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Looking for ways to make your festive season more sustainable? In this episode, we explore 12 creative ideas for a conscious Christmas, inspired by the classic “12 Days of Christmas.” From intentional gifting to leftover alchemy, decoration swaps, and composting with care—these tips help you celebrate with joy while reducing waste. ✨ What you’ll discover: ✅ Thoughtful gift ideas ✅ Creative wrap...

In this episode, Hazel is joined by Simon, a passionate Cheshire East Waste Reduction Volunteer, who shares his inspiring project: Bug Boards. Born from a simple moment of compassion, Simon's idea encourages us to carry small cards to safely relocate insects - avoiding harm and promoting kindness to even the tiniest creatures. Simon also adds a creative twist by writing haikus and songs on his bug...

Are your favourite brands truly eco-friendly — or just pretending to be? 🌱 In this episode, we dive into the world of greenwashing, where companies use misleading marketing to appear environmentally responsible without making real changes. We’ll explore: 🌎What greenwashing is and how to spot it 🌎How you can make more informed, sustainable choices Whether you're an eco-conscious shopper or just...

🌿✨ Get ready for Plastic Free July with our latest podcast episode! 🌍💪 Join Hazel and Alison as they share practical tips to reduce single-use plastic in your home. Tune in and take a step towards a more sustainable lifestyle! 🎧   Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/JuQjyAWp1U0?si=wA_K6yfGLS05TVfp   Listen to the zero waste episodes here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jvjgx-17ec8fa https:...

Every bite counts and so does every story. Tune in to our eye-opening podcast that dives into the world of food waste reduction, where Hazel shares practical tips on how to reduce food waste, save money, and protect the planet. Join the fight to reduce food waste today.    #FoodWasteReduction #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #SaveThePlanet🎙️ Listen the following episodes for more on food waste reducti...

Ever wondered what can and what can't go into your silver recycling bin in Cheshire East? Do you know what is classed as contaminated recycling? Tune into our latest podcast episode to discover some of the strange items recently found in recycling. We also share some interesting facts and figures, including a reminder about battery safety. #CheshireEast #Recycling #Wishcycling #Podcast #Batteries...

Exciting News! Welcome to Series Two of the Challenge to Change podcast, now part of the Cheshire East family!  In our first episode, I chat with Kevin Kearney about the impact of vapes and batteries on our countryside and the problems that occur when they are incorrectly placed in household bins. #ChallengeToChange #CheshireEast #Podcast #Environment #Sustainability 

Welcome to the latest episode of the Challenge to Change Podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into a crucial question: Does connection to planet Earth inspire active stewardship? Tune in to explore this thought-provoking topic and discover how we can all play a part in nurturing our beautiful planet.    #ChallengeToChange #Podcast #EarthConnection #Stewardship #Sustainability  #Environmenta...

Exciting News! Join me, Hazel Leese-Dixon, as I chat with Rose from Rose's Refills in Alsager, Cheshire. We talk about Rose's journey towards creating a refill business and more generally about the ethical benefits of refilling your household products.  Are we witnessing the beginning of a refill revolution in the UK? Tune in to find out more about this eco-friendly movement and how it could chang...

🌍✨ Welcome to the first Challenge to Change podcast episode of 2025! 🌟 Let's step it up for planet Earth by creating three impactful environmental resolutions that will make a difference. Join us for some inspirational ideas and motivation to kickstart the year with positive change! 🌱💪 #ChallengeToChange #EcoResolutions #EarthFirst #Sustainability #Inspiration #2025Goals Find the New Year epi...

Get into the festive spirit with our latest podcast episode, where we explore how to make Christmas more mindful and ethical for our planet! From eco-friendly wrapping and cards to recycling, pre-loved gifts, and reducing festive food waste, this episode covers it all. Head over to YouTube to watch the video version of this podcast and check out a special demonstration of the Furoshiki technique,...

