The Positively Green Podcast

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What you need to know when it comes to natural sunscreen Apr 29, 2019

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Spring is finally here! And in today's episode of the Positively Green Podcast, we're talking all about the sun. Believe it or not, we NEED some sun exposure without any sunscreen to help our bodies get Vitamin D. We're also talking about the ingredients in conventional sunscreens and their health effects, as well as how they are negatively impacting the environment. Then we also leave you with safe, non-toxic, mineral sunscreen options. We're all about practicing safe sun exposure over here!

Studies:

Environmental Working Group's Sunscreen Guide

Becca's SPF Recommendations:

Kelsey's DIY Recipe:

1 Tbsp shea butter
1 Tbsp Coconut oil
¼ tsp beeswax
½ tsp non-nano titanium dioxide powder
½ tsp non-nano zinc oxide powder

Download the free dminder app!

The truth behind sustainable food packaging with Dan Kurzrock Apr 15, 2019

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In this episode, we chat with Dan Kurzrock, the CEO of Regrained, a company that is working hard to find sustainable solutions for food waste and packaging waste. If you've been frustrated with the non-recyclable and non-compostable food packaging winding up in your garbage, this is the episode for you.

In this episode we discuss:

Why finding a sustainable food packaging solution is so complex
How compostable food packaging works
The issues we may not realize with compostable food packaging
What innovative solutions are being worked on right now
How consumers can get more involved in the fight for sustainable food packaging

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How to easily incorporate herbalism into your lifestyle with Kyle Denton Apr 01, 2019

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Today on the Positively Green Podcast we interview herbalist Kyle Denton of Tippecanoe Herbs. Kyle is an educator, medicine maker, and owner of Tippecanoe Herbs & Apothecary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Drawing from his background in Ayurveda and Traditional Western Herbalism, Kyle will expand your understanding of our relationship to the natural world and help you introduce simple and easy ways to incorporate herbalism into your everyday life.

Show Notes:

Nourishment by Fred Provenza

HerbRally Podcast

The Plant Path Podcast by Sajah & Whitney Popham

Herbcraft.org by Jim McDonald

Matthew Wood (author)

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide

Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine

Rosemary Gladstar (author)

Instagram @tippecanoe_herbs

Website: Tippecanoe Herbs

Ask Us Anything! Listener Q + A Mar 18, 2019

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In this episode, Kelsey and Becca answer listeners' questions on everything from gardening to soap to getting your significant other on board to live a greener lifestyle.

Laundry + Dishes

Buckaroo Organics Soapberry Detergent

Wool Dryer Balls

Redecker Beechwood Pot and Dish Brushes

Better Life Dish Soap

Seventh Generation

Dr. Bronner's

CBD Facial Oil

https://www.healthyskinglows.com/cbd-oil-stress-acne-21-day-experiment/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4151231/

https://khus-khus.com/products/sen-face-serum

Becca's Safety Razor Post

Kelsey ebook The Holistic Home

Stella and Chewy's Dog Food

Becca's Natural Dog Product Faves

Why you don't have to go vegan to live sustainably Mar 04, 2019

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On this episode of the Positively Green Podcast, we discuss why you don't have to go vegan to live sustainably. This episode has come at the request of many of our listeners, as well as being born out of the necessity to start a more open dialogue about eating meat and raising livestock in the face of climate change.

Books:

Defending Beef by Nicolette Hahn Niman

Fresh Fruit Broken Bodies by Seth Holmes

Videos:

Allan Savory's TED Talk

Websites:

Dr. Kelly Brogan "Red Meat For Your Depression"

Psst! Becca is trying TreeBird Floss and loving it

How to have a sustainable and eco-friendly wedding Feb 17, 2019

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In this episode, Kelsey and Becca share all their tips on how to have a sustainable, ethical, and zero-waste wedding. Kelsey is currently planning her wedding and compiled all the research she has done, from ethical engagement ring companies to how to reduce waste at the reception.

If you want all the info in one place, be sure to grab Kelsey's free Green Wedding Guide!

Engagement Rings

Wedding Dresses

Wedding Invitations

Wedding Registry

Ten Thousand Villages

The Top Five Body Products To Swap Right Now Feb 04, 2019

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In this episode, Becca and Kelsey discuss the top five body products you should swap now. Our skin is our biggest organ, and what we put on it definitely affects our health. Finding non-toxic products that are both effective and trustworthy can be difficult. That's Kelsey and Becca share their tried and true favorites with you.

Deodorant:

Shampoo + Conditioner:

Toothpaste:

Foundation:

Facial Moisturizer:

Extras!

Perfume:

Mascara:

Becca's Faves

Sunscreen:

Raw Elements Tinted Facial SPF

Bodywash + Lotion:

Bearded Bee Homestead

Feminine Products:

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Becca's Body and Beauty Faves

Kelsey's #PackagingForThePlanet Signup

The Organic Wine Company

How to get started with composting Jan 20, 2019

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In today's episode, we are talking all about how to get started with composting. Starting to compost can feel like such an insurmountable task, that's why we wanted to break it down for you step by step in this episode.

Show Notes:

The Friend and Foe Compost Guide - PRINTABLE

Supplies for Composting:

For smaller green scrap holding try this one
For larger green scrap holding try this one
For medium-sized for brown scrap holding try this one
This is the best compost tumbler Kelsey's ever owned

Want to learn how to compost all your food scraps, even meat and bones, get Kelsey's ebook at this link!

F is for Fluoride with Melissa Gallico Jan 07, 2019

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In this episode Becca and Kelsey interview Melissa Gallico, a former military intelligence officer, Fulbright scholar, and intelligence specialist at the FBI. Melissa has studied the negative effects of Fluoride on the human body and our environment and discusses ways we can detox and be more informed.

You can learn more about Melissa and follow her at:

The Hidden Cause of Acne Book

Gallico Studios

Fluoride Free Faces Facebook Group

Instagram @MelissaGallico

Five Easy Ways To Go Plastic Free Dec 14, 2018

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In this episode, we are going to talk about all things plastic - what kinds of plastics exist and do they have a negative effect on your health. We will also give you five easy ways to go plastic-free right now.

1. Reusable Grocery Bags instead of plastic grocery bags.

2. Reusable Silverware instead of plastic silverware

3. Ceramic stoneware or mason jars from Goodwill or a metal tiffin instead of plastic Tupperware.

4. Kleen Kanteen or silicone sleeves for your mason jar instead of a single-use to-go cup

5. Reusable washable produce bags instead of plastic produce bags

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