The Positively Green Podcast

We've got some exciting news!  The PGP family is growing. Kelsey's having a baby! Getting through your first trimester can be such a challenge. From morning sickness to fatigue to sleeping issues - your body is going through so many changes as you grow a human. We are sharing tips and tricks on how to get through those first trimester symptoms. We also are going to share the go-to resources that h...

Wouldn't be great if we could give ourselves a bit of a break as we strive for sustainability in our everyday lives? That's why we had Lauren Gropper, the founder of Repurpose , on the Positively Green Podcast. Repurpose is one of the leading brands in compostable single-use tableware - meaning you can plan your next BBQ with a clean conscience! Topics discussed: Lauren's journey to founding Repur...

The woes of composting your food waste are many. From the odor to messiness, trying to compost at home can be extremely challenging, especially if you don't have composting service or a backyard to finish your compost. That's why we had Jeremy Lang, the founder of Pela and Lomi, on the Positively Green Podcast. In this episode, we learn all about Lomi  - the countertop composter that turns your fo...

It's that time of year again! Back to school shopping. In this episode, Suzette will share her eco-friendly back-to-school shopping tips, adapted from an article written by Jennifer Aiken. In this episode you'll learn about: Shopping for school supplies Buying eco-friendly clothes Packing a plastic-free lunch Yummy alternatives to packaged snacks Resources mentioned: Recycled Pencils Colored Penci...

In this episode, we are sharing six wellness tips to slow your mind, strengthen your body, and tend to your spirit for the refreshing season of Spring. We discuss: How to grow your own sprouts right on your kitchen counter The importance of a "sit spot" to help calm your mind and connect with nature Incorporating tinctures into your self-care routine Easy tips for smart food shopping and eating he...

Nate Dewart is a Senior Project Manager at an energy consulting firm in the San Francisco Bay Area.  We chat about climate action, policy creation, and intersectionality. In this episode, we discuss: How you can advocate for better environmental standards in your home and community About home appliance efficiency standards and the impacts on the environment How legislation, policy shifts, regulato...

Ashanti Williams is a Black female farmer, raised and nurtured by activists and land stewards of the Carolinas and the Bronx. She is passionate about working and learning alongside animals in an effort to create sustainable farm systems that are accessible to Black people. The access to safe learning environments around raising animals as a person of color has not been readily available to her whi...

Suzette teaches us all about vermicomposting. Landfilling garbage is becoming less and less popular, especially as we are learning about how individuals can help curb climate change.  (And large corporations are most responsible, but we can also put our minds on small steps that we can take too.)   Most of us think of paper, plastic, and yard waste as garbage, but food waste is a huge percentage o...

Suzette asks Kelsey all her most pressing chicken-keeping questions in this episode. Kelsey is a self-appointed crazy chicken lady and shares all of her chicken knowledge with Suzette and our listeners. We talk about: How Kelsey got started with chickens What are some of the misconceptions and myths about chicken keeping What Kelsey's daily chicken routine looks like  What are the housing requirem...

Youth programs are places where children and young adults find support and camaraderie, often looking to leaders of those programs as mentors and coaches.  Sometimes those leaders have been through their own struggles and trauma and use their experiences to guide youth toward better habits and outcomes. One such person is Curtis Lee whose harrowing story about trauma, prison, loss and leadership h...

In this episode, we have guest Sandrine Malary. Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Sandrine Malary is part of a new generation of Haitian artists who maintain close ties to their motherland and its culture. She has a degree in Psychology from the George Washington University, which she uses to relate to her community and to parent. She is a mother of 4 children. Two home-birthed in Ayiti and two i...

To honor Black America's farming legacy during Black History Month, on this episode we have guest, Mina Wilson. Mina is a community activist and public health professional who shares with us her family's legacy from their arrival in America as enslaved peoples to today. We'll be talking about family history, farming, interdependence, food sovereignty, and liberation.   Show notes: Visiting and hon...

In the winter we can all feel a bit "blah" so for this episode we are sharing six winter wellness tips for health and vitality. Suzette and Kelsey go through all six tips and provide actionable info to help give your winter blues a lift! Show Notes: What is dry brushing and how does it benefit your health What we can learn from the seasonal fluctuations of nature How to do self-massage to release...

