Best Elsbeth Callaghan Podcasts (2024)

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138 • The Zero Waste Family 52:25

2+ y ago52:25

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If you've ever wondered how a family of five can live zero waste (or even just low waste!) then it's time to get to know a Zero Waste Family with Fredrika Syren and James Harken, plus their three kids! They've been living waste free in San Diego for a long time and they're here to share their journey, their ideas, and some info about their new book…

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137 • Talk Climate To Me 39:16

2+ y ago39:16

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How do I talk about climate change with people around me if I'm not an *expert*? Learn all about how talking climate is a powerful form of action, even if you don't have all the answers! Anna Gordan, engagement coordinator for Talk Climate To Me, by Project Neutral, is here today to chat all about how talking climate can lead to big action. Learn a…

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136 • Intersectional Environmentalism 51:49

2+ y ago51:49

51:49

DYK the climate crisis ain't a standalone issue, isolated from all else? It is in fact interwoven and intersecting with all areas of our lives and the action we take must reflect that! What does that mean? It means it's really easy to engage with The Green New Deal and intersectional environmentalism on a daily basis. In fact, you're probably alrea…

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136 • On Fire for The Green New Deal 48:27

2+ y ago48:27

48:27

Do you hear the words Green New Deal and your eyes glaze over? Do you sort of wish you knew what it was about? Theresa is back on the podcast and this week she's reviewing in-depth the book On Fire: The Burning Case for a Green New Deal, by Naomi Klein (2019), and all your questions shall be answered. Check out On Fire's website to learn more and s…

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134 • FABSCRAP + Mindful Fashion Design 1:03:17

2+ y ago1:03:17

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Going beyond shopping for clothing in a mindful way, we're jumping back in with Jessica Schreiber, Founder + CEO, and Camille Tagle, CoFounder + Creative Director of FABSCRAP, your one-stop textile reuse and recycling resource, and talking about waste in the fashion industry before it even gets to the clothing racks! Camille and Jessica offer insig…

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133 • Recycling Food Waste 44:28

3y ago44:28

44:28

Talking compost this week and digging into a solution for food waste at an industrial scale. Introducing ORCA - The Organic Refuse Conversion Alternative, which is turning food waste into water with a low energy, passive system, that is the fastest turn out for composting I've heard of AND, it matches the rest of the kitchen appliances. Wow. Seriou…

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132 • Fill It Forward 34:49

3y ago34:49

34:49

It's Plastic Free July again and what will we do to reuse our single use trash while also living through a pandemic while ALSO giving back to the global community by providing access to fresh drinking water around the world and right here at home?!?! Today's chat is with Matt Wittek of Fill it Forward, a social enterprise that inspires people to ma…

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131 • An Act of Justice 48:15

3y ago48:15

48:15

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. This week on the pod I chat with Stephanie Guyatt, owner and operator of Under One Sun, a group of artisans from all around the world who are overcoming poverty and restoring dignity through artistry. Beyond the incredible upcycled use of materials such as 55 gallon steel drum…

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130 • Healing Through Food 37:15

3y ago37:15

37:15

Does the food we eat really have an impact on our day to day mood, stress level, health and wellness? What can we do to make better food choices, not just for our health but for the planet? Grab this week's episode with Kailey Donewald, founder of Sacred Serve, a vegan gelato company making waves in the wholistic food and sustainability realm to le…

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129 • Zero Waste India 47:45

3y ago47:45

47:45

Zero waste with a South Asian focus, giving insight into the world of sustainability and low waste living from decentralized voices in the field! Today's chat is with Sahar Mansoor and Tim de Ridder, co-authors of the new book Bare Necessities. Bare Necessities website: http://barenecessities.in/ @barenecessities_zerowasteindia The Book: https://pe…

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128 • Loop Review + My Favourite Podcasts 5:36

3y ago5:36

5:36

I finally participated in Loop Store, the company partnering with big brands to offer products in reusable, returnable packaging to build circularity into our economy. Also, here's a handful of my favourite podcasts to get you through the tough times because darn it, there are too many of those lately. I also mention that I love British comedy pane…

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127 • Convenience + Reusables 43:23

3y ago43:23

43:23

Convenience is the king even in the reusables world. In today’s episode, I chat with the cofounder of the collapsible coffee cup company HUNU, Vince Dickson, all about convenience culture, design, and looking beyond the surface to the nuances of our environmental impacts! Visit HUNU’s website: wearehunu.com Vince’s Recommendations: All Birds: https…

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126 • Zero Waste Habits I Actually Still Do 20:58

3y ago20:58

20:58

In honour of earth month, here's a handful of zero waste habits I STILL do, even this far into my zero waste journey. They're the good ones that I could think of off the top of my head. ALSO, a condensed version of this week's episode will be up on YouTube so grab it in the links below (it'll be up there soon, though not on earth day, who has time …

