Crbnly Conversations

Discover the art of reducing food waste as Shane and the trio delve into smart shopping, efficient meal prep, and creative reheating strategies. Learn from their expert advice and avoid the leftovers dilemma with a bonus tech solution from Stephen. Find and join the Conversation! @crbnly on the IG Crbnly Conversations on YouTube Tik Tok Buzzsprout for all the Casts and X marks the spot Music and b...

Join Shane and Chad as they recount their weekend exploration of Farmers Markets, discussing their culinary discoveries, community contributions, and an in-depth look at daikon. Tune in to uncover how your local farmers market can enhance your sustainable shopping experience, offering valuable insights into selecting seasonal, locally sourced produce and minimizing single-use packaging. Discover h...

Guess who's launching the big 5-0? That's right, it's our 50th episode! We dove headfirst into a 'Crbnly' rabbit hole, dug up some serious eco-gems, and emerged on the other side with a bunch of great ways to shrink our carbon footprints. Join Shane and Chad for a journey through quirkiness and planet-saving tips. It's time to lighten the load, one laugh at a time! Us...

We put the Crbnly gloves back on and duke it out over A/C best practices and how to save energy and stay cool! Welcome to another showdown -- while you listen head over to IG and let us know what you do to manage the heat and stay sustainable. Useful Resources Is It Better to Leave Your A/C on All Day or Turn It Off? (Women's Health) Analysis: Does turning the A/C off when you’re not home act...

Stephen is back and we took the time to share what we were up to. Of course it cascades into gardening, art, and what's up in the world of Crbnly. Stay tuned for the conversation and let us know what you've done to be Crbnly lately??? Find and join the Conversation! @crbnly on the IG Crbnly Conversations on YouTube Tik Tok Buzzsprout for all the Casts and X marks the spot Music and beats...

The only thing more awkward than the title of today's episode is changing how we envision what a farm should look like. That's the goal of today's conversation --> reimagining farming and commercial office space. Join the convo and let us know what you think! Useful Resources Empty Office Buildings Are Being Turned Into Vertical Farms Area 2 Farms AGRI Play Vertical Farming: Loca...

We explore a carbon calculator and our own impact on the environment using Clever Carbon website of tools and resources. Shane and Chad update their own understanding and travel down the row of ESG and CSR reporting of companies. Join in today's conversation and let us know about your own carbon footprint work! Useful Resources About Clever Carbon Day in the Life Clever Carbon Carbon Literacy...

Time to check in and learn from the Crbnly Jr listeners -- enjoy! Find and join the Conversation! @crbnly on the IG Crbnly Conversations on YouTube Tik Tok Buzzsprout for all the Casts and X marks the spot Music and beats mixed by A. Sarr. Reach out to learn about the skills and beats you need in your life

Welcome back to next Crbnly Clip -- we go into the details of the first approved lab-grown chicken approved by the FDA. We explore why this happened, what's the possible impact, and what are some alternatives. Don't worry, there are lots of options but behold, lab grown chicken IS coming to a dinner near you! Useful Resources USDA Approves First Lab-Grown Chicken in the United States Goo...

Get your Crbnly grill and bbq pit ready! We dig into summer party tips to reduce food waste and learn more about what our local municipalities are doing to help us reduce waste. Useful Resources SWACO: About Us SWACO: Household Hazardous Waste Reduce Waste at Home Guestimator How Alumin(i)um Works SUMMER BBQ TIPS Do not place aluminum foil in your curbside or drop-off recycling Try using grilling...

Join today as we challenge ourselves to understand and do more composting. Shane and Chad explore what composting is, how to do it, and the value it adds to our Crbnly lives. Join in and let us know how you compost your food waste. Useful Resources Reclaiming the Black cowboy for Juneteenth GrowNYC New York City Residents Will Soon Have to Compost Their Food Scraps I saved 2000 pounds of food wast...

We follow up on two prior Crbnly Clip episodes about Green Burials and Carvana with updates and "the algorithm" planting in our feeds. We also are entertained and share more about the "why/how/who" of recycling plastic bottles. Join us in this Crbnly Clip Catch Up (say that 5 times fast) and stay Crbnly friends! Useful Resources Sustainable till death do us part, and 45 days be...

