Sustainable You

This week we share an interview with Shani Nottingham, the founder of The Breadtag Project. Shani took a simple everyday item and decided to make art with it. But in a bid to discover more, she found opportunities to do better in education, awareness building, campaigning, activism and closing the waste loop.   This simple creative project has helped to implement change right across the world. Find out more about The Breadtag Project at Instagram or Facebook To donate your Breadtags, send them to:  THE BREADTAG PROJECT 30 LACHLAN STREET COWRA   NSW   2794 We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which we record our podcast - the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people of the Kulin nation. We recognise Aboriginal people's enduring connection to land, water and culture, and pay our deep respects to elders past and present - extending that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out www.climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is created and produced by Lisa & Jacqui.

An Internationally Chartered Engineer turned commercial manager who is passionate about sustainable outcomes through carbon reduction technology, calcination technology, waste to energy projects, community energy, battery manufacturing and clean energy projects. We aren't sure how one person has so much knowledge and passion to find ways to do things better but what we do know is that he totally inspired Jacqui and Lisa.  To learn more about Michael's work, you can find him via his website, Linkedin or Twitter.    We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which we record our podcast - the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people of the Kulin nation. We recognise Aboriginal people's enduring connection to land, water and culture, and pay our deep respects to elders past and present - extending that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out www.climactic.com.au   

Krissy Ballinger has always been passionate about health, the human body and the planet. When she learned about the crazy number of ingredients in her cleaning and body care products, she decided to use this ‘universal nudge’ to do something about it. Valuing simplicity over convenience, she created her own products using natural and simple ingredients. She started on this journey with the intention of changing her family’s lives for the better, but continues on it because she needs as many people as possible to know that there is another way. Her DIY recipes can now be found online, and she has published several books, helping people to realise that avoiding store-bought, potentially harmful products not only benefits your own body, but also those around you, and of course, the planet. Check out her recipes and more at www.krissyballinger.com.au or on Instagram You can add your name to her petition calling for transparent labelling laws on cleaning products here. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which we record our podcast - the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people of the Kulin nation. We recognise Aboriginal people’s enduring connection to land, water and culture, and pay our deep respects to elders past and present - extending that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander cultures. Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out www.climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is created and produced by Lisa & Jacqui.

Gifting, receiving, sharing, lending and expressing gratitude are the simple things that don’t seem to happen that often anymore.  In this week’s episode, Jacqui shares her experience of the Buy Nothing Project and how a hyper-local gifting group not only minimises the amount of items that could potentially end up in landfill but helps acquaint people to others living nearby. In an age where people rarely know their neighbours, a ‘buy nothing’ group is a wonderful way to connect. With over twenty-five thousand members, The Buy Nothing Project is present in four countries (the US, UK, Canada, and Australia), and has over 150 groups in operation.  To find out more about the Buy Nothing Project please visit their website here. To check if there is a group in your suburb click here. If there is no group in your suburb and you are interested in starting one, we invite you to check out their  Start-A-Group page   Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out www.climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is created and produced by Lisa & Jacqui.

When professional soccer player Jordan Wilkes was 20 years old, he asked himself if his wardrobe reflected his personal values - and his answer was a resounding ‘no’! He refers to it as “giving passive consent to the ill’s of the world through your personal consumption”.  What followed is a quite remarkable story. We chat to this young and inspiring entrepreneur about his journey into ‘slow fashion’ and how he’s turned it into a budding empire.  “In the long-term, I want Stride to become an Amazon-Esque marketplace for Australians to buy anything and everything they want, but with the peace of mind knowing that they are supporting ethical and sustainable companies making the world a better place.” - Jordan Wilkes. To learn more about Stride, please visit their website here. Stride is also on all social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out www.climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is created and produced by Lisa & Jacqui.

Have you ever talked about climate change with someone and felt like the conversation didn’t go as well as you planned? Or have you avoided having these conversations because you don’t feel well equipped? In 2020, Climate Compass conducted research that identified seven segments in the Australian community according to attitudes and behaviours toward climate change. Although the research found 82% of Australians understand climate change is real and are worried about it - their response to messages, and willingness to take action is varied.  Lisa - through her work at Climate for Change was engaged to use this research and create a guide that would help everyone have more targeted and effective conversations about climate change with others.  It helps people identify what segment the person they are talking with belongs to, what the general values and attitudes are of that segment, and provides guidance on what messages would be appropriate and effective to get them to take more action. You can download our Climate Conversations Guide here. And if you’re interested to extend your skills in this area, Climate for Change’s facilitator training is free and builds on these basic tips to enable volunteers to guide group discussions about climate change that have a real impact. Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out www.climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is created and produced by Lisa & Jacqui.

