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In this episode we spoke to Deb, the owner and creator behind L’ada Soaps and Scents. It is a family business, Deb runs it with her husband Andrew and their two sons, Liam and Adam, also help out. All of their products are home made locally and are natural and sustainable.
Deb told us about how they make a range of luxury artisan soaps for your body, hair and home. They also make skincare products  – a face oil and a scar serum. Together these products make a range of non toxic skincare that replaces many conventional products that are not as good for your skin and the environment.
L’ada Soaps and Scents also makes a range of sustainable cleaning products, that are also better for your skin and the environment. Talk about sustainable swaps! 

🌐 ⁠⁠Full Show Notes⁠⁠ with detailed resources and further recommendations:
https://sustainarootravels.com.au/lada-soaps-and-scents/


👥 Follow and support L'ada Soaps & Scents:
https://ladasoapsandscents.com.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladasoapsandscents/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladasoapsandscents/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ladasoapsandscents



Interview Index:
00:00- Chapter 1: Preview
00:26- Chapter 2: Intro
00:38- Chapter 3: About L'ada Soaps
04:24- Chapter 4: The Soap Making Process
07:07- Chapter 5: Using Shampoo & Conditioner Bars
08:53- Chapter 6: Using Shaving Bars
09:37 - Chapter 7: Using the Laundry Soap / Stain Remover
10:25- Chapter 8: Using Dish Soap for Washing Dishes
10:54- Chapter 9: Switching to Soap Bars & Making them Last
12:01- Chapter 10: Washing Powder
12:50- Chapter 11: Skin Therapy
15:57- Chapter 12: Sustainability in L'ada' Soaps
18:03- Chapter 13: Travelling with Soap Bars
16:45- Chapter 14: Where to Find L'ada Soaps & Scents & Outro

Welcome to the latest episode of the Sustainaroo Travels Podcast! In this episode, owner of Into Coffee & Intro Carry in Collingwood Luke Phillips delves into the exciting opportunities for positive change in sustainability. Discover how his initial frustrations with traditional industrial design materials, like neoprene, sparked a journey into sustainable innovation. Luke shares his transformative experience of seeing the vast potential for redesigning products and to create a space to help promote a conversation around sustainability and change through various forms.

Join us as we explore how aiming for more than just neutrality in sustainability can lead to thriving ecosystems. From upcycling waste materials to creating a vibrant community space at the zero waste cafe in Collingwood, this episode is packed with inspiring stories and practical insights. Learn about innovative projects, like turning spent coffee grinds into paper and soap, and meet other passionate individuals driving change in various fields.

Tune in for an engaging discussion on flipping the script on sustainability, making it exciting and accessible, and how we can all contribute to a more abundant and eco-friendly future. Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation that promises to leave you motivated and ready to make a difference.

🌐 ⁠⁠Full Show Notes⁠⁠ with detailed resources and further recommendations:
https://sustainarootravels.com.au/into-coffee-into-carry/


👥 Follow and support Luke, Into Coffee & Into Carry:
Location: 2A Robert Street, Collingwood, VIC, Australia
⁠Into Carry's (& Into Coffee's) Website: https://intocarry.co/

⁠Into Coffee's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intocoffee.co
⁠Into Carry's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intocarry.co

Into Coffee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intocoffee.co/
⁠Into Carry's Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/intocarry.co/

⁠Into Carry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intocarry.co



Interview Index:
00:00- Chapter 1: Preview
01:01- Chapter 2: Intro
01:12- Chapter 3: Luke's Sustainability Journey
05:20- Chapter 4: Into Coffee & Into Carry
08:00- Chapter 5: Showcased Businesses
10:35- Chapter 6: Events, Classes and Products
12:33- Chapter 7: Into Coffee: Zero Waste Cafe
17:03- Chapter 8: Tetra Paks & the Udder Way
22:13- Chapter 9 : Takeaway Options
25:46- Chapter 10: Reducing Plastic Usage
28:15- Chapter 11: Wallaby Meat - Lenah
30:46- Chapter 12: Sustainability & Travel Tips
35:16- Chapter 13: Outro

In this episode of the Sustainaroo Travels Podcast, Lana and Flossy from Earthcare St Kilda share their insights on protecting the local penguin colony and managing the nightly view experience. Learn about the challenges and joys of managing penguin tourism, the exciting new pier redevelopment, and the proposal for a ticketing system with St Kilda Sea Baths.