Today the crew looks into a growing trend of how to embrace the afterlife --- Green Burials! Another great way we can leave the planet better than we found it. Join in today's conversation to find out as the Crbnly crew tackles death. Useful Resources To help Earth’s future, people are getting buried like it’s 1860 ‘Green burials’ can change our relationship with death — and help the Earth An...

Welcome back to part two of our Crbnly Showdown: Annuals or Perennials? We finish the debate and declare a winner. Which will it be? Tune in to learn and let us know what Team you are? Are you an Annual or Perennial fan? Useful Resources Annuals vs. Perennials: 8 Important Considerations Every Home Gardener Should Know Annual Plants vs. Perennials and How to Use Them Annual, Perennial, Biennial? (...

Join the crew in our inagural Crbnly Showdown -- we dig into the details of what makes the best Crbnly plant buy: Annuals or Perennials? Listen in to learn what this means, what actually is an annual and why do perennials persist? We cover the cost, beauty, eco-system beenfit, and soil health. We definitely have taken sides! And hold tight, part 2 is a week away and so is the winner! Useful Resour...

ROUND 2 -- ding-ding-ding. This time Stephen and Chad dig into what the difference is between regenerative and sustainable business. We get further the weeds to understand the difference and come up with another analogy and framework to understand the work it'll take. Hold tight because I am sure we'll be back! Useful Resources Interface Sustainability Pledge Interface Mission Statement...

We hit record too early and thank goodness we did -- Shane shared a grand experience he had with a local entrepreneurial and got a great deal on a brand new table too! We hope this inspires you to snag a deal or start a Crbnly inspired business too! Find and join the Conversation! @crbnly on the IG Crbnly Conversations on YouTube Tik Tok Buzzsprout for all the Casts and X marks the spot Music and...

Shane and Chad dig into what the difference is between regenerative and sustainable business. We get into the weeds to understand the difference and begin to explore which businesses are doing either. There is way more to unpack so stay tuned to future episodes! Useful Resources Let's talk about 'regenerative business' not sustainability The myth of the regenerative business model T...

Shane celebrated Earth Day by putting his recycling knowledge to the test. He went through the Washington Post: "You’re probably recycling wrong. This quiz will help you sort it out"   link and shared what he learned and his score. We suggest you take the quiz in real time w/Shane and let us know what you learned! Find and join the Conversation! @crbnly on the IG Crbnly Conversations on...

This week we learn about Shane's journey trying to figure out which shampoo to purchase that checks all the Crbnly boxes. Come along for the learning and stay for the Crbnly. Useful Links KoKo Shop Tide Don't Pay for Water Why Local Matters Five reasons to shop local Life Cycle Assessment Why Sustainable Goods Cost More (And Why You Should Consider Choosing Them Anyway) Find and join the...

Today the team learns about how robots and AI are coming together to sort our recyclables into usable value streams much quicker and better than humans. We discuss the merits and why this could be a game-changer. As well as try (again!) answer how to improve how much the US actually recycles. Come join in today's conversation! Useful Links AI-powered robots could fix recycling's biggest...

The crew rants about purchasing decisions and how to keep or stay Crbnly. We also sneak some future episode planning into the conversation and Chad digs further into greenwashing and why it matters to consumers. Plus we get a check in from Stephen and his Florida grocery shopping with his mother and somehow we end up talking about wine and bourbon. Find and join the Conversation! @crbnly on the IG...

We had so much fun learning about how to have a Crbnly Valentine AND know its still very relevant to our listenrs. So, join the fellas as they discover the environmental impact of Valentine's Day, work to keep it positive, and share out lots of options for YOU to make your Valentine's day special and Crbnly. Plus we introduce our new in-house poet and share some poetry about having a Crb...

The team explores the billions upon billions of flip flops on this planet. We learn about how they are being repurposed for art in Kenya and the impact of one of the oldest types of footwear has on our planet and society. Make sure to watch the video along with us as you listen to today's conversation. Here is a quick link! Useful Links How Flip-Flop Art Helps Clean Kenya's Beaches | Wor...

Chad does some investigating and learns about the O-G beauty and health de-influencer, Paula Begoun. Plus we welcome Lauren to the first of many (cross fingers) episodes of Crbnly Conversations. Join in to learn more. Useful Links Beautypedia Paula's Choice Green Policy Leaping_Bunny Who is Paula Begoun Find and join the Conversation! @crbnly on the IG Crbnly Conversations on YouTube Tik Tok...