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Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast

Learn how to live more sustainably, without compromising your lifestyle, in this fun, inspiring and informative podcast with environmental engineer and Home Sustainability Expert Laura Trotta. She"s all about making green mainstream and together with inspiring "Eco Hero" guests will help you create an ecoceptional life you love!

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32:50

[119] Compostable Bags Verses Biodegradable Plastic Bags

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/07/02

With the spotlight continually being shone on plastics and the devastating impact they're having on the Environment, and with Australia’s Eastern States finally implementing a Plastic Bag Ban, let’s take a look at one of the alternatives to single-use plastic bags… Compostable plastic bags. Today I’m joined by Darren McAllister, from BioBag Australia to chat about compostable bags, how they differ from biodegradable bags and how Biobag is championing this area. Click HERE to purchase Biobag

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[118] Five Simple Ways To Reduce Plastic Waste In The...

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/06/22

There’s some sneaky plastics that have made their way into our bathrooms. Whether it’s the innocent plastic wrap around a tampon, the hearty plastic toothbrush or the more concealed microscopic plastic beads in beauty products, our bathrooms punch above their weight in our overall plastic footprint. To help change that in your household, I share five simple ways to reduce plastic waste in your bathroom. Click HERE to Join my FREE 5-day Go Plastic Free Challenge this July Additional Resources

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24:48

[117] Recycling Soft Plastics with REDcycle

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/06/06

Plastics commonly make up the majority of a household's regular waste stream and most of us accept that soft plastic waste is just a part of life. Until now! Thanks to one innovative mum, Australians now have the opportunity to recycle their soft plastics via REDcycle. The REDcycle Program is a recovery initiative for post-consumer soft plastic. RED Group has teamed up with Coles, Woolworths and some of Australia’s most-loved brands to make it easy for you to keep your plastic bags and soft plastic

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24:46

[116] How I Performed My Full House Exit Clean with...

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/05/24

In this episode I share which of my favourite natural cleaning products I used to complete the exit clean on my house in our recent house move, and how they performed. Earlier this year we made our BIG family move from the small town of Roxby Downs to the city of Adelaide, 600 km away. I contemplated outsourcing the exit clean to save time, but for various reasons, we decided to complete it ourselves. I also secretly wanted to put my favourite natural cleaning products to the test to see if they

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52:36

[115] How To Reduce Your Household Water Consumption

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/05/08

Water is essential to life. It’s quite possibly the most valuable resource on Earth, yet with the way we waste water in the Western world, you wouldn’t believe this to be the case. Following the Millennial Drought, the worst recorded drought in Australia’s history, inventor Peter Cullin set himself a mission to do something about reducing household water consumption. He discovered that the bathroom, and more specifically the shower, was the most wasteful area in a typical dwelling and that every

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49:13

[114] Reducing The Environmental Impact Of Your Wardrobe

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/04/23

When did you last purchase a new item of clothing? When did you last move an item on from your wardrobe? And where and how did you move this item on? How much of your wardrobe do you actually wear on a regular basis? I encourage you to take moment to reflect on these three questions, because you may not be aware of it, but your wardrobe may be the source of your greatest impact on the environment. Fashion Revolution Week isn’t just about questioning the social impact of the Fashion Industry, it’s

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21:33

[113] Whale Sharks, Marine Research and Conservation

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/04/11

Today I’m coming to you with a podcast recorded from Antarctica! And I have one of my new friends joining me on the show. It was recorded on the Ushuaia ship whilst we were slicing through ice sheets just to the east of Adelaide Island. I’m super excited to introduce you to Samantha Reynolds. Sam is a marine biologist and works with ECOCEAN, Australia’s only not-for-profit organisation dedicated to whale shark research and conservation. We are chatting all things whale sharks, science, and following

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56:31

[112] Reflections on Antarctica and the Homeward...

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/04/06

In this podcast I reflect on my recent expedition to Antarctica and my involvement in the Homeward Bound Program to date. My experience on board with the 80-odd other women in STEMM was incredible and as life changing as being in the pristine and rugged environment of Antarctica. In a safe and collaborative space we networked, developed strategies to lead, increase our visibility, and act on issues that align with our individual values and lift women up in the call to create change for the greater

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42:16

[111] Mother Nature Needs Her Daughters

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/03/15

As you may be aware, I’ve spent the past 3 weeks on a ship in Antarctica with 77 other female scientists, all participating in the Homeward Bound program. To say the experience has been life changing wouldn’t do it justice. In a safe and collaborative space we networked, developed strategies to lead, increase our visibility, and act on issues that align with our individual values and lift women up in the call to create change for the greater good. All of this in the spectacular setting of

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51:27

[110] How To Improve Your Gut Health

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/03/06

Gut Health, or more specifically, poor gut health has received much publicity in recent times and for very good reason. Gut bacteria and poor digestion have been linked to many diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, obesity, HIV, auto immune disorders, arthritis, mental illnesses and autism. Why Am I Talking About Gut Health on Eco Chat? Because looking after ourselves and our planet go hand in hand. We can’t perform at our optimum and care for our Earth if we’re sick or low in energy

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49:14

[109] How Everyone Can Heal The Earth

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/02/20

When most people talk about healing the environment, they mention simple acts we can do to minimise out impact. It’s rare to find someone who is prepared to go that extra mile and speak the truth… that minimising our impact isn’t going to cut it. Dr Mahdi Mason is an environmental consultant, author and land healer. She recently released her second book ‘Earth Healing: Healing the Earth to heal ourselves’ to critical acclaim. Her passion is helping people to understand the importance of reversing

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51:38

[108] Kindle or Books.... Which Is The Most Sustainable?

