Podcast appearances and mentions of Lauren Singer

In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Singer, environmental activist, investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Trash is for Tossers. Lauren created and founded Trash is For Tossers, a resource for reducing your waste daily, Zero Waste inspiration, environmental education, and everyday actions that create a positive impact in 2014. Starting as a personal blog, Lauren documented her personal journey of reducing her waste to zero.Lauren, who started living a Zero Waste 2 years earlier in 2012, first went viral for fitting a year's worth of all of the waste she'd created in one 16oz mason jar. Nicknamed by her community as the “the girl with the trash jar”, Lauren went on to give a Ted Talk that brought the concept of Zero Waste to millions. In 2017, Lauren launched Package Free to create a united space for makers of sustainable products that helped to reduce waste, and to make the world less trashy one sustainable swap at a time. As the editorial arm of Package Free, Trash is for Tossers is a place for readers to be empowered with information and tools to reduce their waste and live in alignment with their environmental values.Lauren is now the managing partner at Overview Capital, a venture fund investing in businesses mitigating methane and other super pollutants at the earliest stages. “I realized all hope is not lost. Yes the climate has been changing, however we haven't been investing in the lever that we need to pull to stop warming now, and that lever is methane. We feel we're just at the beginning of a conversation, of re-focus, of shift into what actually matters in our lifetime which is stopping this methane.”Topics Covered:What inspired her passion for creating large scale environmental impactStarting her blog Trash is for TossersPractical tools on where to start with environmental impactDefining what it means to live a Zero Waste lifeThe motivation to create Package Free ShopStarting a fund to mitigate methane emissions through Overview CapitalWays to reduce methane on an individual and industrial level Guest Info:Lauren's InstagramLauren's Ted TalkTrash is for Tossers WebsiteGet in Touch:Benshen.co WebsiteBenshen MembershipBenshen.co InstagramRate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform.

Our co-founder Cora Hilts speaks in person with Lauren Singer, Managing Partner at Overview Capital where she invests in the mitigation of methane and other super pollutants at the pre-seed and seed stages. Lauren shares her purpose of getting to the core of the climate crisis by responding to the biggest issues that often go unnoticed. Lauren is a powerhouse of knowledge when it comes to the climate crisis and aims to uplift others who are also on the forefront of creating genuine change that lasts. Most recently, Lauren has co-founded and become Managing Partner of Overview, where they invest in businesses mitigating methane and other super pollutants at the earliest stages. Overview is driven by the “overview effect,” coined by author Frank White, which is a profound experience that astronauts have when they see the Earth from space, feeling a sense of awe and interconnectedness with our planet. It inspires a deeper appreciation for the Earth and a desire to protect it. To put it simply, it's the realization that this is all we've got. Overview invest in companies that are creating solutions to address climate change. Their mission is to support and partner with entrepreneurs at the earliest stages who can unlock innovations that have the potential to transform industries, making our future more resilient and equitable for generations to come. Merci To Our Sponsor For This Episode! Brightmark Brightmark is a business that is using cutting-edge technology to create solutions for waste through circular innovations, so they could not be more in synergy with a woman who started her career in pursuit of bringing a zero waste lifestyle to consumers. Brightmark is now providing further technological solutions to some of the world's most pressing waste challenges, including turning organic waste into clean, renewable energy and closing the loop on plastic waste.They also are tackling the food waste issue, which Lauren and I will discuss a bit more in detail today. A staggering 54 million tons of food is wasted annually in the U.S.* Food waste globally accounts for approximately 8% of greenhouse gas emissions. However Brightmark are working to divert this waste, break it down sustainably to capture methane and other biogases, then re-distribute it into compost. Brightmark's Circularity Centers™ deploy circular solutions for some of the world's most pressing waste challenges—unlocking the value in waste by transforming them into new products. Reimagining Waste is more than a mission; it's a way of life at Brightmark. We encourage you to learn more and explore their resources for participating in a more sustainable and less wasteful lifestyle at brightmark.com!

