Green Stuff: The Scoop Intelligence Show

In this week's episode, Stephanie is joined by  Ellen Scheffer and Ashley Wilson of Frisky Girl Farm. Frisky Girl Farm is a 5 acre, woman owned/operated vegetable and flower farm in North Bend entering our 4th growing season. We use sustainable growing practices to grow fresh, healthy food for our community. Farmers Ellen and Ashley along with a small but mighty team grow over 40 varieties of vegetables and 20 varieties of flowers for our 200 member CSA, restaurants, the North Bend Farmers Market and our roadside farm stand. We believe in growing food that is good for people and the planet; we never use any synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers and practice organic techniques such as composting, crop rotation and cover cropping. This season we are adding an additional 3 acres of growing space where we plan to operate a U-Pick sunflower patch and pumpkin patch. Follow Frisky Girl Farm on Instagram @friskygirlfarmLearn more about Frisky Girl Farm on their website: https://www.friskygirlfarm.com/ Follow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area you can visit our zero waste grocery store in Kirkland, WA. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.com

Friend of the podcast, Stacy Strickland, co-founder of Seattle Zero Waste, joins us for a discussion on ways to minimize waste while traveling. Whether you're heading across the state to visit family or taking a vacation halfway around the world, there are some key things to consider that can lower your impact on the planet.Follow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area you can visit our zero waste grocery store in Kirkland, WA. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.com

In this week's episode, Stephanie is joined by Scoop community member and owner of Bombini Skin, Andrea Taylor. Andrea shares the way she approaches making products and sourcing her ingredients. Together they talk about the importance of using healthy, natural products in skincare and what to look for when selecting products for your skin, body, or hair.  Follow Bombini Skin on Instagram @bombiniskinLearn more about Bombini and their products on their website: bombiniskin.comIf you're interested to learn more about opening your own zero waste store, check out our roadmap to opening a zero waste store: scoopintelligence.com/zwhFollow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area you can visit our zero waste grocery store in Kirkland, WA. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.com

For this week's Tuesday Tip, Stephanie talks about the importance of voting with your dollars and spending intentionally to support businesses that align with your values.Follow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area, you can visit our zero waste grocery store in Kirkland, WA. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.com

In this week's episode, Stephanie is joined by friends Jackie MacCartie and Bethany Barbouti, the awesome duo behind Eco & the Flamingo, a zero waste store in Chicago. Stephanie, Jackie, and Bethany chat about how these two best friends came together to build an eco-focused company, their line of sustainable textiles, and the importance of accessibility to sustainable options for all people. Follow Eco & the Flamingo on Instagram @ecoandtheflamingoLearn more about Eco & the Flamingo and their Chicago and Evanston locations on their website: ecoandtheflamingo.comIf you're interested to learn more about opening your own zero waste store, check out our roadmap to opening a zero waste store: scoopintelligence.com/zwhFollow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area, you can visit our zero waste grocery store in Kirkland, WA. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.com

Today's Tuesday Tip comes from our friend Danielle Lindblom! Listen to our full episode about burnout and managing crisis with Danielle in last Saturday's episode 65.Follow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area, you can visit our zero waste grocery store in Kirkland. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.com

This week's episode looks at sustainability from a personal perspective. We talk with life coach Danielle Lindblom about the importance of sustaining your personal health and wellbeing while running a business. Stephanie and Danielle discuss ways to create a plan for recognizing warning signs of burnout and how to create crisis response plans for yourself and your business.Follow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area, you can visit our zero waste grocery stores in Kirkland. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.com

Stephanie chats with Scoop team member Darby about finding ways to sample small sizes of products or new items. The new Single Scoop Swap Box is created just for that purpose! If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. Carbon neutral shipping is available nationwide.https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace 

If you're in the Seattle area, you can bring your clean jars or containers and visit us at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. Find our online shop at scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace 