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/02/01

If you’re an avid reader and are keen to learn how to indulge your habit in the most sustainable way possible then you’re in for a real treat today! I’m joined by my friend and author Lisa White to chat all about books verses e-books and which is the most sustainable choice. We also cover how Lisa recently made the leap from naturopath (and author of many cookbooks available through her Alternate Chef Kitchen business) to fictional author with her brand Contemporary Fantasy novella “A Touch of

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16:23

[107] How to Pack a Zero-Waste Lunchbox

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/01/17

The nightly ritual of packing school and kindergarten lunches can sometimes seem tedious and unrelenting, but it doesn't have to be hard and it doesn't need to take as long as an episode of The Bachelor. In this post I'll share six tips to help you create a waste-free lunchbox for your school-aged child. Enter code BACKTOSCHOOL before 31 Jan 2018 at Sustainahome to receive FREE Shipping Australia-wide on your order of zero waste lunchbox products.

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17:21

[106] Where The ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ Mantra Got...

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2018/01/04

So many of us grew up with the ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ mantra that’s as ingrained in our psyche as the ‘Slip Slop Slap’ sun protection slogan. But just as ‘Slip Slop Slap’ has moved with the times and been revised to ‘Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide’ I thought the start of a new year was the perfect opportunity to cast an eye over ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.’ In particular I’m keen to share my thoughts on where the ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ mantra needs an upgrade, and why. Browse a range of reusable

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[105] Sustainahome is HERE!

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2017/12/22

A few weeks ago I gave you a heads heads up that something very special was in the pipeline..... Well it's come out the other end I'm I'm so thrilled to share with you that Sustainahome is now open for business! You can check Sustainahome out HERE. Sustainahome is an online eco / toxin-free store where 20% of profits are donated to environmental scientific research and conservation projects. It's the store where your purchases not only help you to create a healthier, more sustainable home, but also

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[104] 5 Easy Ways To Fill Your Cup This Christmas

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2017/12/10

If you’re a bit frazzled leading up to Christmas and think you have no hope getting through your TO DO list, let alone carving out time for YOU, this episode is for you. I’m sharing 5 easy ways you can fill your cup this Christmas... without even leaving the house! If we don’t care for ourselves, and keep our cup full so to speak, we can’t fill others, and we definitely can’t look after the environment. If we’re frazzled, stressed and tired, we’re more likely to make decisions based on convenience

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[103] The Lifecycle of a Fidget Spinner

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2017/11/30

As Christmas fast approaches and adults the world over look for cheap stocking fillers to gift to their children and children’s friends, I thought it was a great opportunity to chat about fad toys and the impact they have on the environment. In particular, I wanted to check in on the fad toy of 2017… The Fidget Spinner. In this episode I chat about the Lifecycle of a Fidget Spinner and share Five Alternatives to Gifting Fad Toys. Click HERE to get your FREE Seasons Greenings eGuide.

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19:07

[102] 5 Simple Ways To Declutter Your House

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2017/11/14

If you yearn for a simpler, minimalist lifestyle and are yet to declutter your house, this post is for you. I’m sharing the ins and outs of our decluttering attempts for our upcoming house move. Links for Specific Charities Mentioned: Bras…. Uplift Project Drop off locations Glasses – Lions Recycle for Sight Australia Business Clothing – Dress For Success Like This Topic? You May Also Like To Listen To These Previous Eco Chat Episodes: Ep 5 – The Environmental Impact Of Toys and How to Stop

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34:53

[101] What Is The Most Sustainable Meat?

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2017/11/07

If you choose to eat meat, and you care for the environment and care for your own health, I bet you’ve wondered “what is the best meat to eat”? It’s a question I’m asked a lot, particularly by my Self Sufficiency in the Suburbs members, and it’s a question I’ve also contemplated. I mean if you walk into a typical supermarket meat section you’re faced options such as organic, free range, grass fed, grain fed, no added hormones, antibiotic free, pasture raised and more! It can be hard to make an

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17:32

[100] How Toxic Are Your Personal Care Products?

Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast ·

2017/10/25

Lotions and potions, deodorant, perfumes, soaps, exfoliants, shower gels and make up: many of us probably use some or most of these personal care products every day and may not give a second thought to the impact they might be having on the health or us or our environment. In this episode I’ll share why you need to be savvy when choosing which personal care products you use and why beauty products may not actually be that great for both you and the environment. To be in the running to WIN a place on

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