Podcasts about trash is for tossers

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

In this episode, Jess and Julie talk about how easy it is to fall out of your "clean" routine when you are stressed about travelling. They'll discuss why you should stick to your clean beauty routine, especially when flying, and give some tips and tricks for remaining eco-conscious on vacation. Here is a link to the Allure article about what happens to your skin when you fly and here is a link to the Trash Is For Tossers post about being an eco-friendly traveler. Some products mentioned in this episode are: Final Straw Ello Compact Fold and Store Silicone Straw Set Stasher bags Baggu bags Cocokind mymatcha all-over moisture stick Woodsy Warrior SPF and bug-repellant The Makeup Eraser Plaine Products travel size products Biossance travel size skincare products Package Free Shop silicone soft travel bottle Cocokind Macabeet stick and Mai-Light stick Plastic Free Pursuit 3-in-1 balmies Have a topic you’re dying to hear about? A product you want us to review? Let us know on Instagram.com/CleanItUpPod or by e-mailing CleanItUpPod@gmail.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.

Resources Heather Mentions:Terra CycleLauren Singer's Website: trashisfortossers.comLauren Singer Instagram: @trashisfortossersPoshmarkDepopMercariEbayThe Real RealConnect with Heather on Instagram: @these24hoursConnect with me on Instagram: @heyitsclaireedwards

It's time to awaken our inner child with Sharon from Jiminy! This woman is an inspiration for anyone who wants to just do something for the planet from micro activism to evoking huge changes within corporations. We chatted about: Sharon’s background before Jiminy. What’s the exact problem with toys? The challenges Sharon faced of finding eco friendly toys. What are Toy Miles? The criteria products must fill before Sharon orders them. How she encourages her suppliers to do plastic free shipping. Borrow kits, how they work and how you can help! Personal advice from Sharon as to how we can help the planet.   Sharon's Eco Influences: Zero Waste Ireland Facebook Group. Trash Is For Tossers. Online Activism Course with Pachamama Alliance. Living Lightly in Ireland. The Crafty Mum.   Products & Other Businesses Mentioned: Playpress. Bioblo. Binabo. Coco Den H'Aut Shadow Theatre Sets. Bio Glitter. Piggy Paint Nail Polish. myfibo Boomerangs. Wooden Beads. Green Earth Organics. St Anne’s Park Market. Susty Planet (Compostable Partyware). You can also find Jiminy's list of Stockists across Ireland on their website here. If you want to get in touch with Sharon, be it as an eco toy producer, potential stockist or to offer a party kit, her e-mail is hello@jiminy.ie or contact here via the Jiminy Website. Don't forget to follow Jiminy on Instagram and Facebook too!    Please rate, review and share this episode with a friend! Ceara X www.bookofleavespodcast.com

Welcome back! In today's episode, we cover sustainability and the environment as it pertains to our spiritual journeys. There is so much we did not cover on this topic, so feel free to join the conversation over on Instagram: @SIPPodcast.  Mentioned in this episode: Trash Is For Tossers: http://trashisfortossers.com/ted-talk/ Capsule Wardrobe videos that Maya recommends: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCYY8FQ7hy6RjFFQQz_N2IHd2ibW6qx72 Cute mini pig video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikw5HhxC5UM As always, thank you for listening, liking, and subscribing! To living life spiritually, Jackie & Maya

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!

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.

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.

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/