This Tuesday, Stephanie shares her thoughts on New Years resolutions and tips for ways to make sustainable change in your life.We'll be back this weekend with a brand new episode! If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. Carbon neutral shipping is available nationwide.https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace 

Hello 2022! Welcome to the new calendar year. We took a short break from episodes during the holidays but are excited to be back with new content and discussions about sustainable living.Our first episode of the year gives a recap of Scoop Marketplace and Scoop Intelligence in 2021 and all of the new things we're looking forward to this year. Thanks for joining us in this journey!If you're in the Seattle area, you can bring your clean jars or containers and visit us at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. Find our online shop at scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace 

This Tuesday, we're revisiting one of our earliest Tuesday Tips about minimizing waste at the grocery store when you show up unprepared. We hope this quick tip inspires you to take some green steps as we enter the new year!We'll be back this weekend with a brand new episode! If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. Carbon neutral shipping is available nationwide.https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace 

Join Stephanie and Jenni Keniston for a chat about Winter Solstice traditions, old and new.If you're in the Seattle area, you can bring your clean jars or containers and visit us at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. Find our online shop at scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace 

For this week's Tuesday Tip, we're looking at more earth-friendly approaches to wrapping your gifts (whether for the holidays or other times of the year). Visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide. scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

In this week's episode, Stephanie sits down for a fun conversation with Kristi Slotemaker (she/her) that is sure to make your day a bit brighter. Kristi, the Big Cheese at River Valley Cheese in Renton, teaches cheesemaking classes and is building a space to foster women-owned food business. Kristi and Stephanie chat about the need to support small business in Renton and the Southend, and how this community is thriving.This episode was recorded in October 2020, when Scoop had a second location in River Valley Cheese. Unfortunately, it wasn't financially sustainable for Scoop at this time and our Renton location is no longer open.Follow River Valley Cheese on Instagram @rivervalleycheeseLearn more about River Valley Cheese and Kristi's classes on the website: rivervalleycheese.com Looking for a fun experience to gift this holiday season? Kristi's classes make a great gift for your favorite cheese-eater!Follow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area, you can visit our zero waste grocery stores in Kirkland. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.comThis week's episode of Green Stuff is brought to you by our newest digital course: The Plantiful Holiday Feast! This digital class guides you through creating an entirely plant-based meal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, featuring some traditional holiday dishes.Learn more and sign up today at scoopintelligence.com/holidayfeast 

It's time for holiday baking! Out of powdered sugar and need to make icing? No need to run to the store — you can make it at home. Learn how from Stephanie in today's Tuesday Tip.Visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide. scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

The Christmas season is upon us and, like many of you, we're looking for ways to build more sustainable traditions. Stephanie talks with Rachael Classi (she/her) mother of two and CEO of Tiny Earth Toys, a North Carolina-based rental company that provides earth-friendly, educational toys. Stephanie and Rachael discuss the importance of play in learning, finding eco-friendly toys, and how to approach gift-giving for kids with sustainability in mind.Follow Tiny Earth Toys on Instagram @tinyearthtoysLearn more about Tiny Earth and their toy rental program at tinyearth.coLooking to gift a Tiny Earth Toy rental this Christmas? Head here:  tinyearth.co/giftFollow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area, you can visit our zero waste grocery stores in Kirkland. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.comThis week's episode of Green Stuff is brought to you by our newest digital course: The Plantiful Holiday Feast! This digital class guides you through creating an entirely plant-based meal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, featuring some traditional holiday dishes.Learn more and sign up today at scoopintelligence.com/holidayfeast 

Did you know that you can make your own brown sugar at home? Learn how in today's Tuesday Tip!Visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide. scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

