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. 

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. 

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!

www.startingsustainability.com Want to learn the secret to getting everything you need for free? Well, just about everything. Jennifer Lansdowne has joined the show to explain the Buy Nothing Project. Find out how the project helps build communities, eases your budget, declutters your house, extends life to unwanted items, and more. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode66

Buy Nothing Project
Website: http://www.buynothingproject.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuyNothingProject/

Mindful Materialist
Website: https://www.mindfulmaterialist.world/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmaterialist/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmaterialism/

Find your sustainable super power quiz.
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www.startingsustainability.com Valentine’s Day will be here quickly! Kaylin tries something completely new and gives love advice! This is a special episode where tips for getting your partner on board with sustainability are discussed, as well as guidance for a long-lasting love based relationship. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode/65
Also, you will notice some new music! Give you feedback in the comments section of the show notes! Check out the Etsy shop for last minute Valentine's gift ideas! https://www.etsy.com/shop/startsustainable?ref=search_shop_redirect

www.startingsustainability.com Special Announcement! We have launched our Etsy Shop! Get your Starting Sustainability Merchandise here!

Do you want basic instruction on simple sustainable swaps to make in the kitchen? You are at the right place my friend! I have 12 *NEW* swaps you can implement into your kitchen to help reduce your impact on this earth. Ever heard of bottle bricking? Me neither! The second part of this episode explains what that is and how properly handling your trash can give it a new purpose by creating homes. Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode64

www.startingsustainability.com During this time we have racial tensions, ecological disasters like wild fires and hurricane and the Covid-19 pandemic going on. These are all resulting in tragic loss of so many lives effecting families, communities, and cultures, as well as an increase in pollution, and the disruption of natural ecosystems. When the world is all out of whack, it is time to restore the balance between people and nature. That’s where eco bible comes in and tells us how. The author of Eco Bible Rabbi Yonatan Neril joins Kaylin in discussing how the bible guides us to live sustainably. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode63

 Eco Bible is available on: Amazon as both paperback and ebook for Kindle, ibooks for apple, and Kobo.com

                ICSD website  www.interfaithsustain.com 

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

                YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/interfaithsustain

                Organization's blog  https://www.interfaithsustain.com/category/faith-ecology-blog/

                Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/interfaitheco/

                Twitter  https://twitter.com/InterfaithEco

www.startingsustainability.com Since the pandemic has spoiled everyone with online ordering and takeout, using websites like UberEats, Door Dash and Deliveroo have also skyrocketed. Austin Sachs has been hard at work with a web browser extension called Ethyk to help you shop, ethically.

This interview was conducted on 12/4/20. I won a $20 gift card for uber eats at work on the same day I had this interview with Austin to learn about Ethyk and using it to find a sustainable restaurant to order from using Uber Eats. That is destiny aligning it all up at once.

For more information see links below:
Ethyk- www.ethyk.org
Protect Us- Protect-us.org
For additional questions email Austin: asachs@protect-us.org
Show notes- www.startingsustainability.com/episode62 

Tune in next week to hear about Rabbi Yonatan Neril and his new book Eco Bible. A biblical guide on how to live a sustainable life.

www.startingsustainability.com  Coral reefs only occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor and support 25% of all marine life. 50% of the world’s reef are now gone and it is crucial we protect what is left and restore what has been destroyed. How do we do that? Counting Coral is a company with a solution!
For more information go to countingcoral.com
For additional question email: contact@countingcoral.com
Show notes: www.startingsustainability.com/episode61
Stay tuned for next week when I talk to Austin Sachs about Ethyk. A new web browser extension to help you make informed decisions on if a restaurant is sustainable or not when eating out or having a meal delivered.

www.startingsustainability.com Welcome to 2021! Did you make a New Year's resolution? Hopefully you did! If you made a resolution to be more sustainable, Michael Callas from Vacuumlabs has been working on a project to help you make informed decisions for sustainable purchases using the Doconomy calculator, coming soon to banks in the USA. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode60 

www.startingsustainability.com Need ideas for last minute Christmas gifts that are eco friendly? If you are in a hurry these tips will bail you our of a last minute panic. What about after Christmas? Did you know you can donate your tree to a nearby beach to aid with restoration? Don't forget about New Year's! Time to start thinking of how you want to up your sustainability game next year and create a bucket list of sustainable actions to help you advance on your sustainable journey. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode59 

www.startingsustainability.com Which is more sustainable a real Christmas tree or an artificial one? Real trees give back to the earth but have to travel to get to your house. They also can have bugs and sap. Fake trees are great if you have allergies, and can be used over and over. There are many additional sustainable holiday tips like lights, decor, and meal planning. What about gifts? Yes Kaylin covers eco friendly gift ideas and non "stuff" giving ideas. Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode58

www.startingsystainability.com Do you feel overwhelmed and anxious during the holiday season? It did used to be this way. Kaylin compares and examines Christmas throughout the decades by interviewing her very own parents. From the 'Roaring 20's', the Great Depression, and on up to today look at how Christmas traditions have evolved. Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode57 