With the average American home containing over 300,000 items, it's no wonder why so many of us struggle with clutter. Despite what advertisers and marketers tell us, our lives are more than what we buy or the stuff we own. This week, we chat with Rosey Williams about living mindfully, voting with our dollars, and the business case for diverting our waste streams away from landfills.---Rosey's relevant resourcesConnect with Rosey on LinkedInLearn about Rosey's employer, Link International Inc.Meet environmental activist and blogger of the zero-waste movement Lauren SingerWatch How to Fit Two Years of Trash in a Mason Jar with Lauren Singer on YouTubeLearn more about the field of international studiesLearn about China's Sword Policy on YaleEnvironment360Join San Diego Leaders 2020Check out the Equinox Project's Quality of Life DashboardVisit Joshua Tree National ParkLearn about the San Diego County Taxpayers AssociationExplore zero-waste lifestyles on YouTubeRead about eco-minimalismLearn about PreZero USVisit Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and become a Master ComposterSupport the Indigenous Environmental NetworkRead Indigenous peoples are the original environmentalists. It is time we start treating them that wayRead Indigenous people and the nature they protectJoin a Buy Nothing Facebook GroupWatch the Story of Stuff on YouTubeRead The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie KondoSign up for our newsletter: feelanthrope.org/subscribeWe'll send you easy actions you can do, resources to get your nerd on, and cool stuff every week when we put out an episode.Send us pictures of you reveling in creativity or listening to the episode on Instagram (@feelanthrope) and Twitter (@feelanthropod).A special thank you to Rosey Williams. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.

That blue dress in your online shopping cart is SO cute - it's trendy, it would look fantastic with your skin tone, and it's only $4.99? Amazing! But, doesn't it seem a little TOO good to be true? Well, maybe because it is! Today's episode introduces you to the parents of that cute blue dress, and that's a family you won't want to marry into. Tune in to hear all about the fast fashion industry, the drivers of it, and your options to escape the disposable fashion cycle! P.S. there are more blue dresses in the sea

Nicknamed by her community as “the girl with the trash jar,” Lauren Singer is sharing her journey to reduce her plastic and trash to zero. Find out her beauty and grocery tips to going waste free so that we can create a more livable planet for everyone. Check out our great sponsors!!! BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/ladygang Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use code "ladies" to get $20 off with a minimum purchase of $100! Express: Shop confidence-boosting styles in-store and online at Express.com

Emily chats with her sister, Marianne, about some more zero waste fails.   Things we talk about: Lauren Singer from Trash is for Tossers - trashisfortossers.com Bea Johnsons, author of Zero Waste Home - zerowastehome.com Change Toothpaste - changetoothpaste.com Sew your own underwear. Or don't. That's probably the better option. - Google It Reducing your impact at death - Google It Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Yan and I are thrilled to be speaking again with Ashley Lauren. You might remember her from last summer, where she was one of our first guests in Episode 3. Singer, Songwriter, Speaker, Worship Leader, Visionary...where does she find the time to do it all? Join us as we discuss how she sets boundaries, her recent journey in faith and her unwavering trust in God. To learn more about Ashley Lauren: Website: https://www.ashleylaurensmusic.com/ Instagram: @ashleylaurenofficial Thanks again for listening to this episode. We really appreciate your support for our little podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to us if you can leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify. This will help more people discover our podcast. To get in contact with us: Checkout our website: https://www.lostandrefound.com/ Follow Lost & Refound on Instagram: @lost.and.refound Follow Yan on Instagram: @fabmomlife Follow Evonne on Instagram: @smile.wave.repeat Email us: lostandrefoundpostcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lostandrefound/support

Jussara Lee is a longtime fashion designer in New York City who came to New York to study fashion from Brazil and now focuses on fashion sustainability. Jussara joins the Zero Waste Countdown to talk about overseas labour issues in fashion, organically grown fabrics, natural dying, and what the zero waste scene is like in New York with her friends and zero waste advocates Zero Waste Daniel and Lauren Singer.

Today’s Iconic Woman Under 30 is Lauren Singer, an environmental activist, entrepreneur, and blogger in the zero-waste movement.    You’ve probably already heard of “waste management” - which is how waste is handled or redirected once it already exists. But Lauren is bringing awareness to “zero-waste” - which is all about preventing trash from existing in the first place. Or, as she likes to say, making the world less trashy!   Lauren is known for keeping all of her personal trash in one 16 oz mason jar since 2012. EIGHT YEARS of trash that can all be contained in ONE jar! Now that’s commitment.   But, it’s important to Lauren to inspire others to take small steps that lead to big changes, for human health, and the health of our planet!   So, her @trashisfortossers website offers tips for zero-waste fashion, home and living, and even diy & guides that make sustainability easy, accessible, and even fun!   If you spend even five minutes on her website, you are going to be IMMEDIATELY inspired and motivated, and I think you’ll find that your mindset has shifted - at least a little - for good. -------------- Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trashisfortossers/  -------------- Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iconicwomenpodcast & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/ Shop Merchandise!: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CupcakesandApplejax

In many homes the family dog or cat occupies a special place in our hearts. We cry when they die (and we all secretly think puppies and kittens are cuter than babies). But have you ever stopped to wonder if our modern day pet obsession is “eco-friend or foe”? In this episode Waveney and Tim ask ‘what is the environmental pawprint of our pets?' and explore what it takes to be a sustainable pet owner. They talk about the best food options; eco-friendly flea treatment; how to deal with toilet waste onsite; and the pitfalls of those incredibly cute dog onesies and all the other crazy consumption we do on their behalf - before finishing with a shout out to the very best of the natural vegetarian pets… guess what pet Tim has always secretly wanted but never had? Plus check out the How to Save the World blog with a special guest writer Alex who shares her ‘cat litter saga' with us - well worth the read for any pet owners with litter boxes. Studies and resources mentioned in this episodeGeneral: 2017 US study finding cats and dogs responsible for 25-30% of the environmental impact of all meat consumption in the US Esther Woolfson, “Between Light and Storm” a study of our history of pets & Guardian Longread excerpt Food: Home made dog food recipeThe Raw Dog Food CompanyJimbo's: minimally processed fresh meat pet food. Available in supermarkets.Home made dog treats from Lauren Singer, Trash is for Tossers: organic whole wheat flour, peanut butter, chicken stockComing soon - In Zect Direct dog treats (cricket protein and spent grain from beer making)Green Elephant online store - dog treat range, (packaging… carbon foot print)ToiletingEnso Pet compost system from Zing Bokashi:DIY subterranean composting with wormsRubbish FreeCompost CollectiveFleas:Recent UK study ‘waterways to be routinely and chronically contaminated with the active ingredients from cat and dog flea treatments'. Avoid Fipronil and Imidacloprid.How... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Plastics pe humaari nirbharta(dependency) vatavaran ke liye ek bure sapne ki tarah hai, par hum kya kar rahein hain iske liye? Kaarobar badhta ja raha hai aur uske saath badh raha hai packaging ka waste, is pandemic ke dauran toh aur bhi. Bade roop ka badlaav, badi companiyan aur sarakar la sakti hain shayad, par mujhe lagta hai ki vyaktigat star pe bhi hum bahut kuch kar sakte hain, bhale he woh humaari apni antaraatma ke liye he kyun na ho. Aur ye mushkil bhi nahi hai, hume bas thoda sa peeche jana hai samay mein, aur apne paramparaagat tareekon ko seekhna hai. Aap kaise dekhte hain sustainability ko? Socho! Aap mujhse jud sakte hain Instagram pe - instagram.com/par.cha ya fir voice note bhej sakte hain facebook pe - facebook.com/chauhan.parth. Agar aap apni dhvani ko ek anukool manch dena chaahte hain ya fir mere saath kaam karna chahengey, toh email likhiye info.dhvani@co.in pe aur log on kariye www.dhvani.co.in/podcast, aur jaan ne ke liye. Google bhi kar sakte hain ‘Dhvani Podcast'. Lauren Singer's 4 years of waste in a jar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxKfpt70rLI Discord par Dhvani ka Server - https://discord.gg/74AZRaB Aap mere liye chai ya coffee khareed kar mujhe support kar sakte hain - www.buymeacoffee.com/parthchauhan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parth-chauhan/support

Our dependency on plastics has become a nightmare for the environment, but what are we doing about it? Consumerism is at its peak and that creates a lot of packaging and waste, more so during this world pandemic. While the transformation can be driven by big companies and policies by the government, I personally believe that there's a lot that we as individuals can do as well, even if it is for our own conscience. And it's not difficult, we just need to go a little back in time and look into our traditional sources of wisdom. What do you do for sustainability? Socho! I can be contacted on Instagram - instagram.com/par.cha or you can send me voice notes on Facebook - facebook.com/chauhan.parth. If you want to talk about something in lengths or an instance, a thought, an idea, an experience, an observation, anything at all, please consider this platform as a safe space to do that. I am also up for collaborations. Email to info@dhvani.co.in, log on to www.dhvani.co.in/podcast for more information, or just google 'Dhvani Podcast'. Lauren Singer's 4 years of waste in a jar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxKfpt70rLI Dhvani's Server on Discord - https://discord.gg/74AZRaB You can support my work by 'buying me a coffee' - www.buymeacoffee.com/parthchauhan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parth-chauhan/support

Our guest today, Lauren Singer has an amazing story to tell, growing three separate projects and businesses out of her desire for discomfort and the need for a better world! Lauren is the brains behind Trash is for Tossers, Simply Co., and Package Free, three different prongs of the same idea; to reduce human waste and to build a healthier environment and brighter future. Lauren shares very honestly about her own journey and really digs deep on what it means to properly stand for a cause. She makes it her mission to get away from the hypocrisy of activism without a foundation of aligned action, and rather than preaching about it, uses her critical eye to keep improving her own practices and those of her business. Lauren believes that a sustainable future is a human right, a vision she has been molding and refining since her early years playing alone in the forest! We chat about her younger years, what it was like moving around a lot, and the different phases she went through during her time at school. We cover her college years and the way she fell in love with environmental science and how that soon aligned with the activist spirit she always seemed to possess. These formative years culminated with her founding the zero waste project, Trash is for Tossers and then subsequently, her business Simply Co., through which she sells items she was already making for herself. The success of these initiatives was a surprise to Lauren and she has not lost sight of her original goal of a world with truly sustainable and good products. For an insightful, honest, and inspiring chat with a great guest, make sure to join us today!Key Points From This Episode:Lauren's favorite childhood activities; playing alone outside in the woods. Moving around a lot from a young age and the adaptability this instilled in Lauren.Lauren's life at school and how her abilities grew into more practical applications.The activist spirit in Lauren; early memories of the feelings that inspired it.Experiences of depression and the connection between these feelings and the practice of painting. Lauren's early fundraisers and how she managed to fund her adventures and activism.Mixed feelings over college and the benefits that Lauren did accrue through these years. Falling in love with environmental science class and the group of people Lauren connected with. The first practices that Lauren changed as she became involved in grassroots activism. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Lauren Singer on TwitterTrash is for TossersPackage FreeSimply Co.Van GoghBridges to CommunityNYUTufts UniversityPeace CorpsThompson HotelJessica Simpson GaslandJosh FoxCornellBloombergZero Waste HomeBravoAndy CohenKickstarter

As a leader in the zero-waste revolution, Package Free founder, Lauren Singer, shares her commitment to reducing trash and making the sustainable lifestyle accessible and affordable for every consumer.

Lauren Singer: “Now is the time to learn how to make things yourself. Lattes, toothpaste, laundry detergent…Look at the things you buy packaged in plastic that are pretty simple to make.” Singer, an environmental activist and zero-waste movement leader, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to live a zero-waste lifestyle in a COVID-19 world, plus: *Why houseplants give us a sense of control* *Why prioritizing function over form always wins* *How you can live sustainably and still have a cluttered household* *The best freezer staples to have on-hand* *How to keep plastic away from landfills during the global pandemic* Enjoy this episode sponsored by Woolmark! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

Nous vivons une période particulière, pour en témoigner j'ai voulu vous proposer un épisode exceptionnel. Le 2:07 sera donc un épisode à plusieurs voix. Il y a quelques jours sur différents réseaux sociaux j’ai posté une annonce pour un podcast en commun et vous êtes 7 a y avoir répondu, a avoir accepté de vous enregistrer sur le thème: Confinement, écologie et zéro déchet sont ils conciliables? L’idée m’es venue en regardant les stories de Lauren Singer, vous la connaissez surement c’est une Américaine qui tient le compte Instagram @trashisfortossers. Cela fait 8 ans qu’elle mène une vie zéro déchet et il y a quelques jours elle a fait un post qui m’a interpellé. Elle expliquait qu’avec la crise du COVID 19 et les menaces de confinement à NYC elle avait fait des réserves. Elle dit je cite « J’ai sacrifié mes valeurs et j’ai acheté des choses en plastique » D’où ma question confinement, écologie et zéro déchet sont ils conciliables? Merci à : Zoé @meprenezpaspourunepoire Inès @thecactus_adventure Marine @moulemarine Anne-Sophie @_jefaisdemonmieux.lepodcast Laure @ecolorette Ilona @dear.missgreen Carole @the_family_cocotte qui ont accepté de se livrer. Si l’épisode vous a plus n’hésitez pas à le noter et le commenter ça aide bien pour le référencent et ça motive. Vous pouvez aussi vous abonner au compte Instagram du podcast @vrac_podcast. Pour financer les prochains épisodes vous pouvez regarder une publicité ici https://utip.io/vracpodcast Sachez aussi que tous ces épisodes sont maintenant disponibles sur Youtube. Allez je vous dit à très vite pour un prochain épisode de Vrac !

She produces zero garbage - she sends nothing to landfill, nothing in a trash can, and focuses primarily on recycling and composting. At 28-years-old, she’s the founder of Trash is for Tossers, a community of over 300,000 followers where she documents her Zero Waste lifestyle in New York City. She also has a YouTube channel where she gives sustainable tips and tricks and recipes to make everyday products in the comfort of your own home. After seeing how many people wanted to get involved in zero waste, she started the Package Free, a total zero waste store that sells everything from zero waste home supplies to vibrators to baby toys. Today, the zero waste store says it has diverted over 4 million plastic straws, 3 million plastic bags and 1.5 million single-use bottles and cups from sitting in landfills. The eco-conscious company has now grown to a second location in the Chelsea Market and just secured a $4.5 million seed round with investors like Casper’s founder Neil Parikh and Scooter Braun. In this episode, Lauren and I talk about the harsh stigmas around sustainability, how she’s saving money, eating healthier, and feeling better, and how Package Free is on its way to being the largest distributor of sustainable products in the world.

Have you ever stopped to think about all the stuff you have and what made you buy it? Do you really need those three face creams or did you buy them because some clever advertisers convinced you their product would fix your "problem" and in turn make you eternally happy?This week Sarah and Lizzie delve into the complex world of consumerism: what is it? why do we do it? and what is it doing to our earth?Our kick arse woman this week is Lauren Singer. You can find her story and some awesome tips to reduce your waste at www.trashisfortossers.com If you liked this episode, we'd love it if you could take a few seconds to subscribe, rate and review!

Lauren Singer on How To Feel Empowered (Not Depressed) About The Environment, Simple Ways To Go Low Waste & Creating A Career For Good

Episode Two is GO!   Whats the deal with the zero waste movement? How is this different to minimalism or voluntary simplicity? Why is hoarding stigmatised as a bad thing? On this weeks podcast we discuss these lifestyles, their links to the environment and what we can do as individuals to reduce our impact by exploring the 'Responsible Stewardship of Materials' which includes considering when and how to dispose of our belongings.  Josh and Ryan discuss minimalism in their film: https://minimalismfilm.com/  and on their blog: https://www.theminimalists.com/ Juliet Schor explains voluntary simplicity and downshifting in her fantastic book The Overspent American: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-overworked-american/juliet-b-schor/9780465054336 Marie Kondo shares her ideas on tidying:  https://konmari.com/  Bea Johnson is the original zero waster, her website and book Zero Waste Home explain it all: https://zerowastehome.com/ Lauren Singer lives in New York and also lives a zero waste lifestyle, she shares many ideas on her blog: http://trashisfortossers.com/ 

The climate crisis continues to be just that… a crisis. And it's spurring people across the country (and globe) to take action, particularly when it comes to their own lifestyle. Lauren Singer is one such person. After studying Environmental Science and Politics at NYU, she started a blog called Trash Is For Tossers to make a zero-waste lifestyle more accessible and comprehensible to everyone. But there's still an issue.