The Christmas season is upon us and, like many of you, we're looking for ways to build more sustainable traditions. Stephanie talks with Sofia Drogomiretskiy (she/her) CEO of Decorent, a Seattle-based company with a vision to change the way we celebrate the season with Christmas tree decor rentals. In this episode, learn more about how Sofia sourced sustainable ornaments and other steps you can take to make your traditions more earth-friendly.Follow Decorent on Instagram @_decorentIf you live in the Puget Sound area, you can rent your holiday decorations through Decorent: decorent.com/Attend the Festival of the Trees Auction event on December 4th: decorent.com/pages/auctionFollow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area, you can visit our zero waste grocery stores in Kirkland and Renton. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.com

This week, Stephanie speaks with Laura Clise (she/her) the founder and CEO of Intentionalist. Laura knows that small businesses are important to both the social and economic fabric of our communities. Intentionalist is a company that helps individuals support small businesses through their online directory and community programs. With Small Business Saturday quickly approaching, Stephanie and Laura talk about how intentional spending impacts local economies and the importance of voting with your dollars. Plus, they provide some ideas to get involved with Small Business Saturday and support your favorite places this holiday season.Follow Intentionalist on Instagram @intentionalist_Search through Intentionalist's small business directory and sign up for their newsletter on their website intentionalist.comYou can purchase an Intentionalist Gift Card or certificates to over 100 different small businesses through their marketplace: intentionalist.com/store/This week's episode of Green Stuff is brought to you by our newest digital course: The Plantiful Holiday Feast! This digital class guides you through creating an entirely plant-based meal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, featuring some traditional holiday dishes.Learn more and sign up today at scoopintelligence.com/holidayfeast Follow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area, you can visit our zero waste grocery stores in Kirkland and Renton. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.com

Most farmers around the globe are feeling climate change impacts, including our local farmers in Washington. Host Stephanie Lentz (she/her) is joined by our friends at 21 Acres, a center for sustainable agriculture education in Woodinville, WA. Liesl McWhorter (sher/her) and Brooke Hiatt (she/her) help us better understand the challenges farmers in Western Washington are facing from climate changes and why supporting local agriculture and local food systems is an important form of climate action.Follow 21 Acres on Instagram @21AcresFor more information on 21 Acres and to sign up for their newsletter head to 21acres.org!You can participate in a digital class, join a farm tour, or volunteer at 21 Acres — learn more here: 21acres.org/classes-events/Stop by 21 Acres' Farm Market in Woodinville, WA to shop local produce to support our local farmers. 21acres.org/farm-market/This week's episode of Green Stuff is brought to you by our newest digital course: The Plantiful Holiday Feast! This digital class guides you through creating an entirely plant-based meal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, featuring some traditional holiday dishes.Learn more and sign up today at scoopintelligence.com/holidayfeast Follow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area, you can visit our zero waste grocery stores in Kirkland and Renton. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.com

This week's Tuesday Tip helps you save money, time, and reduce food waste! Before your next trip to the grocery store, take a look inside your fridge or pantry and let your current ingredients inspire your meals!Visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide. scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

Anne-Marie Bonneau (she/her), otherwise known as Zero Waste Chef, began her plastic-free journey in 2011. As a family of foodies, Anne-Marie and her family began to dive into plastic-free and zero waste cooking, experimenting with ways to minimize trash and food waste in their daily lives. In this week's episode, Anne-Marie and Stephanie talk about earth-friendly tips to transform your kitchen and adapt favorite recipes to be low waste and plant based!For everyday tips and zero waste cooking inspiration, follow Anne-Marie on Instagram and Facebook: @zerowastechefHer cookbook The Zero Waste Chef is now available in all major book stores. Check out Anne-Marie's website zerowastechef.com and sign up to join her Sourdough Bread Weekend Workshop, November 12-14.This week's episode of Green Stuff is brought to you by our newest digital course: The Plantiful Holiday Feast! This digital class guides you through creating an entirely plant-based meal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, featuring some traditional holiday dishes. Learn more and sign up today at scoopintelligence.com/holidayfeast Follow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're located in the Seattle area, you can visit our zero waste grocery stores in Kirkland and Renton. We provide carbon-neutral shipping nationwide: scoopmarketplace.com

