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From the popular blog www.startingsustainability.com we have created a podcast to help you learn the simple ways you can incorporate sustainable practices into your lifestyle. Follow Kaylin along with her triumphs and fails of navigating a sustainable lifestyle. Everyone can do more than re-usable b…

Kaylin Chenoweth


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    Episode 165: Embarrassing Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 39:35


    I'm back!!! It was a nice summer break and now it is back to the grind. The first 20 minutes of this episode is catching up with Kaylin. Learn about the garden, traveling to Texas, HR stories, work drama, Ruger, family life, etc. If you want to go straight to the embarrassing secret it is shared at the 20:45 mark. 

    Episode 164: World Earth Day and Mid Year Bucket List Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 26:26


    Happy June! June 5th was World Earth Day! This was Kaylin's first time hearing about it (oops). Also, June means it is time to bust out the Bucket Lists and review them to see how you are doing in your progress. Kaylin is doing great on some and getting nowhere on some others. 

    Episode 163: Steps to Minimalism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 34:40


    After you declutter and find homes for all for all of the things in your house, the next step is to minimalize. Not sure if minimalism is for you? Listen to this episode to learn more about it. 

    Episode 162: Decluttering

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 29:39


    We are on a minimalism kick...again . The first step is to declutter your house. How can you do that quickly and without getting overwhelmed? 

    No Voice= 1 Week Delay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 1:14


    Kaylin lost her voice and sounds horrible. The recording for the next episode has been delayed one week. Thank you for understanding.

    Episode 161: Bizare Plastic Eaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 26:50


    Scientist have discovered 4 creatures on this earth that can eat/ break down plastic. Listen in to learn more about them.

    Episode 160: Next Level Switches for Earth Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 41:17


    Previously we discussed simple switches. The easy things to switch in order to make an impact. However, at this point most listeners are beyond the simple switches. It is now time to discuss the next level for actions to take to make an impact on saving the earth. 

    Episode 159: Shark Month Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 50:12


    Happy Spring Break! Welcome to part 2 of Shark Month. In the previous episode we discussed all of the science behind documenting, researching and learning about shark attacks. In this episode the worst shark attack in US history is discussed. The reason behind all of the shark attack science, the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. 

    Episode 158: Shark Month Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 29:19


    Part 1 of a 2 part series about Sharks. Why? Because that is what Kaylin has been learning about over the winter. And now that it is time for Spring Break....its time to share all of the knowledge gained about sharks. 

    Episode 156: Trapped Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 29:57


    Kaylin has a looong Catch Up segment this week. Near the end you can catch the info about trapped water and why it is so important to set if free. 

    Episode 156: Change in Direction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 34:47


    Still Starting Sustainability but taking a new direction. Kaylin will continue the podcast and sustainably related topics but will include more "other" topics as well. In this episode a new segment of "what its like to be a parent" is introduced (but not for those with a weak stomach). Also, it is the kickoff to Black History Month and Kaylin discusses the fascinating story of Claudette Colvin. Never heard of her? Well, listen in and learn!

    Episode 155: Bucket Lists and Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 44:56


    Kaylin is BACK!!!!! It has been far too long! Warning, there is a LOOOONG catch up segment because so much has been going on for the past month. If you are not into the catching up, just fast forward a bit to the main discussion about bucket list fails and achievements as well as 2024's challenges. 

    Episode 154: The MIND Diet- Eat Right to Keep Your Brain Sharp

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 43:14


    There is a new diet out there designed to SLOW down cognitive decline. If you have a family history of Alzheimer's or Dementia then check out the food you should be eating and food to avoid to slow down the cognitive decline. 

    Episode 153: Holidays and Special Occasions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 30:53


    Startingsustainability.com It is the kickoff to a holiday and special occasion season. Get a refresh on different ways you can be sustainable during these fun celebrations. 

    Episode 152: Successful Sustainability Campains

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 34:31


    www.startingsustainability.com Sometimes marketing sustainability succeeds and most often is seems like it fails or ends of being greenwashing. Kaylin found three big companies who are putting in a great effort, doing things right, and have marketing techniques that worked! 

    Episode 151: Ghoulish Ways to Repurpose...Mummies.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 33:25


    Startingsustainability.com Halloween is right around the corner and I have been saving this weird and slightly sustainability related story just for this event. 

    Episode 150: Trash Attracts Bear Attacks

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 45:12


    www.startingsustainability.com It's officially SPOOKY season! Kaylin is going a little off of the traditional trail. This episode is a creepy and oddly sustainable story all about how back in the 1960's littering in Glacier National Park led to the first fatal bear attack in the parks history. 

