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The podcast for busy eco-friendly people. We talk all things zero waste, minimalist, plastic-free, plant-based and more. Hosted by, Sarah Bassett, an eco living blogger and sustainable business owner.
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Zero Waste Challenge: https://sarahbassett.co/zero-waste-in-a-week/ Zero waste living is becoming more popular each year as individuals take it upon themselves to try to sort out the environmental mess we find ourselves in. And while climate change and the environmentally-destructive system is certainly not the fault of individuals, there’s nothing wrong and everything right with wanting to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
Green Geeks: greengeeks.com/track/sarahbassetteco Most of us are unaware of the online carbon footprint and internet pollution caused by our digital habits. The carbon footprint of the internet and the systems supporting it is estimated to account for about 3.7% of global greenhouse emissions. In comparison, air travel is thought to account for around 2%. Find out who the biggest digital polluters are and easy ways to lower your online carbon footprint.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbassett.co/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahbassett.co Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sarahbassettco/ Valentine’s Day is a tough one for environmentalists. It’s also a marketing holiday fuelled by consumerism, single-use plastic and a general air of not considering the environment. A lot of people abstain from celebrating in a conventional yet wasteful way.
Favourite eco things https://sarahbassett.co/favourite-things/ An eco-friendly, sustainable lifestyle looks different for everyone. And with new eco products popping up daily, and being marketed as essential, it can be easy to make a few regrettable purchases along your sustainability journey. And while I will note that you don’t need to buy things to live more eco friendly, it certainly can help. Here are seven eco-friendly things I regret buying
Grant info: https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/grant 2 February, 2022 marks the first time World Wetlands Day will be officially observed in the context of the United Nations after the general assembly recognised it as an international day. Wetlands are crucial to life as we know it and are a huge part of the biodiversity crisis that’s driven by climate change and unsustainable environmental practices. Yet they’re often forgotten in the environmental conversation.
New Year’s resolutions have a notoriously low completion rate. That’s because they’re rarely tied to our values or a big picture issue. But not this year, eco friend! Instead, you’re going to enter the new year with some sustainable and eco-friendly New Year’s resolutions for a greener year. Read on for 7 eco-friendly New Year’s resolutions to get you started. Are you ready to make next year your most sustainable and eco-friendly yet? Join my free Zero Waste in a Week email challenge to start your year off with 7 days of easy eco action steps, tackling 7 different areas of your home and lifestyle kickstart your zero waste journey. Sign up now: https://sarahbassett.co/zero-waste-in-a-week/
Eco-friendly Gift Guide www.sarahbassett.co/gifts Christmas can be a time of needless consumerism, waste and other not so environmentally-friendly behaviours. But it doesn’t have to be that way! An eco-friendly, zero waste and sustainable Christmas is easier than you think with the simple mindset shifts we’ll go through today.
Amongst all of the sales, bargains and discounts, it’s easy to forget about the environmental impact of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This celebration of consumerism is one of the most wasteful and polluting periods on the calendar. While an item might appear to be cheap, the true cost of manufacturing, packaging and shipping on the planet is much higher. Listen on to find out what Black Friday means for the earth and what you can do to help. According to EcoCart, Black Friday 2020 was the most polluting holiday yet. Consumers spent $9 billion shopping online which is up more than 20% on the previous year. An increase in global consumption means more products being manufactured and shipped worldwide. The UK, US, Europe and Australia all report large spikes in fossil fuel emissions that can be attributed to Black Friday shopping. FREE ZERO WASTE IN A WEEK CHALLENGE: https://sarahbassett.co/zero-waste-in-a-week/
Creating sustainable living social media content can help inspire and educate others on how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Eco-friendly blogging is one of the fastest growing online niches. A social media content creator is only as good as his or her tools, so don’t be afraid to try something new - especially when they're sustainable and eco-friendly! CONTENT PROMPTS: https://sarahbassett.co/eco-friendly-content-prompts/ ECO BLOGGING TOOLS: https://sarahbassett.co/eco-blog-tools/
A zero waste kitchen can be easier to achieve than you might think. Especially considering kitchen and food waste are usually one of the biggest contributors to household waste. Listen on to find out which 17 things I no longer buy for my zero waste kitchen. Sign up for my free Zero Waste in a Week challenge. Each day for a week you’ll receive an easy eco action step that takes less than 20 minutes to complete. JOIN THE CHALLENGE: https://sarahbassett.co/zero-waste-in-a-week/
Sustainable business ideas are a dime a dozen. It can be easy to think of an eco-friendly product that doesn’t exist or a sustainable service that would be a green game changer. The tricky part is figuring whether or not your eco-friendly and sustainable business idea is viable. Starting and scaling a business isn’t just about having a good idea. The following 3-step process is how I came up with and settled on the sustainable business idea that eventually turned into CONCENTR8ED. GRAB YOUR COPY: https://sarahbassett.co/eco-friendly-side-hustles/
