{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F510842eb-2661-4a69-99d2-aa465cbda557","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Zero Waste Mentality and How You Can Easily Implement It l E23 Tippi Thole","description":"There is no doubt that humans are causing long-term destruction to the environment because of our decisions. So what can we do to do our part in helping the planet?\nToday\u2019s guest, Tippi Thole, was asking herself the same question when she heard her son talking about zero waste. That kicked off a News Year\u2019s resolution to reduce her trash. Her efforts paid off.\nToday, her family\u2019s weekly trash can fit into the palm of your hand. Tippi is here to convince us that we can do the same without it being a huge inconvenience on our lifestyle or breaking the bank on tons of eco-friendly products.\nIn this episode, Tippi will share with you why receipts aren\u2019t recyclable, why food scraps don\u2019t just biodegrade in landfills, strategies for reducing waste during the holidays, and so much more.\nThis episode is perfect for environmental lovers that have been struggling to figure out how they can make an impact.\n\u00a0\nKey Takeaways:\n[3:28] How a zero waste lunch box sparked a New Year\u2019s resolution\n[12:21] Why you should stop putting receipts into your recycle bin\n[16:54] The problem with plastic\n[24:03] 5 R\u2019s model: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, rot\n[28:17] Creating a zero waste survival kit\n[32:31] Why food scraps don\u2019t just biodegrade in the landfill\n[43:16] Refusing junk mail\n[46:46] Waste reduction strategies during the holidays\n[49:45] How to get started on your own zero waste journey\n\u00a0\nFavorite Quotes:\n[9:43] \u201cTrash is designed to be out of sight, out of mind. When you actually look at it, you start to better understand what you\u2019re using.\u201d\n[20:24] \u201cI\u2019d love to see plastic labeled as a hazardous material.\u201d\n[20:54] \u201cTo date, 9% all of the plastic created has been recycled.\u201d\n[25:08] \u201c95% of our product\u2019s environmental damage has already occurred by the time you\u2019ve picked it off the shelf.\u201d\n[47:52] \u201cMaking memories, not waste.\u201d\n\u00a0\nMentions:\nThinx Period Underwear: https://www.shethinx.com/\n\u00a0\nMore of Tippi:\nwww.tinytrashcan.com\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiny.trash.can/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinytrashcan.lessismore/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/tinytrash_can\n\u00a0\nMore of TSIR:\nFind show notes and more at https://www.tsirpodcast.com/\nFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tsirpod/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/70317c97-8e51-49cd-92de-4d3116d50f12/cover-art-21-ic584u.png"}