<![CDATA[The Tea on Sustainable Living]]> http://www.theteaonsustainableliving.com Welcome to The Tea on Sustainable Living, a podcast where we spill the tea on living sustainably in a world on fire. (The “tea” being our honest thoughts, struggles, and whatever else comes up along the way.) 

It's not easy living on a dying planet. Between work, relationships, bills, and the never-ending laundry, we all have enough on our plates (and yet ANOTHER dish to wash). Add in the state of the world, and it's natural that we want to curl up in bed (re-reading our favorite fantasy novels, of course). 

Taking action isn’t as black and white as we want it to be. Sometimes, we get stuck in the big, messy grey area of caring for our planet, the people on it, AND ourselves… 

So, how do we live a more meaningful life? 

And look after ourselves? 

And keep on top of that laundry?

And stay connected with loved ones?   

And make better decisions and habits?

All while sustainably living our values? 

What does this even look like? 

We don't know! 

But you can be a fly on our walls as we try to figure it out. 

So, brew yourself a cup of tea, and let’s get comfy in that grey area together. TEA you soon!

 
-Brandee and Hannah

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]]> RSS.com 2026.817.133114 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:32:24 GMT en 78abf1c7-7164-5bc7-99b3-ca27b23023b3 https://media.rss.com/theteaonsustainableliving/podcast_cover.jpg The Tea on Sustainable Living http://www.theteaonsustainableliving.com yes © 2026 The Tea on Sustainable Living Brandee and Hannah Brandee and Hannah true episodic podcast <![CDATA[#32 | Part 2 of our new experiment (exploring personal style while reducing clothing consumption)]]> How do you reinvent your style while trying to do your best for people and planet? How can you navigate your desire to buy new clothes, the pressure to consume from the world around us, and your values around sustainability?

In this episode, we talk about Brandee’s exploration of personal style and how she has approached clothes shopping so far. We also chat about consumerism, how even buying second-hand might be taking us away from the path we want to be on, and how to set goals that feel good to us rather than just another tick-box pass/fail episode.

Have you been exploring your style recently? If so, grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

App | Indyx

App | Vinted

Book | Consumed. The need for collective change: colonialism, climate change & consumerism, Aja Barber

Documentary | The True Cost

Documentary | Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion

Podcast | #2 | Why is Primark so irresistible?

Podcast | #22 | How to declutter better

Website | Alison Bornstein

Website | The Broke Generation

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092500 Buzzsprout-15224707 1646 full Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:00:00 GMT false <![CDATA[#31 | We’re back! Updates and part 1 of our new experiment (reducing phone usage)]]> Hey y’all! It's been a while, but we’re happy to be back. We’ve come back with a broader understanding of what we mean by sustainability - and what we want it to mean for our show! We want our habits and lifestyles to support and align with our sustainability values, whether that’s getting in more movement or reducing our clothing waste.

Hannah kicks off our new experiment by sharing a habit she’d like to change - her phone usage - with the aim of building more intentionality into her free time. She shares that in the past week, she used her phone for at least four and a half hours every day (and some days, much much more).

We explore where that habit is coming from and set some goals for future episodes. Are you also struggling with your phone habit or looking to make some changes in your life? Why not grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button?

Links:

Book | Atomic Habits, James Clear

Book | The Lazy Genius Way, Kendra Dachi

Book | How to break up with your phone, Catherine Price

Newsletter | The Guardian Reclaim your brain

Podcast | The Lazy Genius

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092503 Buzzsprout-15108923 1577 full Tue, 21 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT false <![CDATA[#30 | Post-trip reflections and long-term impact and solutions: sustainable travel series]]> AKA the stuff Hannah’s “not very good at.” In today’s episode, we’re rounding out our sustainable travel series with the third and final episode all about what to do after your trip. We try to answer questions like, what should we keep in mind for the future?

How can we plan our future trips better? How can we bring travel into our everyday lives? We also chat about trip-specific clothing, leaving positive reviews for restaurants and other businesses, and a note on souvenirs (because we ran out of time in the last one!). So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Note: This episode is less edited than usual.