Creating an energy-efficient home doesn’t necessarily equate to creating a healthy home. What are the principles of a healthy home? And what are some of the most common mistakes to avoid when building or renovating, to ensure the home you create is healthy for both you and the environment? Zara D’Cotta is a healthy home coach and keynote speaker on a mission to empower 1 million people to take steps towards a healthier home. Zara learned about the link between our homes and our health after going through two different types of cancer. She is passionate about shining the spotlight on what she believes to be the least understood health challenges of our time. Zara chats to Jacqui about the things she wishes she had known that could have prevented the illnesses she has been through. Further information about Zara can be found on her website https://ohmygoodness.com.au/  Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out www.climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is created and produced by Lisa & Jacqui.  

If you are looking for a good place to start making your home a bit ‘greener’ then your laundry is an excellent place to start. Washing and drying clothes has a bigger impact on the planet than you might think  - so we decided to explore the different ways we can reduce our impact by simply greening up our laundry habits without sacrificing our hygiene and appearance! Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out the network at www.climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is created and produced by Lisa & Jacqui.

In a world where we are losing so many natural wonders, it’s so important for communities to stand up and protect our natural environment when given the opportunity. Mandy Robertson is a member of the Spider Crab Alliance – who are fighting to protect the yearly aggregation of spider crabs in the shallows of Port Phillip Bay. This group advocates to preserve this spectacle so that people of any age and ability can come to the shores and witness such an amazing sight for years to come. Though Jacqui and Mandy are talking about spider crabs, this episode really highlights how nature needs people to not look away when something doesn’t feel right. The story of the spider crabs is an example of people coming together to take action on an issue that’s important to them, building a community and using their collective voice to empower others to step up too. What do you want to protect? Have you ever thought about getting involved with a group or organisation working towards this? We hope that this chat will inspire you to take that next step. To read more and to stay up to date, follow the Spider Crab Alliance on Facebook Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out the network at www.climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. 