We need to half our food waste and loss in order to create a healthy and sustainable food system. We meet up with Zero Waste entrepreneurs Lauren Singer, Joost Bakker and Emilie Vanpoperinghe to discuss solutions.In season 2 we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health. For each episode, our hosts Dr. Hazel Wallace, The Food Medic and Dr. Sandro Demaio, CEO of EAT, set out to unpick the science and translate it into everyday action. Tune in for the solutions to one of our most pressing issues globally: How are we going to feed a growing population healthy food without destroying the planet?Learn more at EATforum.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On episode 12 the team flies in Hawaiian Healer and environmental activist Ramona Sildlo to talk with one of our most impactful guests to date, Lauren Singer of Package Free. Come learn about how you can be waste free!

We need to half our food waste and loss in order to create a healthy and sustainable food system. We meet up with Zero Waste entrepreneurs Lauren Singer, Joost Bakker and Emilie Vanpoperinghe to discuss solutions.

Lauren Singer lives in New York City, lives a “normal” life, and creates no trash. Six years ago, Lauren was studying environmental studies at NYU and actively protesting fracking, but realized she wasn’t practicing what she preached. She made the decision to cut plastic out of her life and started making her own products to live a zero waste lifestyle — but it didn’t happen overnight. In 2014, Lauren updated us on how two years of being waste free had already saved her money, changed her diet and improved her overall happiness. Now she has popularized the zero waste movement through her blog, Trash is for Tossers, where she shares the ins-and-outs of a no trash lifestyle. A pioneer in the movement, she opened Package Free, a completely package-free shop, supporting eco-friendly, single-product companies. Among these products, her own, an organic, vegan laundry detergent called The Simply Co. Six years into her journey, we caught up with Lauren on the mbg podcast to get an update on her zero waste lifestyle and how the movement has developed. We discussed how when she began, the concept of living without waste or being a minimalist was unheard of. Now, companies are now reaching out to Package Free to find out how they can eliminate plastic packaging. It can be intimidating to think about committing to a zero-waste lifestyle, and the best place to start she says, “look in your garbage can and see what you’re throwing out.” While it is easy to think our actions can’t make a difference, Lauren believes the opposite. We talked about the lifecycle of waste and how our consumption choices play a significant role in stopping climate change. If you’re interested in making sustainable and impactful changes in your life, Lauren’s experiences, advice, and simple action steps will inspire you to begin. To contact Jason with comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please email podcast@mindbodygreen.com. For all sponsorship inquiries, please email sales@mindbodygreen.com. Want to join our podcast email newsletter? Sign up here!

Lauren Singer beschäftigt sich seit mittlerweile zwei Jahren mit der Frage, wie sie leben kann, ohne Müll zu produzieren. Ihre Zahnpasta hat sie selber gemixt. Die Zahnbürste ist kompostierbar.

In this solo episode, Cat shares the beginning of her new journey towards Zero Waste. She talks about how she discovered this movement, some of her favorite influencers (like Lauren Singer, for example), cultural mindsets about waste in different parts of the world, and the slow awakening of her eco-consciousness. Cat also shares a few of the important pillars of behavior change, including goal-setting and resource-discovery as she begins a new change in her current lifestyle.   This is the first part of a series of Zero-Waste-related episodes that will chronicle Cat's own journey of aligning her actions to her values of environmentalism. Stay tuned for this and several more! If you'd like to join in on the zero-waste journey, connect with Cat on the facebook group (www.facebook.com/groups/rootstoroam) or on Instagram (@rootstoroam) or directly via email (cat@rootstoroam.com) and let her know you're IN!   And remember to subscribe and share to help Roots to Roam grow!