Links:

#28 | Planning your next trip: sustainable travel series

#29 | Traveling like a local vs. a tourist: sustainable travel series

Should you buy carbon offsets for your air travel?

Should I offset my summer holiday flights?

This R29 Fashion Editor Rented Her Entire Holiday Wardrobe

Rent the Runway

My Virtual French Lessons Let Me Dream About Returning to Paris

Can souvenir collecting ever be sustainable?

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092505 Buzzsprout-12981569 2147 full Tue, 06 Jun 2023 08:00:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#29 | Traveling like a local vs. a tourist: sustainable travel series]]> Do you like to travel like a local or a tourist? Or a good mix of both??

In today’s episode, we’re continuing our sustainable travel series by chatting about what to do while you’re actually on your trip. (And if you haven’t already, go back and listen to episode #28 first!)

Join us as we discuss traveling like a local versus a tourist (and what that even means), tourist traps, David of Michelangelo, neighborhood impact, swimming with dolphins, and more.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

#28 | Planning your next trip: sustainable travel series

If you really want to remember a moment, try not to take a photo (This is not the one Brandee mentioned, and it turns out she may have been wrong!)

The Sagrada Familia Will Finally Be Completed in 2026. The Last Challenge? Demolishing the Homes of Some 3,000 Local Residents.

New Yorkers Aren't Rude. You Are.

The Airbnb Invasion of Barcelona

Farm Sanctuary

Be a More Sustainable Traveler

Benefits To Travel As A Local

A Quick Guide To Ethical Animal Tourism

The Dark Side of Animal Tourism

How to Recognize (Un)Ethical Animal Tourism

20 "Tourist Traps" That Are Actually Super Cool And Worth Visiting (And 10 That Aren't)

Impact of Tourism on Local Community

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3097511 714e53bf-dd8b-4d37-b9e5-653432ad777d 2052 full Tue, 16 May 2023 08:00:00 GMT true false <![CDATA[#28 | Planning your next trip: sustainable travel series]]> Are you planning a trip this summer?? (And if not, still read and listen for future you!) With the summer holidays just around the corner, we thought taking a deeper dive into sustainable travel would be fun (and hopefully helpful).

We’re breaking it down into stages, and in this first episode of our three-part mini-series, we’re talking about the planning stage. As in, what can we do in this stage to decrease our impact and have a more sustainable trip? From carbon offsetting (check out our previous episode, #7, on flying) to choosing eco-friendly accommodation options, we can do a range of things in the planning stage to lessen our impact on the planet.

We also discuss the importance of bringing money to local communities and supporting the local economy over those bigger travel providers. So if you're going on holiday soon (or any time), grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

#7 | To fly or not to fly?

Article | The Best New Services for Planning a More Sustainable Trip in 2022

Article | Guide to green travel: Planning and financing a sustainable vacation

Article | THE AIRBNB EFFECT: NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF AIRBNB

Article | WHAT IS SLOW TRAVEL AND WHY DO IT?

Article | What Does the Phrase "Slow Travel" Actually Mean?

Article | What is Slow Travel? (+ 3 Slow Travel Myths)

Hotel | Good Hotel

Website | The Man in Seat 61

Website | GoClimate

Website | Ecologi

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092508 Buzzsprout-12766305 1863 full Tue, 02 May 2023 08:00:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#27 | Sustainable banking and investing for the planet]]> In this episode, we go beyond the immediate impact of our daily purchases to talk about the impact of the money we have in our savings, investments, and pensions.

While banks have traditionally been part of the problem by financing fossil fuel projects and not prioritizing sustainable investments, this is beginning to change. Banking investments can have a significant impact on promoting sustainable development and combating climate change.

But do we go for a green bank or stick with one of the major players? Why do we make the banking choices we do, and how do we overcome difficulties in changing banks? Grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links:

Article | The Role of Banking in Climate Change

Article | Banks and Climate

Article | Why your banking habits matter for the climate

Article | Why are banks key enablers in fighting climate change?