Tune into the latest episode of the Challenge to Change Podcast where we dive into the world of composting, explore the joys of allotments, and discuss the importance of connecting to our food. #ChallengeToChange #Podcast #Composting #Allotments #SustainableLiving   Head to YouTube for the video version of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/@AnsaEnvironmentalServices

🌍 The latest podcast reminds us that even small changes can make a big difference for our planet. Together, we have the power to create meaningful change in our #environment . Let's #challengetochange today and make a positive impact! 🌱💚 #environment #recyclingmatters #grassroots #cheshireeast

Welcome to Episode 78 of the Challenge to Change Podcast! In this exciting episode, we uncover some of the strange items found in recycling here in Cheshire East. Tune in for a surprising and informative journey into the world of recycling! #ChallengeToChange #Recycling #CheshireEast #Sustainability To watch the video version of this podcast episode, head to YouTube: https://youtu.be/7eA_XUy1ccU

This Halloween, let’s transform spooky into sustainable! In this episode of the Challenge to Change podcast, we dive into eco-friendly tips from decorating pumpkins to rocking pre-loved fancy dress. #SustainableHalloween #ChallengeToChange #EcoFriendlyTips #Halloween2024 Check out: Ep 76 and Ep 35

Dive into the latest episode of the Challenge to Change Podcast, as we explore whether striving for the pinnacle of ethical ideals can sometimes lead to disharmony. How far is too far when it comes to environmental ethics? And what happens when our ethical views clash with the views of others? Tune in to find out! #EthicalEdge #ExploringEthics #Sappho #EthicsVersusBalance 

🌿 It's Second Hand September! 🌿 The perfect time to start a more environmentally and pocket-friendly shopping habit. Let's take it a step further by reimagining what we already own and finding innovative ways to reduce textile waste. Together, we can tread more gently on our beautiful planet Earth. 🌍✨ #SecondHandSeptember #SustainableLiving #ThreadsOfChange #ShopYourWardrobe #FastFashion #Thri...

Welcome to episode 74 of the Challenge to Change Podcast! In honour of Zero Waste Week 2024, this episode shares 20 zero waste ideas. #ZeroWasteWeek #ZeroWaste #Refill #Refuse #Reduce #Reuse #Upcycle #Repurpose

This episode explains the meaning of a circular economy and 5 easy wins to help support a circular economy. #CircularEconomy #5EasyWins #Recycle #Reuse #Reduce #Refuse #Refill #BeTheChange #ChallengeToChange Click to listen to to ep 69 and 70 . 

Whether you are a seasoned festival goer or a newbie, this podcast episode offers some practical tips on attending festivals with ease and ethics. Don't worry though, you can be ethical and still have fun. #Ethical #LeaveNoTrace #SmallFootprint #EthicalFestival

Join us for this interesting podcast episode where we look at innovative and straightforward ways to reduce our textile waste. #ReweaveTheFuture #ChallengeToChange #BeTheChange #TextileWaste #FastFashion #CharityShops #Thrift #Ethical #Reuse #Upcycle #Recycle

In this episode of the Challenge to Change podcast I talk to Jason Taylor from Alliance Environmental Services.  We chat about the waste journey, contamination and creative ways to reduce waste. #Upcycling #Repurposing #Refills #Contamination #WasteAndRecycling #Wishcycling #WasteJourney #Recycling    

Ever wondered what on Earth greenwashing actually means?  Have you heard the word wishcycling and wished you knew its meaning? In this episode we look at these words and a few other ethical buzz words that are associated with waste, recycling and helping planet Earth. #Wishcycling #Greenwashing #Contamination #Upcycling #Reusing #PlanetEarth #ChallengeToChange

Ansa Environmental Services sometimes finds unexpected items amongst the recycling that we collect from households in Cheshire East. In this episode, I share some of these items with you.  #WasteReduction #Recycling #UnusualSuspects #BigFiveRecycling #BeTheChange #ChallengeToChange

In this episode of the Challenge to Change podcast I talk to Marisa Wilkinson from our sister company, Alliance Environmental Services .  We chat about sustainable crafts and community engagement within schools.  #SustainableCrafts #CommunityEngagement #BeTheChange #ChallengeToChange #Schools