The argument for green cleaning is not new, but today we’re going to look at the common greenwashing and marketing tricks that go on to sabotage our well intentioned purchases. We’ll talk about why cleaning with non-toxic, natural products are SO dang important as an act of environmentalism, self care, and preserving our home environment.…
You asked for more thrifting content so I’m delivering. Today I’ll take you through my entire thrift routine from before the store inspiration all the way through sanitization. We’ll talk budgeting and spending wisely to not accumulate clutter, what I avoid buying second hand, and how to find things that fit. Plus, answering a few…
I didn’t think composting warranted its own episode, but you guys proved me wrong, asking so many interesting and specific questions that this turned into a full ‘Composting 101’ episode. Today we’re covering why as individuals, environmentalists, or people trying to make less waste we should even care where our scraps of rotting food go.…
Marie Kondo, the KonMari, Tidying Up, pop culture queen of decluttering is all about keeping things that spark joy. But where is all that decluttered stuff going? Today we’re going to talk about the surge of donations thrift stores are reporting as a result of the Tidying Up craze and the aftermath of all that…
Today we’re doing a little podcast switcharoo! I’m over on the Hippie Haven podcast and Callee, of Hippie Haven is here on Live Planted. We’re covering everything from how we both choose podcasting as an avenue for activism to the confusing topic of palm oil- good, bad, sustainable? Plus, Callee shares how a swirling dump…
Amidst all the excitement for the holidays there’s pressure, stress, and expectations that can be hard to manage. So this week I wanted to share how to make your zero waste, vegan, ethical (whatever you’re going for) holidays a lot smoother. We’re talking participating in gift giving in a socially conscious, budget friendly way, adjusting…
Let me dish the dirt on my kitchen cleaning supplies for a moment. My friend Amanda of Mama Eats Plants recently posted about her low waste cleaning supplies and I thought I’d take a shot at sharing what works for me in the kitchen. After all, I think everyone values getting cleaning tips, whether it’s…
It’s finally here!! The sustainable period episode I’ve been wanting to share forever found it’s perfect guest in Polly of Green Indy Blog. As Polly puts it, conversations about menstruation are more than just talking product options, it’s about awareness, education, and options. The more we discuss, the more we have language for what’s happening,…
Hawnuh Lee and Maia Welbel of Closed-Loop Cooking are making food waste interesting. I wanted to bring them on because I think what they are doing, putting in the extra effort to reuse scraps, ferment, and spread the word in their community is downright inspiring. Today we’re discussing bringing back ‘old fashioned’ techniques like fermenting…
Sure, it’s fun to imagine a fully sustainable wardrobe, but this week we’re talking to someone who’s actually been doing it for years. Ariana of Paris To Go is on the pod sharing her knowledge of sustainable fashion. What is it and why do we need to pay attention to shopping sustainability for clothing? We’re…