Becoming Less

Budgeting

Bizz and Emily talk about how budgeting can help on your journey to becoming less. (Let us know how many pairs of shoes YOU own!)
 
References we make:
YNAB - ynab.com 
Heard It From Hannah - youtube.com
Cleo - web.meetcleo.com
Mint - mint.intuit.com
EveryDollar - ramseysolutions.com
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
 

Rose City Organizing

Bizz chats with Christa from Rose City Organizing about how decluttering and organizing can bring you peace and joy in your home on top of being good for the planet!
 
Find Rose City Organizing:
Facebook: facebook.com/RoseCityOrganizing
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/theunclutteredconfidentwoman
Instagram: @rosecityorganizing
Website: rosecityprofessionalorganizing.com
References we make:
Edmonton Tool Library: edmontontoollibrary.ca
Marie Kondo: konmari.com
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Challenges

Bizz and Emily chat about how becoming less can be a bit of a challenge sometimes.
 
Things we talk about:
Barriers to eco-friendly choices
Getting into new habits or stopping old habits
Being surrounded by people who don't care as much as we/you do
Unintentionally making other people uncomfortable
References we make:
Avacado Pit Art - Google It, seriously cool stuff
Empathy Gap - wastefree.ca/becominglesspod
Chirp Energy - epcor.com/products-services/encor/green-energy
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Wine & Waste

Bizz chats with Emma from Waste Free Edmonton's Wine and Waste segment on Instagram Live! 
 
Things we talk about:
What to do with your old garbage bins when moving to an automated cart system.
WFE's Wine & Waste - instagram.com/wastefreeyeg
WFE's Blog - wastefree.ca/blog
WFE's YouTube Channel - youtube.com
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Empathy Gap

Bizz and Emily talk about the empathy gap and how it creates a barrier for environmental habits.
 
Things we talk about:
Empathy Gap (obviously) - Google It
Epilator - Google It
The Day to Listen, Downey Wenjack Fund - downiewenjack.ca
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Zero Waste Fails Pt 4

Emily chats with her sister, Marianne, about some more zero waste fails.
 
Things we talk about:
Lauren Singer from Trash is for Tossers - trashisfortossers.com
Bea Johnsons, author of Zero Waste Home - zerowastehome.com
Change Toothpaste - changetoothpaste.com
Sew your own underwear. Or don't. That's probably the better option. - Google It
Reducing your impact at death - Google It
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Microplastics

Bizz and Emily chat about microplastics and why it's an important topic on the journey to becoming less.
 
Articles we reference in the episode:
Tom Stanton from the University of Nottingham - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=kIs3_1sAAAAJ&hl=en
Microplastics found in placenta - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/22/microplastics-revealed-in-placentas-unborn-babies
CORRECTION: The quote is: “You're eating, swallowing or breathing in about 2,000 tiny pieces of plastic each week, a new study suggests, an amount equal to the weight of one credit card.”- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/12/plastic-youre-eating-credit-cards-worth-plastic-each-week/1437150001/
National Geographic on water treatment - https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/microplastics/
Tap water more regulated
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/bottle-vs-tap-7-things-to-know-about-drinking-water-1.2774182
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/should-you-drink-tap-or-bottled-water/
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327395
Action items:
Stop using single use plastics
Install and maintain filters on your washer and dryer
Be sure to dispose of your waste appropriately
Opt for natural fibres for clothing
Opt for sturdy materials for containers, such as glass
Use a reusable water bottle 
Support efforts to stop waste and clean up what's already out there
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Grocery Shopping

Bizz and Emily chat about becoming less at the grocery store, or wherever you may get your food.
 
Things we talk about:
Bring your own shopping bags (and produce bags)
Shop in bulk
Avoid single serving packaging
Buy whole ingredients
Shop local, such as at a farmer's market
Get beer in growler refills
Businesses mentioned:
El Gringo Tortilla Chips - elgringofoods.com
Stylus - stylusfinepens.com
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Freebies & Giveaways

Bizz and Emily talk about becoming less when it comes to freebies and giveaways. Do you want the thing, or do you want the thing because it's free?
 
Things we talk about:
Freebies and Giveaways
Business Cards - organize with a Rolodex or, better yet, snap a picture with your phone!
Samples - only take samples of things you actually need and want to try. Opt for package-free when possible.
Pens and other promo items - just say no. Your junk drawer has enough pens, lanyards, magnets, and keychains.
Dentists and their tiny floss - just say no and go out and get:
Change Toothpaste Tabs
Flosspot at Carbon Environmental Boutique or Re:Plenish
Bamboo toothbrush at any of the above ^^^
Ice Cream and Popcorn are great low waste snack foods!
Buy bulk, even for small quantities to try something new
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Cart Roll Out

Bizz and Emily talk about the Cart Roll Out happening right here in Edmonton.
 
References and things we talk about:
Find out more about the cart roll out - edmonton.ca/waste
Food scraps pail liner tutorial - youtube.com/watch?v=SPH7A3sf_PI
Story of Stuff - storyofstuff.org
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)