Fill out their survey and support Earthcare's mission of looking after the St Kilda Penguins and their future.

🌐 ⁠Full Show Notes⁠ with detailed resources and further recommendations
📋 Take the Survey to give your say on the future of the St Kilda Penguins
👥 Follow and support Earthcare: Website, FB, IG
📠 Park Victoria’s Planned Proposal
🎥 Park Victoria’s Final Pier Design Video

Interview Index:
00:00- Chapter 1: Preview
00:38- Chapter 2: Intro
00:50- Chapter 3: Earthcare St Kilda
02:27- Chapter 4: St Kilda Pier Redevelopment
03:56- Chapter 5: Community Passion
05:42- Chapter 6: The Future of Penguin Guiding
06:33- Chapter 7: Community Survey - Have Your Say!
07:28- Chapter 8: About the Penguin Guides
09:22- Chapter 9: Viewing the Penguins in St Kilda
11:33- Chapter 10: Other Wildlife at the Pier
12:12- Chapter 11: Outro

Join Maddie and Andreas, owners of Providence Foods Bulk Foods Store, in part two of their interview, as they share practical insights on sustainable living in this episode of the Sustainaroo Travels Podcast.

Discover easy swaps and conscious changes you can make to reduce waste and live more sustainably. From ditching harsh cleaners for vinegar and bicarb soda to opting for recyclable toothbrushes and reusable coffee cups, Maddie and Andreas provide actionable tips to minimize environmental impact without compromising on convenience.

Learn about the relationship between travel, mindfulness, and community engagement, and how slowing down can positively influence sustainable choices. Whether it's embracing reusable cutlery and crockery for picnics or exploring local amenities mindfully, Maddie and Andreas highlight the importance of conscious decision-making in everyday life.

Tune in to gain practical advice and inspiration for adopting a more sustainable lifestyle—one swap at a time.

If you're passionate about sustainable living, don't miss part 1 of this series, where Maddie and Andreas delve into their personal sustainability journey and initiatives.

Thanks for joining us on Sustainaroo Travels—where real people inspire real change.

Full Show Notes: https://sustainarootravels.com.au/sustainability-tips


Interview Index:

00:00- Chapter 1: Preview

00:25- Chapter 2: Intro

00:37- Chapter 3: Sustainable Swaps

04:01- Chapter 4: Small Sustainable Changes

06:49- Chapter 5: Sustainable Travel Tips

10:54- Chapter 6: BYO While You're Out

14:22- Chapter 7: Outro

Maddie & Andreas are the proud owners of Providence Foods. A bulk food store in Ferntree Gully, Victoria Australia. Helping you work towards zero waste, selling bulk food and eco-friendly products.

In Part 1 of this interview, Maddie & Andreas share their passion for reducing the amount of single-use plastics, helping customers on their sustainability journey and promoting eco-friendly grocery shopping.

Full Show notes


Reach out to Maddie & Andreas:
Website

Instagram

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Interview Index:
00:00- Chapter 1: Preview
00:41- Chapter 2: Intro
00:54- Chapter 3: Introducing Providence Foods
01:28- Chapter 4: Maddie's Story
04:09- Chapter 5: Andreas' Story
07:07- Chapter 6: Vote with Your Dollar
09:21- Chapter 7: In the Bulk Food Store: Products
13:08- Chapter 8: Benefits of Bulk Food Stores
16:17- Chapter 9: How Products are Packaged & Shipped
17:36- Chapter 10: Price vs Quality, Organic vs Non-Organic
21:37- Chapter 11: Going Online SOON
25:46- Chapter 12: Outro

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