Article | Stop Banks Funding Climate Chaos

Article | Ethical Banking: Top Socially Responsible Banks - Forbes

Article | Ethical Banking - Overview, Characteristics, Pros and Cons

Article | Ethical Banking: What Are Socially Responsible Banks? - Nerd Wallet

Article | Ethical Banks & Current Accounts - Ethical Consumer

Article | 11 Ethical & Socially Responsible Banks

Bank | Triodos Bank

Investing | Wealthfront

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092509 Buzzsprout-12676074 1737 full Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#26 | The role of education in climate anxiety]]> Were you taught about climate change in school? Are you feeling a bit worried about the state of the climate crisis now? Is there a connection between those two questions? We don’t know; we’re not psychologists or mental health experts.

But, according to a 2001 report, 84% of 16-25-year-olds feel worried about climate change, with 45% saying that their feelings negatively affect their daily life and functioning*. Today, we’re looking at this statistic through the lens of education and discussing whether the current approaches in education are supporting children and young people. After all, feeling anxious when faced with climate change is an entirely rational response.

But young people are being given the most information about climate change through school curricula and yet also have a more limited possibility to respond to the issues. (Cue Brandee’s favorite quote: we can’t all be Greta. Can we find a balance between the necessity of teaching about such a massive challenge while supporting children and young people's mental health? Grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links:

*Climate anxiety in children and young people and their beliefs about government responses to climate change: a global survey

Climate anxiety is widespread among youth - can they overcome it?

Teens are struggling with climate anxiety. Schools haven’t caught up yet

Young People's Voices on Climate Anxiety, Government Betrayal and Moral Injury: A Global Phenomenon

As climate changes, climate anxiety rises in youth

How can we help kids cope with 'eco-anxiety'?

Eco-anxiety in children: A scoping review of the mental health impacts of the awareness of climate change

Climate emotions and anxiety among young people in Canada: A national survey and call to action

How to Fight Climate Anxiety

THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development - United Nations

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092512 Buzzsprout-12585600 1821 full Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#25 | Individual vs. corporate impact and action]]> Did you know that 11 people in 1 company made decisions that were responsible for 0.45% of all carbon emissions in 2020*? Sure, that doesn’t sound like much - except when you realize that the entirety of Africa only contributed 3.8% of global carbon emissions in 2020**.

In this episode, we talk about the difference between individual vs. corporate impact and action and the mindset shift needed to start viewing these companies as things that are made up of actual people.

Links and resources:

Who has contributed the most to global CO2 emissions

Individual vs corporate responsibility

The role of high-socioeconomic-status people in locking in or rapidly reducing energy-driven greenhouse gas emissions

How companies blame you for climate change

Corporate honesty and climate change: time to own up and act

Climate Solutions at Work, presented by Drawdown Labs, is a how-to guide for employees looking to make every job a climate job.

The evolution of carbon footprint measurement - ClimateTrade

How the World’s Richest People Are Driving Global Warming

The role of high-socioeconomic-status people in locking in or rapidly reducing energy-driven greenhouse gas emissions

Project drawdown - Climate solutions at work

Why I Don't Care About Your Flight Emissions

*How the Rich REALLY Cause Climate Change

**CDP Africa report

New report shows just 100 companies are source of over 70% of emissions

Biden’s approval of Willow project shows inconsistency of US’s first ‘climate president’

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3097506 7f5424b7-2f46-40f1-a695-163cbdcfcd3d 1871 full Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT true false <![CDATA[#24 | Can shame be productive?]]> Feeling a bit uncomfortable after seeing the word “shame” in the episode title? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we try and work through some difficult emotions as we explore our own shame, guilt, frustration, and anger when it comes to climate action. We also discuss the role wealth plays in climate change, holding yourself accountable, and why it’s hard to make changes despite having so much information.

Can shame and guilt be useful drivers of climate action? Or should we stick with the more moderate approach we normally advocate for? It’s a tough one!