As 2020 draws to a close, once again Jacqui and Lisa take some time to chat about the year that was. They reflect on the episodes that they are most proud of, the things that they learnt and what they have achieved in a year like no other. This is the final episode of the year - but they will be back with more inspiring episodes in 2021! Thank you to everyone for your support - please get in touch if you have something to share! Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out the network at www.climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found onFacebook,Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through ourwebsite. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lottie Dalziel, the founder of Banish, has established herself as a reputable Environmental Educator. A 2018 new year’s resolution ‘to do better’ when it came to her personal environmental impact, highlighted the need to help Australians reduce their waste with the right products and even better information. Two years later, and her business banish.com.au has established itself as a one stop shop to source sustainable products as well as a wealth of information to reduce household waste. In 2020, Lottie was invited to speak at TedX Darlinghurst’s Countdown event, and we chatted to Lottie about her story, her businesses and her hopes for the future. Make sure you check out her website, and you can also get in touch on Instagram  Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out the network at www.climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found onFacebook,Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through ourwebsite. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine buying some land in regional Victoria, figuring out how to work with it instead of changing it, and ending up farming over 1000 chickens, maintaining sheep, a jersey cow and growing your own food supply. Not only that, but achieving carbon positivity - drawing more carbon out of the atmosphere than you produce. Our guest Phil Westwood and his wife Jill have done exactly that. We spoke to Phil about how he started, what he has learned along the way, and his thoughts on simplicity over greed. You can access Phil’s e-book on farming and lots more at: www.freeranger.com.au or you can send him an email to find out more. Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, check out the network at www.climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found onFacebook,Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through ourwebsite. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all felt guilt around how much rotting fruit and veggies we throw out every week from the depths of our fridges. Recent stats actually show that the average Aussie throws out 126kgs of food each year. That’s a lot of waste! But what can we do? Where do we start? Introducing - The Swag! Our guest this week has created an innovative product that extends the life of our vegetables in the crisper. But not only that - the Swag’s founder - Peita has created a product that reflects her strong ethics, and values of minimising single-use plastic through sustainable and fair production for the environment and its supply chain.  You can find out more and get one for yourself at www.theswag.com.au and check them out on Instagram Sustainable You is a proud member of the Climactive Network. For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, Check out the network at www.Climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found onFacebook,Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through ourwebsite. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These days, almost everyone will have heard of Ted talks - they are short, powerful public talks, known for the communication of good ideas and feature inspiring and motivational speakers. Our guest today, Juan Beijani - has blended his skills in problem solving and mentoring with his personal focus in climate solutions and creating positive impacts to create the upcoming TedX Darlinghurst event on 15 October 2020. We chat with Juan about how he came to this place in his life and the secrets to organising a carbon-neutral, sustainable event in 5 weeks! For more info about Juan check out his LinkedIn or listen to the Growing Concern podcast episode with Sean Marsh featuring Juan.   For info about the event and how to reserve your seat, head over to  https://tedxdarlinghurst.eventbrite.com.au For more information about the growing Climactic Collective, Check out the network at www.Climactic.com.au    Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more than 2 decades, Australian families watched as Sally Williams talked us through many different household products and brands. With a voice for radio and a face for TV, Sally was synonomous with the Brand Power tagline “helping you buy better”. So what made her say “no more” to promoting these brands? And who is this new character popping up on the socials these days? We chat to Sustainable Sally herself, about her decision to live and work in line with her personal values, how Covid19 has been the great equaliser, and how she wants to help everyone be more informed, more conscious - and buy even better. Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are tons of easy swaps that we can make in our lives to be more environmentally friendly. Waste is a crucial problem for today’s environment, but there are plenty of eco-friendly substitutes for single-use products that we use every day. Lisa and Jacqui troubleshoot some ways to help you focus on reusing products again, rather than using them once and then sending them to landfill. Remember there is no such thing as throwing plastic ‘away.’ Have you got any others to add to our list? Sustainable You can be found onFacebook,Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through ourwebsite. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Mike McEvoy deal with his internal panic about "the elephant in the room" that is climate change? Lisa has a chat with Climate for Change's National Program Manager about how his journey from a child looking at a poster of a pygmy possum led him to (as an adult) putting his hand up to run for Local Council. After he was elected he realised that change needs to be social in order to create higher-level action, and he has been building the social movement through C4C's Climate Conversation Program ever since. More information can be found on the Climate for Change website or Instagram.  Sustainable You can be found onFacebook,Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through ourwebsite. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much are we all washing our hands these days?! A lot! But now, practicing good hand hygiene doesn't have to mean excessive plastic waste. Today we chat with Josh Howard, the founder of Single Use Ain't Sexy. He started the business because he loves this planet of ours and he couldn't get his head around, how many single-use plastic bottles we all use! With over 60 million single-use plastic bottles ending up in landfill everyday, he knew that he had to make some changes. So he made it his mission to find a solution to this problem - that's how Single Use Ain't Sexy was born. His cutting edge cleaning and personal care products make it so simple - just add water. We had a great chat with Josh and it was so inspiring to hear about how his business has already saved over 31,000 plastic bottles from landfill in three short months. Connect with Josh at instagram or on his website Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio.

What have you been up to during "Iso"? Jacqui and Lisa have been going through the ups and downs of home-schooling, getting out into nature, kids on devices, and honing vegetable gardening skills. Here they share some sustainable-focussed gems that they have found in recent times. Watching The Biggest Little Farm film - https://www.madmanfilms.com.au/the-biggest-little-farm/ The Story of Plastic - https://www.storyofplastic.org/ Listening Podcast - Joe Rogan’s interview with Joel Salatin (http://www.polyfacefarms.com/) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-7O3fOXXKo Cait Flanders -The Year of Less - https://caitflanders.com/the-year-of-less/ Reading Waste Not: make a big difference by throwing away less - Erin Rhoads https://www.therogueginger.com/ Naturally Inspired - Simple DIY Recipes for Body Care and Cleaning - Krissy Ballinger https://theinspiredlittlepot.com.au/naturally-inspired-diy-recipe-book/ Other things we talked about included an online crash course in permaculture - https://highsierrapermaculture.com/online-courses/ and Taranaki Farm in Woodend, Victoria http://www.taranakifarm.com.au/ Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio.

Today we chat with Julie - the founder of Flora & Fauna, an Australian online business who sources and sells ethical, eco-friendly and sustainable products direct to you. Having spent 20+ years working in retail, Julie wanted to create a better business. A business that was conscious of its impact on the world and one that contributes positively to society and drives change for the better. For too long we haven't known enough about how products are produced, what they're made of and who makes them. Retailers have not focused on their own supply chains and the waste produced. Julie set out to change that creating a retailer focused on driving change through Flora & Fauna and also in the industry as a whole. Find them at www.floraandfauna.com.au or on insta @floraandfaunaau Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio.

