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Becoming Less
by Bizz McKilligan
An Edmontonian journey to less waste, less impact, less consumption and less clutter.
Episodes
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Water
Bizz chats with Guiscela about wasting water and the differences she sees with water usage in Canada vs Mexico. Tips to reduce water usage: Turn tap off while brushing teeth Turn on only the hot water while waiting to heat and start using as soon as it warms up Water lawn before sunrise or after...
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Balance
Bizz and Claire chat about how doing your best doesn't mean doing everything and that creating a balance in your life is the key to sustainability. Concepts: Focusing on one thing at a time Doing research before diving in Choosing to NOT do/use/have rather than finding an alternative Don't need…
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Circular Economy
Bizz and Bri chat about consumerism and the importance of switching to a circular economy system. Things we talk about: Composting toilets Glass and aluminum instead of plastic Reuse vs recycle Clothing fiber content Visible mending Valuing service, not just "stuff" Amazon hurts small businesses...
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Maker Hobbies
Bizz chats with Megan about maker hobbies like sewing, crafting, knitting, etc.. With maybe a little tangent on the joys of cat ownership. Things we talk about: Getting creative with what we already have Not being afraid to experiment Sourcing the best materials available to us Using all the…
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All or Nothing
Bizz and Lesley chat about many things, most of which revolve around the balancing act of doing what you can, not burning out, and avoiding the all or nothing mindset. Things we talk about: Avoiding the all or nothing mindset Embracing minimalism in order to avoid over-cluttering Minimalism...
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Get Ruth
Bizz chats with Anka from Get Ruth to discuss more convenient options for becoming less with our periods. Find Ruth: Website - getruth.ca Instagram - @getruth.ca LinkedIn Co-Founder - Anka Chan LinkedIn Co-Founder - Nicole Sanchez Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon...
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Green Canoe Kids Thrift
Bizz chats with Steph about her kids thrift/consignment business, The Green Canoe Shop. You can find Steph's kids' clothes at: Website - greencanoeshop.ca Instagram - @greencanoeshop Facebook - facebook.com/greencanoeshop Other great Instagram accounts to find second hand kids clothes: Oak Forage…
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Weddings
Bizz chats with Jennifer of Jennifer Bergman Weddings about how to become less while celebrating one of the most important days of our lives. Find Jennifer: Instagram - @jbweddings Website - jenniferbergmanweddings.com Things we talk about: Food - Buy local, use reusable dishes, find out where…
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Themed Thrift
Bizz chats with Tracy about the idea of themed thrift stores. Things we talk about: Our own ideas to incorporate second hand into our own businesses Second-hand pet supplies Second-hand fabric and sewing supplies What kind of themed thrift is already out there Cars. Pretty much just cars. Oh, and...
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Home Renos
Bizz and Emma chat about their own experiences doing home renovations and discuss ways to be less with our renovations. Things we talk about: Use what you have Repair and freshen up before replacing Get materials used or other people's leftovers When buying new materials, aim for high quality…
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Single Use Items Strategy
Bizz chats with Waste Free Edmonton co-founder, Sean, about the city's proposed Single Use Items Bylaw and how this strategy will reduce waste in our city. Find more on the proposed bylaw: City of Edmonton's Website - edmonton.ca Single Use Items PDF Follow and connect with Waste Free Edmonton to...
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Books
Bizz and Emma chat about becoming less with our books, including some good reads for more information and ideas. Things we talk about: Minimalism E-Readers Using old worn out books for crafts Libraries Little Free Libraries - littlefreelibrary.org Books mentioned: Flaneuse - Lauren Elkin Oranges...
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Eco-Grief
Bizz chats with Sam Kriviak, a registered provisional psychologist who specializes in eco-grief. Things we talk about: What is anxiety? What is grief? What is trauma? How do these tie in with environmentalism? If we do identify with one or more of these descriptions, what can we do? Where can we...
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Value Clashes At Work
Bizz and Cara chat about how becoming less can be challenging at work. Things we talk about: Being the only person who's passionate about environmentalism Creating an environmental committee Low-hanging fruit such as recycling paper and cardboard, or not using single-use plastics Starting...
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Blenderz Gets An Upgrade
Bizz chats with Sarah from Blenderz Garment Recyclers about how much they've grown over the last couple years. They're moving into an even bigger location with some cool machinery upgrades. Find Blenderz: Support their campaign for the upgrade -...
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2021 Year In Review
Bizz and Cara go over their biggest eco-wins from 2021 and discuss their goals for the upcoming new year. What happened in 2021: Moved to new home Small means lower impact, close to work and amenities to reduce travel Reusable diapers So many diapers go to landfill every year, then the diapers…
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Creating A Demand
Bizz and Cara talk about how voting with our dollar can create a demand for better ways to become less. Things we talk about and references we make: How we spend our money controls the direction of the market Supporting businesses with good practices means a demand is created for more good...
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Boundaries
Bizz and Cara chat about setting boundaries with others who may not see eye to eye with you on becoming less. Things we talk about: Gifts - always a big topic Choosing to ride a bike Not using paper towels Bringing a container to a restaurant Composting - at home and at work Not accepting...
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Eco Mom
Bizz chats with new co-host, Cara, about her tips on being an eco-mom. Things we talk about: Reusable Diapers Reusable Wipes (See Sniffle Crate Pattern on Etsy) Diaper services Babies grow so quickly Get clothing second hand Get toys second hand, too Choose toys from natural materials, avoid…
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Pets - Part 2
Bizz and Emma continue their conversation about becoming less with their pets. Things we talk about: Buying treats in bulk Make your own food Use bags from food and litter to line your trash bin Dryer lint is often still plastic Dehydrating treats Wood pellet litter Toilet training cats Clay…
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Pets - Part 1
Bizz and Emma chat about our pets and how we can still become less while being loving, doting owners. Things we talk about: Grooming is important for health and reducing hair Dog toys are consumable items Try getting second-hand stuffed animals (if your dog destroys these, only allow supervised...
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Second Hand Gifts
Bizz and Emma chat about becoming less by giving gifts that were purchased second-hand. Things to consider: Let others know that you are open to, and prefer, second-hand gifts Start the conversation. Ask others how they feel about it. Make sure your gifts are clean and in good condition.…
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Upgrading
Bizz and Emma talk about how to become less when we decide to upgrade our technology and other possessions. References we make: The Minimalists Upgrade Rule - theminimalists.com/upgrade Kijiji Facebook Marketplace Most eco-friendly phone? The internet says Fairphone, though they do not appear to…
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Buy Nothing Groups
Bizz and Emma chat about how Buy Nothing Groups can be a great tool to use on your journey to becoming less. References we make: Buy Nothing Project - buynothingproject.org Kijiji Next Door - ca.nextdoor.com Mushroom Foraging Episode - Episode 68 Mud, Sweat and Gears - mudsweatandgears.ca Donate…
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Waste Reduction Week
Bizz and Emily talk about Waste Reduction Week, which is a national week in Canada that is focussed on raising awareness for ways to be become less. Waste Reduction Week - wrwcanada.com/en Monday - Circular Economy Tuesday - Textiles Wednesday - E-Waste Thursday - Plastics Friday - Food Waste...
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Tool Libraries
Bizz chats with Emny from the Edmonton Tool Library about how sharing tools can help us become less. Find the Tool Library: Instagram - @yegtoollibrary Facebook - facebook.com/yegtoollibrary Website - edmontontoollibrary.ca In person - 7308 112 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB More Tool Libraries, or start...
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Pumpkins
Bizz and Emily chat about how to becoming less with our pumpkins this fall season. All things pumpkin: Pumpkin carving - Google it Pumpkin gut recipes - Google it Pumpkin seeds - Google it scoop, separate, rinse, dry, oil, season, bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until golden, stirring often...
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Mushroom Foraging
Bizz chats with fellow Alberta Mycological Society member, Mel, to nerd out about mushrooms. References we make: Alberta Mycological Society - albertamushrooms.ca From The Wild - fromthewild.ca Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on...
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Budgeting
Bizz and Emily talk about how budgeting can help on your journey to becoming less. (Let us know how many pairs of shoes YOU own!) References we make: YNAB - ynab.com Heard It From Hannah - youtube.com Cleo - web.meetcleo.com Mint - mint.intuit.com EveryDollar - ramseysolutions.com Donate to…
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Rose City Organizing
Bizz chats with Christa from Rose City Organizing about how decluttering and organizing can bring you peace and joy in your home on top of being good for the planet! Find Rose City Organizing: Facebook: facebook.com/RoseCityOrganizing Facebook Group…
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Challenges
Bizz and Emily chat about how becoming less can be a bit of a challenge sometimes. Things we talk about: Barriers to eco-friendly choices Getting into new habits or stopping old habits Being surrounded by people who don't care as much as we/you do Unintentionally making other people uncomfortable...
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Wine & Waste
Bizz chats with Emma from Waste Free Edmonton's Wine and Waste segment on Instagram Live! Things we talk about: What to do with your old garbage bins when moving to an automated cart system. WFE's Wine & Waste - instagram.com/wastefreeyeg WFE's Blog - wastefree.ca/blog WFE's YouTube Channel -...
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Empathy Gap
Bizz and Emily talk about the empathy gap and how it creates a barrier for environmental habits. Things we talk about: Empathy Gap (obviously) - Google It Epilator - Google It The Day to Listen, Downey Wenjack Fund - downiewenjack.ca Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon...
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Zero Waste Fails Pt 4
Emily chats with her sister, Marianne, about some more zero waste fails. Things we talk about: Lauren Singer from Trash is for Tossers - trashisfortossers.com Bea Johnsons, author of Zero Waste Home - zerowastehome.com Change Toothpaste - changetoothpaste.com Sew your own underwear. Or don't....
