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…
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.
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.
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.
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?
Kaylin lost her voice and sounds horrible. The recording for the next episode has been delayed one week. Thank you for understanding.
Scientist have discovered 4 creatures on this earth that can eat/ break down plastic. Listen in to learn more about them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Startingsustainability.com Halloween is right around the corner and I have been saving this weird and slightly sustainability related story just for this event.
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.
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.
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.
www.startingsustainability.com A follow up to Episode 115: Lab Grown Meat. Learn about the advancement of science in creating sustainable meats.
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.
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.
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?
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
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?
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.