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| 14: Upcycled Snacking with Shannon Neumann from CaPao | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:19:12 | |
Today’s episode is all about upcycling. Meriam Webster defines upcycling as “to recycle (something) in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item: to create an object of greater value from (a discarded object of lesser value).” In our private Facebook community group Love Earth Big (you can find the link to that group in the show notes), many of you share incredible upcycling projects that you have done at home, including upcycling lamp shades into hanging planters, and upcycling old tires into beautiful outdoor gardens. This community never ceases to amaze and inspire me. On a macro level, companies like Nike have taken the rubber from old shoes and upcycled them into new gymnasium flooring and have turned plastic bags into dry fit clothing. A sector of industry that is rarely discussed in terms of upcycling is the food industry. This episode is devoted to just that, upcycled foods and specifically snacking. Without revealing too much, I’ll introduce you to today’s guest, Shannon Neumann. Shannon is Associate Director of SnackFutures Innovation – Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub that plays a critical role in the company’s aggressive global growth agenda. In the SnackFutures model of Invent and Venture, Shannon is thrilled to have the opportunity to align her work with her personal passions for creating and building brands while connecting people from around the world through food. Shannon has been with Mondelēz International for 9 years, and before that she worked with Kraft Foods, Cadbury and Nabisco. Shannon has held a number of key leadership roles in brand management, global breakthrough innovation and portfolio management across multiple categories including Gum, Candy and Biscuits. She has led and executed multi-market big bet projects for Mondelez collaborating across boundaries with cross-functional colleagues. Shannon received her undergraduate degree from The University of Massachusetts, Amherst and her MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. | |||
| 13: Sustainable Empowerment with Meghan Forest Farmer, Founder of The Bright Factory | 29 Sep 2021 | 00:23:15 | |
In this episode, I have an amazing conversation with Meghan Forest Farmer. We talk about her mission to kick start a garment factory that is utilizing sustainable fabrics and empowering women who are often over looked. In this episode, we will learn about The Bright Factory and Meghan provides amazing tips at the end of the show on how to shop sustainability. Currently the Bright Factory is in their last few days of their kick starter campaign. Please join me in being apart of something incredible by supporter The Bright Factory's Kick Starter at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebrightfactory/the-bright-factory
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| 4: Combating the Rhino Crisis with Dr. Michael Slattery, Professor and Director of the Institute for Environmental Studies at TCU | 29 Jan 2020 | 00:30:44 | |
Rhinos are being brutally poached at a rate of more than three per day. We could lose this magnificent species by the middle of this century. Dr. Michael Slattery, Professor and Director of the Institute for Environmental Studies at TCU, breaks down the Rhino Crisis situation in South Africa and provides actionable ways listeners can be apart of the solution.
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| 3: How to be Efficient with Your Food and Time - Julie Kennedy, Owner of Raw Wellness | 12 Jan 2020 | 00:24:23 | |
Julie Kennedy of Raw Wellness is a pro at making health and wellness accessible to busy families. She says, “You might be tempted to think ‘Oh it's just one can on the street, one piece of trash, it's not that big of a deal. But if we keep picking up one piece here and there it's going to add up, it's going to add up a lot. It's the same with self-care, it's the same with our health. A little bit here and there it doesn't have to look like this big extravagant expensive thing." According to a 2010 USDA study, 30 - 40% of the food in the United States is wasted. Today's episode will equip you with ideas to help reduce food waste in your home.
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| 1 : Setting the Stage - An Introduction of What to Expect | 07 Jan 2020 | 00:04:31 | |
The quick and dirty of what the Life on the Upcycle Podcast is all about! Simply, helping busy families along the journey of living an eco-friendly centered lifestyle. | |||
| 2 : Tackling Waste Reduction with Moxie Space Professional Organizing | 07 Jan 2020 | 00:32:57 | |
Tackling the larger environmental issue of waste can start at home. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of clutter or "stuff" in your home? Sara Fritsch, the owner of Austin-based Moxie Space Professional Organizing, and her intrepid team of organizers believe that an organized home leads to less stress, better health and more energy to spend on what, and who, you love.
