Hey, Green Junkie!

With travel season upon us, it comes with a lot of confusion about how to travel without completely blowing off your sustainable practices.

So today, I wanted to share some of my favourites (don’t break the bank) travel tips with you that you can use no matter where you are going in the world.

Here’s what to expect:

• What to pack in your car or in your carry on while travelling
• How to keep your road trip meals eco-friendly
• Ways to save money on vacation
• How you can support the local economies during your travels and why it’s important  
• Should you travel by plane or automobile

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll be a much more informed traveller and be able to confidently make green decisions this travelling season.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Episode CTA and Links:

Previous Episode Mentioned: 

• Episode 3: Stop putting Your Food in the Trash 

Sources:

• Eco-Travel Kit: Hydro Flask, Wooden Cutlery, Lunchbots, Stasher, Napkins and Strawesome Straws
• Discover eco-vacation rentals, and eco-hotels with this cool search platform: https://ecofriendlyhotels.org/
• My 3 favourite sunscreen brands (oxybenzone and octinoxate free): Green Beaver, Badger and Goddess Garden Organics
• Learn if your sunscreen is harmful to your health, and the environment by visiting https://savethereef.org/about-reef-save-sunscreen.html
• Flying vs Driving: https://www.treehugger.com/environmental-impact-flying-vs-driving-5116489
• Flying vs Driving: https://gogreentravelgreen.com/why-nonstop-direct-flights-better-for-environment-than-layover-stopover-flights
• https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/5-simple-green-living-travel-tips/
• https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/8-waste-free-travel-tips/
• https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-travel/travel-tips/
• https://greenglobaltravel.com/green-travel-tips-ultimate-guide-sustainable-travel/
• https://www.bookmundi.com/t/10-ways-to-travel-eco-friendly
• https://wediditourway.com/sustainable-travel-tips-eco-friendly/
• https://www.skyscanner.ca/tips-and-inspiration/eco-flights

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Hey, Green Junkie!

With the holidays upon us it’s just about time to start wrapping all those gifts that our loved ones are excitedly anticipating.

According to a study from Stanford over 25 million tons of garbage are created during the holiday season and most of that ends up directly in the landfills.

That is a ton of garbage!!! 

Thankfully, there are some really fun and easy ways to wrap gifts that are affordable, fun for the whole family and also save some waste from filling up those landfills, all at the same time.

Here’s what to expect from this episode:

• Which wrapping paper can be recycled and which ones can’t
• What to grab around your home to use as wrapping paper
• How to reuse things you already have to make custom wrapping
• How to wrap your gifts in fabrics 
• Creative ways to wrap with old books or sheet music

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll have more knowledge about how to wrap those gifts under the tree and have a lot of fun along the way.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

How to Host an Eco-Friendly Holiday Party

The Ultimate Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

Fake vs. Real- Creative Holiday Tree Ideas

Resources: 

Brown paper bag recycling instructions

Eco-friendly gift wrapping paper you can recycle

Gift wrapping ideas

Recycling

Fabric wrapping

Fabric wrapping idea 2

Furoshiki: The traditional Japanese Scarf Gift Wrapping

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Hey, Green Junkie!

Halloween is right around the corner and in this episode, I’m teaching you how to put the care back in scare. 

While Halloween is such a fun and beloved holiday, it can create a crazy amount of waste between the candy, the costumes, the decor and everything in between. 

I believe that we can still have a spooky and fun Halloween AND also generate less waste in the process and today I’m showing you how to do just that.

What you can expect from this episode:

• How much garbage does the average trick-or-treater creates in one night
• Companies I love that create organic and healthy treats
• How to provide healthy swaps for your kids’ candy
• How to get creative with costumes and avoid buying new
  • BONUS TIP: Rent your Halloween costume to be more sustainable
• Sustainable Halloween decor
• Where to send your Halloween waste so it can be repurposed

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

I’d also like to thank Strawesome for supporting today’s episode. I have been using their products for years and how, with their glass straws, they have truly eliminated the need for disposable straws.

Want to grab your first awesome Strawesome straw? Go here and use code GREENJUNKIE to save 20% off your next purchase.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

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Shops mentioned in this episode:

1. Surf Sweets
2. YumEarth
3. Made Good
4. Unreal Candy
5. Annies Bunnies
6. Wholesome
7. Terracycle

Hey, Green Junkie!

Ever wondered what those little numbers at the bottom of your plastic bottles, jars and containers mean?

Those little numbers might be small but the information they give us is mighty.

From the chemicals the plastic is made from to how we should recycle that item - the information is vast.

So in this episode, I wanted to do a quick breakdown of each number so that you know what your containers contain and how you can be a more conscious recycler because here’s a little secret: Not everything can or should be recycled.

What you can expect from this episode:

• Learn what the recycling numbers mean and how to recycle properly
• What to watch out for when you are recycling
• What things aren't recyclable
• What chemicals and numbers you should be wary of bringing into your home
• Find out which plastic is dubbed as the “poison” plastic
• Learn which plastic numbers can disrupt hormones

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

I’d also like to thank Koyah for supporting today’s episode. They are organic freeze-dried fruits and vegetables are the perfect way to live a healthy lifestyle without the stress. They are so delicious and I love adding them to smoothies and other recipes for my family.

Want to grab some Koyah goodies? Go here and use code GREENJUNKIE to save 15% off your next purchase.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

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Sources

1. https://www.greenmatters.com/renewables/2018/09/13/ZG59GA/plastic-recycling-numbers-resin-codes
2. https://millerrecycling.com/plastics-recycling-numbers/

Hey, Green Junkie!

Tell me, are you a real tree lover or do you stick with an artificial tree every year at Christmas?

This question can often spark the most interesting debates because we have so many deep rooted traditions tied up into what kind of tree we put presents under.

And I totally get that.

Part of the fun of the holiday season is the deeply rooted traditions and the fond and heartwarming memories we have attached to them.

So how do we preserve our traditions and honor them while still being more conscious in what we bring into our home?

Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered in this episode. 

Here’s what to expect:

• The truth about artificial trees
• The carbon footprint of your current tree
• How long you need to keep and use your artificial tree to make it more sustainable
• How your artificial tree might be impacting your health
• What you need to know about using real trees (hint: they’re not always sustainable either)
• The best places to find your trees this holiday season
• Some fun DIY options if you love crafting

You’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.

By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll have more knowledge about what tree you should choose in your home and how to make your current tree more sustainable.

If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. 

Thanks for listening and being here.

Your green bestie,

Xoxo Stephanie

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

How to Host an Eco-Friendly Holiday Party

The Ultimate Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

Resources: 

Wood Pallet Tree

Plywood Tree

Cardboard Tree

Book Tree

Other Ideas

Sources: 

https://www.carbontrust.com/es/node/532

https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/protect-water-and-land/land-and-water-stories/real-vs-fake-christmas-tree/

https://www.goodgirlgonegreen.com/rent-a-christmas-tree/

https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/holidays/alternative-christmas-trees-pictures

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