Where can you find ethically made and sustainable fashion items that suit your conscience and your style? Do you find it confusing and time-consuming to have to research every fashion purchase to ensure it aligns with your values? From a fast fashion hoarder to a slow fashion minimalist, eco.mono founder Samantha Leigh has been seeking out the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to who, how and where our clothes are made. What originally started as a fashion blog designed to educate her readers about the garment industry, is now an online store that offers a collection of sustainable women’s clothing from brands leading the way in ethical fashion. Listen in to hear more about Sam’s evolution, and connect with Sam at www.ecomono.com.au or on Instagram: www.instagram.com/eco.mono Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio.

Oh no you’ve been greenwashed again! While we are thinking of ways to become more sustainable and make better environmental choices, companies are spending a lot of time and money to confuse us into thinking that their product or service is a safer, greener, better choice - but in actual fact, it isn’t. In this week's episode, Jacqui and Lisa shed some light on the term greenwashing and discuss what it actually is, as well as highlighting some of the ways they themselves have been caught out. They chat about everything from food packaging to bank and superannuation choices. Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio.

How do you take over 13 tonnes of textiles out of landfill in a 6 month period? Easy! Start with socks! Lisa and Jacqui chat with Michael from Manrags - and find out how what started as a men’s essentials subscription business turned into the world’s first circular subscription club. Manrags take responsibility for the entire life-cycle of their products while keeping them out of landfill. Along with their partner - Textile Recyclers Australia, they repurpose, repair and recycle into new threads, creating a completely circular system. Join the movement, spread the word and move mountains, not make them - find out how at www.manrags.com.au or on Instagram: www.instagram.com/manrags Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode, or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio.

In this episode, Lisa shares information about her Primary School Fete held in mid-March. She found herself on the Fete Committee late in 2019, and decided that if she got a say on how the event was organised, she'd try and make it as sustainable as possible! And the rest of the committee were all in. They had some wins and some losses, but overall the event had way less waste than it could have. Hear how they tried to reduce waste at their event, what worked and what could have been improved for next time. Listen in to find out tips on how to incorporate sustainability into your next event, large or small. Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you have an idea for an episode or want to ask us something in more detail, send us an email! If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio.

Roving Refills was created in 2019 by two sisters, who had a passion for environmental protection and a growing concern at the amount of plastic packaging in the world. They started Roving Refills to provide people with locally made, eco-friendly alternatives to highly packaged products that have traveled many miles and are not safe for waterways. Lisa and Jacqui chat with Andrea Dunkley of Roving Refills Frankston, who saw a business opportunity that would harness her passion for the environment and to support and educate the community to reduce single-use plastics. Hear about her beginnings, get an understanding of her roving operations, and learn about her visions for the future. You can find Andrea and Roving Refills Frankston on Facebook and Instagram. You can also find her and other Rovers in your area via www.rovingrefills.com.au Sustainable You can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up to our mailing list for bonus material through our website. If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio.

Did you know that 40% of our household waste is made up of food scraps? Australians send 5.3 million tonnes of food waste to landfill every single year, where it produces the harmful gas methane as it breaks down. The greenhouse gases produced by the food waste in landfill is the same amount as those produced by the steel and iron ore industries combined. We need to be thinking of clever ways to reduce, and utilise the amount of food that we are bringing into our households - as well as considering our options of disposing of the food waste afterwards. Jacqui and Lisa discuss some of the ways they try to minimise their impact, and invite you to join them on their journey. If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio.

We are back for part two of our chat with Mark Spencer from the Climactic Podcast Network. If you missed part one, stop now and go back and have a listen! It will make more sense and give you some context. In this episode, we talk about our visions and hopes for the future and the power that podcasts like Climactic and Sustainable You have in building relationships, reaching out to others and sharing their stories, and ultimately creating community. We are excited about the future, and are grateful for the friendship that we now have with Mark. Connect with Mark on Instagram @climacticshow & on Facebook at facebook.com/climacticshow And if you haven’t already, subscribe to Climactic wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio.

