Starting Sustainability: Sustainable Living: eco-friendly: environment: green: recycle: zero-waste (Kaylin Chenoweth)

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Need some jewelry for Valentine's Day? Or even just as a treat for yourself? This episode is for both men and women and explains the different ways to be sustainable when looking for jewelry pieces and how to avoid blood diamonds. Coming up next week is Valentine's Day and Kaylin shares tips for cards, chocolate, flowers and more for the big romantic holiday!

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www.startingsustainability.com If you need a guide on how to get started being sustainable or what next steps you should take if you are feeling stuck, check out the book Planting a Seed: 3 Simple Steps to Sustainable Living By Kate Gaertner. In this interview Kate discusses how to determine your value drivers, choose your goals for sustainability, and how to achieve them.

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www.startingsustainability.com Are you a homeowner? Or looking to become one? Check out this interview with Anna DeSimone. Whether you are looking to buy a house, build a house, or fix up your current home this episode is for you. Learn all of the different ways you can obtain a sustainable home and make money off of it. www.startingsustainability.com/episode116  

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www.startingsustainability.com It's a two in one episode. First learn about the various ways you can have a sustainable Easter. Baskets, candies, growing your own Easter grass, and natural ways to dye eggs. Then a transition over to a second unrelated topic, the increasing fuel prices and different money saving and fuel saving options are explored. Some are good ideas and some are risky. Listen in to learn more. www.startingsustainabiliy.com/episode117

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www.startingsustainability.com April has so many holidays!! We already talked about Easter last episode. Today we are focusing on World Health Day, Earth Day with springtime foraging, and Stop Food Waste Day! www.startingsustainability.com/episode118

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www.startingsustainability.com Learn about Kaylin's big move and a few of the things that went wrong. Of course something went wrong, something always goes wrong when moving. the lack of Easter celebration because of moving and now that we are in the new house we are looking into geothermal. What is geothermal? Listen in to find out!

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www.startingsustainability.com Kaylin has moved out to the country and has an itch to raise some chickens. Listen to the interview with Sarah Sexton to learn about the adventures in raising chickens. Sarah discusses adorable baby chicks and brooders, meat birds vs egg laying hens, chicken tractors, protection from predators and other must knows and lessons learned when it comes to raising chickens. www.startingsustainability.com/episode120

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www.startingsustaiability.com Gas prices are going up. Some people are pushing for a return to coal as an energy source. NOOOOO. Listen in to learn why coal mining and waste sites are so detrimental to the environment. It started with Buffalo Creek Disaster from 1972 and continues on through today. www.startingsustainability.com/episode121

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www.startingsustainability.com BIFL is the Buy it For Life Movement. This is a financial movement but it aligns with sustainability goals. Listen in to learn more about this movement to save the world and your pocketbook at the same time. Also, it is mid year so we are reviewing Kaylin's yearly bucket list. See how she is doing. What has she accomplished and what did she forget about.

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www.startingsustainability.com Concerned about human justice, fair trade, fair wage, ethical sourcing, sustainable farming practices, or just knowing what to pick at the grocery store? Learn of the different issues within ethical eating and how to apply it to your consumption habits. www.startingsustainability.com/episode123

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www.startingsustainability.com What is rBGH? It is a synthetic hormone used in cows to increase milk production. Is this good for the cows? Is it good for humans who drink the milk from cows given this hormone? www.startingsustainability.com/episode124