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. 

www.startingsustainability.com Starting Sustainability and Realistic Sustainability podcasts teamed up for a crossover event. Kaylin hosts brothers Michael and Nick Nazarian to learn and discuss carbon footprints, how to track them, and how to reduce them. Also, a new concept of positive footprinting is revealed. The episode ends with a fun challenge of who can share the weirdest yet oddly sustainable story of them all. Be sure to go to the Starting Sustainability Facebook page to vote for your favorite and to share a weird yet oddly sustainable story you know of as well.  Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode56

For more information on carbon emissions listen to Starting Sustainability episode 54.
For more information on embodied energy  listen to Realistic Sustainability episode 7.

www.startingsustainability.com Thanksgiving is in a few days! What are you doing to be more environmentally friendly? Need ideas? Kaylin discusses transportation, decorations, and of course food. It's not all about sustainability. Kaylin is a registered dietitian and also shares healthful tips for this glutenous holiday. Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode55 

www.startingsustainability.com What are carbon emissions? Why are they bad? What are greenhouse gases? Why are they bad? What is the difference between carbon neutral and carbon offsets? How can you make money destroying greenhouse gases? Do you hear all these terms and get a little overwhelmed or confused? This episode explains all the differences so you can have a better understanding of what each term means. Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode54 

www.startingsustainability.com This is a continuation of Episode 2 How to Recycle. If we all recycled the world would be a better place. However, not everyone recycles. Those who do don't always get it right. Recycling centers vary city to city, state to state, and in all countries. So what items can you recycle and which can you not? Did you know that there is a limit on how many times plastic can be recycled? Same with paper. Some items like aluminum and glass can be recycled endlessly. How can you as a consumer change your habits to better support the recycling systems? Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode53 

www.startingsustainability.com Why is plastic so bad? It generally makes out live easier with cheap to go containers, easy clean up at a party with plastic cups, cutlery, and decorations, definitely great for grocery bags. But what happens to all that disposable plastic? It gets recycled, right? Only 12-15% of plastic gets recycled the rest ends up in the landfill or oceans and it takes 500 years to break down. Learn about microplastics, the great pacific garbage patch, fracking, and ghost gear. At the end of this episode you will have a full understanding of why so many people are anti-plastic. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode52

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Imperfect Foods- “SS10”  $10 off first box.  

www.startingsustainability.com George Berthon of Clean and Proud shares his remarkable journey into cleaning up the mass amounts of trash in Malawi and creating high quality bags, travel cases, and laptop sleeves with it. From finding funding, training tailors, and employing three lovely ladies to collect the trash and iron it Clean and Proud has had many ups and downs. Their perseverance created the Clean and Proud as we know it today; handcrafted ethical products made in Malawi. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode51 

Call to Action:

If you have scrap fabric, cloth materials, towels, blankets, bedsheets, tablecloths, buttons or ribbons mail them to Amanda 719 Chase Lake Road. Howell, MI 48855. You will receive a 5% off your first order when you send in your items. 

Logo Submissions! You have until October 31st to submit a new logo design! Email submissions to kaylin@startingsustainability.com

Deals and Discounts:
Plaine Products promo code: START for 20% off!

Imperfect Foods promo code SS10 for $10 off your first box. 

www.startingsustainability.com Its here! We made it to Episode 50! Have you been listening closely since Episode 1? Fans of the podcast teamed up to play Kaylin's Quizzical Questions. The teams are Force of Natures and The Compostables. Enjoy this nail bitter, on the edge of your seat, neck and neck competition. Play along at home to see how much you have learned.

We have teamed up with a merchandise maker; Amanda. If you have extra cloth or fabric material lying around like a stained t-shirt, stretched out pants, or table cloth with a hole in it, don't throw it away! Send it to Amanda to be repurposed into some lovely reusable items. Her business address is 719 Chase Lake Rd Howell, MI 48855.

Show notes: www.startingsustainability.com/episode50

www.startingsustanability.com Halloween is coming up and it is time to get your spook on! Review tips on keeping your Halloween celebration eco green and covid safe when it comes to decorations, costumes, and treats. www.startingsustainability.com/episode49 

www.startingsustainability.com Do you remember your New Year's resolution or bucket list? It is not too late to accomplish it. You still have 3 months left of this chaotic year. Lets turn it around and get it back on track. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode48 

www.startingsustainability.com Do you understand all the different sustainable lifestyles? Kaylin clarifies what it means to be zero-waste, a minimalist, plant based or vegan. www.startingsustainability.com/episode47

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. 

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 

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 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 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 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.
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Show notes www.startingsustainability.com/episode42

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

For beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off.
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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

Follow Astrapto on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube

Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode40 

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 

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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. 

Earth Hero is an amazing website with an abundance of eco friendly, sustainable school supplies. I signed up to be an affiliate to get you a discount. Enter promo code START for 10% off your purchase. 

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 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

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. 

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 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 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 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 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 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.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 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.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 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 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! 

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 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 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