If you are into climate-related podcasts, chances are you have heard the name Climactic, or the voice of Mark Spencer. In April 2018 Mark saw a huge opportunity to connect everyday people with ideas to share about living well in the time of climate change, and Climactic was born. He will tell you that his podcast had humble beginnings, but Mark is a natural story-teller, and in a few short years, he's successfully gained interviews with politicians, sustainability experts, health professionals, filmmakers and many regular people making a difference. The Climactic Collective podcast has since released more than 100 hours of published audio over 150 episodes, and has recently topped one hundred thousand downloads. He co-founded this platform to share people’s stories in their daily struggle to live sustainable lives. We feel privileged that amongst all of this, he connected with us, and gave us some of his time to get to know a little bit more about his personal story. Connect with Mark on Instagram @climacticshow & on Facebook at facebook.com/climacticshow And if you haven’t already, subscribe to Climactic wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy listening to our show, we would love you to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode is produced by Fran from 17th Street Audio.

Do you know a volunteer Firie? Have you wondered what happens when they go off to fight a bushfire and save our communities from destruction? Lisa's dad Mike is a long-serving member of the CFA, and has been deployed on several strike teams so far this Summer. This episode, Mike shares both his experiences of being a volunteer firefighter, and his thoughts on community, slowing down and helping one another. Mike is an avid amateur photographer who enjoys capturing people in their natural environments as well as a studio. He often takes his camera on deployments, recording unique and often captivating moments and emotions. His work can be found on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike.jansz/ His website is: https://www.mikejanszphotography.com/

It's Sustainable You - Season 2! Jacqui and Lisa reflect on some of the lessons learned over Christmas and the Summer break and discuss the current bushfire and climate crisis Australia is experiencing. Listen in for some positive actions that you can take straight away. If you want to encourage legislative change, it takes many people to mobilise and ask for it. You can start by downloading this template to send to your local MP: https://www.dropbox.com/s/n83tlcdjtqpmtxr/MP%20Letter%20of%20Environmental%20Concern.docx?dl=0 Find your local MP here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Member/Parliamentarian_Search_Results?q=&mem=1&par=-1&gen=0&ps=0

As 2019 draws to a close, Jacqui and Lisa take some time to chat about what changes they have made this year, and reflect on the episodes that they are most proud of. This is the final episode of the year - but they will be back with some exciting news in 2020! Thank you to everyone for your support - please get in touch if you have something to share!

At the time of releasing this episode there were only 44 days until... Christmas!!! It's that wonderful time of the year - decorations come out, carols start playing in the Supermarket, and many sustainable habits fly out of the window as we get caught up in the excitement. This episode is a quick check over what we can do at this time of year, and how to be mindful of not creating too much unsustainable waste while we celebrate and spend time with our families. Ho ho ho!

In this episode, we chat with Meg Berryman. She’s a women's coach, teacher, yogi, mother and founder of the School for Sacred, Social Leaders. She shares her passion for empowering people to journey from wellness, to wholeness and beyond - to a place of changing culture, influencing change and contributing to communities. Just like us, she believes that it is through slow living, through connection, through rhythm, through food, that we are going to change the world, rebuild new systems and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and compassionate future. She’s on a mission to awaken everyday change makers and help them see the leaders they already are. Helping them use their personal development and wellness work in the fight for a more equitable, sustainable and kind future. You can find more information about Meg here: https://megberryman.com Facebook: Meg Berryman Instagram: Megjberryman

A lot has been happening in the climate crisis movement recently, with coverage in mainstream media prompting lots of discussions with many varied opinions. Jacqui and Lisa share their recent experiences of tricky online interactions, and discuss the ways they have navigated these.

On Friday 20th September 2019, 4 million people around the world went on strike for the climate. Over 100,000 marched in Melbourne, and Lisa was there with her 2 school-aged kids. This episode Lisa brings you along, as she prepares with her kids, listens to the speeches, and marches in solidarity with the many varied protesters. If you want to know what a protest is like, this episode is for you!

So you get your power, water & gas bills - monthly, quarterly, or whenever they arrive in the letterbox - and the amounts seem to go up and up. In this episode, Jacqui runs through some of her tried and tested ways of not only saving you some hard earned dollars, but also ways to reduce the amount of carbon emissions produced by your household, and the waste of these precious resources.