Season 3 has launched with a warm welcome to our new cohost Suzette @reducereusesuze. Suzette Chaumette is a public health researcher , gardener, and community activist who is on a lifelong plastic-free journey. She'll be sharing tips and tricks with you for reducing plastic in your home, office, and garden. In this season premiere, we get to know Suzette through: her background in biological scie...

We're about to take a break from new podcast episodes for a while, so we wanted to have an informal chat about some life updates, what's new with us, and what we've been up to! Plus, hear all about our halotherapy (salt room) experience! We recently visited the Salt Room Lake Country and had an awesome time. It's a holistic and natural treatment that can help with allergies, respiratory conditions...

As the demand for eco-friendly and sustainable items rises, more and more zero waste and bulk shops are opening to meet that need! Our guest for this episode is Jenna Meier, the owner of The Glass Pantry, a newly-opened zero waste and bulk store located in the Walkers Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. Her goal is to make your sustainability journey a little bit easier by offering pantry staples...

Do you ever feel like you're on an island when it comes to caring about sustainability? Do you wish you could get involved with a local group that also shares that passion? You can! Please welcome our guest Laura Loucks, Volunteer Coordinator with the Waukesha County Green Team, as we learn about green teams and building a community effort around sustainable living. Topics Covered: Laura's backgro...

We're having an important conversation today about the intersection of race and agriculture, the glaring issues within the clean food movement, and how regenerative agriculture keeps getting it wrong with Chris Newman. Chris is the co-founder of Sylvanaqua Farms , which is based in the D.C. region. They raise forest-raised pork, grass-fed beef, and pastured chicken and eggs. Chris offers a unique...

We're heading to the polls and chatting all about voting today! We interview Nathaniel Stinnett, founder of the Environmental Voter Project , a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that aims to significantly increase voter demand for environmental leadership by identifying inactive environmentalists and then turning them into consistent activists and voters. Resources mentioned: Quinta MKE CSA box G...

We have another awesome lady boss guest on the Positively Green Podcast today! We chat with the CEO of Plaine Products , Lindsey McCoy. They are a natural, refillable, zero waste body care brand that you will LOVE. Get an inside scoop of what it's like running a sustainable business and learn how they have helped divert over 100,000 plastic bottles from landfills to date! Topics covered in this ep...

Please welcome Ratih Sutrisno, the Communications & Outreach Coordinator at Transition US, the national hub representing the Transition Movement in the United States. This is a grassroots movement and method of communities coming together to reimagine and rebuild our world. It's based on fostering a deeper connection and acting locally to become self-sufficient and build community resilience. In t...

Please welcome back Roberta Donaldson from Millennial Cat Mom ! This episode has gone to the dogs. As in, we're talking all about holistic and sustainable dog care today.  Topics Covered: The problem with conventional dog kibble, how it's made, and how it affects health What label splitting is and why it's so deceiving on an ingredient list Raw feeding and why it's so beneficial for dogs and akin...

Grab a glass of (natural) wine and join us for a virtual happy hour! We have special guest Allie Kruse, owner of Nonfiction Natural Wines in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She drops some major knowledge about all things natural, organic, low-intervention wine. Topics Covered: What does "natural" wine even mean and what additives are typically found in conventional wines Debunking the myth of sulfites causi...

As more and more of us are working remotely and practicing social distancing as the coronavirus hits the US, we thought it would be helpful to share nine simple ways you can make your home a healthier and safer environment. We hope these tips bring you peace of mind and give you a sense of control during this scary time! According to the EPA, the average American indoor environment is 2 to 5 times...

We're back for Season 2, hooray! Today we're taking a look at where the top U.S. emissions came from in 2019, and the top six ways you can mindfully live a more eco-friendly and sustainable life in 2020. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Local Harvest for CSA boxes, farmer's markets, etc. Petition for Trader Joes to reduce its plastic packaging Petition #1 to get Amazon to reduce the use of plastic Petition #2...