If you've been following along the past few weeks, we just finished up a crowdfunding campaign through Indiegogo. In today's minisode, Stephanie gives an update on how the campaign ended and what's next. Although we didn't reach our goal, we consider it a success! A huge thank you to the 210 folks who contributed to our campaign. Together, we raised $22,784 to purchase new equipment for Scoop Marketplace! If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide.https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

Nivi Achanta (she/her), felt stuck upon entering the corporate world after graduating. She knew there was more she wanted to do to impact the world in her everyday life. Out of that grew Soapbox Project, the company behind Changeletter, a climate-focused newsletter created to help busy folks learn about and take action on climate and social justices issues. Host Stephanie sits down with Nivi to talk more about activism, taking bite-sized actions daily, and the importance of building inclusive, diverse movements for change.The team at Soapbox Project curated a list of excellent eco-conscious date night ideas for Scoop. We've taken three ideas and worked with local businesses to create an Earth-Friendly Date Nights package as a reward for our crowdfunding campaign!Our campaign ends at 11:59 pm Pacific Time on Monday, November 1st. There are just a few days left to make sure we reach our goal. Head to Indiegogo and contribute to Scoop's growth now: tinyurl.com/scooplove Subscribe to Soapbox Project's weekly Changeletter (it's free!) on their site soapboxproject.org. Get involved with the Soapbox community and events through a monthly membership. Follow @soapboxproject on Instagram.Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

The temperature is starting to dip as we get closer to winter. This week's Tuesday Tip comes from our Producer, Avery Parducci (he/him). Avery shares four key tips on how to stay warm throughout the fall and winter months while keeping our energy use low and being mindful of our budget. If you love cozy environments and want to support Scoop, you can contribute $75 to our Indiegogo campaign and receive our sustainable Hygge EcoBox! tinyurl.com/scooploveVisit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide. scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

OOliva Studio and Bombini Skin are both Seattle-based companies committed to using natural, healthy ingredients for skin and hair care products. These companies are staff favorites at Scoop due to their earth-friendly production practices and values. In this episode, we discuss skincare practices that are healthy for both our bodies and the planet and things to consider when purchasing beauty products.As part of Scoop's crowdfunding campaign, we have created the Beauty EcoBox with a selection of our favorite sustainable skincare products. To take a deeper look into this box, today's episode includes two interviews: a discussion with Gina Grey (she/her) of OOliva Studio and another with Andrea Taylor (she/her) of Bombini Skin. The Beauty EcoBox is only available as part of our Indiegogo campaign, for folks who make a contribution of $200 or more. Become a backer of our campaign at http://tinyurl.com/scooploveVisit OOliva on their website ooliva.com and on Instagram @ooliva.studio.You can find Bombini Skin on their website bombiniskin.com and on Instagram @bombiniskin. Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

We love getting cozy in the fall and winter and embracing “hygge” the Danish concept that encompasses contentment and well-being in a cozy environment. As part of our crowdfunding campaign, we've created the Hygge EcoBox, a collection of sustainably sourced items to get you in a cozy mood.To take a deeper look into this box, today's podcast episode includes two interviews: one with Shawna Crotty (she/her) of Honest Candle Collective, and a second with Jackie McCartie (she/her) and Bethany Barbuti (she/her), co-founders of Eco & the Flamingo.The Hygge EcoBox is only available as part of our Indiegogo campaign, for folks who make a contribution of $75 or more. Become a backer of our campaign at http://tinyurl.com/scooploveVisit Eco & The Flamingo at their store in Chicago or online at ecoandtheflamingo.com and on Instagram @ecoandtheflamingo. You can find Honest Candle Collective online at honestcandlecollective.com and on Instagram @honest_candle_collective.Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