    Episode 149: Black Market of Venus Flytraps

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 35:31


    www.startingsustainability.com Kaylin and her family are back from vacation...it could have been better. There is a new term scientist are using, global boiling. The main topic of this episode is the black market behind venus flytraps. Apparently, that is a thing. Listen in to learn all about the seriously ridiculous crime behind the carnivorous plant. 

    Episode 148: Back to the Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 59:28


    www.startingsustainability.com Reflecting on why Kaylin started this podcast. She wanted to know how to be sustainable, but in a simple manor. In this episode Kaylin goes back to the basics. She took last episode's challenge seriously and kept track of her trash for almost 24 hours and figured out how to repurpose it. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 

    Episode 147: Messing with Meat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 30:06


    www.startingsustainability.com  A follow up to Episode 115: Lab Grown Meat. Learn about the advancement of science in creating sustainable meats. 

    Episode 146: The Little Known Incident at Church Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 31:31


    www.startingsustainability.com The largest radioactive spill in the US happened in Church Rock New Mexico and hardly anybody knows about it. Listen in to learn what happened and why it was overlooked by so many agencies. 

    Episode 145: Mid Year Bucket List and Dolly Parton Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 31:09


    www.startingsustainability.com We are officially into Season 5!!! Holy moly 5 years strong with this podcast!!! Thank you everyone! This episode is a brief review of Kaylin's annual bucket list to see what has been accomplished and what has been forgotten. A visit to Gatlinburg gave a little Dolly Parton Inspiration to the latter half of this episode. 

    Episode 144: California Crisis and Kaylin's Big Mess Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 34:37


    www.startingsustainability.com It's officially season 5! Kaylin forgot episode 143! Already off to a great start of a new podcasting season. Oops! Catching up x2 on this episode! Congratulations to Emily and Colin! What is going on in California? Did they just ban gas appliances? Can they do that? 

    Episode 143: The Future of Farming (AI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 32:54


    www.startingsustainability.com In the next 15 years there will be 9 billion people on this planet and everyone needs food. Agricultural land is diminishing. How will be feed more people with less resources? AI Farming to the rescue! www.startingsustainability.com/episode143 

    Episode 142: Crossover Event- Reimagining Grocery Stores

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 98:40


    www.startingsustainability.com  Its another crossover event with Mike Nazarian from Realistic Sustainability and Rob Boggan from The Curated Culture. We discuss various ways grocery stores have evolved from the past, present, and what's in store (pun intended) for the future. We have a friendly game at the end. Does Kaylin defend her title as reigning champ? 

    Episode 141: Supporting Women to Change Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 24:13


    www.startingsustainability.com There is a big scandal in Hollywood where men dominate. By supporting women in Hollywood (writers, directors, producers, as well as actors) we can change what is show on screen and its influence on our culture. Women make up 50% of the world population however, are only represented 15-20% on screen. Check out the documentary This Changes Everything by Geena Davis on Netflix. Also, check out the Bechdel-Wallace Test for films. https://bechdeltest.com/

    Episode 140: Drinking Human Waste

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 22:20


    www.startingsustainability.com YUCK! Or is it? An invention has been able to do the unthinkable, turn human waste into drinking water. Learn about the Omniprocessor and how it can change the future of humanity and the planet. www.startingsustainability.com/ episode140

    Episode 139: Easter Refresh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 19:51


    www.startingsustainability.com Kaylin made homemade chocolate syrup and literally put in her sweat, tears, and burned skin. Not it didn't actually get in the food. The food is still safe to eat. Easter is coming up in 2 weeks!! Hurry you still have time to grow a living Easter basket and gather supplies for making NATURAL dyes for the eggs. Also, did you know you can buy eggs from farmers that were laid blue, green, or purple from the chickens? No dying needed! www.startingsustainbility.com/episode139 

    Episode 138: Chernobyl 2.0? No Not Really

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 31:59


    www.startingsustainability.com Wow what a weekend! Clogged sinks, date day fun, supporting local, flooded chicken coop, old sump pumps, new sump pumps, baptisms, and more! That is all just for the catch up segment. If you haven't heard already, there was a train derailment in Ohio that lead to a lot of chemicals being released into the air, soil, and waterways. What could the environmental toll be? Prevention Leaders w/ Dave ClossonPrevention is better together and together we are stronger!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Episode 137: Making Water Out of Thin Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 25:02


    www.startingsustainability.com What do you do if you live in a community with water restrictions? Or worse yet where you have to walk for miles to get water?  You can make water out of thin air! All you need are sun light and air and a few other items from the hardware store and you would be able to survive. www.startingsustainability.com/episode137 Prevention Leaders w/ Dave ClossonPrevention is better together and together we are stronger!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Episode 136: How to Keep Romance Sustainable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 26:29


