

Resources: 

Brown paper bag recycling instructions

Eco-friendly gift wrapping paper you can recycle

Gift wrapping ideas

Recycling

Fabric wrapping

Fabric wrapping idea 2

Furoshiki: The traditional Japanese Scarf Gift Wrapping

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