And we're live, folks! This morning, we launched our crowdfunding campaign to help grow Scoop, and we want you to get involved. You can support Scoop by donating to the campaign and/or sharing it with your community!See our campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/scoop-marketplace-a-zero-waste-grocery-store If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide.https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

We have some exciting news to share with you!In this week's episode, Stephanie (podcast host and Scoop CEO) gives an update about the shop. 2021 has been challenging for many of us, including the Scoop Team. We are thrilled that the shop is fully open, but there is more to come.On October 12th, we are launching a crowdfunding campaign and want you to help us grow Scoop! Hear from Stephanie about the additional changes we're making to the shop, how this campaign will support the community, and the role you can play in making this happen.Sign up to our mailing list to receive the most up to date information: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=UwF9gd&g=XVmX5aGet a sneak peek at the campaign before it launches on Tuesday: https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/pages/crowdfunding-campaign-2021 If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide.https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

October is here and it's time for spooky season! This week's Tuesday Tip minisode comes from Scoop Team Member Natalie Ash (she/her). She shares a few key tips on how to get ready for Halloween with the earth in mind by thrifting and using sustainable swaps. https://www.woohome.com/diy-2/42-last-minute-cheap-diy-halloween-decorations-you-can-easily-makeIf you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide.https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

Megan Resler (she/her), a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki in Finland, joins us for a conversation about why getting out in nature is critical for our wellbeing. Stephanie and Megan discuss her research studying the health impacts of urban greenspaces and urban gardening, and how the pandemic has altered the way we engage and socialize outside.Follow Megan on Twitter: @agroecologymeg Learn more about Megan's work and read her published research on her ResearchPortal or ResearchGate profiles:https://researchportal.helsinki.fi/en/persons/megan-reslerhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Megan-Resler If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide. www.scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

This week's Tuesday Tip minisode comes from Scoop Marketplace's Sustainability Lead, Taylor Stirling (she/her). She shares a few essential tips on mixing up your closet and building your wardrobe with a budget and environmental sustainability in mind!Links mentioned:Rent the Runway — renttherunway.comIf you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide.https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

"We cannot consider organic without considering: what's the life of the farmworker who's working at that organic farm?"Eco-Dietitian and author, Mary Purdy (she/her), is our guest on Green Stuff this week! Even though our need for food and nutrients is very basic, deciding what kinds of food make it on our plates can be complex. Stephanie and Mary discuss the importance of thinking beyond what food is healthy for our bodies to including what food is healthy for our planet and our communities. With her expertise, Mary provides some insight on how we can incorporate social justice, planetary health, environmental justice, and nutrition into our grocery shopping routine. If this seems like a lot, don't worry, it's not all on you to change! This episode also discusses critical food policy and the need for structural change to build more sustainable food systems. Learn more about Mary's work on her website marypurdy.co and follow her podcast The Nutrition Show. You can find Mary's books Serving the Broccoli Gods and The Microbiome Diet Reset on her website: marypurdy.co/books/ If you're in the Seattle area, you can bring your clean jars or containers and visit us at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. Find our online shop at scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace 

Today's Tuesday Tip minisode comes from Green Stuff host, Stephanie Lentz (she/her). In the light of the Harvest Moon, Stephanie shares some of her main tips for shopping for produce waste-free — without the stickers or packaging. If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide.https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

"It's all about reevaluating what we actually value and operating our business in alignment with that value."We welcome the delightful Moji Igun to the podcast this week! Moji (she/her) is a sustainable business consultant focusing on zero waste in the workplace. Stephanie and Moji talk about incorporating zero waste in personal and professional life, the need for sustainable business, and why money shouldn't be a taboo topic when it comes to eco-friendly businesses.You can find Moji's company, Blue Daisi Consulting at bluedaisi.com, and be sure to follow her on Instagram @hippiemoji.Moji offers a FREE Zero Waste Mindset class: bluedaisi.com/zw-mindset-free-class/ Businesses in South Seattle can apply for the FREE Zero Waste Small Business Program, which includes a virtual workshop, waste audit, and a strategy session with Moji. Find details and the application here: bluedaisi.com/zero-waste-small-business-program/ Learn more about Blue Daisi consulting and coaching services: bluedaisi.com/services/ Explore Moji's new Daydreaming Journal and writing prompts: bluedaisi.com/daydream/ If you're in the Seattle area, you can bring your clean jars or containers and visit us at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. Find our online shop at scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace 