    www.startingsustainability.com Valentine's Day is tomorrow! Listen in on some tips to make your gifts eco friendly. Kaylin also shares tools to keep the romance within the relationship and to keep your love for one another long lasting and sustainable. www.startingsustainability.com/episode136 Prevention Leaders w/ Dave ClossonPrevention is better together and together we are stronger!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Episode 135: Duck Duck Chicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 41:56


    startingsustainability.com Now that Kaylin and Channing have figured out chickens, Channing is ready for the next step...ducks! Is Kaylin on board? Also, while Channing is out of town for 2 weeks Kaylin is getting a taste of what it's like to be a single parent, and all of the challenges that come with it. www.startingsustainability.com/episode135 

    Episode 134: 2022 Bucket List Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 38:09


    www.startingsustainability.com Its time to review Kaylin's 2022 Bucket List. Did she accomplish her goals? Or fail? Also, listen in to find out her new ambitions for 2023. 

    Episode 133: Baby Update and Kaylin's Favorite Eco Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 38:24


    www.startingsustainability.com She's here!!! Haisley Rain Chenoweth was born on 11/12/22 at 4:35pm. Weighing in at 8lbs, 4oz. Measured 21in long. Listen in for an update on geothermal, mini van shopping, and more. Also, there are only a few days left for Christmas shopping! If you need some inspiration for sustainable gifts Kaylin shares a list of her favorite sustainable items she loves and uses all of the time. Consider these when shopping for the sustainable minded person in your life. www.startingsustainability.com/episode133

    Episode 132: Halloween Tricks and Treats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 22:45


    www.startingsustainability.com Its the Halloween episode! Kaylin has a trick and some treats for you in this episode! Enjoy the recipe for People Noodle Soup and a list of ways to keep your leftover pumpkins OUT of the landfill after Halloween. Baby is due in 11 days! There will be a bit of a maternity break after this episode. No worries! Kaylin will return in time for the holidays! 

    Episode 131: Indoor Gardening Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 34:23


    www.startingsustainability.com Summer has come and gone and it's too late to start a fall garden. However, there are many indoor gardening options available. Herbs, vegetable and even fruits can be grown indoors. www.startingsustainability.com/episode131

    Episode 130: National Seafood Month October

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 21:24


    www.startingsustainability.com October is National Seafood Month. Learn the best way to support sustainable fishing practices. Monterey Bay's Seafood Watch Program. www.seafoodwatch.orgSupport the show by shopping at our Etsy Store: StartSustainableSell old jewelry at worthy.com/startFor beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box.School or Office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off.

    Episode 129: Adorable Loving Sustainable GOATS!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 31:42


    www.startingsustainability.com Pets are great, but goats are better! In terms of being sustainable and self reliant. Everywhere else in the world know about the value of a goat except here in the US. Listen and learn and spread the word about these amazing creatures. www.startingsustainability.com/episode129Support the show by shopping at our Etsy Store: StartSustainableSell old jewelry at worthy.com/startFor beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box.School or Office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off.

    Episode 128: Catching Up about Labor Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 19:35


    www.startingsustainability.com Kaylin barely has a voice so this episode is short and sweet. Catch up on what she has been up to and learn the history behind how the Labor Day Holiday was created. www.startingsustainability.com/episode128

    Episode 127: The Ugly Truth About Electric Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 34:36


    www.startingsustainability.com The best way to be sustainable and environmentally friendly is to drive an electric car....right? Let's review the pros and cons of the electric vehicle options and see if the electric vehicle is the best route. There are other options and special guest Channing Chenoweth (Kaylin's husband) joins the show to discus the various vehicle options.  www.startingsustainability.com/episode127 

    Episode 126: Back to School and the Isle of Eigg

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 32:57


    www.startingsustaniability.com If you are caught up in the back to school rush and need help making eco smart decisions listen to Kaylin's tip and recommendations. In the second half of the episode learn about the self sufficient Isle of Eigg located off of Scotland's coast. A unique place to visit or live. www.startingsustainability.com/episode126 

    125: Why Smart People Make Bad Choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 31:57


    www.startingsustainability.com Why smart people make bad decisions is all about the psychology of decision making. Marketing teams up with behavioral science to force us to think we are making a good choice when in reality we are not. Learn the tricks so you can avoid the scams when trying to eat healthy and when trying to be sustainable.  www.startingsustainability.com/episode125

    Episode 124: rBGH Dairy. What is it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 22:53


    www.startingsustainability.com What is rBGH? It is a synthetic hormone used in cows to increase milk production. Is this good for the cows? Is it good for humans who drink the milk from cows given this hormone? www.startingsustainability.com/episode124rBGH Free Dairy Product GuideSupport the show by shopping at our Etsy Store: StartSustainableSell old jewelry at worthy.com/startFor beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box.School or Office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off.

    Episode 123: Ethical Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 30:15


    www.startingsustainability.com Concerned about human justice, fair trade, fair wage, ethical sourcing, sustainable farming practices, or just knowing what to pick at the grocery store? Learn of the different issues within ethical eating and how to apply it to your consumption habits. www.startingsustainability.com/episode123Support the show by shopping at our Etsy Store: StartSustainableSell old jewelry at worthy.com/startFor beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box.School or Office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off.

    Episode122: Fight for Your Right to BIFL/ Bucket List Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 34:46


    www.startingsustainability.com BIFL is the Buy it For Life Movement. This is a financial movement but it aligns with sustainability goals. Listen in to learn more about this movement to save the world and your pocketbook at the same time. Also, it is mid year so we are reviewing Kaylin's yearly bucket list. See how she is doing. What has she accomplished and what did she forget about. Support the show by shopping at our Etsy Store: StartSustainableSell old jewelry at worthy.com/startFor beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box.School or Office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off.

    Episode 121: Coal Waste Disasters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 32:41


    www.startingsustaiability.com Gas prices are going up. Some people are pushing for a return to coal as an energy source. NOOOOO. Listen in to learn why coal mining and waste sites are so detrimental to the environment. It started with Buffalo Creek Disaster from 1972 and continues on through today. www.startingsustainability.com/episode121Support the show by shopping at our Etsy Store: StartSustainableSell old jewelry at worthy.com/startFor beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box.School or Office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off.

    Episode 120: Raising Chickens with Sarah Sexton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 50:01


    www.startingsustainability.com Kaylin has moved out to the country and has an itch to raise some chickens. Listen to the interview with Sarah Sexton to learn about the adventures in raising chickens. Sarah discusses adorable baby chicks and brooders, meat birds vs egg laying hens, chicken tractors, protection from predators and other must knows and lessons learned when it comes to raising chickens. www.startingsustainability.com/episode120 Support the show by shopping at our Etsy Store: StartSustainableSell old jewelry at worthy.com/startFor beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box.School or Office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off

    Episode 119: Moving, Easter, and What is Geothermal?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 35:51


    www.startingsustainability.com Learn about Kaylin's big move and a few of the things that went wrong. Of course something went wrong, something always goes wrong when moving. the lack of Easter celebration because of moving and now that we are in the new house we are looking into geothermal. What is geothermal? Listen in to find out! Support the show by shopping at our Etsy Store: StartSustainableSell old jewelry at worthy.com/startFor beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box.School or Office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off.

    Episode 118: So Many April Holidays!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 26:01


    www.startingsustainability.com April has so many holidays!! We already talked about Easter last episode. Today we are focusing on World Health Day, Earth Day with springtime foraging, and Stop Food Waste Day! www.startingsustainability.com/episode118 Native Plant Finder: https://www.nwf.org/nativeplantfinder/Support the show by shopping at our Etsy Store: StartSustainableFor beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box.School or Office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off.

    Episode 117: Easter Ideas and Good & Bad Fuel Saving Finds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 33:50


    www.startingsustainability.com It's a two in one episode. First learn about the various ways you can have a sustainable Easter. Baskets, candies, growing your own Easter grass, and natural ways to dye eggs. Then a transition over to a second unrelated topic, the increasing fuel prices and different money saving and fuel saving options are explored. Some are good ideas and some are risky. Listen in to learn more. www.startingsustainabiliy.com/episode117Support the show by shopping at our Etsy Store: StartSustainableSell old jewelry at worthy.com/startFor beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box.School or Office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off.

    Episode 116: Live in a Home that Pays You Back with Anna DeSimone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 59:11


    www.startingsustainability.com Are you a homeowner? Or looking to become one? Check out this interview with Anna DeSimone. Whether you are looking to buy a house, build a house, or fix up your current home this episode is for you. Learn all of the different ways you can obtain a sustainable home and make money off of it. www.startingsustainability.com/episode116  To learn more about the book, visit www.annadesimone.netDon't forget, if you want Anna's book she is offering a 30% discount to listeners.  Send her an email with you name and shipping address to:  annabankers@gmail.comCost including shipping is $14, paid via Venmo. Support the show by shopping at our Etsy Store: StartSustainableSell old jewelry at worthy.com/startFor beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box.School or Office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off.

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