Simply B. Sustainable
Live a more fulfilling life with less. Less stuff, less waste, less chaos - More LIFE. Join host, Brooke Chase and explore practical strategies, learn with insightful interviews, and listen as she shares her own stories that will hopefully inspire positive changes. Deep dive deep into topics like zero-waste living, ethical fashion, mindful consumption, and honestly just acting simple. Let’s live simply, be simple, and simply be...for a greener, brighter future, one episode at a time.
Episodes
Recycling can be hard... Let's make it SIMPLE! In this episode, I'll give you the do's and don'ts of recycling and explain how to read plastic numbers and recycling labels. Just because it has a recycling symbol does NOT mean it's able to be recycled in your single stream pick-up from home.
I'll cover the importance of composting, the staggering amount of waste generated, and a cool solution for those unrecyclable plastics! (Like ...
Plastic-Free July is coming to a close but that doesn't mean your efforts of using less plastic have to. Join me for a day in the life of less plastic consumption pt 1! Here are my simple sustainable swaps to get you from coffee to lunch!
Plus my beer of the week and a few codes to save you some cash!
Frownies: code SIMPLE for 10% off
Litefoot Refillery: PlasticFreeJuly 15% off
Celebrate Plastic-Free July! Swap these 14 plastics most found in the ocean.
Start or improve your last-free journey in person or online at Lite Foot Company.
More Show notes:
https://www.simplyb.world/post/celebrate-plastic-free-july-swap-these-14-ocean-invaders
You Tube Video:
Pt 3 of my Unrecipe Series which I'm calling 'Zero Cooks' bc I give zero *cooks* (jk) it's a no-cook Asian Rainbow "Stirfry" created on accident by me using what I have in the fridge before it goes bad. It was so delicious I had to share!
Suggested Ingredients:
- purple cabbage
- carrots
- avocado
- green onion
- shrimp
- coconut aminos or soy sauce
- fresh garlic (or powder)
- fresh ginger (or powder)
- lemon or lime
- salt, pepper
- everything bag...
Join me and special guest, Maria Vaughn of CORcomposting as we dive into all things composting!
- The environmental, social, and economic benefits
- Why we should all compost
- What happens when we don't and
- How to compost: Do's and Don'ts
It is SO SIMPLE! We'll share our practical tips for getting started including methods and materials.
"If it grows - it goes!"
Composting has a significant environmental impact and is import...
In this bonus episode, Brooke shares simple recipes to reduce food waste by using food scraps. She emphasizes the importance of not wasting food and highlights the staggering amount of food waste in the world.
Brooke provides tips on organizing the refrigerator to reduce waste and 16 simple recipes and ideas to avoid contributing to food waste.
- The world wastes about 2.5 billion tons of food every year, with...
Stop wasting food with my simple tips! First, we'll go over the simple truth with the stats on global and American food waste.
Check out my favorite blogger @goingzerowaste on how to avoid food waste and for scraptastic recipes, tips and more!
Beer of the week: Pacifico
I can help! Follow me and send me a message on Instagram @Simp.ly.b Tell me what foods you waste most often and I'll help you cut back!
HAPPY EARTH DAY! Try this #SimpleSWAP to celebrate everyday. Swap that plastic, disposable razor for a nice weighted, reusable one and never buy a whole new razor again, just blades!
The simple truth is that over 2 billion plastic razors are thrown in landfills yearly, in the USA alone! That's enough to wrap around the Earth 5 times, EVERY YEAR! Safety razors are a cost-effective and long-lasting option.
I'll tell you about my expe...
Today's simple swap is to use less paper towels for cleaning up that little mess with a reusable towel instead. I know you can do it!
The world creates 695,000 tons of paper towel waste every day!
Learn my simple tips on how to start using reusable towels, including repurposing old towels, cutting up new ones, and few products I really like! (the Unpaper towels and Swedish towels)
My Amazon zero waste-list https://www.amazon.com/...
Earth Day Simple Swaps Series Episode #4: Why you should swap your bag of store bought lettuce for your homegrown lettuce! Imagine a world of fresh lettuce always available! Here's why and how... it's the gift that keeps on giving and it's SO SIMPLE.
Check out my Instagram to see my lettuce plant @Simp.ly.b
Want more about why you should grow your own lettuce? Check out this blog:
Ditch the plastic in your kitchen with these 3 simple sustainable swaps!
Let's talk about the environmental impact of using plastic wrap in the kitchen. I'll show you three swaps I love instead that are simpler, prettier and work just as well -if not better!
We'll dive into the simple truth of plastic wrap and how these 3 swaps are sustainable alternatives that keep food fresh.
Discount Codes:
Frownies: SIMPLE
ClearStem: Brook...
It's 12 days until Earth Day so guess what! We're doing my 12 favorite simple sustainable swaps! I did not expect this swap to be very exciting. In fact, what is so exciting about TP at all? This is not normal TP! Plantpaper toilet paper is amazing and I will never go back to tree paper again. Tune in to why this is such a great simple swap and how much of a difference you can make by simply switching your toilet paper!
It's EARTH MONTH! Celebrate with 5 simple sustainable tips! Today's episode is a special collaboration with Ashley LaButte, podcast host of "Power Up Yourself." She asked me to share 5 simple sustainable tips and that's just what we did. SIMPLE!
Ladies, if you're looking to reclaim yourself, her podcast is for you. Connect with Ashley on Instagram @ashley.labutte.
Tell me your favorite sustainable tip on social media @Simp.ly.b
Having a party can be a lot of work, trying to avoid excess waste can be even more challenging. But not now! Listen to this episode for your checklist on how to throw to have more fun with less waste at your next gathering in 7 simple sustainable steps!
Sustainable Fashion Part 3! We are talking STYLE to make the most out of the clothes you already have in your closet, what pieces can fill the gaps, and how to pair unexpected complementary pieces. Join me and special guest, Costume Designer, and owner of Chunky Possum, Erin LaRoche as we discuss how to bring your self-expression to life as an art through clothing. Erin gives tips on finding your colors, dressing for your body type...
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Simply Declutter in 3 Steps!
Join me with special guest, Nicole Dillon the founder of Planetize, to help transform your clutter into clarity.
- We share insights on the psychological and practical benefits of decluttering and give actionable tips and strategies for listeners to begin!
- Learn the shocking facts about storage in America and the impact of excessive stuff.
We'll teach you how to start decluttering big or small ...
This is the time of year when we are all decluttering. This is great but what no longer serves you is not TRASH! Learn how to overcome our throwaway culture.
I'll highlight the environmental impact of excessive waste overflowing landfills and teach you where to donate unwanted items, support community initiatives, give tips for responsible disposal, and recycling do's and don'ts.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Trash and the Throwaway...
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