On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. Green Stuff Producer Avery Parducci (he/him) is heading back to school! In this week's minisode, he share some of his favorite tips for incorporating sustainable habits into your school or work day. If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide.https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

If the Internet was a country, it would be the sixth most polluting country in the world. That's a big problem for a world that lives on the Internet.In this week's episode, Stephanie chats with Green Stuff friend and eco-designer Michelle Miller (she/her). They discuss how businesses can build their websites with environmental sustainability in mind and a few simple steps individuals can take to make their computer and internet usage more eco-friendly.You can find Michelle's company, Minty Made, on their website, mintymade.com, and be sure to follow on Instagram @minty_made.Join Minty Made's free Sustainable Web Design workshop on September 30, 2021:  https://sustainable-business-guide.ck.page/c20ab02624 Website Carbon Calculator — How is Your Website Impacting The Planet: websitecarbon.comRead more about Sustainable Web Design:abookapart.com/products/sustainable-web-design If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace 

On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. This week, Scoop CEO, Stephanie Lentz share some of her favorite ways to use up apples and make the most of fall apple season!  If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide.https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

Friends of Scoop, Alisha and Nick Lee, join Stephanie to talk about the process of opening their own zero waste store. Alisha and Nick are owners of Nudge Eco Store, which opened in Sacramento during the pandemic. In this conversation, they share their motivations for starting Nudge, the challenges they faced, and how the shop is continuing to grow.If you live in the Sacramento area, be sure to stop by Nudge Eco Store or visit their online shop: www.nudgeecostore.com Follow Nudge on Instagram @nudge.eco.storeMentioned this episode:Uplevel with Asana by Louise HenrySystems That Scale by Amy PorterfieldIf you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland or Renton. https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace 

To follow up on last week's interview with author Julia Goldstein about waste systems and recycling, Scoop Team Member Hannah talks about ways to properly recycle. Wish-cycling is the process of putting things in the recycling bin and hoping they are recyclable. Listen to this minisode to learn more about why that's an issue and how to know what actually goes in your recycling bin.Follow us on social media:@scoopmarketplace@scoopintelligence

We wrap up Plastic Free July with an episode about waste and recycling. This week, Stephanie is joined by Seattle-based author Julia Goldstein to discuss waste streams, truths about recycling, and ways for you to better manage your own recycling or trash systems at home. You can learn more about Julia Goldstein's work and find her books on her website: www.juliagoldsteinauthor.comMentioned this episode:Julia's Book Rethink the BinsJulia's Book Material ValuePlastic Free Shopping: Is it possible? , blog post by JuliaIf you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace 

For this week's Tuesday Tip, Scoop Team Member Darby Frey shares what's in her sustainability kit and tricks for having a more earth-friendly summer!To find more, read her blog post at https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/blogs/news/a-summer-of-sustainable-swapsFollow us on social media:@scoopmarketplace@scoopintelligence

It's Plastic Free July! Not sure how to really start moving toward a zero waste lifestyle? Host Stephanie Lentz and Darby Frey, Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist at Scoop Marketplace, talk about how they started their zero waste journeys, what has helped their friends and family's come on board, and a few of their favorite tips for Plastic Free July. If you're new to zero waste or looking to step up your sustainability game, Scoop is here to help! This episode, we introduce Scoop Swap Box, a monthly subscription box from Scoop Marketplace that helps you find the right sustainable swaps to fit your everyday life. Subscribe today at scoopswapbox.comIf you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/Follow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace