From Trash To Treasure: How To Compost

OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: 2018 Brandborg Pinot Noir  

TOPIC: 

Composting is one of the most simple and effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint. In fact, if everyone in the United States did it, it would be equivalent to removing 7.8 million cars from the road! That’s why on today’s episode, we’re doing a deep dive on composting: what it is, why it’s so important, and how to get started. We cover the spectrum of benefits that composting provides, what materials can (and can’t) be composted, and share the top tools for composting. 

In this episode, we discuss:

The difference between biodegradable and compostable material Why it's crucial to get the right ratio of materials in your compost bin How to set up a compost bin The difference between cold and hot composting, including the average timelines associated with each method The best way to separate your various composting materialsSpace-saving composting options How to tell if you’re scraps are composting correctly 

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Texas A&M: Compost Troubleshooting Guide Cornell University: Guide to CompostingOregon State: Composting and Vermicomposting   Lomi Countertop Composter Vitamix FoodCycler  Episode 76 - Sustainable Living: Simple Ways To Be More Eco-Friendly

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Rosario Dawson

WINE RATING:

2018 Brandborg Pinot Noir  = 6.5 / Rosario 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Citizen’s Arrest. Nat is over fellow grocery shoppers who steal and snack on fruit like grapes and berries while shopping. In the online space, Corinne wants to see less of the

OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: 2018 Brandborg Pinot Noir  

TOPIC: 

Composting is one of the most simple and effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint. In fact, if everyone in the United States did it, it would be equivalent to removing 7.8 million cars from the road! That’s why on today’s episode, we’re doing a deep dive on composting: what it is, why it’s so important, and how to get started. We cover the spectrum of benefits that composting provides, what materials can (and can’t) be composted, and share the top tools for composting. 

In this episode, we discuss:

The difference between biodegradable and compostable material Why it's crucial to get the right ratio of materials in your compost bin How to set up a compost bin The difference between cold and hot composting, including the average timelines associated with each method The best way to separate your various composting materialsSpace-saving composting options How to tell if you’re scraps are composting correctly 

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Texas A&M: Compost Troubleshooting Guide Cornell University: Guide to CompostingOregon State: Composting and Vermicomposting   Lomi Countertop Composter Vitamix FoodCycler  Episode 76 - Sustainable Living: Simple Ways To Be More Eco-Friendly

END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Rosario Dawson

WINE RATING:

2018 Brandborg Pinot Noir  = 6.5 / Rosario 

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play Citizen’s Arrest. Nat is over fellow grocery shoppers who steal and snack on fruit like grapes and berries while shopping. In the online space, Corinne wants to see less of the TikTok mental health services that remind you to take a break when you’re scrolling. 

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