If you're going to have a discussion, be positive about it. Don't tear people down for trying. - Lauren Singer Have you ever thought about how much trash you create in a day? My juice comes in plastic bottles, my prepared meals come in plastic containers, my favorite to go meal from my favorite restaurant comes in a plastic bowl in a plastic bag. It's not just food either, it's everything. When you order something online it comes in a box full of packing products. It all adds up pretty quick, and once I started to notice how much trash I was creating, I started to wonder about a different solution. I'm not the only one noticing this problem, and you may even feel the same way. The zero waste lifestyle is a growing trend, and on the forefront of that is my friend Lauren Singer. Some of you may know Lauren from her popular blog Trash is for Tossers, or even from her giant social media following. Lauren was an environmental science major in college when she came to the discovery that she was creating just as much waste as everyone else. She decided to make an impact on the world by changing her personal actions and believed that her love for the planet would inspire others to do the same. Today she has been featured on several major news outlets, has a massive social media impact, owns a package free shop in Brooklyn, and is considered a leader in the zero-waste movement. On this episode, Lauren gave some amazing insights on how to live a waste free life. If you're worried that cutting down on your waste is expensive or impossible based on where you live, get ready to see this lifestyle in a new light. Learn all about the impact your actions have on our planet and how to improve them on Episode 605. Some questions I ask: What is zero waste and why did you get into it? (1:26) Is it easier for anyone to buy things without plastic? (6:04) Where can you go for non-packaged food? (10:09) When you want a smoothie do you bring your own container? (13:20) What if you were dating someone who had plastic everywhere? (16:42) Have you inspired others to be completely zero waste? (19:03) In an ideal world, what would happen with products in general? (23:50) Where do you need to grow the most? (26:55) Do you feel like you were more giving to everyone else as opposed to yourself? (29:07) Who do you reach out to when you're going through problems? (30:36) In this episode you will learn: What hydrofracking is (2:06) Why recycling isn't enough (7:24) If Lauren gives in to temptation of items that come in packaging (11:57) Where and how Lauren buys her clothes (14:22) How many people she's influenced to be waste free (15:26) How her life became simplified (17:56) How to get rid of plastic in the most efficient way (19:45) How she deals with all the haters (21:14) What she's working on the most right now (25:30) When Lauren reached her breaking point (28:04) Advice for female entrepreneurs in their 20s (29:30) What Lauren is going to do to get to the next level this year (31:30)

How much trash do you think you toss each day? How many plastic items do you own? Check your fridge and cupboards. My guess is we amass more waste than we really realize. Today's guest is here to inspire us to make small changes to live a "Zero Waste" lifestyle. Her name is Lauren Singer and she apparently only produced enough waste in the last 4 years to fit a 16 oz. mason jar. Unbelievable! Her lifestyle has caught the attention of The New York Times, Vogue and many other outlets. Lauren is the creator of the blog Trash is for Tossers and founder of the organic cleaning product company, The Simply Co. She graduated from NYU with a degree in Environmental Studies and prior to starting her own company, she was the Sustainability Manager at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection. In our conversation we discuss...how and why she decided to change her habits and live a Zero Waste lifestyle. What does that look like? She takes us through a typical day. How much has she saved, as a result of her new habits and what are some very simple ways you and I can reduce waste in our lives. For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

