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Bizz chats with Guiscela about wasting water and the differences she sees with water usage in Canada vs Mexico.
Tips to reduce water usage:
Turn tap off while brushing teethTurn on only the hot water while waiting to heat and start using as soon as it warms upWater lawn before sunrise or after sunsetChange lawn from grass to garden to grow food, or to something that doesn't require wateringShop less and/or shop second-hand (manufacturing requires water, too!)Use concentrated cleansers and drink flavoursCheck for leaks and running toiletsGet/make a rain barrelShower less often/shorter showers/skip the hair every other timeLow flow toilets and shower headsUse a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalksReuse clean wastewater for plantsThings we talk about:
Water isn't just used by using water directly, not just the water we seeDirect uses:DrinkingCookingWater lawn/gardenShower/bathIndirect uses:Agriculture FoodRaise animalsMaterials for buildingMaterials for clothingIndustrial useMake pretty much everything we useAbout 1,800 gallons of water are needed to produce the cotton in a pair jeansProcessing materials such as paper and steelEnergyDuring a water shortage, often it's the individuals who are restricted, while large corporations can continue using as much as they want to produce non-essential products.Glaciers are receding - this is our water reserve!Lakes shrinkingOil spills can also affect water availability, and this can happen very quicklyDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz and Claire chat about how doing your best doesn't mean doing everything and that creating a balance in your life is the key to sustainability.
Concepts:
Focusing on one thing at a timeDoing research before diving inChoosing to NOT do/use/have rather than finding an alternativeDon't need to fit all your waste in a jar to be low wasteSelf care and self compassionJust DO. Doing something is better than nothing, even if it's small.Try to find the one thing with the biggest impactTry to find the simplest thing Take into consideration other people in your life when making changesNew changes in life can mean going backward a bitNew job, new baby, new home, etc.Specifics:
Public transportation Using it is the best way to make it betterStrategically choosing where you live SizeLocationEfficiencyCar shareCyclingMeal planningShopping for food in bulkMending clothesVisible mendingCompost alternatives to green bin for apartment dwellersReferences:
Spud - spud.caBulk Barn - bulkbarn.caCommunauto - alberta.communauto.comBike Edmonton - bikeedmonton.caBulldog Razors - bulldogskincare.comDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz and Bri chat about consumerism and the importance of switching to a circular economy system.
Things we talk about:
Composting toiletsGlass and aluminum instead of plasticReuse vs recycleClothing fiber contentVisible mendingValuing service, not just "stuff"Amazon hurts small businesses and the expertise they offer with their productsReferences we make:
Earth's General Store - earthsgeneralstore.caCompost S'Cool - edmonton.caBlush Lane -blushlane.com Patagonia - patagonia.caFjallraven - fjallraven.caThe Dress Library - dresslibraryrentals.comEdmonton Tool Library - edmontontoollibrary.caIndigo Proof - indigoproof.comDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz chats with Megan about maker hobbies like sewing, crafting, knitting, etc.. With maybe a little tangent on the joys of cat ownership.
Things we talk about:
Getting creative with what we already haveNot being afraid to experimentSourcing the best materials available to usUsing all the little piecesMaking new things out of old thingsBuying used tools and equipment, especially when just getting startedNormalizing second handRepairing and dying to lengthen the life of our clothingWhat to do with "unusable" scraps"Recyclable" doesn't always mean it's recyclablePlastic spools replacing wooden spoolsReferences we make:
Natural Earth Paint - naturalearthpaint.caReuse CentreWebsite - edmonton.ca/reusecentreFacebook - facebook.com/edmontonreusecentreBead Sweaters - pinterest.caYarn Ends Sweaters - ravelry.com/patterns/library/stash-dive-raglanBizz's Scraps Hoodie - instagram.com/p/CTlA0WMMeOq/Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz and Lesley chat about many things, most of which revolve around the balancing act of doing what you can, not burning out, and avoiding the all or nothing mindset.
Things we talk about:
Avoiding the all or nothing mindsetEmbracing minimalism in order to avoid over-clutteringMinimalismExperimenting with DIY optionsCertain DIYs have a cost savings, others definitely do notProblem with system that making clothes is more expensiveMindful creativityEveryone make a t-shirt, then think about how much you think it should be worthTrading/swapping/barter systemGiving unwanted items directly to those who could use them rather than relying on thrift stores who throw out or export 80-90% of clothing they take in anywayRead more on cbc.caCapsule WardrobeThe struggle with finding your "magic bra" or any other unreturnable undergarmentsGift giving and receivingSurviving cycling in the winterVisible mendingReferences we make:
Blenderz - blenderzgarmentrecyclers.comGirlfriend Collective - girlfriend.comEverlane - everlane.comDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz chats with Anka from Get Ruth to discuss more convenient options for becoming less with our periods.
Find Ruth:
Website - getruth.caInstagram - @getruth.caLinkedIn Co-Founder - Anka ChanLinkedIn Co-Founder - Nicole SanchezDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz chats with Steph about her kids thrift/consignment business, The Green Canoe Shop.
You can find Steph's kids' clothes at:
Website - greencanoeshop.caInstagram - @greencanoeshopFacebook - facebook.com/greencanoeshopOther great Instagram accounts to find second hand kids clothes:
Oak Forage - @oak_foragePrairie Littles Co - @prairielittlescoUnited Clothing for Motherhood - @unitedclothing4motherhoodBlenderz Garment Recyclers - @blenderz_garment_recyclersDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz chats with Jennifer of Jennifer Bergman Weddings about how to become less while celebrating one of the most important days of our lives.
Find Jennifer:
Instagram - @jbweddingsWebsite - jenniferbergmanweddings.comThings we talk about:
Food - Buy local, use reusable dishes, find out where food waste goesFlowers - Buy as local as possible, buy in season, rent silkDecorations - No balloons, rent anything you can, use what you haveFavors - Keep them personal, keep them plastic-free, or omit them altogetherAttire - Buy used, rent, take dresses somewhere where they can be reusedLocation - Destination weddings have a huge footprintSize - Every additional guest means additional wasteReferences:
The Dress Library - dresslibraryrentals.comDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz chats with Tracy about the idea of themed thrift stores.
Things we talk about:
Our own ideas to incorporate second hand into our own businessesSecond-hand pet suppliesSecond-hand fabric and sewing suppliesWhat kind of themed thrift is already out thereCars. Pretty much just cars.Oh, and women's clothingOther ideas for incorporating second-hand into existing businessesGyms and water bottlesKitchen appliancesCoffee shop - mugs, etc.Working around the "low end" feel of thrifting, normalizingDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz and Emma chat about their own experiences doing home renovations and discuss ways to be less with our renovations.
Things we talk about:
Use what you haveRepair and freshen up before replacingGet materials used or other people's leftoversWhen buying new materials, aim for high quality that will last as long as possibleReferences we make:
Reuse Centre - edmonton.caHabitat for Humanity - Edmonton: hfh.org - Canada: habitat.orgBuy Nothing Groups - buynothingproject.orgTool Library - Edmonton: edmontontoollibrary.ca - Everywhere else: Google ItKijiji/Facebook Marketplace/thrift stores and other such resources for used materials and itemsDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz chats with Waste Free Edmonton co-founder, Sean, about the city's proposed Single Use Items Bylaw and how this strategy will reduce waste in our city.
Find more on the proposed bylaw:
City of Edmonton's Website - edmonton.caSingle Use Items PDFFollow and connect with Waste Free Edmonton to stay updated on the SUI bylaw progress and more:
Website - wastefree.caInstagram - @wastefreeyegFacebook - facebook.com/WasteFreeYegTwitter - @wastefreeyegYouTube - Waste Free EdmontonDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz and Emma chat about becoming less with our books, including some good reads for more information and ideas.
Things we talk about:
MinimalismE-ReadersUsing old worn out books for craftsLibrariesLittle Free Libraries - littlefreelibrary.orgBooks mentioned:
Flaneuse - Lauren ElkinOranges Are Not The Only Fruit - Jeanette WintersonZero Waste Home - Bea JohnsonThe 100-Mile Diet - Alisa Smith, J.B. MacKinnonA Beautiful Constraint - Adam Morgan, Mark BardenDrawdown - Paul HawkenWhy Shrinkwrap A Cucumber - Stephen Aldridge, Laurel Miller101 Ways To Go Zero Waste - Kathryn KelloggBooks not mentioned:
Doughnut Economics - Kate RaworthThis Changes Everything - Naomi KleinThe Story of Stuff - Annie LeonardThe Uninhabitable Earth - David Wallace-Wells Hope Matters - Elin KelseyMore books on environment and sustainability:
Goodreads - EnvironmentGoodreads - SustainabilityDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz chats with Sam Kriviak, a registered provisional psychologist who specializes in eco-grief.