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Microplastics
Bizz and Emily chat about microplastics and why it's an important topic on the journey to becoming less. Articles we reference in the episode: Tom Stanton from the University of Nottingham - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=kIs3_1sAAAAJ&hl=en Microplastics found in placenta -...
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Grocery Shopping
Bizz and Emily chat about becoming less at the grocery store, or wherever you may get your food. Things we talk about: Bring your own shopping bags (and produce bags) Shop in bulk Avoid single serving packaging Buy whole ingredients Shop local, such as at a farmer's market Get beer in growler...
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Freebies & Giveaways
Bizz and Emily talk about becoming less when it comes to freebies and giveaways. Do you want the thing, or do you want the thing because it's free? Things we talk about: Freebies and Giveaways Business Cards - organize with a Rolodex or, better yet, snap a picture with your phone! Samples - only...
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Cart Roll Out
Bizz and Emily talk about the Cart Roll Out happening right here in Edmonton. References and things we talk about: Find out more about the cart roll out - edmonton.ca/waste Food scraps pail liner tutorial - youtube.com/watch?v=SPH7A3sf_PI Story of Stuff - storyofstuff.org Donate to support waste...
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The Dress Library
Bizz chats with Allison about her business, The Dress Library, where you can rent dresses for special occasions, rather than buy something you will only wear once. She has also generously offered 20% off one rental if you mention you heard about her from Becoming Less! Check out The Dress Library...
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Jack 59
Bizz chats with Vanessa from Jack 59 about her company's bar shampoos and conditioners and then get into some other low waste swaps. Find Jack 59: Online - jack59.ca HQ - 3620 98 St NW, Edmonton, AB Store Locator - jack59.ca/pages/store-locator Email - [email protected] Phone - 780-270-0706 Other...
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Bizz's Mom
Bizz's mom tells some embarrassing stories about her as a child and talks about some of Bizz's other childhood memories for Mother's Day. Things we talk about: Hoarding vs not wanting to throw things away that could still be useful Buying new when you can't find the thing you know you have......
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Seaspiracy
Sorry for the goofy sound in this one! Covid restrictions required an impromptu setup and it affected the sound. In this episode, Bizz and Emily discuss the documentary Seaspiracy. Watch it. Keep an open and critical mind. Do your research. Then decide what path works best for you. Seaspiracy...
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Earth Day Clean Up
Bizz chats with Greg from the Westwood Community League about the Earth Day Community Clean Up. Things we talk about: Westwood Community League - westwoodcl.ca Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues - efcl.org Capital City Clean Up - edmonton.ca/programs_services/capital-city-clean-up.aspx Big...
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You Don't Need It
Emily and Bizz discuss how buying new stuff is not necessary to do many activities and hobbies. Things we talk about include: Alternatives to buying new gear Borrowing Renting Repairing old gear Doing without Earth Day Cleanup - @wastefreeyeg Fast Shoe Repair - @fastshoe20 Lemon vinegar cleaner -...
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Zero Waste Fails Pt 3
Emily chats with her sister, Marianne, about more zero waste fails regarding hair care. Things we talk about include: No poo PH Bar Shampoo Sodium Laureth Sulfate Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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Waste Statistics
Bizz and Emily talk about how Canada ranks on our waste habits and why it's important to become less. For more information: https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10163-015-0355-1.pdf https://www.conferenceboard.ca/hcp/details/environment/municipal-waste-generation.aspx...
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Olivia Adams
Bizz chats with Olivia Adams on mental health, mindfulness, our connection to nature and more about each of our individual journeys to becoming less! Find Olivia on Youtube at: youtube.com/user/oliviaadamsXD Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino...
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Trash Audit
Bizz and Emily talk about becoming less by doing a trash audit to figure out what we can work on. Things we talk about: Trash audits (obviously), and what we tend to find in our own trash Earth's General Store - earthsgeneralstore.ca Blush Lane - blushlane.com Boocha - boocha.ca Downtown Farmer's...
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Free Spirit Company
Bizz chats with Carly about the Free Spirit Company and her low waste, natural deodorant. You can find the Free Spirit Company: Instagram: @findyourfreespirit Facebook: facebook.com/findyourfreespirit Website: findyourfreespirit.com Hashtag: #findyourfreespirit Donate to support waste reduction…
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Zero Waste Fails Pt 2
Emily and Marianne tell more stories about the trials and tribulations on the road to becoming less. Things we talk about: Nudi Raven Mascara - nudigoods.com Routine Deodorant - routinecream.com Local Edmonton Refilleries: EcoChick - ecochickrefills.com Re:Plenish - replenishyeg.ca Carbon...
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An Edmontonian journey to less waste, less impact, less consumption and less clutter.
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Becoming Less is created and hosted by Bizz McKilligan.
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