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www.startingsustainability.com Why smart people make bad decisions is all about the psychology of decision making. Marketing teams up with behavioral science to force us to think we are making a good choice when in reality we are not. Learn the tricks so you can avoid the scams when trying to eat healthy and when trying to be sustainable.  www.startingsustainability.com/episode125

www.startingsustaniability.com If you are caught up in the back to school rush and need help making eco smart decisions listen to Kaylin's tip and recommendations. In the second half of the episode learn about the self sufficient Isle of Eigg located off of Scotland's coast. A unique place to visit or live. www.startingsustainability.com/episode126 

www.startingsustainability.com The best way to be sustainable and environmentally friendly is to drive an electric car....right? Let's review the pros and cons of the electric vehicle options and see if the electric vehicle is the best route. There are other options and special guest Channing Chenoweth (Kaylin's husband) joins the show to discus the various vehicle options.  www.startingsustainability.com/episode127 

www.startingsustainability.com Kaylin barely has a voice so this episode is short and sweet. Catch up on what she has been up to and learn the history behind how the Labor Day Holiday was created. www.startingsustainability.com/episode128

www.startingsustainability.com Pets are great, but goats are better! In terms of being sustainable and self reliant. Everywhere else in the world know about the value of a goat except here in the US. Listen and learn and spread the word about these amazing creatures. www.startingsustainability.com/episode129

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www.startingsustainability.com October is National Seafood Month. Learn the best way to support sustainable fishing practices. Monterey Bay's Seafood Watch Program.
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www.startingsustainability.com Summer has come and gone and it's too late to start a fall garden. However, there are many indoor gardening options available. Herbs, vegetable and even fruits can be grown indoors. www.startingsustainability.com/episode131

www.startingsustainability.com Its the Halloween episode! Kaylin has a trick and some treats for you in this episode! Enjoy the recipe for People Noodle Soup and a list of ways to keep your leftover pumpkins OUT of the landfill after Halloween. Baby is due in 11 days! There will be a bit of a maternity break after this episode. No worries! Kaylin will return in time for the holidays! 

www.startingsustainability.com She's here!!! Haisley Rain Chenoweth was born on 11/12/22 at 4:35pm. Weighing in at 8lbs, 4oz. Measured 21in long. Listen in for an update on geothermal, mini van shopping, and more. Also, there are only a few days left for Christmas shopping! If you need some inspiration for sustainable gifts Kaylin shares a list of her favorite sustainable items she loves and uses all of the time. Consider these when shopping for the sustainable minded person in your life. www.startingsustainability.com/episode133

www.startingsustainability.com Its time to review Kaylin's 2022 Bucket List. Did she accomplish her goals? Or fail? Also, listen in to find out her new ambitions for 2023. 

startingsustainability.com Now that Kaylin and Channing have figured out chickens, Channing is ready for the next step...ducks! Is Kaylin on board? Also, while Channing is out of town for 2 weeks Kaylin is getting a taste of what it's like to be a single parent, and all of the challenges that come with it. www.startingsustainability.com/episode135 

www.startingsustainability.com Valentine's Day is tomorrow! Listen in on some tips to make your gifts eco friendly. Kaylin also shares tools to keep the romance within the relationship and to keep your love for one another long lasting and sustainable. www.startingsustainability.com/episode136

www.startingsustainability.com What do you do if you live in a community with water restrictions? Or worse yet where you have to walk for miles to get water?  You can make water out of thin air! All you need are sun light and air and a few other items from the hardware store and you would be able to survive. www.startingsustainability.com/episode137 

www.startingsustainability.com Wow what a weekend! Clogged sinks, date day fun, supporting local, flooded chicken coop, old sump pumps, new sump pumps, baptisms, and more! That is all just for the catch up segment. If you haven't heard already, there was a train derailment in Ohio that lead to a lot of chemicals being released into the air, soil, and waterways. What could the environmental toll be? 

www.startingsustainability.com Kaylin made homemade chocolate syrup and literally put in her sweat, tears, and burned skin. Not it didn't actually get in the food. The food is still safe to eat. Easter is coming up in 2 weeks!! Hurry you still have time to grow a living Easter basket and gather supplies for making NATURAL dyes for the eggs. Also, did you know you can buy eggs from farmers that were laid blue, green, or purple from the chickens? No dying needed! www.startingsustainbility.com/episode139 

www.startingsustainability.com YUCK! Or is it? An invention has been able to do the unthinkable, turn human waste into drinking water. Learn about the Omniprocessor and how it can change the future of humanity and the planet. www.startingsustainability.com/ episode140

www.startingsustainability.com There is a big scandal in Hollywood where men dominate. By supporting women in Hollywood (writers, directors, producers, as well as actors) we can change what is show on screen and its influence on our culture. Women make up 50% of the world population however, are only represented 15-20% on screen.

