When you think of a bouquet of fresh flowers, you probably picture beauty, fragrance, and maybe even a little joy. Most of us don’t picture plastic wrap, pesticides, or flowers flown in from thousands of miles away. But believe it or not, that’s often the reality behind many of the blooms we bring into our homes.

That’s why I’m so excited to share this conversation with Amber Flack, owner and lead designer of Little Acre Flowers, a floral studio based in Washington, D.C. Little Acre is doing things differently—from sourcing locally and seasonally to cutting out wasteful packaging—making their flowers not just beautiful, but better for the environment too.

If you love having flowers in your home but also care about making choices that are healthier for your family and the planet, this episode is for you.

If you want to start composting but are hesitant, you don't want to miss this episode!

I’m talking with Ben Parry, the CEO of Compost Crew, whose mission is to recover compostable waste, reduce dependence on landfills and incinerators, and revitalize our soils through their convenient residential and commercial food waste collection service.

Sign up during Earth Month (April 1 - 30) and get $22.00 off your first month of convenient curbside composting with Compost Crew.  

Use coupon code EARTH2025 during sign-up.  (Offer for new customers only.) 

In this episode, Rob and I talk about 4 easy ways you can save energy (and money!) this winter.  Rob's #1 tip - snuggle!  😂

Here are (aff) links to the stuff we mentioned:

Updated stats from the  US Energy Information Administration

Pepco Quick Home Energy Check-Up Program

Washable/Reusable Furnace Filters

Programmable Thermostats

Winter Thermostat Settings:

• 68°F about 30 minutes before the family wakes up
• 56°F to 58°F at the time the family typically leaves the house
• 68°F about 30 minutes before the family starts arriving at home
• 56°F to 58°F once the whole family has gone to bed (and is bundled in warm pj’s and blankets!)

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In this episode, Rob and I are talking about firelogs 'cause men like fire!  :-)

Here's the study I referenced in this episode:
Content and emission characteristics of Artificial Wax Firelogs

Read more in this blog post:
https://greenily.co/2019/01/11/factsaboutfirelogs/



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In this episode, Rob and I discuss New Year's resolutions for more eco-friendly living in 2024.  Don't miss my hack for making it super simple! 

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In this episode, Rob shares his love of shopping (NOT) and I share some super simple ways to reduce waste during your holiday shopping - in-store and online!

Here are (aff) links to the things we mention:

- Reusable shopping bag

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You don't have to wrap your gifts in fabric or brown paper for it to be eco-friendly!

Check out these super simple tips for fun, festive, AND eco-friendly gift-wrapping tips!

Links (aff) to stuff we mention on this episode:

Wrappily gift wrap

Wrapping supplies (paper, ribbon, gift tags, bags)


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This week we're continuing our series on making the holidays a little more eco-friendly and talking about holiday lights! 

Here are the (affiliate) links to the sites we mentioned in this episode:

Christmas  Lights Etc.

Light Timer

Holiday LEDS

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Which one do you think is kinder to the planet? 

Get the pros and cons for both artificial and real trees

National Christmas Tree Association
https://realchristmastrees.org/

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While we’re giving thanks for all we have this Thanksgiving, let’s do what we can to give a little thanks to planet Earth too! 🙂

In this episode, we share some super simple, low-effort swaps to make this year a planet-friendly Thanksgiving!

Links (affiliate) to the products mentioned in this episode:

Reusable,  silicone zip-top bags - https://amzn.to/49BLTZJ

Fall cloth napkin set -  https://amzn.to/3QzL8b3

Compost Crew pick-up service - https://compostcrew.com/
(use coupon code GREENILYCOMPOSTS when you check out to get $2 off the monthly fee)

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This week we're sharing the fun we had cleaning out the garage!  Okay, maybe not fun but necessary.

What was also necessary, in my opinion, was trying to keep as much as we could from going to the landfill.  

So how can you get rid of odd items you no longer want but keep them from going to the landfill?  Here are a few ideas for some harder-to-recycle items! 

Electronics
– Best Buy store drop-off

Printer cartridges, Batteries, Electronics
- Staples store drop-off

Non-Working Christmas Lights
– HolidayLEDS mail-in program

Trophies
– AwardsMall mail-in program

Unusable Clothing/Linens
- Retold Recycling mail-in program

Unusable Sneakers/Shoes
- Got Sneakers mail-in program

Flat Tennis Balls
– Rebounces mail-in program

If you need help finding a way to recycle something else, email me at pam@greenily.co!

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With two big dogs, we are a major contributor to the 10 million pounds of dog poop that gets dumped in landfills each year!   So, my goal was to find a way to keep at least some of it out of the landfill.

Listen to the solution I found and how it's going so far!

Doggie Dooley (affiliate link)
https://amzn.to/3SmSO2O

Biodegradable Dog Poop Bags (affiliate link)
https://amzn.to/3tXyGdy

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Do you want to reduce the toxins in your home, such as VOCs, EMFs, microplastics, and more, but don’t know where to start? 