The tragedy of the commons is an economic theory thrown around in discussion about environmentalism, resources and equality. It's applicable to environmental disasters such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, overfishing and poaching. Listen in to find out what the tragedy of the commons is, examples from the environment and sustainability solutions to help save our planet from climate change. EMAIL CHALLENGE: https://sarahbassett.co/zero-waste-in-a-week/
The sustainability niche covers a whole lot of topics including green living, zero waste, sustainable swaps and eco-friendly lifestyles. Choosing a niche can help establish you as an expert or advocate in one niche of sustainability. Creating eco-friendly content for social media marketing and websites is a great way to educate and inspire others into taking sustainable steps. Today we'll be talking about eco-friendly living, zero waste, vegan and plant-based, climate change advocacy and ethical living. CONTENT PROMPTS: https://sarahbassett.co/eco-friendly-content-prompts/
Choosing zero waste and sustainable gifts can be an eco-friendly nightmare. Many gifts are designed to look pretty while you’re giving them. But they’re often impractical, overpriced and destined to become waste in landfill. Sustainable gifts can help the receiver live more eco-friendly and zero waste in their day-to-day lives. Choosing zero waste and sustainable gifts can also support small and eco-friendly businesses. Opt for handmade, plastic-free, locally-made and sustainable gifts. GIFT GUIDE: https://sarahbassett.co/sustainable-gifts/
Compostable packaging is rising in popularity as more customers are demanding plastic-free options. Conscious consumers are aware that less than 9% of plastic has ever been recycled. Meanwhile, plastic waste is infiltrating every corner of our planet, ecosystems and food chain with disastrous consequences. But is compostable packaging really an improvement on plastic? Or is it yet another greenwashing step for businesses to look like they’re trying to be sustainable? Today we’re going to look at the types of compostable packaging, benefits and problems before figuring out whether it’s just another form of greenwashing.
Plastic-free July is an internationally recognised initiative from the Plastic Free Foundation. The aim is to work towards a world free of plastic waste. It was started by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz in Western Australia back in 2011. Plastic-free July has become one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the world. Millions of people take part every year, with many committing to reducing plastic pollution after the month-long challenge ends. If you’re a Jack Johnson fan, he’s one of the initiative’s most famous ambassadors! Plastic-free July challenge on CONCENTR8ED: https://www.instagram.com/concentr8ed.co/
Do you share your sustainable lifestyle online in some way? Congratulations! You’re an eco-friendly content creator. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you can only call yourself an influencer or work with brands when you hit X amount of followers. It’s just not true. I’m qualified to talk about this subject because working with eco-friendly content creators is a huge part of running my eco-friendly business, CONCENTR8ED. As a small business owner, I’d rather spend my marketing budget on paying or supplying real people with free products than I would spending that money on ads. Influencer marketing has also been shown to have a greater return on investment (ROI) than other marketing channels.
Nearly 15% of greenhouse gas emissions are caused by meat production. Many environmental advocacy groups are calling on people to lower or eliminate their meat consumption to tackle this. A counter-argument is that there may not be enough farmland on earth to sustain vegans. It sounds plausible. Large parts of the earth are simply not suitable for growing crops. So is veganism really the answer? Let's find out. Free Zero Waste in a Week course: https://sarahbassett.co/zero-waste-in-a-week/
Paper bags have become the latest eco-packaging choice for businesses and consumers wanting to act (or appear) more environmentally friendly. And what’s not to like? Paper bags are biodegradable, recyclable and natural. It’s easy to assume that when compared to their scandalous plastic counterparts, paper bags are a sustainable choice. But like most environmental issues, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to eco-packaging such as paper bags. Find out why paper bags can be bad for the planet.
Have you ever looked at the bottom of a plastic item and tried to decipher what the plastic recycling numbers mean? You’re not alone. Recycling is confusing and many local councils and governments report large amounts of wish-cycling. That’s when people put items in their recycling collection that aren’t actually recyclable at that location. While wish-cycling is usually well-intentioned, it can interrupt the recycling process and contaminate other recyclable materials. Recycling is a very location-dependent activity so it’s difficult to say definitively whether you can or cannot recycle something. The best way to find out is to check your local government or council website where you’ll most likely find a list of the types of materials that are accepted in curbside recycling. There also may be other information about locations of specialist recycling of things like appliances, electronics, clothing and other plastic types.
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Very inciteful podcast that details simple changes to make to your life to reduce your impact on our planet - I'll be applying these to my own life. Look forward to the next one Sarah!