45. Household Waste Through the Decades: One Family's Story

In this episode, we delve into the personal, social, and cultural history of a modern problem, which is getting rid of household waste.  Joining me to share their perspectives across the generations are my own family - my Mum, Leonie Grimshaw, and my sister, Tara Wells. As family, they share a history of their formative or family-raising years in Sydney. Together, they recall stories of household rubbish, recycling and food waste. Their understanding of how these systems have changed over the decades gives a personalised insight into our modern waste crisis. We also touch on how we can use this history to reduce our own waste and become more conscious of our consumption. A summary, plus the links and photos of the pieces discussed in this episode are found here at Household Waste Through the Decades: One Family's Story The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living... Welcome to The ReNewy Living Podcast, the show for people who want to live sustainably without the global overwhelm.  We’re here to lighten your environmental load. We celebrate local sustainability across Australia and connect you to the solutions and people already doing great things for a healthier planet. Living sustainably starts with good humans like you. People who care about the natural environment, our communities and the everyday spaces we live in. Each conversation helps you feel reassured that living lighter on the planet is achievable and genuinely feels good to be part of. Join me, Mardi Lee, as we explore how to consume less, build stronger community connections and thrive in your neighbourhood, wherever you call home.