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

Article | How the World’s Richest People Are Driving Global Warming
Article | The role of high-socioeconomic-status people in locking in or rapidly reducing energy-driven greenhouse gas emissions
Article | Climate crisis: Two years of vegan living cancelled out by one long-haul flight, study suggests
Article | The evolution of carbon footprint measurement - ClimateTrade
Article | WE QUIT - Extinction Rebellion UK
Documentary | The True Cost
Instagram | Aja Barber: the shein convo could use a bit of shame
Video | Leena Norms: Lies you’re told about spending in your twenties
Video | Anaya Elizabeth Johnson: How to find joy in climate action
Website | Gretchen Rubin: Four tendencies quiz

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092514 5f5bad7d-fd2f-4736-9afe-95722d08e644 2067 full Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:12:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#23 | A love letter to our planet]]> It’s time to feel the love! This Valentine’s day, we chat about all the things we love about our planet. From people to bacteria to planes, we share some of the things we find awe-inspiring about the world we call home. We believe that finding our love for the earth can help us find the why behind our climate activism and conservation.

We also hear from a few of our listeners, who’ve shared the things they love about our planet. (Thank you, listeners!)

Ready to feel the love? Grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Resources and listener shoutouts:

Article | David’s life on Earth - Attenborough and Global Conservation

Kris | "Spring and how everything comes back to life." And "How nature always finds the way."

Kelly | "YOU ON IT." But for real… "All of the things I love about the earth do not include helping the environment. Travel. Sacre Coeur. I guess the beach would count! But only really on overcast days. I conceptually like a flat, cleared path in the woods, but actually getting quite scared by myself."

Claire | "How interconnected every living 'being' is on it. Each plant, each animal, and each person has a role to play and an impact on this beautiful world of ours. We might as well make that a positive impact!"

Avocado Way (@avocado_way on IG) | "Surreal nature which leaves you in awe."

Sharon | "Sun, sand, and breeze."

Carole | “All the environments, the different vibes in different places, so many!"

Kritika | "How she cares for us in spite of how we have been treating her."

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092517 e0bd612f-ba3a-4d1f-9040-9950f53dab6b 1657 full Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:47:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#22 | How to declutter better]]> Feeling overwhelmed by the accumulation of another year's worth of stuff? You're not alone! January is the time for fresh starts, but there's nothing fresh about that pile of bags that’s been hanging around since last year's New Year's resolution.

We discuss how we can recycle or reuse old items in our houses, where we can take different materials….and when to say fuck it and just throw it all in the bin.

So grab some tea and a bag to sort through, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

Article | What really happens to your clothes after you donate them
Article | What Really Happens to Unwanted Clothes?
Article | Seriously, What Are You Supposed to Do With Old Clothes?
Article | The truth behind what really happens to all the clothes rejected by charity shops
Article | HUMANA - Environment
Article | Decluttering is bad for the planet. Here’s how to do it sustainably
Article | Donating Old Computers, Parts, and Equipment to Charity
Book | The conscious closet by Elizabeth Cline
Video | The Difference Between Jumping Rope and Skipping Rope

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092519 8e25ab4f-eac0-4841-bc71-a07b4d179477 2070 full Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:14:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#21 | How to determine YOUR unique climate action]]> What brings you joy? What is the climate work that needs doing? What are you good at?

If you can answer all 3 of those questions (and find a common theme), you’ve just identified your unique climate action. Yay!

In today’s episode, we’re taking a closer look at Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s Climate Action Venn Diagram to (try and) determine the climate action that makes the most sense for us. You’ll hear us share our answers to the above questions and help each other find where they overlap. (You’ll also hear Brandee’s noisy neighbors because these walls are thin!

