All Episodes
May 25, 2019
Episode 7: The Actual Fresh Food People
These days we can access almost any variety of perfectly formed fruit and vegetable at the big supermarkets - even when it is not in season, or even from Australia. Today we talk to Dave and Holli from Parkigrocer who explain some of the issues with buying this way, as well as the benefits of sourcing local, organic produce straight from the farms into your homes in the same day. For more info, see www.parkigrocer.com
May 11, 2019
Episode 6: One for the Ladies! (Men always welcome too)
The average Australian woman uses around 10,000-12,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime, which equates to around $15,000 of her hard-earned going, quite literally, to waste.
May 7, 2019
Bonus: C4C and the Climate Election
With less than two weeks until Australia votes in the 2019 Federal Election, Lisa shares some audio from a recent conversation on Climate Change she facilitated through Climate for Change (C4C) in recent weeks. This short bonus episode also discusses a few things for you to consider when preparing to vote. For more info visit www.climateforchange.org.au
April 27, 2019
Episode 5: Who's Confused About Plastic?
This episode is an interview with Scott Morton - of BioBag World Australia. Scott, a plastics manufacturer from South Australia, helps us understand the terms Reusable, Degradable, Biodegradable and Compostable and his top tips in becoming a more sustainable you.
April 20, 2019
Bonus: What Do Those Numbers Mean?
One of our listeners asked us to explain what those numbers within the recycling symbol on our stuff actually mean - so here is the low down on how our plastics get classified, and what we can actually recycle. Don't let the media influence you into not recycling! It's still a super important part of the process that we get to control ourselves. Enjoy!
April 13, 2019
Episode 4: We Get Overwhelmed Too...
In this episode Jacqui and Lisa talk about how learning more about the climate change crisis has at times made them feel overwhelmed, and like small fish in a big pond. But being overwhelmed doesn't mean your motivation needs to change. Hear how they have worked through this issue that faces many of us today.
March 30, 2019
Episode 3: Fashion
When we think about consumables, we don't often think about the clothes and accessories we wear. But compared to 15 years ago, the average person buys 60% more items of clothing and keeps them for only half as long. Listen for some ways you can slow down the impact of fast fashion.
March 16, 2019
Episode 2: Break it Down
Part two of a deep dive into sorting your household waste. Following on from last episode's discussion about dividing your rubbish into separate bins, this episode will get into the benefits of composting and our love of chickens!
March 16, 2019
Episode 1: Sort Your Bins
We want to live amongst green mountains, not those made from landfill. Landfill (aka the stuff we throw out every day) has many negative impacts on the environment. One of the easiest ways you can reduce your contribution to the huge waste problem we face, is by simply sorting out your rubbish. In this episode we will step you through how to do that, and be more conscious about your household waste.
March 16, 2019
Intro: Meet Your Hosts
Who are these two Urban Hippies that have gotten together to bring you this brand new podcast? Meet Jacqui and Lisa, and learn how you too, can become a more Sustainable You.
Feb. 21, 2019
Trailer
The word SUSTAINABLE means something different to everyone. It can be everything from completely living off the grid - to remembering your reusable shopping bag.