EPA National Overview: Facts and Figures on Materials, Wastes and Recycling | |||
| 12: REDUCE & Personal Finances with Heather Oynes, Financial Coach | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:16:15 | |
In this episode, financial coach, Heather Langford Oynes, explains how applying intentionality and creating a spending plan for our finances can be great for personal peace and the environment. Heather is a wife, mother, and money stewardship coach. Her passion is empowering others to give more, save more & become debt free! To connect with Heather, visit her community group at CREATED for MORE: A Financial Stewardship Community for Christian Women Facebook Community Page. | |||
| 11: Eco-Mindset - Discovering Your Why | 01 Feb 2021 | 00:13:32 | |
After a few months hiatus, I'm back and ready to start us off with a Eco-Mindset Challenge. In this episode I explain what an Eco-Mindset means and why understanding "your why" is so important. | |||
| 10: Ethical and Sustainable Clothing with Kristi Soomer, Founder and CEO of Encircled | 10 May 2020 | 00:20:24 | |
In this episode, Kristi Soomer, the founder and CEO of Encircled, discusses with me what makes Encircled both ethical and sustainable. During this episode, she gives insight into what a capsule wardrobe looks like (which is a great way to have a sustainable closet if you are busy and short on time) think less laundry and faster morning routines! Kristi shares her personal experience as a business owner during the pandemic and ended the episode with a challenge that empowers all of us to be the change in the world. Kristi Soomer is the founder and CEO of Encircled, a Canadian-made line of versatile, sustainably made clothing that helps women streamline their wardrobes. Coming from a non-traditional background for a fashion designer, Kristi holds an MBA from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies, with a specialization in Economics, from Western University. | |||
| 9: Not Another COVID-19 Episode, A Story of Hope and Courage | 01 May 2020 | 00:42:38 | |
In the midst of all the uncertainty and stress that COVID-19 has brought all of us on one level or another, I wanted to provide everyone with a non-COVID-19 related story of hope and courage. | |||
| 8: Your Succulent Guide for a Healthier Home with Rachael Cohen, Owner of Infinite Succulent | 24 Apr 2020 | 00:40:42 | |
In this episode, we talk succulents and plants with Rachael Cohen, the Owner of Infinite Succulent. Rachael provides amazing insight into the health and mental benefits of integrating succulents and plants into your home. Rachael talks about the current state of the environment and urges us all to take a stand for the Earth during times of uncertainty. Lets Love Earth Big! | |||
| 7: Maintaining Mental and Environmental Wellness During A Pandemic | 13 Apr 2020 | 00:30:49 | |
Did you know that several research articles have observed a link in air pollution and mental illnesses (such as depression, dementia, anxiety, and suicide)? I sure didn't!
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| 6: How to Live Sustainably in a Social Distancing Climate | 26 Mar 2020 | 00:15:18 | |
This episode is dedicated to ideas that will help you navigate sustainable living in a social distancing climate. In this episode, I share how our family is using this time to learn and grow. I also will give you tips on how to navigate the toilet paper situation, just in case it persists; a few resourceful activities you can do with your kiddos; and ways to extend kindness and grace to yourself, others, and our healthcare workers. | |||
| 5: Sustainable Camping with Andee Chamberlain of Texas Parks and Wildlife | 12 Feb 2020 | 00:30:53 | |
In this episode, I sat down with Andee Chamberlain, Sustainability Programs Manager for Texas Parks and Wildlife. We discussed a few of the department's sustainability efforts in our state parks, including the installation of solar panels, rural recycling programs, the Dark Skies Program, and the opening of the Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. Additionally, Andee shares insights into some of the parks she has visited and gives her favorite eco-friendly camping tips! | |||