EPISODE 24 - How to live sustainably with Rachel Beck, NEWD ELEMENTS
Rachel Beck, owner and designer of Newd Elements joins us in this week’s episode to chat about why she left her corporate job to start her own up cycled business; how to live more sustainably; and helpful tips on recycling responsibility.
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Instagram: @newdelements
Facebook: Newd Elements
Twitter: @ShopNewd
Website: Shop Newd
Links mentioned in this episodes:
LivingInk - innovative biomaterials product company focused on developing and using sustainable algae ink
Terracycle - check out their website to find free recycling programs, recycling drop-offs near you, how to purchase Zero Wast Boxes(TM) and other recycling and closed-loop solutions
Good On You - Sustainable and Ethical Fashion Brand Ratings
For Days - better clothing for a cleaner planet. They offer clothing and accessories made of high quality materials, ensure every item is recyclable and have a SWAP program that makes it easier to minimize clothing waste.
Too Good to Go - website to learn more and download the app
Great book recommendation on every day sustainability habits:
The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time by Elizabeth Rogers: Amazon
One of my favorite infographics from Rachel’s website
Sometimes, the most difficult part of any process to start one at all. Here are easy steps you can take to living more sustainably, using the 3 R’s:
1️⃣ REDUCE
Try to minimizing purchasing new items, especially items you may only use for a season (i.e super trendy clothes or cosmetics).
2️⃣ REUSE
Repurpose old items. Try to use what you have first to make what you need. So many clever DIYs out there!
3️⃣ RECYCLE (or DONATE)
When something is no longer usable or it isn’t serving you a purpose, try to place it in the best recycling stream possible. I think of this step as the “next home” for the item. Because it is important to remember that the item doesn’t disappear when it goes in a bin - it still exists as physical stuff and this stuff moves on to its next journey.
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