We covered a lot of ground in this week's HRN Happy Hour. Kat and Caity are joined by Jordan Werner, a delightful third wheel if there ever was one. First, we talk about what's going on around Heritage Radio Network: A Taste of The Past takes a close look at the question, "What is authentic Irish Food?" with Irish-American cookbook author Margaret Johnson. Lauren Singer of The Simply Co. stops by Radio Cherry Bombe with her story about fitting on years' worth of waste into a 16 oz mason jar. Phil Gilmour of The Main Course welcomed Chef Mike Lewis of YO! Sushi into the studio to tease the restaurants' opening, complete with a mini sushi conveyor belt. Next, Jordan tells us about all the action that went down at the Just Food Conference, where more than 1,000 community organizers, urban and rural farmers, CSA members, educators, and local food enthusiasts gathered for a full day of interactive workshops, policy discussions, and good food. We share some favorite memories about Lucky Peach Magazine, which is set to fold later this year – including the time Kat brought David Chang, Chris Ying, and Gabriele Stabile to the Iron Bowl, resulting in an article aptly titled "Insane." Other news worth discussing: the James Beard Award Nominees and Michelle Obama's guest appearance on Master Chef Jr. For our first guest, we welcome Larry Boukal on the phone. Larry is the General Manager of Cannonball Express Transportation, a refrigerated trucking company based in Omaha Nebrasaka. We find out what effect the winter storm had on his trucks (which are deployed to all 48 continental states). Speaking of trucks – we take a grammatical deep-dive into a legal battle between a group of truckers and Oakhurst Dairy about overtime pay that centers around the ever-controversial Oxford Comma. The state law that outlines what is not included in overtime pay reads as: The canning, processing, preserving, freezing, drying, marketing, storing, packing for shipment or distribution of: (1) Agricultural produce; (2) Meat and fish products; and (3) Perishable foods. After a quick break, we welcome John Lewis and Ben Garbee from Lewis BBQ in Charleston, SC to talk about how they got started smoking meats in the Holy City and what they have planned for their weekend in New York. To wrap up the show, we get schooled by Jimmy Carbone about the real meaning of St. Patrick's Day, and it has nothing to do with the mobs of tourists in green shirts!

Imagine fitting four years worth of trash into a 16-ounce mason jar? Lauren Singer, founder of The Simply Co., an organic cleaning product company, tells us how she did it. Her zero-waste blog, Trash is for Tossers, has empowered millions of readers to lead greener lives. We also talk macarons and meows with pastry chef/baker/entrepreneur Christina Ha and her business partner and husband Simon Tung. Christina co-founded the popular patisserie Macaron Parlour before opening New York’s first cat cafe, Meow Parlour. Tune in for her next on-brand adventure: Cat Camp.

In today’s special episode of Pocket PMF, Garance is chatting with Natalie, Carie and Lauren Singer, founder of The Simply Co. and zero waste blogger at Trash is for Tossers. They talk about the challenges and rewards of reducing your waste, easy ways to make a difference, many tips and tricks to help you live [...]

Lauren runs a blog and YouTube channel called "Trash is for Tossers." She is NOT an environmentalist but she can teach you how to save $5,000 per year, get healthier, and add time to your week by changing your lifestyle through reducing your impact on the environment. AND she can fit four years worth of trash in a single mason jar! Some topics from this show: • What is Zero-Waste and the Zero-Waste lifestyle? • How to NOT be an annoying environmentalist • How to change a lifestyle most efficiently • Stop protesting and make a better life for yourself • Go beyond being a consumer • Fix yourself rather than trying to fix others • There are no mistakes when you're manifesting • Live a meaningful life now TrashisForTossers.com Lauren's YouTube Channel Follow TIFT on Instagram Simply.Co Follow me on Instagram!  Catch more info on StudioDonovan.com

The US produces 254 million tons of trash each year, yet NYC-based Lauren Singer is living a nearly 'trash-free' life. Author of the Zero Waste blog 'Trash is for Tossers', the amount of trash that she has produced over the past four years can fit inside of a 16 oz mason jar. Through her blog, she has empowered millions of readers to produce less waste by shopping package free, making their own products, and refusing plastic and single use items. She is also the founder of organic cleaning product company The Simply Co.

Zero Waste for 30 Days? Challenge Accepted! Joining me is Lauren Singer, who started her company The Simply Co and authors her lifestyle blog Trash is for Tossers to help others learn how to reduce their waste. And guess what? She’s all around a pretty normal-ish person.  Learn more at http://mattprindle.com/waste Music: Muy Tranquilo by Gramatik

Lauren Singer talks about her time at NYU and living a zero waste lifestyle. 

Every piece of trash Lauren Singer's produced in the past three years fits inside a single Mason jar. Lauren's the mastermind behind the hugely popular Trash is for Tossers blog and she's now turning her Zero Waste lifestyle into a thriving business. Here we talk goal setting, minimalist living and launching a start-up with a bang, including how Lauren secured an astonishing $42,000 in crowdfunding to create her business making natural laundry powder. For links to all the resources mentioned in this podcast, visit: http://shemakesmagic.com/podcast-008-lauren-singer/