The Tea on Sustainable Living

The Tea on Sustainable Living

di Brandee and Hannah

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#12 | Spilling the tea on (wasting) water

Because even though it doesn’t always feel like it, water is a limited resource.In today’s episode, we are taking a deep dive into (wasting) water and how we can start treating it more like the limited resource that it is. We chat about Brandee’s love of long hot showers (and what’s even considered long), the proper way to wash dishes, and some of our more intimate bathroom secrets (like how often we flush and whether we brush our teeth in the shower). Links and resources:In China, agroforestry serves up tea with a spoonful of sustainabilitySupporting Chinese farmers and the environment to thrivePromoting sustainable, diversified livelihoods among tea farmers in YunnanFarming methods impact on soil and water conservation efficiency under tea [Camellia sinensis (L.)] plantation in Nilgiris of South IndiaPesticide Usage in the United States: History, Benefits, Risks, and TrendsA Look at Fertilizer and Pesticide Use in the USREVEALED: What Brits are really getting up to in the bathroomPeople's showering habits revealed in surveyHow Often People in Various Countries ShowerShowering Habits Around the WorldShowering daily -- is it necessary?The 6 Best Water-Saving Shower HeadsThe 9 Best Low-Flow Shower Heads of 2022All-One Toothpaste – Dr. Bronner's USZero-Waste ChefGreed Flushes the Earth’s Lungs Down the ToiletCharity: WaterStart Saving100 ways to conserve water Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

#11 | Moving (house) and living with roommates

Today, we are spilling the tea on moving (house) and living with roommates.We get it; it can be very tempting to simply leave all of your old crap behind (or throw it away) and buy all new stuff in your new apartment/flat/whatever you call it. But that’s probably not the most environmentally friendly way to move.In today’s episode, we struggle (slightly) to get back into the groove of podcasting after Hannah’s brief hiatus. We chat about Hannah’s recent move (the reason for her hiatus), how there’s no one right way to move or furnish your home, and living sustainably with roommates. So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button. (And please ignore the sounds of Brandee's cat playing in the background.)Links and resources:The Health Benefits of Nettle TeaEden's Mission | Eden Project7 Creative Tips For A More Sustainable MoveMoving Day, the Sustainable Way: 10 Ways to Lessen Waste When Packing and MovingSimple Tips to Help Be Sustainable When Moving Into a New Apartment7 Eco-Friendly Moving Tips for a Better Moving DayMinimalismIs Renting Or Buying A Home More Eco-Friendly?A Guide to Sustainable Living for Renters and TenantsHow to be sustainable while rentingA RENTER’S GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE LIVINGWHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUSTAINABLE HOMES?25 Ways to Make Your Home SustainableWar Advertising Council Slogan: Use it up... Wear it out... Make it do... Or do withoutMeme about plastic bags (not the one mentioned in the ep, but still funny and highly relatable) Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

#10 | The sustainability of motherhood with mom of two Kelly Pucillo (Part 2)

Welcome to part 2 of my chat with longtime friend and #1 fan of this podcast, Kelly Pucillo! If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, episode #9, go back and listen to that now. Or after. Your choice! I’m so excited to finally talk about the sustainability of motherhood with Kelly, as I am not a mom (unless you count cats as children??). In today’s episode, Kelly spills the tea on motherhood and some of the sustainability and environmental struggles she now faces as a mom. She also shares her take on recycling, cloth diapers, secondhand clothes for kids, and more. So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button. Links and resources:#9 | The sustainability of anesthesia with CRNA Kelly Pucillo (Part 1)#3 | Is plastic really that bad?#2 | Why is Primark so irresistible?Recycle Right: How empty is empty enough? How clean is clean enough? How dry is dry enough?What happens if you don’t bother washing your recycling?Go Green With Cloth DiapersCloth vs. Disposable Diapers: Which Kind Should I Use?7 Cloth Diapers That Reduce Our Reliance On DisposablesSustainable Babies: Tips on Using Reusable Cloth Diapers From An Eco-Conscious ParentWhy You Should Join a Buy Nothing Group (or How to Start One)!How "Buy Nothing" Facebook Groups Work to Create a Gift Economy in CommunitiesBuy Nothing ProjectHow to Talk to Your Kids About SustainabilityHow to talk to kids about climate changeHow to teach your kids about climate change and sustainability without scaring them Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

#9 | The sustainability of anesthesia with CRNA Kelly Pucillo (Part 1)

Today, we have a very special episode for you with our #1 fan. (And please pardon the hammering that would not stop in time for the start of this episode. Construction on the weekends should not be allowed.) Sadly, Hannah could not join us for this one, so I (Brandee) am flying solo. Well, not quite. In today’s episode, I have a very impromptu chat with Kelly Pucillo, one of my closest friends, about healthcare and the sustainability struggles she faces as a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). We’ve been friends since nursing school, so while I have close to zero knowledge of anesthesia, we dive into the good and the bad of the anesthetic gas desflurane, the environmental impact of convenience, and the ever-present underlying theme of awareness and intentionality when it comes to sustainability. So hit that play button and stay tuned for part 2 of this chat (all about sustainability and motherhood) in two weeks! Links and resources:#3 | Is plastic really that bad?DesfluraneMethaneEnvironmental Implications of Anesthetic GasesHistory of Instrument SterilizationJoseph Lister, the Man who Sterilized SurgerySterilizing PracticesWhy you shouldn't buy a plastic cutting boardWhat is a staphylococcal infection?9 ways to cut down on medical wastePeople, planet and profits: the case for greening operating rooms Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

