Becoming Less

Bizz chats with Guiscela about wasting water and the differences she sees with water usage in Canada vs Mexico. Tips to reduce water usage: Turn tap off while brushing teeth Turn on only the hot water while waiting to heat and start using as soon as it warms up Water lawn before sunrise or after sunset Change lawn from grass to garden to grow food, or to something that doesn't re

Bizz and Claire chat about how doing your best doesn't mean doing everything and that creating a balance in your life is the key to sustainability. Concepts: Focusing on one thing at a time Doing research before diving in Choosing to NOT do/use/have rather than finding an alternative Don't need to fit all your waste in a jar to be low waste Self care and self compassion Just DO.

Bizz and Bri chat about consumerism and the importance of switching to a circular economy system. Things we talk about: Composting toilets Glass and aluminum instead of plastic Reuse vs recycle Clothing fiber content Visible mending Valuing service, not just "stuff" Amazon hurts small businesses and the expertise they offer with their products References we make: Earth's General

Bizz chats with Megan about maker hobbies like sewing, crafting, knitting, etc.. With maybe a little tangent on the joys of cat ownership. Things we talk about: Getting creative with what we already have Not being afraid to experiment Sourcing the best materials available to us Using all the little pieces Making new things out of old things Buying used tools and equipment, especi

Bizz and Lesley chat about many things, most of which revolve around the balancing act of doing what you can, not burning out, and avoiding the all or nothing mindset. Things we talk about: Avoiding the all or nothing mindset Embracing minimalism in order to avoid over-cluttering Minimalism Experimenting with DIY options Certain DIYs have a cost savings, others definitely do not

Bizz chats with Anka from Get Ruth to discuss more convenient options for becoming less with our periods. Find Ruth: Website - getruth.ca Instagram - @getruth.ca LinkedIn Co-Founder - Anka Chan LinkedIn Co-Founder - Nicole Sanchez Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)

Bizz chats with Steph about her kids thrift/consignment business, The Green Canoe Shop. You can find Steph's kids' clothes at: Website - greencanoeshop.ca Instagram - @greencanoeshop Facebook - facebook.com/greencanoeshop Other great Instagram accounts to find second hand kids clothes: Oak Forage - @oak_forage Prairie Littles Co - @prairielittlesco United Clothing for Motherhood

Bizz chats with Jennifer of Jennifer Bergman Weddings about how to become less while celebrating one of the most important days of our lives. Find Jennifer: Instagram - @jbweddings Website - jenniferbergmanweddings.com Things we talk about: Food - Buy local, use reusable dishes, find out where food waste goes Flowers - Buy as local as possible, buy in season, rent silk Decorati

Bizz chats with Tracy about the idea of themed thrift stores. Things we talk about: Our own ideas to incorporate second hand into our own businesses Second-hand pet supplies Second-hand fabric and sewing supplies What kind of themed thrift is already out there Cars. Pretty much just cars. Oh, and women's clothing Other ideas for incorporating second-hand into existing busine

Bizz and Emma chat about their own experiences doing home renovations and discuss ways to be less with our renovations. Things we talk about: Use what you have Repair and freshen up before replacing Get materials used or other people's leftovers When buying new materials, aim for high quality that will last as long as possible References we make: Reuse Centre - edmonton.ca Habit