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Trash Magic!

Change the world one purchase, one piece of trash at a time. Your hosts: Oakley J-Fast, a chemical engineer, and Sara Fuentes, a waste and recycling expert, are here to demystify the circular economy. There is so much potential in what others see as disposable - that"s what we call Trash Magic!

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13. Reimagine Plastic Recycling: Tom Hockin at...

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2021/07/04

We had the amazing opportunity to interview Tom Hockin, National Director for Origination & Feedstock at Brightmark. China banned accepting plastic waste from the globe in 2018. In response, Brightmark has created a US-based solution to handle our plastic recycling and turn it into a valuable end product. This is the first episode on our three-part series on plastic in celebration of July - Plastic Free Month! Trash Magic! is made with love (and self-funded). Consider supporting us by

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00:36:00

12. Batteries, Lightbulbs, Paint Oh My!

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2021/05/31

This episode is about what the hell to do with batteries, lightbulbs, and paint. And of course we dive into the bigger picture of all three in terms of their impact on people, the planet, and even beetles! Yes, beetles. Listen to find out! Trash Magic! is made with love (and self-funded). Consider supporting us by following on ⁠Instagram⁠, rating on your favorite podcast platform or ⁠Buy Us a Coffee⁠. Thank you Dumpster Divas! --- Send in a voice message:

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00:25:42

11. MRF (Material Recovery Facility): Sara's boyfriend

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2021/05/17

Is MRF a material recovery facility or the name of Sara's boyfriend? Find out on this week's episode! Do you know what happens to your recycling after it's picked up!? Learning what happens to your recycling is an amazing way to understand what can be recycled and what is "wish cycled" (something we hope can be recycled but truly can't!) One thing you as an individual to help the planet is recycle right! It truly helps!! If recycling is contaminated with too many things

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00:28:31

10. Thrifting: Secondhand Tips and Tricks!

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2021/05/10

Sara and Oakley share their tips and ticks for buying and selling second hand! Why is it worth buying and selling second hand? We share our favorite stories. Spoiler: buying second hand is good for the environment, good for your wallet, good for your community. We are also joined by Abbie Burgess who is a new mom who was inspired to start buying more second hand! How does she pull it off? Take a listen! Trash Magic! is made with love (and self-funded). Consider supporting us by following on

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00:20:48

9. Solar Panels: Shedding Light, have we really evolved?

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2021/05/03

Have we really evolved if we throw solar panels in the landfill? Our own Sara Fuentes said it best herself: "Any new innovation that's going to help save the planet has to be created in a way that is everlasting." It may not be sexy to think about the end of life of objects but when it comes to the future of clean energy, we have to think about it! Do you have solar panels at home? Trash Magic! is made with love (and self-funded). Consider supporting us by following on ⁠Instagram⁠,

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00:27:01

8. COVID Masks: Facing Safety and the Enviornment

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2021/04/26

Phone, wallet, keys, mask... we live in a new world where we have one more thing to remember before we leave the house. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is something you're already familiar with if you work in manufacturing or the healthcare industry but now everyone knows what it is! An example of PPE is what we wear everyday to protect ourselves and each other from Covid: a mask! On this episode we talk about what the increase in single-use masks and gloves has had on the environment and

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00:20:11

7. Glass: Shattering Recycling Myths

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2021/04/19

Here on Trash Magic, the glass is always half full! On today's episode we talk about what to do with your glass jars and even windows and car windshields! Did you also know that sand, the main ingredient in glass is actually running out!? Did you know wine bottles may not be able to be recycled!? Before you panic, take a listen to the episode for some solutions and tips. Stay classy, stay trashy, and stay glassy Trash Magic! is made with love (and self-funded). Consider supporting us by

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00:24:06

6. What is Circular Economy!?

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2021/04/12

What exactly is circular economy!? Who are our hosts Sara and Oakley and how did they get into loving trash so much? What horoscope sign is Pitbull!? Learn all of this and more in this week's episode! Trash Magic! is made with love (and self-funded). Consider supporting us by following on ⁠Instagram⁠, rating on your favorite podcast platform or ⁠Buy Us a Coffee⁠. Thank you Dumpster Divas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trashmagic/message

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00:26:03

5. Compost: Scrap your Fears

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2021/04/04

Hi everyone! Welcome to part 3 of our food series. Great episode today talking about commercial compost, practical tips to reduce your food waste, and how to compost at home featuring Oakley's friend Julia Samson. Julia tells us how she uses worms to compost her food at home! Trash Magic! is made with love (and self-funded). Consider supporting us by following on ⁠Instagram⁠, rating on your favorite podcast platform or ⁠Buy Us a Coffee⁠. Thank you Dumpster Divas! --- Send in a voice

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00:23:58

4. Takeout Food Packaging: This is the Last Straw!

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2021/03/29

Which takeout container is the "best" for the environment? Is this the last straw for plastic!? Find out in this week's episode Trash Magic! is made with love (and self-funded). Consider supporting us by following on ⁠Instagram⁠, rating on your favorite podcast platform or ⁠Buy Us a Coffee⁠. Thank you Dumpster Divas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trashmagic/message

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00:29:39

3. Meal Kits Packaging: Serving Up the Truth

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2021/03/22

Which has a lower environmental impact: a meal from the grocery store or one delivered from a meal kit service? How do I get rid of this packaging from my meal kit delivery!? Find out in this week's episode! Trash Magic! is made with love (and self-funded). Consider supporting us by following on ⁠Instagram⁠, rating on your favorite podcast platform or ⁠Buy Us a Coffee⁠. Thank you Dumpster Divas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trashmagic/message

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00:21:38

2. Amazon: Is my Amazon addiction really that bad?

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2021/03/16

Is our addiction to Amazon really that bad for the environment? The answer may surprise you. Trash Magic! is made with love (and self-funded). Consider supporting us by following on ⁠Instagram⁠, rating on your favorite podcast platform or ⁠Buy Us a Coffee⁠. Thank you Dumpster Divas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trashmagic/message

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00:27:33

1. Paper: Good, Bad, or Tear-able?

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2021/03/08

Hello, and welcome to Trash Magic! This is our first episode. We are so excited to bring this show to you! In this episode, we chat about what to do with all this paper: how to properly recycle or dispose of unwanted paper and how to purchase more sustainable paper in the future. Today we are joined by our cohosts Oakley Jennings-Fast, a chemical engineer, and Sara Fuentes, a waste and recycling expert. Trash Magic! is made with love (and self-funded). Consider supporting us by following on

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