Becoming Less

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Bizz chats with Guiscela about wasting water and the differences she sees with water usage in Canada vs Mexico. Tips to reduce water usage: Things we talk about: Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz and Claire chat about how doing your best doesn't mean doing everything and that creating a balance in your life is the key to sustainability. Concepts: Specifics: References: spud.cabulkbarn.caalberta.communauto.combikeedmonton.cabulldogskincare.com Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz and Bri chat about consumerism and the importance of switching to a circular economy system. Things we talk about: References we make: earthsgeneralstore.caedmonton.cablushlane.compatagonia.cafjallraven.cadresslibraryrentals.comedmontontoollibrary.caindigoproof.com Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz chats with Megan about maker hobbies like sewing, crafting, knitting, etc.. With maybe a little tangent on the joys of cat ownership. Things we talk about: References we make: naturalearthpaint.caedmonton.ca/reusecentrefacebook.com/edmontonreusecentrepinterest.caravelry.com/patterns/library/stash-dive-raglaninstagram.com/p/CTlA0WMMeOq/ Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz and Lesley chat about many things, most of which revolve around the balancing act of doing what you can, not burning out, and avoiding the all or nothing mindset. Things we talk about: Read more on cbc.ca References we make: blenderzgarmentrecyclers.comgirlfriend.comeverlane.com Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz chats with Anka from Get Ruth to discuss more convenient options for becoming less with our periods. Find Ruth: getruth.ca@getruth.caAnka ChanNicole Sanchez Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz chats with Steph about her kids thrift/consignment business, The Green Canoe Shop. You can find Steph's kids' clothes at: greencanoeshop.ca@greencanoeshopfacebook.com/greencanoeshop Other great Instagram accounts to find second hand kids clothes: @oak_forage@prairielittlesco@unitedclothing4motherhood@blenderz_garment_recyclers Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz chats with Jennifer of Jennifer Bergman Weddings about how to become less while celebrating one of the most important days of our lives. Find Jennifer: @jbweddingsjenniferbergmanweddings.com Things we talk about: References: dresslibraryrentals.com Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz chats with Tracy about the idea of themed thrift stores. Things we talk about: Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz and Emma chat about their own experiences doing home renovations and discuss ways to be less with our renovations. Things we talk about: References we make: edmonton.cahfh.orghabitat.orgbuynothingproject.orgedmontontoollibrary.caGoogle It Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz chats with Waste Free Edmonton co-founder, Sean, about the city's proposed Single Use Items Bylaw and how this strategy will reduce waste in our city. Find more on the proposed bylaw: edmonton.caSingle Use Items PDF Follow and connect with Waste Free Edmonton to stay updated on the SUI bylaw progress and more: wastefree.ca@wastefreeyegfacebook.com/WasteFreeYeg@wastefreeyegWaste Free Edmonton Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino...

Bizz and Emma chat about becoming less with our books, including some good reads for more information and ideas. Things we talk about: littlefreelibrary.org Books mentioned: Flaneuse - Lauren ElkinOranges Are Not The Only Fruit - Jeanette WintersonZero Waste Home - Bea JohnsonThe 100-Mile Diet - Alisa Smith, J.B. MacKinnonA Beautiful Constraint - Adam Morgan, Mark BardenDrawdown - Paul HawkenWhy Shrinkwrap A Cucumber - Stephen Aldridge, Laurel Miller101 Ways To Go Zero Waste - Kathryn...

Bizz chats with Ashley and AJ about their progress on their own journey to becoming less. Things we talk about: greengoldgarden.comchangetoothpaste.comkmhtouches.comjack59.ca Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz chats with Sam Kriviak, a registered provisional psychologist who specializes in eco-grief. Things we talk about: psychologytoday.com/caywcacanada.caywcaofedmonton.orgmomentumcounselling.orgdropinyeg.cacmha.caedmonton.cmha.caSam KriviakCatherine Fort Books we mentioned: Maybe You Should Talk To SomeoneHope Matters Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz chats with Becca about how finding minimalism has enriched her life and how the journey is going so far. References we make: konmari.comrosecityprofessionalorganizing.com Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz and Cara chat about how becoming less can be challenging at work. Things we talk about: References: terracycle.capeterrollins.com/podcast Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz chats with Sarah from Blenderz Garment Recyclers about how much they've grown over the last couple years. They're moving into an even bigger location with some cool machinery upgrades. Find Blenderz: app.atbboostr.ca/offering/buildatextilerecyclingfacilityblenderzgarmentrecyclers.com@blenderz_garment_recyclersfacebook.com/blenderzgarmentrecyclers Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz and Cara go over their biggest eco-wins from 2021 and discuss their goals for the upcoming new year. What happened in 2021: Goals for 2022: Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz and Cara talk about how voting with our dollar can create a demand for better ways to become less. Things we talk about and references we make: Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)