So grab some tea (and maybe a pen and paper), get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

Article | Climate Action Venn Diagrams - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Article | Urban Solutions | WWF
Article | 10 Ways to Figure Out What You're Good At
Article | How to find the best local food near you - CPRE
Book | Drawdown, The Book
Library | Solutions Library | Project Drawdown
Podcast | How to Save a Planet | Gimlet
Project | Circles - The All We Can Save Project
Quiz | Free Personality Test | 16Personalities
Video | Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: How to find joy in climate action
Video | sustainability myths: plastic prevents food waste, glass vs. plastic, & recycling
Video | The Story of Stuff - YouTube
Website | 80,000 Hours: How to make a difference with your career

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092521 7a3b0064-85dd-4341-9a17-6e1c90e4fbed 2945 full Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#20 | Looking back on 2022]]> And just like that, 421 minutes later, we're at the end of 2022! We're pretty proud of managing to put out 16 episodes this year, and we can't wait to see what next year brings.

Join us as we look at our stats for this year, update you on some of our key episodes, and share our hopes for next year. We also respond to our first-ever voice note (thanks, Allison!).

We're still hoping to hit 1000 downloads, so grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button. Who knows, maybe it will be a new year's gift to us!

PS. Please pardon the audio issues from around the 8:00-11:00 minute mark.

Links and resources:

Article | Gifts are a love language. But in the era of climate change, what are we really saying?
Article | Climate Action Venn Diagrams - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Article | Preventing and eradicating child labor from Nespresso's supply chain
Book |  The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet
Podcast | Mama Minimalist - Love languages, defined
Report | Nespresso Global - Certified B Corporation (scroll to the bottom to download report)
Workshop | En-ROADS 

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092523 328ec420-da5d-447a-953e-64e6b4eaf7f2 2158 full Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#19 | The problem with Amazon and convenience (or is there?)]]> Would Amazon and convenience exist in your utopia? What would that look like?

We surprise ourselves as we delve deeper into the Amazon problem. At first, it seems clear that Amazon is definitely in the naughty corner, but maybe there is more to it than meets the eye.

Today we’re exploring the need to add friction to our purchases, whether Amazon’s efficiency is commendable, and even taking a look into Hannah’s Amazon history.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button. And if you have to hit pause to collect an Amazon delivery (Hannah did!), we won’t judge…

Links and resources:

Podcast | #3 | Is plastic really that bad?
Article | Amazon Is A Marvel Of Digital Capitalism And That Is The Problem
Article | Resisting Amazon Capitalism
Article | Amazon Is a Symbol of Capitalism’s Wastefulness
Article | Just for When
Article | 25+ ethical alternatives to Amazon
Article | Alternatives to Amazon that deliver on value and ethics
Article | 15 Best Amazon Alternatives For Ethical Online Shopping
Article | ETHICAL & ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES TO AMAZON
Article | Amazon Alternatives
App | Vinted | Sell and buy clothes, shoes and accessories
App | CoopCycle
Video | Leena Norms How to break up with Amazon. For good.
Video | How Amazon Makes Money: AWS

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092525 fc8b6f98-72bb-4bec-85f6-4a0a02eb0146 1851 full Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#18 | Paintings, protests, and climate activism]]> Would YOU throw soup at a Van Gogh painting?

In today’s episode, we discuss some recent examples of climate activism, how we feel about them, and what our climate activism barriers are.

Grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Resources:

#7 | To fly or not to fly?

How to Save a Planet

Understanding Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA)

Huge UK public support for direct action to protect environment – poll

Just Stop Oil protesters removed from Dartford Crossing bridge and arrested

Climate activists glue themselves to frames of two Goya paintings in Madrid

Our Demands - Extinction Rebellion UK

Egypt: Arrests, Curbs on Protests As COP27 Nears

Protest Is Risky at Egypt's Climate Talks. That Won't Stop Activists

How does the new Policing Act affect my protest rights?

What Makes a Successful Protest?

A psychologist explains the limits of human compassion

Greenpeace International

How you – specifically you – can help with climate solutions

I would throw soup at a Van Gogh painting

Soup thrown at Van Gogh Sunflowers painting

Don't join the climate movement.

