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Welcome to Wasted, rehab for our waste addiction. Are you passionate yet still looking for answers to all your questions on things waste, wellness, and sustainability? In this space we'll be learning together as we meet some incredible people who will be sharing their knowledge, expertise, and passions on various earth friendly topics. If you are looking for real talk, awesome guests, with absolutely no shaming; you're in the right place. Stick around as we learn to waste less, and love a little more. 

Natalie Thomas


    • May 12, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    My Experience with Composting + 7 steps to start

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 31:31


    Today's episode is a solo one! I'm sharing my experience with composting, learnings from episode 2 with Monique from Compostable LA, and my 7 steps to composting for beginners!    Episode references:  -Episode #2 with Monique from Compostable LA -EPA -litterless.com Follow on Instagram @natalcheri

    Quarantine life, Zero-Waste Perspective and Reusable Kits with Charlie, Founder of Keep Gaia Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 74:38


    In today's episode we're chatting with Charlie, Founder and Creator of Keep Gaia Wild — a beginners guide and toolkit to low-waste living. Charlie left behind the 9 to 5 grind and found herself in paradise in Costa Rica. Here, Charlie saw first hand the impact plastic and single-use waste was having. We're talking more on this PLUS quarantine life, zero-waste perspective, and so much more. I can't wait for you to meet and hear from Charlie. Enjoy! References and Resources: Slow Death by Rubber Duck, Zero Waste Home, Blue Mind, Garbology, The Uninhabitable Earth The Water People (podcast) A Plastic Ocean, Trashed Check out her website and find Charlie on instagram here Wasted podcast updates on instagram here

    Sustainable Events and Weddings with Belinda, Founder and Creative Director of Opus Events Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 70:07


    On today's episode we're chatting with Belinda; a professionally trained opera singer, mama to 2 fur babies, Founder and Creative Director of Opus Events Co. Opus Events Co is a full service planning company that creates and orchestrates sustainable, gorgeous, customized events and weddings. Whether you are planning an event or just curious, you will walk away learning so much from Belinda and her story. Enjoy!  Find out more at www.opusevents.co and on instagram @opuseventsco Resources and References: The Urban Homestead, Green Bride Guide "Story of Plastic" - Discovery Channel  Follow @natalcheri for podcast updates

    From Designer Fashion to Starting Her Own Business in Clothing Repair; We're Chatting with Evelina from Satellite Repairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 60:51


    In this episode I'm chatting with Evelina, Founder and Owner of Satellite Repairs. Evelina shares her story and experience in the fashion industry where she worked for brands such as Marc Jacobs and Patagonia. We talk about her experience and how it led her to start her own successful business, Satellite Repairs. Evelina is such a rad, down to earth person with a passion for inspiring others while demonstrating a more sustainable approach to fashion. I'm excited for you to listen and hear more for yourself!  Check out Evelina's work on instagram @satelliterepairs Reference: Let My People Go Surfing - by Yvon Chouinard Follow the podcast on instagram @natalcheri

    Compost and recycling chats with Monique from Compostable LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 53:02


    Monique is an eco-entrepreneur who stepped up to fill a community need for a convenient and reliable compost pickup service. She is the founder and owner of Compostable LA, who's aim is to make diverting food scraps from landfills an accessible goal by offering residential compost pick-up services. Monique provides so much insight and knowledge on composting, the problem with compostable plastics, and so much more! I can't wait for you to hear from Monique yourself! Enjoy! Find more about Monique and Compostable LA on instagram @compostable.la and on her website www.compostablela.com Resources and references: Movies and Documentaries: Dark Waters, The Need to GROW, The Biggest Little Farm, Fantastic Fungi www.litterless.com  www.ilsr.org  ShareWaste app Follow on instagram for podcast updates @natalcheri

    Introduction to Wasted

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 13:58


    Welcome to Wasted, rehab for our waste addiction! This episode kicks it all off and introduces you to the podcast, host, and "the why" behind starting. This space will cover all things waste, wellness, and sustainability — while hearing from experts and earth-friendly business owners. Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy this podcast series and episodes to come! Follow Natalie on instagram @natalcheri

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