Check out the documentary This Changes Everything by Geena Davis on Netflix.
Also, check out the Bechdel-Wallace Test for films. https://bechdeltest.com/

www.startingsustainability.com  Its another crossover event with Mike Nazarian from Realistic Sustainability and Rob Boggan from The Curated Culture. We discuss various ways grocery stores have evolved from the past, present, and what's in store (pun intended) for the future. We have a friendly game at the end. Does Kaylin defend her title as reigning champ? 

www.startingsustainability.com In the next 15 years there will be 9 billion people on this planet and everyone needs food. Agricultural land is diminishing. How will be feed more people with less resources? AI Farming to the rescue! www.startingsustainability.com/episode143 

www.startingsustainability.com It's officially season 5! Kaylin forgot episode 143! Already off to a great start of a new podcasting season. Oops! Catching up x2 on this episode! Congratulations to Emily and Colin! What is going on in California? Did they just ban gas appliances? Can they do that? 

www.startingsustainability.com We are officially into Season 5!!! Holy moly 5 years strong with this podcast!!! Thank you everyone! This episode is a brief review of Kaylin's annual bucket list to see what has been accomplished and what has been forgotten. A visit to Gatlinburg gave a little Dolly Parton Inspiration to the latter half of this episode. 

www.startingsustainability.com The largest radioactive spill in the US happened in Church Rock New Mexico and hardly anybody knows about it. Listen in to learn what happened and why it was overlooked by so many agencies. 

www.startingsustainability.com  A follow up to Episode 115: Lab Grown Meat. Learn about the advancement of science in creating sustainable meats. 

www.startingsustainability.com Reflecting on why Kaylin started this podcast. She wanted to know how to be sustainable, but in a simple manor. In this episode Kaylin goes back to the basics. She took last episode's challenge seriously and kept track of her trash for almost 24 hours and figured out how to repurpose it. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 

www.startingsustainability.com Kaylin and her family are back from vacation...it could have been better. There is a new term scientist are using, global boiling. The main topic of this episode is the black market behind venus flytraps. Apparently, that is a thing. Listen in to learn all about the seriously ridiculous crime behind the carnivorous plant. 

This is my very first episode! I had to record it 3 times before I figured out what I was doing (sort of). In this episode I explain why I started podcasting and why I picked sustainability as my topic. I also give 5 tips on how to start a sustainable lifestyle. 

In this episode I attempt to clear up any misconceptions when it comes to which items can be recycled and which can not. I do want to emphasize the rule for recycling differ within each city, state, and even countries. I try to keep it general. 

www.startingsustainability.com It's officially SPOOKY season! Kaylin is going a little off of the traditional trail. This episode is a creepy and oddly sustainable story all about how back in the 1960's littering in Glacier National Park led to the first fatal bear attack in the parks history. 

Startingsustainability.com Halloween is right around the corner and I have been saving this weird and slightly sustainability related story just for this event. 

www.startingsustainability.com Sometimes marketing sustainability succeeds and most often is seems like it fails or ends of being greenwashing. Kaylin found three big companies who are putting in a great effort, doing things right, and have marketing techniques that worked! 

Startingsustainability.com It is the kickoff to a holiday and special occasion season. Get a refresh on different ways you can be sustainable during these fun celebrations. 

Learn how to transform your bathroom into a sustainable one. We discuss oral hygiene, shampoo and conditioner bars, bar soap, razors, deodorant, and more. 

There is a new diet out there designed to SLOW down cognitive decline. If you have a family history of Alzheimer's or Dementia then check out the food you should be eating and food to avoid to slow down the cognitive decline. 

