Unfuck your shopping cart
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Want to start making more environmentally conscious shopping choices but don’t know where to start? Unfu*k your shopping cart has been made for you. Join your host Liana as she talks to Australian-owned businesses that have a huge focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly products and services. Liana will explore how each company grew from an idea to where they are today, how they are making a difference, and give us a few tips and hints on how we can all make a micro change. This podcast is researched, written, and produced on Gadigal land of the Eora nation. Jump over to our Instagram page to learn more about living an eco-life.
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Seidy from Rethink packaging
May 26, 2021 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBRethink packaging was born when friends Seidy and Dani decided to be the change they wanted to see in the world. Sediy speaks to me from Boonwuorong country about the fun of starting a small business and how they see their business grow into a community of eco-warriors. In this episode, you will learn · What Seidy has learned about running a small business. · What is a compostable mailer bag and what is it made out of. · Seidy’s tips on how your workp...
Stacey - Little Eco Baby
May 11, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBStacey from Tharawal land is a mum of two and started Little Eco Baby reusable nappy service after trying them on her son and wanting to make a positive impact on the environment. In this episode, you will learn, · What inspired Stacey to start Little Eco Baby · How reusable nappies work · Stacey’s tips on eco-living Learn more about Little Eco Baby · https://littleecobaby.com.au/ · https://www.facebook.com/littleecobaby · https://...
Geert from Farm wall
May 03, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBToday’s episode comes from Gadigal land. Geert runs farm wall who provide an indoor soil-free farm that can be grown in any home or workplace. In this episode, you will learn. · Exactly what a farm wall is and why we should all strive to have one. · How we can work towards sustainable cities. · What microgreens will start sprouting within seven days. To learn more about Farm wall · https://farmwall.com/ · https://www.facebook.com/farmwall ...
Geert from Farm wall
May 03, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBToday’s episode comes from Gadigal land. Geert runs farm wall who provide an indoor soil-free farm that can be grown in any home or workplace. In this episode, you will learn. · Exactly what a farm wall is and why we should all strive to have one. · How we can work towards sustainable cities. · What microgreens will start sprouting within seven days. To learn more about Farm wall · https://farmwall.com/ · https://www.facebook.com/farmwall ...
Wells from Jasper coffee
April 27, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBTake a deep dive with Wells into the world of coffee growers and fair-trade communities. Wells has been in the coffee business for over 30 years and has seen some of the devastating impacts climate change has had on farmers and the simple changes we can make to help keep coffee farmers in business and us enjoying fresh coffee every day. In this episode, you will learn · Why it is so important to look for fair trade coffee beans. · How climate change is having an impa...
Wells from Jasper coffee
April 27, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBTake a deep dive with Wells into the world of coffee growers and fair-trade communities. Wells has been in the coffee business for over 30 years and has seen some of the devastating impacts climate change has had on farmers and the simple changes we can make to help keep coffee farmers in business and us enjoying fresh coffee every day. In this episode, you will learn · Why it is so important to look for fair trade coffee beans. · How climate change is having an impa...
Brendan from Unico Zelo
April 18, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBBrendan who speaks from Peramangk land is a cofounder of Unico. A sustainable winery, distiller, and B corporation with a passion for native herbs and botanicals. In this episode, you will learn How Unico set up a sustainable avenue for indigenous foods to be grown and used. What Fiano grape is and why we should all be looking for it in our local wine store. What a B-corp is. To learn more about Unico https://www.unicozelo.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/unicozelo/ https...
Brendan from Unico Zelo
April 18, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBBrendan who speaks from Peramangk land is a cofounder of Unico. A sustainable winery, distiller, and B corporation with a passion for native herbs and botanicals. In this episode, you will learn How Unico set up a sustainable avenue for indigenous foods to be grown and used. What Fiano grape is and why we should all be looking for it in our local wine store. What a B-corp is. To learn more about Unico https://www.unicozelo.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/unicozelo/ https...
Anya - Super Seed Hemp Food
April 12, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBAnya talks to me today from Withabul country, Anya is a sustainable warrior who runs her own hemp seed business. Hemp is an amazing plant-based food that is high in Omegas, protein and can be easily added to your everyday cooking. In this episode, you will learn · The differences between hemp and marijuana. · How Anya relieved her son's Eczema with hemp products. · Why you should have hemp seeds as a staple in your kitchen cupboard & how to use ...
Anya - Super Seed Hemp Food
April 12, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBAnya talks to me today from Withabul country, Anya is a sustainable warrior who runs her own hemp seed business. Hemp is an amazing plant-based food that is high in Omegas, protein and can be easily added to your everyday cooking. In this episode, you will learn · The differences between hemp and marijuana. · How Anya relieved her son's Eczema with hemp products. · Why you should have hemp seeds as a staple in your kitchen cupboard & how to use ...
Alex - Compost Revolution
April 05, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBCompost revolution operates across Australia to help turn food scraps into rich soils and fertilisers, while reducing landfill and greenhouse gas emissions. Alex talks to me today from Yuin land on the South Coast of Australia. In this episode, you will learn · Why green-houses gasses are so bad for our planet and how we can slow them down. · The best composting unit for you, no matter where you live. · How to deter rats and mice from your compost bin. You...