Barbados PM launches blistering attack on rich nations at Cop27 climate talks

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3097502 b7b19c11-10bb-4b76-9a35-b90270286153 2192 full Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT true false <![CDATA[#17 | Saving the planet one sleep at a time]]> When was the last time you had an amazing night's sleep? You probably woke up the next day feeling much more energized and ready to face the day. Yet, with rising temperatures making sleep harder to come by, sleep is fast becoming a precious resource. In today’s episode, we discuss the link between a good night’s sleep and sustainable action.

Links:

Article | National Geographic - Climate change is eroding a precious resource: sleep
Article | Atmos.earth - Sleep More, Save the Planet?
Article | Columbia News - Better sleep helps not just our bodies and minds but our planet too
Article | Greek reporter - Climate change could result in less sleep
Article | Rest: A revolutionary act in modern society
Article | Your future air conditioner might do way more than just cool your house
Article | What Is the Best Temperature for Sleep?
Article | The legacy of Europe’s heat waves will be more air conditioning. That’s a problem.
Article | Swamp Coolers Are a Cheap AC Alternative for Dry Climates. Here’s What to Know Before You Buy.
Article | Every AC In India Will Have 24 Degree Default Temperature: What This Means, How Will It Impact You?
Article | Spanish government to allow flexibility on air-conditioning, but rules out U-turn on decree
Article | What Is an Earthship?
Article | Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Article | How cutting your food waste can help the climate
Statistics | Global Emissions
Video | Incredible Small Off-Grid Earthship Home

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092528 63e25a5f-95b5-425c-bba1-87eccf529726 1709 full Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#16 | Spending money on things we don't need]]> Have you ever bought something simply because you wanted it? Yeah, we thought so. (Well, we’re assuming so.)

Or maybe you’re like Brandee and occasionally go on spending sprees.

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the wave of guilt her recent spree has brought on, what makes us want to consume in the first place, and whether there’s a way to consume that is more ethical.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

Article | Capitalism is killing the planet - it’s time to stop buying into our own destruction.
Article | Why We Need to Change Capitalism for Climate Action
Article | Is Saving the Planet Under Capitalism Really Possible?
Article | The fight against climate change is a fight against capitalism
Article | How Buying Stuff Drives Climate Change
Article | Consumerism and Climate Change: How the Choices You Make Can Help Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change
Article | Can We Consume Our Way Out of Climate Change? A Call for Analysis
Article | Cooling consumerism could save the climate
Article | Consumer behavior and climate change: consumers need considerable assistance
Article | Plastic vs cotton bags: which is more sustainable?
Article | 40 Life Lessons from 40 Years
Book | The Four Tendencies
Budget Spreadsheet | Free Budget Spreadsheets and Budget Templates
Video | HOW TO STOP SHOPPING | 5 TIPS TO STOP SPENDING MONEY ON THINGS YOU DON'T NEED 💸

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092530 51b83046-d941-4f25-9170-e43f5d202d17 1961 full Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#15 | Spilling the tea on Nespresso and Patagonia]]> Today, we’re diving back in after the summer break with our opinions on two big pieces of environmental news: Nespresso’s recent B Corp Certification and Patagonia’s founder donating the company to fight the climate crisis.

Links and resources:

B Corp - Nespresso Global Certified B Corporation
Nespresso - Nespresso B Corp
Fair World Project - Nespresso: Known for human rights violations, now B Corp certified
Open democracy - The B-Lab is wrong about human rights - but there’s a fix
Green prophet - B Corp’s sustainability status slides as Nespresso joins the ranks
Daily coffee news - Coffee Companies Call for Stricter B Corp Standards Following Nespresso Certification
edie - #SustyTalk: Nespresso Uk’s Mary Child on B-Corp certification

Patagonia - Earth is now our only shareholder
CNN Business - Patagonia’s founder transfers ownership into two entities to help fight the climate crisis
Corporate knights - Patagonia made Earth its sole shareholder. Will other companies follow suit?
Business insider - Patagonia founder's big donation potentially saves him over $1 billion in taxes — and experts say it shows how the wealthy are able to 'entirely opt out of taxes'
CNBC - Patagonia founder just donated the entire company, worth $3 billion, to fight climate change
The Washington Post - Patagonia founder gives away company: ‘Earth is now our only shareholder’
Abc News - Can a clothing company save the planet? Patagonia wants to find out.
The New York Times - Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company
The Guardian - Patagonia’s billionaire owner gives away company to fight climate crisis