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125 • The Wellness Feed 38:47

3+ y ago38:47

38:47

There's too much bad news that floats to the top of our newsfeeds people! We need good news AND a way to be in touch with the world of sustainable champions. This Fashion Revolution Week // Earth Week, take a look at the Wellness Feed as well as my chat with Lindsay Christinee, all about being well and making a difference in the fashion world! Link…

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124 • Raising Helpful Tiny Humans 10:38

3+ y ago10:38

10:38

I usually don't enjoy parenting books and feel like either methods don't work or I'm a bad parent or something. But this week I finished reading Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff and it was likeable and validated lots of things I want to be! Anyways, hear me review that and other parenting related things on this week's minisode, plus link…

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123 • Zero Waste Take Out 37:02

3+ y ago37:02

37:02

How do we avoid leaving our homes in a lockdown, but also order take-out, but also stay as zero waste as possible? Suppli is a Toronto-based company that offers reusable takeout containers as part of your order that are washed, sanitized, and ready to be reused! I chat with founder, Megan Takeda-Tully all about it this week on the pod! Suppli's web…

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122 • Scrapcooking + Mediocrity 10:12

3+ y ago10:12

10:12

You don't have to be perfect (I still think you're awesome), and this week's minisode is diving into mediocre gardening, and celebrating the small things like being average at stuff. Check out the links below to all the cool things I'm into this week, including my first attempt at vlogging (yikes) and a cool cookbook that's for free. The Scrapsbook…

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121 • Seed Saving + Being Rad 50:34

3+ y ago50:34

50:34

Why is seed saving an act of resiliency and rebellion? Jill Bishop of The Urban Tomato (and The Nourish Project, see episode 25) is here to tell us all about the magnitude and abundance of saving seeds, how to start, and why! Sign up for Jill's Seed Starting Workshop through Sustain (online March 25th @ 63:0 pm EST, cost is $10 but email me if you …

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120 • City Trees + Racism 6:55

3+ y ago6:55

6:55

This week's short episode is a handful of recommendations to help us to focus on the elimination of racial discrimination! Grab the articles below and have a great week. 5 Activists on the Alarming Impacts of the Pandemic on BIPOC Women (The need for an intersectional feminist recovery plan) https://www.cbc.ca/life/culture/5-activists-on-the-alarmi…

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119 • Belonging in Nature 42:07

3+ y ago42:07

42:07

Combine the need for community within our reciprocal relationship with nature and start building some self-identity as someone who thinks outside! Join me this week with Nancy Thompson as we talk about the gems of learning outdoors and engaging with our need to belong. Grab all her recommendations below! Nancy’s Website: http://www.thinkoutside.lif…

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118 • Backyard Biodiversity 9:16

3+ y ago9:16

9:16

This week I get all hyped up about rewilding my backyard and some ways to add a bit more wild and increase the biodiversity of your patch of home in practical ideas and a bunch of links to things in the show notes. Enjoy! Rewilding Knepp Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvD1DGSS8Aw&ab_channel=BrightonNaturalHealthCentre Green Dreamer Episode 2…

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117 • The No Shampoo Method 49:23

3+ y ago49:23

49:23

Ever wondered about all those mystery terms like No 'Poo and Co-Washing? Have questions about how to go shampoo-free from a curly-haired non-conventionalist? This week on the pod I chat with Chelsea Day-Ross about her no-shampoo hair care method for curly, caucasian lady hair, some tips for lots of other hair types, resources, and a well-rounded co…

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116 • Zero Waste DIYs Part II 36:40

3+ y ago36:40

36:40

Just a couple of dumpster peaches talking about all the DIYs to make low waste living and life in lockdown a little brighter and simpler! Grab the full list of DIYs and the full show notes at www.practicallyzerowaste.ca! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallyzerowaste/messageSupport this podcast: https://po…

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115 • Create Lasting Change 40:34

3+ y ago40:34

40:34

All those New Year's Resolutions sounded grand a month ago, but now where are we at? If you have trouble creating realistic goals and sticking to them, today's conversation with social worker Ross Cossar will definitely offer some insight into how to create lasting change not just in your zero waste journey but for life in general! Grab the full sh…

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114 • Zero Waste DIYs 26:21

3+ y ago26:21

26:21

Settle into the next lockdown with this week's chat about some random DIYs we can do to swap out the disposable and bring on the reusable, or homemade, repurposed, etc. with my friend Alison! Links to episode's content will be in the shownotes soon. Have a great week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallyz…

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113 • The Art of Mending 44:42

