Everyday Eco

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A podcast that delivers bite-sized episodes packed with simple, actionable tips to help you be more sustainable. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Everyday Eco episodes will be taking a hiatus. Be back soon!

Episodes

  1. 03/23/2025

    7. From Bin to Win: How to Outsmart Food Waste

    Learn how you can make 3 simple switches to reduce the food going to waste at your place. Share this podcast with a friend if you've been enjoying listening so far! References UNFCCC. (2024, September 30). Food loss and waste account for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions; cost USD 1 trillion annually. UNFCCC. Unfccc.int. https://unfccc.int/news/food-loss-and-waste-account-for-8-10-of-annual-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions-cost-usd-1-trillion

    8 min

  2. 03/09/2025

    6. Small Change, Big Impact: How Reusable Produce Bags Cut Waste

    Learn why you should make the easy switch to reusable produce bags and how this change makes a big impact! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570018168109 References Anderson, L., & Gbor, N. (2024, January). Plastic waste in Australia and the recycling greenwash. The Australia Institute. https://australiainstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/P1482-Plastic-Waste-in-Australia-Web.pdf Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). (2022, October 25). Australian Plastics Flows and Fates Study 2020-21 – National report. Blue Environment. https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/apff-national-report-2020-21.pdf

    7 min

  3. 02/23/2025

    5. Battle of the Leftovers: Cling Wrap vs. Reusable Containers

    We are going to compare whether the convenience of clingwrap is worth the cost and if containers live up to their expectations of reusable planet-saving champions. References: de Jager, T. & Aneck-Hahn, N. (2018, July 9). Cling film may have cancer risks. University of Pretoria. https://www.up.ac.za/research-matters/news/post_2992300-cling-film-may-have-cancer-risks Ritchie, H., Samborska, V., & Roser, M. (2023). Plastic Pollution. Our World in Data. https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution

    8 min

  4. 02/09/2025

    4. Less Waste, More Love: Making Valentine’s Day Sustainable

    Learn how to make 4 sustainable swaps this Valentine’s Day to make celebrating love more eco-friendly. Swap bouquets for potted plantsLong lasting giftsBake, don’t buyThe gift of time Remember to give this podcast a follow to be notified when episodes are released each fortnight on Sundays, so you can continue kicking climate change’s butt! References: Choy, J. (2024, February 13). How to Have a Plastic-Free and Sustainably Floral Valentine's Day. Sierra Club. https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/plastic-free-valentines-day-with-sustainable-flowers

    7 min

  5. 01/26/2025

    3. From Grime to Green: Dishing Out Kitchen Cloth Secrets

    Discover why you should avoid some products in the cook-up area and what to look out for when purchasing your next eco-friendly dish cloth or sponge. References: Li, Y., Tao, L., Wang, Q., Wang, F., et al. (2023, August 10). Potential health impact of microplastics: A Review of Environmental Distribution, human exposure, and toxic effects. Environment & amp; Health, 1(4), pp. 249–257. doi:10.1021/envhealth.3c00052. (https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/envhealth.3c00052)

    7 min

  6. 01/12/2025

    2. Trash Talk: Biodegradable vs. Compostable

    Learn the differences between biodegradable and compostable so you can be a hawk in the grocery aisles - sharp-eyed and vigilant, spotting the truth behind packaging and flashy labels. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570018168109 Website: https://everydayeco.alitu.com/ References: HM Government. (2021). Standards for bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/606eb6518fa8f573570f6a81/standards-biobased-biodegradable-compostable-plastics.pdf

    7 min

  7. 12/29/2024

    1. Greenwashing: Eco-friendly or Eco-fraud?

    Find out what greenwashing is, how companies are benefitting from it and how you can spot the products and services taking advantage of your good intentions. References: de Freitas Netto, S.V., Sobral, M.F.F., Ribeiro, A.R.B. et al. (2020, February 11). Concepts and forms of greenwashing: a systematic review. Environ Sciences Europe 32, 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-020-0300-3

    6 min

  8. 12/29/2024

    Overview. Why Change?

    An introduction to the Everyday Eco podcast where you'll learn why you should tune into the episodes. References: World Health Organization. (2016, March). Protecting Health from Climate Change. https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wpro---documents/hae---regional-forum-(2016)/climatechange-factsheet-rfhe.pdf?sfvrsn=75d570fd_2

    5 min
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A podcast that delivers bite-sized episodes packed with simple, actionable tips to help you be more sustainable. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Everyday Eco episodes will be taking a hiatus. Be back soon!

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  • Creator
    SJ
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Everyday Eco