"Across the globe, there are literally thousands of climate solutions activities and businesses well underway, even as most of us don't know of them. Imagine if we began to combine them in order to find a solution?" - Damon Gameau, the filmmaker of 2040 explores some of the innovations we already have today, in order to tackle the climate change problem for a sustainable future for our children. Lisa and Jacqui sat on a Q&A panel after a recent screening, and we are bringing you the discussion that ensued. Websites to visit: whatsyour2040.com suburbansandcastles.com b-alternative.com

So, you're having a party... but how do you minimise waste at each step of the way? Jacqui and Lisa share some of their ideas, from e-invitations to palm leaf plates, to the sisterhood of the traveling balloons! Listen in for some sustainable ideas for your next celebration. Don't forget to share your ideas with us: @sustainableyoupod on insta & fb, or email sustainableyoupod@gmail.com

Our episode this week is a chat with the enigmatic Keith Badger: company director, philanthropist, mentor, writer, speaker, and a year-round ocean swimmer. Born and raised in a working class family on South London council estates, he spent 25 years as Finance Director and Chief Executive Officer for global organisations, travelling throughout Europe, Africa and Asia. For several months, Keith and his wife walked the length of England, and in sharing stories with the people they met, he found myself on a deeper journey to explore his own life and the connections we have with the Earth. It was a crazy idea for a grand adventure – and it changed them in ways they never imagined. Check out www.keithbadger.com and www.rescopeproject.org.au for more info!

Travel is such an enriching experience, but it has the capacity to be very detrimental to the environment. Listen in to this week's episode to find out ways to minimise your impact at all stages of the travel process. Send us your sustainable travel tips on instagram or via email: sustainableyoupod@gmail.com

In this episode, Jacqui and Lisa talk about some of the DIY recipes they have discovered for around the home. Not only will they help eliminate some nasty chemicals from using store-bought cleaning products, but they also help limit our waste output and our impact on the oceans and the ecosystem. Check out our social media for more information and to share your own recipes with our community!

This week we present our conversation with Brett Hedger - the Zero Waste Man. Brett has been a true eco-warrior for several decades. He lives a waste-free lifestyle in Melbourne and works as a sustainability consultant for Port Phillip Council. He has developed a 52 week challenge to help people make changes to become more sustainable in their homes, offices and lives. Brett talks to us about some of the fundamental systemic problems we face, and some of the real changes we all need to be making if we are going to face the climate emergency head-on. More info can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMILgUgrZlM (Zero Impact Man Part 1) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by7dk9Jph_E (Zero Impact Man Part 2)

Becoming a parent is often a pivotal point in considering the impact that we have on the world. Having a baby presents us with many decisions on what we buy and use, so we have come up with some sustainable ideas for those of us wanting to explore this area.

These days we can access almost any variety of perfectly formed fruit and vegetable at the big supermarkets - even when it is not in season, or even from Australia. Today we talk to Dave and Holli from Parkigrocer who explain some of the issues with buying this way, as well as the benefits of sourcing local, organic produce straight from the farms into your homes in the same day. For more info, see www.parkigrocer.com

The average Australian woman uses around 10,000-12,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime, which equates to around $15,000 of her hard-earned going, quite literally, to waste. Learn how to minimise your monthly environmental impact… BONUS: there will be laughter

With less than two weeks until Australia votes in the 2019 Federal Election, Lisa shares some audio from a recent conversation on Climate Change she facilitated through Climate for Change (C4C) in recent weeks. This short bonus episode also discusses a few things for you to consider when preparing to vote. For more info visit www.climateforchange.org.au

This episode is an interview with Scott Morton - of BioBag World Australia. Scott, a plastics manufacturer from South Australia, helps us understand the terms Reusable, Degradable, Biodegradable and Compostable and his top tips in becoming a more sustainable you. Find out more about BioBag World at www.biobagworld.com.au

One of our listeners asked us to explain what those numbers within the recycling symbol on our stuff actually mean - so here is the low down on how our plastics get classified, and what we can actually recycle. Don't let the media influence you into not recycling! It's still a super important part of the process that we get to control ourselves. Enjoy!

In this episode Jacqui and Lisa talk about how learning more about the climate change crisis has at times made them feel overwhelmed, and like small fish in a big pond. But being overwhelmed doesn't mean your motivation needs to change. Hear how they have worked through this issue that faces many of us today.

When we think about consumables, we don't often think about the clothes and accessories we wear. But compared to 15 years ago, the average person buys 60% more items of clothing and keeps them for only half as long. Listen for some ways you can slow down the impact of fast fashion.

Part two of a deep dive into sorting your household waste. Following on from last episode's discussion about dividing your rubbish into separate bins, this episode will get into the benefits of composting and our love of chickens!