3+ y ago44:42

44:42

Make do and mend is the theme this week, with textile artist Kate Ward as we explore the practical, the beautiful, and the mental health benefits of hand stitching, mending clothes, and making things last forever! Kate's Website: https://zenstitching.ca/ Free Beginner's Guide to Stitching: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e3c3e9b05046d00268dff7c Kat…

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112 • My First Trash Audit 6:25

3+ y ago6:25

6:25

This is my year's worth of trash. JUST KIDDING, this is actually 4 days' worth and doesn't include the diapers or the many broken jars I'm finally discarding. Zero waste is SO MUCH MORE than the trash we produce and I'm here to talk about finding the balance this week so hop on in and join me! This week's recommended ep --> 031 • Share Waste App ht…

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111 • Repair Revolution 48:54

3+ y ago48:54

48:54

Ready to fix things, mend relationships, heal our planet, and build community, all in one fell swoop? Repair Cafes are today's topic on the pod with Elizabeth Knight and John Wackman, co-authors of Repair Revolution, How Fixers are Transforming our Throwaway Culture! Grab the link to their website and book below and get started in 2021 on the mend.…

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110 • Keep On Track 24:57

3+ y ago24:57

24:57

Despite all the things, zero waste living is STILL IMPORTANT, and 2021 will be a crucial time to keep on track, stay motivated, and continue to (or get back to) being the change you wish to see in this world if we're going to make a difference. We can do this folks. Let's go! __________________ New Episodes Every (other) Sunday at 8 AM. You can fin…

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109 • Pursuing Incrementalism 38:17

3+ y ago38:17

38:17

How to approach those big lifestyle goals like Minimalism, Sustainability, Zero Waste, Veganism, Perfection? The answer is.... incrementalism, a.k.a. take it one step at a time and you'll get there <3 Check out Stephanie Seferin's blog and podcast Sustainable Minimalist to learn more! http://mamaminimalist.com/my-story/ http://mamaminimalist.com/su…

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108 • Alternatives to More Stuff 14:35

3+ y ago14:35

14:35

We're trying to reduce consumerism AND our impact on the planet, but come on! It's the holidays! Today's round-up is a handful of alternative style gifts (read COVID compliant experiences) that aren't really just. more. stuff. Links below for online workshops recommended in this week's chat: Let That S**t Go - Clutter Kick Start (Pre-Recorded) Cour…

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107 • Online Shopping with Eco Cart 30:34

3+ y ago30:34

30:34

The holidays + COVID probably means you've been doing more online shopping than usual. Check out this week's episode to hear how you can make your online orders carbon neutral with the Google Chrome plug-in, Eco Cart as I chat with Dane Baker, Eco Cart's Co-founder and CEO. Dane's List of top 10 sustainable brands partnering with Eco Cart today: Hy…

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106 • The Human Cost of Discounts 7:28

3+ y ago7:28

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Discounts and sales come at a cost to the humans making the things we buy, and to the planet. This week's round-up of recommendations and tips is below! Youth Emergency Shelter for Youth and Families, donate now: https://yesshelter.ca/ Polly Barks Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQAQVU4VG6k&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=PollyBarks Affiliate Li…

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105 • Kids Taking Action 40:21

3+ y ago40:21

40:21

The work we're doing is important but what about the kids? Ocean Heroes Alexander and Leo (12 and 10 years old) chat on today's podcast along with Danny Witte of Lonely Whale about the work they are doing to reduce single-use take out containers in their home town, and how you are never too young to start taking action for the planet. "By no means …

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104 • Activities for a Second Lockdown 52:04

3+ y ago52:04

52:04

Will is back and we're chatting ways to bust the lockdown blues with activities to do with whoever's in your bubble, or creative pursuits to get at rather than scrolling or Netflixing. Y'know? Below's a list of all the weird and wonderful things we chat about today! Have a great week everyone! Gloom Haven https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/…

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103 • Symptoms of Climate Change 49:48

3+ y ago49:48

49:48

Extinction of a species? When it comes to symptoms of climate change, that feels serious. This week I’m chatting with Jolyon Collier, founder of Counting Coral, a non-profit organization working tirelessly beneath the waves to restore our coral reefs. We start with the basics, such as what is coral and why is it bleaching before getting into direct…

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102 • Some Tips for Going Vegan (from a non-vegan) 6:14

3+ y ago6:14

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Hungry for a more sustainable lifestyle? Enter the world of reducing our consumption of animal products, and don't worry, I'm not there yet either. Let's do this together! In this week's episode, I recommend a handful of YouTube channels about vegan meals and one that's not vegan but is all about meal prepping super good ingredients. Links are belo…

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101 • Zero Waste Hong Kong 52:18

3+ y ago52:18

52:18

The zero waste basics in a city of seven million people. We cover recycling woes and how to cut down what goes in your recycle bin, we talk community building and making friends with similar values in such a big city, and Laura gets into her love of Chinese food and the rise in vegan options in Hong Kong. Laura was so lovely to talk to and had so m…