Kaylin is BACK!!!!! It has been far too long! Warning, there is a LOOOONG catch up segment because so much has been going on for the past month. If you are not into the catching up, just fast forward a bit to the main discussion about bucket list fails and achievements as well as 2024's challenges. 

In this episode I review sustainable kitchen ideas. We discuss re-usable sponges, cloth napkins, ways to eliminate paper towel, and more

Still Starting Sustainability but taking a new direction. Kaylin will continue the podcast and sustainably related topics but will include more "other" topics as well. In this episode a new segment of "what its like to be a parent" is introduced (but not for those with a weak stomach). Also, it is the kickoff to Black History Month and Kaylin discusses the fascinating story of Claudette Colvin. Never heard of her? Well, listen in and learn!

Kaylin has a looong Catch Up segment this week. Near the end you can catch the info about trapped water and why it is so important to set if free. 

Part 1 of a 2 part series about Sharks. Why? Because that is what Kaylin has been learning about over the winter. And now that it is time for Spring Break....its time to share all of the knowledge gained about sharks. 

Warning to men! In this episode we are talking about sustainable feminine products. If this topic is uncomfortable for you its ok to skip this episode and join again on to the next one. Ladies if you have been searching for sustainable products, or at least want to learn about them, this is a great episode to tune into. I discuss my personal experiences with cloth pads, menstrual cups, and cloth nursing pads. I review where to get them, how to use them, and how to take care of them. 

Happy Spring Break! Welcome to part 2 of Shark Month. In the previous episode we discussed all of the science behind documenting, researching and learning about shark attacks. In this episode the worst shark attack in US history is discussed. The reason behind all of the shark attack science, the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. 

Previously we discussed simple switches. The easy things to switch in order to make an impact. However, at this point most listeners are beyond the simple switches. It is now time to discuss the next level for actions to take to make an impact on saving the earth. 

Scientist have discovered 4 creatures on this earth that can eat/ break down plastic. Listen in to learn more about them.

Kaylin lost her voice and sounds horrible. The recording for the next episode has been delayed one week. Thank you for understanding.

Disposable diapers account for more than 3.5 million tones of waste each year. What is the solution? Cloth diapers! Learn everything you need to know about cloth diapering. Where to get them, what to look for, how to get a good fit, dirty storage, laundering, and more. 

We are on a minimalism kick...again . The first step is to declutter your house. How can you do that quickly and without getting overwhelmed? 

After you declutter and find homes for all for all of the things in your house, the next step is to minimalize. Not sure if minimalism is for you? Listen to this episode to learn more about it. 

Happy June! June 5th was World Earth Day! This was Kaylin's first time hearing about it (oops). Also, June means it is time to bust out the Bucket Lists and review them to see how you are doing in your progress. Kaylin is doing great on some and getting nowhere on some others. 

Learn how you can take a vacation the sustainable way. We cover how to travel to your destination, where to stay, activities, and food. I also reveal why I had a big fight with my husband this past weekend. 

I'm back!!! It was a nice summer break and now it is back to the grind. The first 20 minutes of this episode is catching up with Kaylin. Learn about the garden, traveling to Texas, HR stories, work drama, Ruger, family life, etc. If you want to go straight to the embarrassing secret it is shared at the 20:45 mark. 

More info at www.startingsustainability.com In this episode we discuss the the issues with fast fashion and how to overcome it. Learn about repurposing your clothes, swap parties, capsule wardrobes, and more. 

