Waste Less Live More Podcast

Did you know that more than $8.3 billion is estimated to be wasted on unwanted gifts each year according to a 2022 report? Here are a few other staggering facts gathered by the Center for Biological Diversity:  ReFed estimates that 312 million pounds of food from Thanksgiving dinner will be thrown out this year. Producing this food generates more than 1.1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, which is the same as driving 169,000 cars for a full year. More than 1 billion gallons of water go into producing this amount of food; the same amount of water used by everyone in New York...

Mary talks to Caroline, the director of Local Source to find out more about this gem of a business and the importance of supporting local food systems, and much more!  Listen here:  https://anchor.fm/wastelesslivemore

Join some of the Sixth and Zero crew as they chat about what a less wasteful holiday season might look (and feel) like. No matter what holiday we choose to celebrate, may we be as mindful of its impact on the world around us, as we are of the impact on our hearts. Wishing you happiness and joy this season! Listen here: https://anchor.fm/wastelesslivemore Listen here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CKDDmodHH93itQNSKTVdA

Listen in as we talk the fascinating world of mushrooms-and our dependance on them-with Becky and Ginger, two fabulous mushroom farmers, who started their own mushroom cultivation business!  Make sure to follow them at Woods and Stems and get some of their mushroom jerky and spices! Listen here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Er06fQAq2ub