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100 • Discomfort = Growth 5:50

4y ago5:50

5:50

Episode 100! We're talking 'uncomfortable' subjects (for white or uninformed environmentalists) and how that discomfort has to lead us to GROWTH as a movement, and as humanity for the sake of the planet and the people on it! R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S: Episode 265 of Green Dreamer with Mikaela Loach: Distinguishing ecofascism and dismantling whi…

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099 • Re-Indigenize + Regenerate Agriculture 37:55

4y ago37:55

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Why it’s important and why it’s not a new concept to live in sync with nature rather than at odds with it. today I chat with Kamea Chayne, host of Green Dreamer Podcast, and she goes deep into intersectional environmentalism and reindigenizing the landscape to offer place based solutions to climate change, rather than a one size fits all method. Gr…

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098 • Nature Books, Climate Strikes + Activism 5:16

4y ago5:16

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Here's a few things I've been reading watching or listening to this week in place of a full length interview, links below! The Big Book of Nature Activities: A Year Round Guide To Outdoor Learning: https://www.drewmonkman.com/the-big-book-of-nature-activities-a-year-round-guide-to-outdoor-learning/ 'We can't just be preaching to the choir': Why you…

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097 • Decluttering + Mental Health 47:03

4y ago47:03

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Today I’m chatting with Sara Brigz of Let That Shit Go, all about decluttering for your mental health! We cover tips for decluttering, how to get rid of things sustainably, ways to discover your values and motivators, and how a tidy room can be a tidy mind. I know for me that the space around me if very often a reflection of how busy, tired, stress…

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096 • Rural Zero Waste 33:01

4y ago33:01

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Living in a small town or in the country can feel isolating, especially if no one else thinks about the planet the way you do. Today's chat with Kaylee from ZippNada in Arizona, US is here to help with resources, tips, and inspiration when it comes to living a low waste lifestyle in a small town or in a landlocked rural area. ZippNada's website: ht…

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095 • Advanced Zero Waste with Polly Barks 45:18

4y ago45:18

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Beyond the bubble of our own households beyond the individual actions we talk privilege, climate justice, and community activism, as well as all about Polly’s book More Than a Plastic Bag, which I just got as an ebook and it’s so so helpful and full of action items to help us change the world. If you are BRAND NEW to zero waste, hold up, and swing …

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094 • Low Waste Pet Care 32:20

4y ago32:20

32:20

Love your pup but hate all the single use plastic and disposable dog toys? Looking from some more sustainable food options or alternatives to single use bags? Tracy Rosenteel of Pooch Paper is on the show this week talking about ways to reduce your furry friend's impact on the planet. Pooch Paper's Website: https://www.poochpaper.com/sustainability…

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093 • Slow, Authentic Travel 45:26

4y ago45:26

45:26

Nathen and Josy of Responsible Van Life are two amazing individuals who are educating others around the world on sustainability and responsible living while travelling! Up until recently they’ve been travelling around New Zealand in their van, living out that slow and authentic travel that you’re going to get to hear all about in today’s episode. W…

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Summer Rewind Playlist • 004 • Self Sufficiency 53:33

4y ago53:33

53:33

Have you ever wanted to grow your own garden, raise your own animals, preserve the harvest, live off the land, or generally live that homesteader life? If not, have you ever wondered how somebody can really do it all? This week's rewind is to Winter of 2019 when I chatted with my homesteading friend Valentina all about her small hobby farm. New epi…

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Summer Rewind Playlist • 003 • The Seasoned Spoon 44:54

4y ago44:54

44:54

Week three of rewinding to past episodes. This week is all about The Seasoned Spoon Cafe on Trent University Campus, enjoy rewinding to hear all about eating local, seasonal, and vegetarian! New Episodes Every Sunday at 8 AM. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Overcast and more. Support the podcast at http…

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Summer Rewind Playlist • 002 • Eating Local 43:06

4y ago43:06

43:06

Still on holiday over here so here's another oldie but a goodie coming at you from July 2019. WHAT A GOOD conversation about eating local food and how that reduces your impact on the planet, even if you're still consuming *some* meat and dairy products. Anthony and I had just met a month or so before this episode was recorded and now we're great pa…

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Summer Rewind Playlist • 001 • Sustainable Agriculture 36:16

4y ago36:16

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I'm taking a holiday, so this week I'm rewinding to April 2019 to a conversation with Bill Callaghan, life long farmer from Lindsay, Ontario! This is a favourite conversation of mine and it centres around sustainable agriculture, soil health and the harmful results of pesticides on our health and the environment. Stay tuned for brand new episodes t…

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