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092533 4519a640-8c98-4041-8efe-5f267c329523 3107 full Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:00:00 GMT true <![CDATA[#14 | A season of sustainabiliTEA]]> That’s a wrap on season 1! Can you believe we’re still here recording podcast episodes? Because we can’t… (Well, one of us more than the other.)

Join us in our season 1 wrap-up episode as we take time to reflect, celebrate, review some stats, and talk about what the future of this podcast (and our Instagram) looks like. Basically, it’s a producer meeting turned podcast episode.

Whether this is your first episode or you've listened to every single one, we just want you to know that we appreciate you.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button to hear our thoughts on season 1 and what’s next for The Tea on Sustainable Living Podcast!

Links:

#1 | How we started giving a sh*t

#2 | Why is Primark so irresistible?

#6 | No use crying over rogue milk

#8 | Life isn't Fair, but your purchases can be

What Are the Health Benefits of Ginger Tea?

The story of ‘healing’ ginger tea

What Is Ginger Tea?

The Amazing and Mighty Ginger

Save Philippine Seas

10 Environmental Organizations in the Philippines You Can Join

Green is In: The Rise of Environmental Sustainability in the Philippines

Towards a more equitable and sustainable Philippines

@futureearth Instagram: Julia Marsh quotes

@digitalnomadgirls Instagram

Average Podcast Downloads: What’s a Good Gauge for My Podcast?

How do your download numbers compare to other podcasts?

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3097496 af4672df-aab4-4dcc-b78d-b3b083336a0f 1940 full Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:00:00 GMT true false <![CDATA[#13 | The intersectionality of climate change (and how to take action)]]> Are you a “set it and forget it” environmentalist, or do you need to know the details behind each action you take?

In this week's episode, we take a look at some of the broader issues that intersect with sustainable practices and advocating against climate change. When so much is interconnected, how do we take action?

We have a conversation that many of you will be familiar with. Do we focus on individual or systemic action? How do we choose where to focus our energies? Do we choose to trust the information that comes to us from NGOs or other organisations? Or do we need to research everything for ourselves?

In a world where there is so much to be done, how do we choose what to do?

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button to hear us attempt to answer these questions for ourselves.

Links and resources:

#8 | Life isn't Fair, but your purchases can be
#11 | Moving (house) and living with roommates
#12 | Spilling the tea on (wasting) water
What is white tea?
Teabox - White teas
PSD Nepal
Nepal’s transition to Green, Resilient and Inclusive Development (GRID)
Nepal Water Supply Sustainable Development Project
UNICEF - Girls’ Education
Global advantages of female education
How girls’ education benefits our entire planet
Improving Health Outcomes through Community Empowerment: A review of the literature
Health at Every Size: The surprising truth about your weight
Meaning-making
Charity : Water
Thirst
Data point: climate change is a feminist issue
Shelbizleee - YouTube

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092536 c5aaf11c-e44e-4254-9865-7cf471e770f7 2027 full Tue, 31 May 2022 16:00:16 GMT true <![CDATA[#12 | Spilling the tea on (wasting) water]]> Because even though it doesn’t always feel like it, water is a limited resource.

In today’s episode, we are taking a deep dive into (wasting) water and how we can start treating it more like the limited resource that it is. We chat about Brandee’s love of long hot showers (and what’s even considered long), the proper way to wash dishes, and some of our more intimate bathroom secrets (like how often we flush and whether we brush our teeth in the shower). 