In this episode, I chat with Amanda Klecker, the owner of Healthy House on the Block, about the resources she offers to help you create a healthier, toxin-free home without overwhelm. 

Whether you're looking for trusted guides, expert advice, or easy-to-follow steps, this episode will point you in the right direction. 

Tune in and get the tools you need to make your home a safer space for your family!

Links to Check Out:

https://healthyhouseontheblock.com/

YouTube Channel

Instagram

I know that trash isn't very green but I wanted to at least use a trash bag that was as eco-friendly as possible.

I tested out three different bags to see how they'd hold up to the trash my family of 5 (plus pets!) makes.

Check out what I thought of them - and which is my favorite!

If you want to try them out yourself, check out these (affiliate) links:

Seventh Generation
https://amzn.to/2VJ3ZGV

Hefty Renew
https://amzn.to/2QbW4Mw

Hippo Sak
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I LOVE Halloween!  It is my absolute favorite holiday so our family really gets into it!
 We go all out with decorations, costumes, parties, treats, etc. 

Unfortunately all of that “stuff” can mean lots of scary things heading for a landfill! Eeeeeek!!! 

Fear not – there are lots of things you can do to make Halloween a little greener!


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It might sound extreme at first but we have successfully survived 5+ years without using paper towels or paper napkins in our house!

When you consider all the resources used to make them, the waste they create, and the cost it's worth giving it a try.

We'll break down how to make a seamless habit swap!

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It's college football season so in this episode,  we're sharing some of the super simple swaps we've made to our tailgate to make it more eco-friendly.

We're covering everything from Rob's must-haves - beer and food -  to decorations,  trash, and more!

Go Terps!  ❤️💛🖤

Links to stuff we talked about ⬇️
https://scottysvodka.com/
https://amzn.to/3LCMWOF

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In this first episode, we introduce the podcast and how we hope to help you!

Plus, Rob shares some of the wackiest things Pam has done in an effort to get the family to do their part to live healthy and protect the environment!  Including a midnight dumpster dive!

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In today's episode, I talk with Kirsten Quigley, founder and CEO of Lunchskins, who’s made it easier than ever to reduce plastic waste with simple, eco-friendly swaps. 

Shop Lunchskins online at:

https://www.lunchskins.com/

Ziptop Compostable & Resealable Freezer-Safe Food Storage Bags
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Recyclable + Sealable Paper Bags
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In this episode, I sat down to chat with Amelia Trumble, the CEO and one of the co-founders of Retold Recycling, a super convenient solution to keep textiles out of landfills.

To learn more about Retold and purchase your bags, visit https://bit.ly/4aVKFcR

In this episode, I'm sharing simple swaps you can make for a Thanksgiving that is healthier for your family and the planet! 

To make it even easier, below are links to products mentioned so you don't have to spend time searching! Just click, order, and swap in!

Fall Napkins
https://amzn.to/4hS0cxt
https://amzn.to/3YUJsgq
https://amzn.to/3OdpKrl

Fall Candles
https://amzn.to/3ZganVr
https://amzn.to/4fRGNL7

Meal Planning
https://f52.co/4eCCBy1

Plastic-Free Food Storage
https://amzn.to/48VyHPy
https://amzn.to/3YTM8ek
https://amzn.to/3UYnPL8

Kitchen Composter
https://amzn.to/4eCDnLr

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In this episode, Rob and I discuss another eco-friendly laundry detergent we tried called  Dropps.

Not only do we share how it cleaned our clothes, but we also share info about the packaging and health/safety ratings.

Find Dropps on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3xmFPpt

I've been making one simple, eco-swap at a time with my family and wanted to share how some of the products worked out for us.

In this episode, Rob and I are talking about an eco-friendly laundry detergent we tried called TruEarth.

Not only do we share how it cleaned our clothes, but we also share info about the packaging and health/safety ratings.

Find TruEarth on Amazon
https://amzn.to/3wX2Lv0

What product do you want us to try out next?  

It's Valentine's Day this week so we are talking about simple tweaks you can make to your gifts to make 'em a little more eco-friendly! 

Here are links to the stuff we talked about:

Little Acre  Flowers - https://www.littleacreflowers.com/
Endangered Species Chocolate - https://www.chocolatebar.com/
Eco-Friendly Lingerie - https://bit.ly/3UCe3yB

Happy Valentine's Day!

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In this episode, Rob and I are talking about ice melt and how some of them can have negative effects on the environment.

Here is a (aff) link to Safe Paw on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3HCm13k

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Wondering if those plastic containers in your kitchen are actually safe? 😬 You’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what the number on the bottom of your food storage containers really means — and how to know which ones could be leaching harmful chemicals into your family’s food.

We’ll cover:

• The 3 types of plastic to avoid (and why)
• How to check your containers for safety
• What to swap in that won’t overwhelm your budget or your brain
• A super doable plan to detox your drawer without tossing everything you own

If you’ve ever packed leftovers and thought, “This can’t be good…” — this episode is for you.

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