Alex - Compost Revolution
April 05, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBCompost revolution operates across Australia to help turn food scraps into rich soils and fertilisers, while reducing landfill and greenhouse gas emissions. Alex talks to me today from Yuin land on the South Coast of Australia. In this episode, you will learn · Why green-houses gasses are so bad for our planet and how we can slow them down. · The best composting unit for you, no matter where you live. · How to deter rats and mice from your compost bin. You...
Tom from Sun Butter
March 29, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBTom and Sasha started making chemical-free sunscreen for themselves. When friends and family started asking if they could get a tin, they knew they were on to something. A kick starter and a few years later Sun Butter was released onto the market. A chemical-free, vegan, reef-safe sunscreen that is good for the oceans and your skin. Tom is speaking today from Boonwurrung land. In the episode, you will learn The main baddies that are often added to sunscreen and the natural ingredients t...
Tom from Sun Butter
March 29, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBTom and Sasha started making chemical-free sunscreen for themselves. When friends and family started asking if they could get a tin, they knew they were on to something. A kick starter and a few years later Sun Butter was released onto the market. A chemical-free, vegan, reef-safe sunscreen that is good for the oceans and your skin. Tom is speaking today from Boonwurrung land. In the episode, you will learn The main baddies that are often added to sunscreen and the natural ingredients t...
Katherine from Camp Cove Swimwear
March 21, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBAfter struggling to find the style of swimsuits she wanted, Katherine decided to make her own. Katherine is speaking to me today from Gadigal land about how sustainability is at the core of every camp cove design, and how a passion for the beach and retro designs sparked a fashion line. In this episode, you will learn. ● How industrial nylon is recycled. ● What sublimation printing is and how it works. ● How Catherine and Camp Cove navigated being a small business through COVID. F...
Katherine from Camp Cove Swimwear
March 21, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBAfter struggling to find the style of swimsuits she wanted, Katherine decided to make her own. Katherine is speaking to me today from Gadigal land about how sustainability is at the core of every camp cove design, and how a passion for the beach and retro designs sparked a fashion line. In this episode, you will learn. ● How industrial nylon is recycled. ● What sublimation printing is and how it works. ● How Catherine and Camp Cove navigated being a small business through COVID. F...
Freyja - Apiwraps
March 14, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week’s guest is Freyja who produces her amazing beeswax wraps on Wonnarua land. Freyja shares her story on how she looked back in history and started a movement in Australia for a better alternative to plastic wrap. Keeping your fresh food fresher & millions of meters of plastic wrap out of landfill. Through this episode, you will learn ● Why we are seeing a rise in bee colony collapse and how we can help to stop this from happening. ● How artists Miranda Earl and Andrea smith ...
Freyja - Apiwraps
March 14, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week’s guest is Freyja who produces her amazing beeswax wraps on Wonnarua land. Freyja shares her story on how she looked back in history and started a movement in Australia for a better alternative to plastic wrap. Keeping your fresh food fresher & millions of meters of plastic wrap out of landfill. Through this episode, you will learn ● Why we are seeing a rise in bee colony collapse and how we can help to stop this from happening. ● How artists Miranda Earl and Andrea smith ...
Kylie - Green connect
March 07, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week’s guest is Kylie from Green Connect. Green Connect sits on Dharawal land. Green Connect runs many different not-for-profit avenues based around permaculture farming, upcycling, knowledge sharing and, so much more. In this episode, you will learn ● Kylie will give you some ideas for sustainable camping. ● The easiest vegetables to grow and the best ones for kids. ● Her number one tips on where to start on your eco-journey. You can follow more of the Green Connect story ...
Kylie - Green connect
March 07, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week’s guest is Kylie from Green Connect. Green Connect sits on Dharawal land. Green Connect runs many different not-for-profit avenues based around permaculture farming, upcycling, knowledge sharing and, so much more. In this episode, you will learn ● Kylie will give you some ideas for sustainable camping. ● The easiest vegetables to grow and the best ones for kids. ● Her number one tips on where to start on your eco-journey. You can follow more of the Green Connect story ...
Lottie from Banish
February 27, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week’s guest is Lottie who is speaking from Gadigal land. Lottie is the founder of Banish an online plastic-free store. Lottie also runs an Instagram page that gives simple and practical tips on how to reduce waste. Through this episode, you will learn. ● How and why Lottie started Banish. ● How you can earn a $15 gift voucher with your rubbish. ● Lottie’s three favorite sustainable products. You can follow Lottie at ● https://banish.com.au/ ● https://www.facebook.com/banis...
Lottie from Banish
February 27, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week’s guest is Lottie who is speaking from Gadigal land. Lottie is the founder of Banish an online plastic-free store. Lottie also runs an Instagram page that gives simple and practical tips on how to reduce waste. Through this episode, you will learn. ● How and why Lottie started Banish. ● How you can earn a $15 gift voucher with your rubbish. ● Lottie’s three favorite sustainable products. You can follow Lottie at ● https://banish.com.au/ ● https://www.facebook.com/banis...