In this episode we learn a variety of ways to be a sustainable pet owner. We cover making your own pet toys, donating to a shelter, what to do with all of that fur, and all things related to cats, dogs, and smaller pets. Show notes available here: www.startingsustainability.com/episode9 

www.startingsustainability.com presents: Having a baby the sustainable way. Do you have a baby at home? Expecting? Planning on one in the future? Or know someone who is? Check out this podcast to learn some sustainable tips (and money saving advice) for maternity clothes, preparing for the baby, dressing, feeding, play time and more. For show notes go to www.startingsustainability.com/episode10 

www.startingsustainability.com According to the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 30-40% of the food supply is wasted each year. This equates to 133 billion pounds of food priced at $161 billion going to waste. There are so many ways to reduce food waste. Listen in on this podcast to learn how The Community Food Pantry of Tampa, Florida is reducing food waste and feeding those in need. Hopefully, this episode will inspire you to take action and help either www.TheCommunityFoodPantry.com or your own local food pantry. If you don’t have a local pantry now is the time to start one up. For show notes visit www.startingsustainability.com/episode11 

www.startingsustainability.com I talk about everything going on in my world. I discuss my failure of homemade sustainable shaving cream, success with sustainable dental floss, a shocking fact about disposable diapers, and interesting conversations with my family. 

www.startingsustainability.com We all have to do laundry, otherwise we would all be naked. In this episode we discuss sustainable ways to do laundry. I promise it won't take away your free time. Learn about natural zero waste stain removers, wool dryer balls, what do to with all that lint, energy efficient machines, and more. Show notes can be found at www.startingsustainability.com/episode13

www.startingsustainability.com Interviews Emily Elming, a travel nurse who shares her unique experiences of recycling, composting, and other sustainable initiatives as she travels the USA. Learn about the differences from coast to coast. Join us for the stories of her obstacles and successes. 

www.startingsustainability.com I was crazy enough to travel to Florida with my toddler by myself. We did survive but it was rough. In this episode learn about the Zera composter, an insider's look at the Community Food Pantry, and swaping wasteful lifestyle for a waste free one. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode15 

www.startingsustainability.com Planning on celebrating Halloween this year? Listen to learn how you can do that sustainably. Kaylin also discusses her personal triumps with sustainable living and her review on Adam Ruins Everything Going Green. Show notes www.startingsustainability.com/episode16 

www.startingsustainability.com We bought our house almost 1 year ago. Now we are taking a look back at what we did right and what we should have done differently. Learn easy tips like switching out your light bulbs all the way up to more complex things such as getting an energy efficient roof. View show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode17 

www.startingsustainability.com Interview with Abigail Wells, founder and owner of Bearable Apparel. Learn how Abigail is championing for sustainability with her business. Support Bearable Apparel on facebook, instagram, ebay, or poshmark. 

www.startingsustainability.com Are you planning a big event? Maybe a wedding, baby shower, graduation party, or holiday party? Listen in to learn about the easy step you can take to incorporate sustainability into your event. Show notes available www.startingsustainability.com/episode19 

www.startingsustainability.com Learn what Norwex is and how this company and their products are reducing waste all over the world. Katie Ellestad is answers all questions about Norwex and opens our eyes on how simple and easy it is to reduce waste if you have the proper tools. Show notes www.startingsustainability.com/episode20 

www.startingsustainability.com Planning on enjoying the glutinous holiday? Let's do it sustainably. There are many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in an eco friendly manner. Shop local, hunt your own turkey, use real dishes, plan for leftovers and so many more tips. www.startingsustainability.com/episode21 for show notes. 

www.startingsustainability.com Taking a quick sidestep to share my dietitian knowledge and tips for preventing gaining a bunch of weight during the holiday season. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/epidose22 

www.startingsustainability.com Holidays are here! Let's celebrate the season sustainably. Listen for gift giving ideas that are sustainable for both the environment and your wallet. Show notes available at https://startingsustainability.com/episode23/

www.startingsustainability.com Do you remember the gifts you received when you were 5, or 8? Probably not. However, you do remember baking cookies, singing Christmas carols, and playing in the snow. In this episode we discuss how to make a memory filled Christmas. There are so many options and the best part is, you don't have to go shopping or grift wrap them! Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode24 

www.startingsustainability.com Did you know every holiday season about 4 million tons of gift wrap and decorations end up in the US landfill? Here is a list of eco friendly ways to wrap your presents this year. Check out www.startingsustainability.com/episode25 for show notes. 

