Best Zerowaste Podcasts (2025)

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Mothering Earth-130-ZeroWaste 29:00

19d ago29:00

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When you throw something away, it’s gone as far as you are concerned. But in fact, it’s still around and will most likely end up in a landfill. Landfills are where solid waste goes to build up into unpleasant mounds and where organic waste, like food that is thrown away, goes to fester and decompose, giving off huge amounts of methane gas. Methane …

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Ep 65 - Market Vending Tips with Sara and Mike 1:07:48

15d ago1:07:48

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Today Mike and I are talking about some of the big things we've learned over the last few years of vending at various farmers markets, festivals, craft fairs, and other events. We hope you'll find a lot of useful info here that you can use to level up your own market experience!! Some of the areas we dive into include: -things to think about when c…

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Coping with the Loss of a Pet: Mourning, Healing, and Honoring the Animals we Love 2:21:53

1M ago2:21:53

2:21:53

Losing an animal companion can be a profound and often overlooked grief. In this episode, I explore what it means to mourn a beloved pet, how to navigate the pain, and ways to honor the bond that never really ends — all through the lens of the life and loss of my cat Charlie. —————— 🌟 Join thousands of like-minded subscribers at my Substack. Commun…

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Here's What You Can Do to Help Save the Bees 35:47

1M ago35:47

35:47

Although #savethebees was once a trendy movement on social media, it has since grown into a larger call to action for the protection and preservation of bee species that are being threatened by multiple factors. This week, we're resharing an important past episode with Jonathan Powell, a trustee at Natural Beekeeping Trust and a natural beekeeper h…

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How to Build a Climate-Friendly Business from Scratch 33:15

1M ago33:15

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Entrepreneurship and product innovation are the true drivers of change within the vision of a more sustainable future. There's always room for more people to work on solutions, small and large, that can change our way of life for the better. This week, Julia Collins, founder of Planet FWD and Moonshot, shares what goes into starting a planet-friend…

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Compassion and Connections with Our Hen House 1:03:44

1M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Enjoy my conversation with Mariann and Jasmin from Our Hen House. In this heartfelt conversation, author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau joins Jasmin and Mariann to discuss her eighth book, A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero Waste, Plant-Based and Cruelty Free, exploring how compassion can be a guiding force during challenging times and offerin…

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Traveling Sustainably and Compassionately (with World Vegan Travel) 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Enjoy my conversation with World Vegan Travel all about living compassionately and traveling sustainably. Travel just about seeing new places — it can be a way to show what you care about. On this episode, we talk about sustainable travel and vegan travel, and how making smart choices while on the road can help people, animals, and the planet. She …

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A Year of Compassion (with Victoria Moran) 48:54

2M ago48:54

48:54

Enjoy this episode of my conversation with Victoria Moran on her podcast Main Street Vegan. In it, we explore how everyday choices — from the food we eat to the words we use — can reflect and deepen our commitment to compassion, sustainability, and justice. We discuss the power of habit, the myth of perfection, and how to stay hopeful and grounded …

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Mothering Earth-129-Wonderful Bats 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Bats are pretty amazing little creatures, yet for years they have been pictured as evil animals associated with witchcraft and the devil. In. this program, you’ll meet behavioral ecologist and bat biologist Alyson Brokaw who’s written a book called The Weird and Wonderful World of Bats, in which she demystifies bats and brings to light some of thei…

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Tiny Shifts, Big Change—Tips for Living with Purpose 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

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Enjoy this conversation with Toni and Michelle from Plant-Powered People Podcast. Feeling overwhelmed trying to “do the right thing” in a complicated world? You're not alone—and you're not doing it wrong. In this episode, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau helps us move beyond guilt, perfectionism, and burnout by reconnecting with what matters most: compassi…

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Changing Things Up — A Few Interviews for You 9:46

2M ago9:46

9:46

I’m working on some new episodes for you, so stay tuned! In the meantime, I am going to share some recent conversations between me and some of my favorite people that took place on THEIR podcasts – amazing people like Victoria Moran, Jasmin and Mariann / Our Hen House, Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto from Plant-Powered People Podcast, with Brighde R…

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Here's What Can You Do to Help Save Our Coral Reefs 30:51

2M ago30:51

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Coral reefs play a vital role in protecting coastal cities from waves, storms, and floods. They're also important to biodiversity, supporting 25% of marine life. But they're in serious danger, and Jolyon Collier—the president and founder of the nonprofit Counting Coral—is working hard on changing that. This week, we're resharing an important past e…

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Ep 64 - Mushroom Foraging with Whitney Johnson 52:12

2M ago52:12

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Hey friends! My guest today is Whitney Johnson, also known as the Appalachian Forager. She's here to talk about her beautiful new book, Go Forth and Forage, which is all about mushroom foraging. We dive into some of the common misconceptions about mushrooms, how to go about identifying mushrooms properly, the debate about whether we should cut or p…

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Elementals Special; Air 47:40

2M ago47:40

47:40

This episode is the second of our podcast special, in a collaboration special with the Center for Humans and Nature. It is series that celebrates the Center’s series ‘Elementals’ as well as a celebration of the many voices that contributed to the series. It is a great honor to finally shares these episodes with you. In this episode I’m joined by wr…

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Too Much 'Stuff'? Here's How it Impacts the Planet and How We Can Beat Overconsumption for Good 36:52

2M ago36:52

36:52

We have a major “stuff” problem. With everything we want just a click away, we bring new things into our homes every day… just to toss them out. This excessive consumption has led to an alarming statistic: The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash each day. For a family of four, that’s 6,570 pounds of trash generated per year. This week, we…