Things we talk about:
What is anxiety?What is grief?What is trauma?How do these tie in with environmentalism?If we do identify with one or more of these descriptions, what can we do?Where can we find help if we need it?Psychology Today - psychologytoday.com/caLocations in Edmonton, some with sliding scale fees:YWCA - ywcacanada.ca or ywcaofedmonton.orgMomentum Counselling - momentumcounselling.orgDrop-In YEG - dropinyeg.caChat Lines. In Edmonton:Distress Line - 780-482-HELP(4357)Addictions and Mental Health - 780-424-2424Canadian Mental Health Association - cmha.ca or edmonton.cmha.caEco-grief specialists, such as Sam Kriviak or Catherine Forth here in EdmontonBooks we mentioned:
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori GottliebHope Matters by Elin KelseyDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz and Cara chat about how becoming less can be challenging at work.
Things we talk about:
Being the only person who's passionate about environmentalismCreating an environmental committeeLow-hanging fruit such as recycling paper and cardboard, or not using single-use plasticsStarting discussions with coworkers or, better yet, your bossWorking for a business whose business model does not align with your valuesWe all need to work, so find balanceReferences:
Terracycle - terracycle.caPsychology of Batman podcast - peterrollins.com/podcastDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz chats with Sarah from Blenderz Garment Recyclers about how much they've grown over the last couple years. They're moving into an even bigger location with some cool machinery upgrades.
Find Blenderz:
Support their campaign for the upgrade - app.atbboostr.ca/offering/buildatextilerecyclingfacilityWebsite - blenderzgarmentrecyclers.comInstagram - @blenderz_garment_recyclersFacebook - facebook.com/blenderzgarmentrecyclersDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz and Cara go over their biggest eco-wins from 2021 and discuss their goals for the upcoming new year.
What happened in 2021:
Moved to new homeSmall means lower impact, close to work and amenities to reduce travelReusable diapersSo many diapers go to landfill every year, then the diapers can be passed on to someone elseNew BikePurchased from small local business, had used bike first to see what features were good and bad before buying new, can now bike all winterWoodstove pellets for cat litterBizz and Cara both do this!CompostingBizz takes compost to a friend's and Cara has the cart system in her new homeEdmonton Cart RolloutEdmonton now provides pick up to detached homes for compostBizz is now treasurer for Waste Free EdmontonWFE has SUPs bylaw in progress with the cityCara is now Climate Action Champion for her wardBegins her new role in 2022Switched to reusing growlers instead of recycling bottles and cansGoals for 2022:
Cara hopes to keep close tabs on what goes into her garbage and recycling with regular trash auditsBizz wants to start getting her chicken from a local butcher and plans on starting a side hustle that will reduce textile wasteDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz and Cara talk about how voting with our dollar can create a demand for better ways to become less.
Things we talk about and references we make:
How we spend our money controls the direction of the marketSupporting businesses with good practices means a demand is created for more good practices. Supporting businesses with poor practices means a demand is created for more poor practices. Buying second hand does not create a demand up the chainUnless it's from a thrift store that has questionable practicesBunz trading appBuy Nothing app/groupsBlenderz textile recyclersDonate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz and Cara chat about setting boundaries with others who may not see eye to eye with you on becoming less.
Things we talk about:
Gifts - always a big topicChoosing to ride a bikeNot using paper towelsBringing a container to a restaurantComposting - at home and at workNot accepting disposable diapers as a giftGetting a spouse/partner on boardWhich is more difficult to set boundaries with: friends, family or coworkers?Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz chats with new co-host, Cara, about her tips on being an eco-mom.
Things we talk about:
Reusable DiapersReusable Wipes (See Sniffle Crate Pattern on Etsy)Diaper servicesBabies grow so quicklyGet clothing second handGet toys second hand, tooChoose toys from natural materials, avoid things that take batteries.FormulaChoose concentrates like powderConsider the materials that the formula comes in - metal cans are more easily recycled than a pouch or something with mixed materialsBaby food jars are only reusable if you have a use for them - and you end up with A LOTMake your own baby food - it's just cooked, blended veggiesMaternity clothes are temporary - borrow or get usedSafety devices, such as car seats - know the history, or get it new. You don't want to skimp on safety!Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Bizz and Emma continue their conversation about becoming less with their pets.
Things we talk about:
Buying treats in bulkMake your own foodUse bags from food and litter to line your trash binDryer lint is often still plasticDehydrating treatsWood pellet litterToilet training catsClay litter requires strip miningCompostable bags require very specific environments to break down.Edmonton's composting facility requires BPI or BNQ rated bags (not BPA as I said in the podcast!)Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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