www.startingsustainability.com Were you invited to a holiday party, white elephant gift exchange, or just now thought about someone you forgot to get a gift for? We have all been there before. If you are in a jam and need an emergency last minute zero-waste gift this is the podcast for you. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode26 

www.startingsustainability.com Are you planning a big evert like a wedding, graduation party, fundraiser, or 5k race? Listen to this episode where I interview Julia Spangler a sustainable events consultant. She gives great guidance on how to plan an event sustainably. For show notes go to www.startingsustainability.com/episode27 

www.startingsustainability.com Catch up on what has been happening in Kaylin's world that last few weeks. Also, listen in on how she did with her 2019 goals and learn what her 2020 bucket list entails. www.startingsustainability.com/episode28 

www.startingsustainability.com Are you tired of wasting money on food you throw it out? Listen in and get tips to stop food waste and save your wallet. Start your way towards a zero waste kitchen. We discuss shopping, storing, prepping, cooking, and what to do with leftovers. www.startingsustainability.com/episode29 for show notes. 

www.startingsustainabiity.com Need help fixing your beauty regimen? Listen in for tips on hair care, skin care, and make-up. Its all in here. DIY tips and recipes as well as eco friendly brands to shop and support if you don't have time for DIY. ***Correction; in the podcast Plaine products is the company I meant to say, instead of Plaine promoters, oops! Go to Plaine Products and use discount code "Start" for 20% off! Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode30. 

www.startingsustainability.com Are you tired of spending money on food just to throw it away? Here is some more inside info on how to prevent food waste and stop throwing your hard earned money away. You also get a chance to play a game and test your food waste knowledge in this episode. www.startingsustainability.com/episode31 

www.startingsustainability.com Are you trying to be sustainable and eco friendly but you still need your car? Here are some beginner tips on incorporating sustainability into your daily commute. We talk about picking the right car, sustainable parts of the car, and an eco friendly functionality. For more information visit www.startingsustainability.com/episode32 

www.startingsustainability.com Stuck at home during the quarantine? Don't let that deter your sustainable efforts. Learn simple tricks to do at home to continue your eco friendly lifestyle www.startingsustainability.com/episode33 

www.startingsustainability.com Easter is quickly approaching. Are you ready to celebrate the holiday in an earth friendly manner? Topics include how to naturally dye eggs, selecting goodies to place in the eggs, making Easter baskets, and other items to place inside the basket. For show notes go to www.startingsustainability.com/episode34 

www.startingsustainability.com Kaylin finally had her baby! Tune in for the details of having a baby during the middle of a pandemic. We also discuss great sustainable and quarantine friendly ideas for Mother's Day. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode35 

www.startingsustainability.com Learn how to find fresh produce when farmers markets are closed. Are you concerned about the possible meat shortage heading our way? Listen in on how to outsmart the panic. Father's Day is coming up and here are some great sustainable gift ideas that you will feel good about and won't break the bank. Show notes www.startingsustainability.com/episode36 

www.startingsustainability.com Check out this episode to learn about Summer Time Fun activities that are sustainable and safe in regards for concerns about corona virus for kids, couples, small friend groups, or if you want to hang solo. Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode37

www.startingsustainability.com Do you have children who grow too quickly and are constantly needing new clothes? You spend good money on their clothes and they were only worn a few times. Check out the Swoondle Society, a one stop swap shop for children's clothing created by Jen Zuklie. Enter Promo Code: Swoondle50 to save 50% on your first month's membership. Show notes found at www.startingsustainability.com/episode38 

www.startingsustainability.com Catch up with Kaylin on her doggy drama of the week. Also, its nearing the end of the summer which means it's time to think about going back to school. What supplies do you need and what are the sustainable versions you should get? Listen in to find out. Show notes found at www.startingsustainability.com/episode39 

Imperfect Foods is a food delivery box. If you want $10 off your first box use promo code SS10. 

