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. I might even share…
I’m so excited to bring you the most requested guest EVER, Stevie Van Horn, aka Stevieyaaaay, on the pod today! Stevie is a sustainability activist known for her vivacious energy towards living a zero waste lifestyle. Today we’re talking everything from forest bathing, to self love as a means to change and trash pickups, this…
We’re all striving for something but in the internet world, the struggle or reality can sometimes get lost. We’ve all heard the term ‘Instagram vs. reality’. So today I thought Celia Ristow of Litterless was the perfect co-host for this episode exposing the reality of what we both still purchase as we work towards making…
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…