Sustainability is Sexy

In episode 15 Liz speaks with April Viles, co-owner of Sand N' Straw Community Farm in Vista, CA. Family owned and worked, Sand N' Straw has 2 weekly (Wednesday and Saturday), farm stands, kids camps, gardening classes, cooking demos and more! Sand N' Straw: https://www.sandnstraw.com/ Sustainability is Sexy: https://www.sustainabilityissexy.org

In this episode, Liz speaks with Katrina Oprisko, owner of Earthwell Refill in San Diego. We discuss reducing, refilling, Buy Nothing communities and much more! Earthwell Refill: https://www.earthwellrefill.com/ Buy Nothing: https://buynothingproject.org/ Sustainability is Sexy: https://www.sustainabilityissexy.org

In this episode Liz speaks with Sarah and Geertje from San Diego Food System Alliance. We talk the impacts of food waste and tangible community solutions. San Diego Food System Alliance: https://www.sdfsa.org/ Save the Food SD: https://savethefood.com/ San Diego Food Vision 2030: https://sdfoodvision2030.org/ Stasher: https://www.stasherbag.com/ Sustainability is Sexy: https://www.sustainabilityis...

In this episode, Liz speaks with Bri Wilkerson, The Beverage Botanist. We've heard of farm to table, but Bri is taking the concept a step further with garden to glass drinks and sustainable spirits. We talk about sustainable alcohol brands and conscious consumption. The Beverage Botanist: https://www.thebeveragebotanistsd.com/ Cazadores: https://www.cazadores.com/ Makers Mark: https://www.mak...

In this episode, Fio Borkert of The Bountiful Bag interviews Liz about her business Santosha Nutrition and passion for sustainable, plant based food. We chat about farm to table, Liz's new cookbook and more! Santosha Nutrition: https://www.santoshanutrition.com Sand N' Straw Community Farm: https://www.sandnstraw.com Imperfect Foods: https://www.imperfectfoods.com/ JR Organics: https://w...

In this episode Liz speaks with Ryder England, cofounder and CCO of Kove Hard Yerba Mate. We talk about being a responsible company, ingredient sourcing and more! Kove: https://www.hardyerbamate.com Foster the Earth: https://www.fostertheearth.org/ Thorn Brewing: https://thorn.beer/ Juneshine: https://juneshine.com/ Sustainability is Sexy: https://www.sustainabilityissexy.org

In this episode, Liz speaks with Sophie, founder of Positive Phee clothing swap experience in San Diego! We talk upcycling, fast vs slow fashion and lowering your restaurant take out waste. Positive Phee: https://www.positivephee.com/ Sustainability is Sexy: https://www.sustainabilityissexy.org

In episode 8, Liz speaks with Melissa Parker and Easton Bajsec, owners of Scisters Zero Waste Salon & Apothecary in La Mesa. We talk sustainability in the beauty industry, refilling, supporting local farms and more!  Scisters Salon & Apothecary: https://www.scisters.com/ Green Circle: https://greencirclesalons.com/ Yasukochi Family Farms: https://www.yasukochifamilyfarms.com/ Sustainabilit...

In this episode Liz speaks with Katie Stokes, owner and editor in chief at Edible San Diego. A locally owned media company, Edible provides an amazing seasonal publication and community resources focusing on the San Diego food system. Follow them on social media and become a digital member for up to date articles and recipes and check your local market for the summer issue. Edible San Diego: https...

In this episode Liz speaks with Kristin, founder and CEO at Root & Splendor, makers of natural home and body products. We talk packaging, non-toxic alternatives and more! Root & Splendor: https://rootandsplendor.com/ Sand N' Straw Community Farm: https://www.sandnstraw.com Sustainability is Sexy: https://www.sustainabilityissexy.org

In this episode, Liz talks to Tom Hamilton from Lumbercycle, a San Diego non-profit focused on diverting woody biomass from landfills by milling fallen trees into lumber and reinvesting it back into the community. Listen and learn how to grow, source and use urban wood for your building projects and why it is so important. Lumbercycle: https://www.lumbercycle.org/ Turn around for vets : https://sd...

Sisters, Fio and Romi join Liz for this episode. We talk about creative upcycling at their company, The Bountiful Bag, waste streams in the brewery, fashion and event industries and much more. The Bountiful Bag: https://thebountifulbag.com/ I Love A Clean San Diego: https://cleansd.org/ Brewbies: https://www.brewbies.org/ Keep a Breast Foundation: https://www.keep-a-breast.org/ Mighty Nest: https:...

In this episode, Liz speaks to Jessica Hainsworth of Honest Thrift Studio and Garden Coffee in San Diego. We talk thrifting, plants, coffee and so much more! Honest Thrift Studio: https://www.instagram.com/honestthriftstudio Garden Coffee : https://www.instagram.com/gardencoffee.sandiego Sustainability is Sexy: https://www.sustainabilityissexy.org

In this episode Liz talks to co-founder of Misadventure & Company, Whit Rigali, about their award winning, carbon-negative, vodka. Working with the local food bank, Misadventure recovers baked goods that would otherwise end up in the landfill to create a delicious and sustainable product. Misadventure & Co: https://www.misadventure.co SD Food Bank: https://www.sandiegofoodbank.org Sustaina...

In this episode we discuss tangible, local resources with Jessica Bombar from Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. Episode resource links are provided below. Food Cycle: https://www.solanacenter.org/resources/food-cycle-program Rain barrels: https://www.solanacenter.org/purchase-rain-barrel E-waste: https://www.solanacenter.org/electronic-waste Events - Master composter, workshops etc: http...