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Cultivating Sustainable Change for a Better World with Robin Greenfield 34:45

2M ago34:45

34:45

When it comes to being ultra-sustainable, Robin Greenfield definitely knows what he's doing. The activist and humanitarian has been working on making the world a more sustainable space for years now, oftentimes with attention-grabbing projects that highlight important issues. In honor of Earth Month, we're resharing an important past episode where …

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Ep 63 - Seed Farming with Dan Brisebois 53:04

2M ago53:04

53:04

Hey friends! Hope you’re doing well! Spring is poking its head up here but we’re still getting snow off and on as well, so we’re not able to start planting outdoors yet. We have lots of great stuff happening inside though! We’ve got loads of grow lights and heat mats set up and we have tons of seedlings already taking off! We’re really trying to na…

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Navigating Climate Anxiety: How to Turn Your Feelings Into Positive Action During Earth Month 42:31

2M ago42:31

42:31

If you're feeling anxious about the current state of our planet, you're not alone. These feelings, coined as "eco-anxiety" and "climate anxiety," have been affecting all of us in different ways. This week, we're resharing an important past episode featuring Dr. Renee Lertzman—a researcher, educator, and eco-engagement strategist—about what eco-anxi…

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Elementals Special; Water 58:04

2M ago58:04

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This episode is the second of our podcast special, in a collaboration special with the Center for Humans and Nature. It is series that celebrates the Center’s series ‘Elemental’ as well as a celebration of the many voices that contributed to the series. It is a great honor to finally shares these episodes with you. Writers Lyanda Haupt and Hannah C…

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A Story of an Oak Tree: How to Be Resilient, Rooted, and Renewed 47:40

3M ago47:40

47:40

A story about a house, a hillside, and a centuries-old oak tree—and what it teaches us about healing, renewal, and the resilience of nature. In this episode, I explore what it means to be a participant in the restoration of the world around us and ourselves. —————— 🌟 Join thousands of like-minded subscribers at my Substack. Community, connection, a…

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Mothering Earth-128-Chemicals in Cosmetics 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Most people use several different personal care products every day. For example, you may use a shampoo and conditioner, creams or lotions, shaving cream, fragrances, toothpaste and some makeup, including lipstick, eyeliner and eyeshadow.If you read the labels on these products you'll see a list of chemicals, and you may assume that these chemicals …

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A Year of Compassion Has Arrived! 5:54

3M ago5:54

5:54

A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free is now available wherever you buy books! I compiled a list for you here of independent and large retailers + where you can find signed copies! —————— 🌟 Join thousands of like-minded subscribers at my Substack. Community, connection, and inspiration for living compass…

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Elemental Special: Fire 1:00:28

3M ago1:00:28

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This episode is the first of 5 episode of a collaboration with the Center for Humans and Nature. It is a series to celebrate the Center’s series ‘Elemental’ as well as a celebration of the many voices that contributed to the series. It is a great honor to finally shares these episodes with you. In this episode of our special, I sit down with nature…

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How Climate Change Is Making Allergy Season Worse 31:06

3M ago31:06

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Are your seasonal allergies extra bad this year? According to a recent report, allergy season is said to be earlier, longer, and worse—all due to climate change. To discuss this matter, Laura is joined by Dr. Lewis Ziska, the senior author of the study and an associate professor in the Environmental Health Sciences at the Mailman School of Public H…

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Sustainable Spring Cleaning Tips with Adam Minter 36:21

3M ago36:21

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Spring is here, aka the season of deep-cleaning and decluttering. But there's no need to sweep the planet under the rug in the process. Though this time of year finds many Americans sorting through their belongings, the practice can result in undue waste when undertaken mindlessly. This week, we're resharing an important past episode with tips and …

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Game-Changing News To Better YOUR Life and MINE 29:41

3M ago29:41

29:41

I feel as giddy as when I started Food for Thought Podcast 18 years ago. I have more clarity, control, and calm than I've had in a long time. Listen to today's exciting announcements, and make sure you FOLLOW Food for Thought for some life-changing episodes coming up! —————— 🌟 Join thousands of like-minded subscribers at my Substack. Community, con…

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Ep 62 - Traveling Farm Work with James Miller 40:24

3M ago40:24

40:24

Today I have a really great guest for you! His name is James Miller and I actually met him as a tattoo client. We did a large piece that took several sessions and so as I was tattooing him we had some really amazing conversations that then led to me wanting to bring him on the podcast. James was here in Colorado to work on a local farm as a WWOOFer…

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Franziska Trautmann's Mission to Fix The Glass Recycling System 28:57

3M ago28:57

28:57

If you live in an area that doesn’t accept glass recycling, tossing a single bottle in your bin can wreak havoc on the planet. Franziska Trautmann, co-founder of Glass Half Full, is challenging the current system by turning glass "waste" into a resource. We're resharing an important past episode where she discusses all things glass recycling and wa…

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Vegan Japanese Cuisine (Part Two): Plant-Based Roots in Traditional Dishes 1:28:32

3M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

In Part Two of our exploration of Japanese cuisine (See Vegan in Japan: Part One), we’re diving deep into the specific foods, restaurants, and street food options that Joyful Vegans can enjoy when visiting Japan or Japanese restaurants anywhere in the world. While animal products—especially bonito flakes in broths—are common, Japan has a long histo…

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How Climate Change Impacts Germ Spread with Jason Tetro 37:01

4M ago37:01

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As we know climate change has major implications, including natural disasters and infrastructure damage. However, have you ever considered how it impacts microbes? This week Jason Tetro—AKA "The Germ Guy"—educates us on how climate change affects microbes and germ spread. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:…

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