Norwex has cloth antimicrobial masks. Go to Katie Ellestad's Facebook page "Katie's Clean Haven" and let her know you are a listener of the show for 10% off all Norwex products. 

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www.startingsustainability.com Presents Dr. Aurora Benton as guest host to discuss the importance of buying local.

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School or office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off.

Dr. Aurora Dawn Benton is Founder and Chief Change Agent of Astrapto LLC, which offers courses, coaching, and consulting to advance sustainability in services industries. Her passion is to make sustainability practical and positive for people whose job title is not sustainability, but who have a passion to drive positive impact in and through their organizations. Aurora loves helping people realize their potential while discovering a greater purpose for good in business. She regularly speaks on both leadership and operational angles of implementing sustainability initiatives. Aurora also coaches social entrepreneurs and non-profit founders to help them develop strategy, improve their pitch performance, and measure social impact. Pop by Astrapto's monthly Office Hours to learn more about making a difference in your world.

For additional information check out these articles by Dr. Benton

• Buy Local Scavenger Hunt https://www.astrapto.com/scavenger-hunt
• Local vs. Express https://www.astrapto.com/local-vs-express

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Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode40 

www.startingsustainability.com For the first time ever we are doing a group discussion about the new Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron. This is the first of a 3 part series. Watch the show and then listen in on our discussion. Want to give feedback about our talk? Go the www.startingsustainability.com/episode41 to leave a comment or leave a comment on our face book group Starting Sustainability. 

www.startingsustainability.com Listen in on the panel discussion about the Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron. Topics include permaculture, community gardens, methane digesters, biopiracy, superfoods, and GMOs.
Imperfect produce $20 off your first box for the month of August.
Show notes www.startingsustainability.com/episode42

www.startingsustainability.com Join in for the third and final group discussion of the Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron. We review our thoughts on episodes 6-8. Listen in on our discussion in answering these questions: How would you survive in the aftermath of a hurricane with no shelter, food, or power? Why are goats a sustainable red meat? What do you know about the bee crisis? How to get clean air in the city? and more. Show notes www.startingsustainability.com/episode43

www.startingsustainability.com Special guest interview with entrepreneur, Wendy Burton. Wendy is the founder of World Tree, a company offering investors the opportunity to invest directly in a truly remarkable and sustainable eco-timber, Paulownia.

Wendy started World Tree selling individual Paulownia trees from her garage in Arizona. The company now has 2,600 acres under management across 150 farms in 5 countries and is planting 3,500 more acres this year. World Tree also just became the first, female-founded company in history to raise over $2M in equity financing through the equity crowdfunding platform, Wefunder.

You might wonder why people are getting so excited about Paulownia?

Paulownia hails from China and is little known in the west. It is the world's fastest growing hardwood, is harvestable after 8-12 years and regrows from the stump up to 7 times. It is a truly, renewable resource.

While growing, the tree's huge leaves absorb more carbon than any other tree. One acre of Paulownia trees can draw down up to 90 metric tons of carbon a year. That is as much carbon as the average American family of 4 produces in a year.

Listen in and learn about this nature-based solution to climate change and a valuable, renewable timber resource, Paulownia offers a win/win situation for investors looking to make an impact with their investment.

Show notes: www.startingsustainability.com/episode44

World Tree: www.worldtree.info

www.startingsustainability.com What does it mean when people say "close the loop" or to aim for a "circular economy"? Kaylin defines these terms and explains the differences. Learn to retrain your brain on how you perceive items all around you and focus more on a sustainable way of living. www.startingsustainability.com/episode45

www.startingsustainability.com Want to save the world and still eat meat? That's right! You don't have to be a vegan to have a positive effect in regards to sustainability. Guest host Amanda Duncan Carlsvig clarifies programs to support local farmers, alternative shopping practices, and ranks animal meats from best to worst. Don't worry Oreo and Nugget are behaving and doing well ;) www.startingsustainability.com/episode46