#8 | Life isn't Fair, but your purchases can be

What is Fairtrade? How do we cope with sticker shock when in the shops? Is it possible to have environmental justice without justice for workers? We tackle these questions and more as we return to one of our favourite topics - yes, you guessed it, food! In today’s episode, we use the UK-based Fairtrade Fortnight (yes, that means two weeks, Brandee) as a jumping-off point to discuss Fairtrade labels, sustainable production, and justice for all. We share our thoughts about navigating the supermarket aisles and whether we really can trust food labels. So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.Links and resources:Fairtrade FortnightFairtrade AmericaFairtrade Foundation (UK)Fairtrade SpainABOUT B CORP CERTIFICATIONCruelty Free InternationalLeaping BunnyPETA's Cruelty-FreeGlobal Organic Textile StandardThe Treehugger Guide to Sustainable Certifications Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

#7 | To fly or not to fly?

That is the question indeed.Whether you’re team fly, no-fly, or somewhere in between, there’s a lot to unpack with this topic. In today’s episode, we share our initial thoughts on flying and how much individual responsibility we have to make drastic changes (like avoiding flights) in our lives in the name of fighting climate change.Yeah, it’s a recurring theme.Tune in for our usual grey area exploration and learn how you can still make a difference. Even if you don’t plan on quitting flying.So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.Links and resources:#6 | No use crying over rogue milkAbout - Sunseed Desert TechnologyEuropean Solidarity CorpsDesertification, explainedTrends in air travel inequality in the UK: From the few to the many?1% of people cause half of global aviation emissions – studyThe fastest ways aviation could cut emissionsAnnual growth in global air traffic passenger demand from 2006 to 2022GoClimateShould you buy carbon offsets for your air travel?Flight Carbon OffsetCarbon Capture Using AlgaeGet to grips with policy: En-ROADS - Community EditionCowspiracy Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

#6 | No use crying over rogue milk

Warning: This episode may cause an increase in hunger. We strongly advise against listening to today’s chat about food on an empty stomach. Please plan accordingly. Thank you, and enjoy! (Seriously, we do not want to be held responsible for any hanger situations.)In today’s episode, we’re spilling the tea on labels. Whether it’s a food label or one that someone chooses to identify with (vegan, vegetarian, etc.), they can be equally helpful and harmful.So, if you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed when it comes to unintentionally consuming animal products (why does milk powder have to be in everything anyway!?), then hit that play button and find some comfort in the fact that it is okay. You’re doing the best you can, and that is enough.After all, there’s no use crying over rogue milk.So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.Links and resources:#1 | How we started giving a sh*tWhat is Chai Tea?Disha Ravi: the climate activist who became the face of India's crackdown on dissentWhy is Delhi Police probing a farmers’ protest ‘toolkit’ tweeted by Greta Thunberg?Fridays For FutureWhat is gelatin made of?VEGAN LABEL READING GUIDEFood labelsAccidentally Vegan Food and Snacks ListThe Carbon Impact of Food Waste: The Problem With What We’re NOT EatingMilk's impact on the environmentNearly One in Four in U.S. Have Cut Back on Eating MeatUK public now eating significantly less meatAbout Meatless MondayEating Plants | Project RegenerationWasting Nothing | Project Regeneration Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

#5 | New beginnings

Have you set any goals for 2022? Don’t worry; this episode isn’t about guilting you into making any. Today’s episode IS about how we feel about goals/resolutions/intentions/whatever you want to call them in general and how you can still make a difference while being gentle with yourself. So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button. Welcome to 2022!Links and resources:#3 | Is plastic really that bad?What is Black Tea?What is Earl Grey?Nanjing Vertical ForestThe Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinThe Minimalists Podcast: 067 | HappinessSMART GoalsDrawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global WarmingVeganuaryNexus | Project RegenerationHow I'm planning ZERO WASTE habits and goals for 2022Free Notion Annual Planner Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

Happy Holidays!

We just wanted to wish you Happy Holidays and let you know that we will be returning with regular episodes in mid-January. See you in 2022! Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

#4 | 'Tis the season

‘Tis the season, indeed. For useless gifts, too much sparkly wrapping paper, and just overall too much merriment. It’s time we cancel the holidays in the name of sustainability. Just kidding! In today’s episode, we discuss the grey area of balancing the joys of celebrating the holiday season with loved ones while also minimizing that consumerism pressure and the environmental impact of said consumption. So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.Links and resources:#3 | Is plastic really that bad?#2 | Why is Primark so irresistible?#1 | How we started giving a sh*tWhat Is Sencha Green Tea?Beneficial effects of green tea: A literature reviewTokyo turning eco: Japan is fully embracing sustainability for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic GamesAfter years of dabbling, Japan gets serious about plastics recyclingFairtrade coffeeUnderstanding OthersMinimalist Gift-GivingGift exchange gamesEtsy for handmade giftsDIY Christmas treesThe Minimalists Ep. 316 | Christmas GiftsSustainable Holiday Gift Guide Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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