Links and resources:

In China, agroforestry serves up tea with a spoonful of sustainability
Supporting Chinese farmers and the environment to thrive
Promoting sustainable, diversified livelihoods among tea farmers in Yunnan
Farming methods impact on soil and water conservation efficiency under tea [Camellia sinensis (L.)] plantation in Nilgiris of South India
Pesticide Usage in the United States: History, Benefits, Risks, and Trends
A Look at Fertilizer and Pesticide Use in the US
REVEALED: What Brits are really getting up to in the bathroom
People's showering habits revealed in survey
How Often People in Various Countries Shower
Showering Habits Around the World
Showering daily -- is it necessary?
The 6 Best Water-Saving Shower HeadsThe 9 Best Low-Flow Shower Heads of 2022
All-One Toothpaste – Dr. Bronner's US
Zero-Waste Chef
Greed Flushes the Earth’s Lungs Down the Toilet
Charity: Water
Start Saving
100 ways to conserve water

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092538 5ff0b0a7-5c5d-4f54-b91f-9058de1ef0da 2487 full Tue, 17 May 2022 17:45:38 GMT true <![CDATA[#11 | Moving (house) and living with roommates]]> Today, we are spilling the tea on moving (house) and living with roommates.

We get it; it can be very tempting to simply leave all of your old crap behind (or throw it away) and buy all new stuff in your new apartment/flat/whatever you call it. But that’s probably not the most environmentally friendly way to move.

In today’s episode, we struggle (slightly) to get back into the groove of podcasting after Hannah’s brief hiatus. We chat about Hannah’s recent move (the reason for her hiatus), how there’s no one right way to move or furnish your home, and living sustainably with roommates.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button. (And please ignore the sounds of Brandee's cat playing in the background.)

Links and resources:

The Health Benefits of Nettle Tea
Eden's Mission | Eden Project
7 Creative Tips For A More Sustainable Move
Moving Day, the Sustainable Way: 10 Ways to Lessen Waste When Packing and Moving
Simple Tips to Help Be Sustainable When Moving Into a New Apartment
7 Eco-Friendly Moving Tips for a Better Moving Day
Minimalism
Is Renting Or Buying A Home More Eco-Friendly?
A Guide to Sustainable Living for Renters and Tenants
How to be sustainable while renting
A RENTER’S GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUSTAINABLE HOMES?
25 Ways to Make Your Home Sustainable
War Advertising Council Slogan: Use it up... Wear it out... Make it do... Or do without
Meme about plastic bags (not the one mentioned in the ep, but still funny and highly relatable)

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092542 ad7f623c-0b1c-40eb-bd43-6f6a288ea532 2739 full Tue, 03 May 2022 08:00:53 GMT true <![CDATA[#10 | The sustainability of motherhood with mom of two Kelly Pucillo (Part 2)]]> Welcome to part 2 of my chat with longtime friend and #1 fan of this podcast, Kelly Pucillo! If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, episode #9, go back and listen to that now. Or after. Your choice!

I’m so excited to finally talk about the sustainability of motherhood with Kelly, as I am not a mom (unless you count cats as children??).

In today’s episode, Kelly spills the tea on motherhood and some of the sustainability and environmental struggles she now faces as a mom. She also shares her take on recycling, cloth diapers, secondhand clothes for kids, and more.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

#9 | The sustainability of anesthesia with CRNA Kelly Pucillo (Part 1)
#3 | Is plastic really that bad?
#2 | Why is Primark so irresistible?
Recycle Right: How empty is empty enough? How clean is clean enough? How dry is dry enough?
What happens if you don’t bother washing your recycling?
Go Green With Cloth Diapers
Cloth vs. Disposable Diapers: Which Kind Should I Use?
7 Cloth Diapers That Reduce Our Reliance On Disposables
Sustainable Babies: Tips on Using Reusable Cloth Diapers From An Eco-Conscious Parent
Why You Should Join a Buy Nothing Group (or How to Start One)!
How "Buy Nothing" Facebook Groups Work to Create a Gift Economy in Communities
Buy Nothing Project
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sustainability
How to talk to kids about climate change
How to teach your kids about climate change and sustainability without scaring them

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092544 8fce9c8b-3ee4-44d5-980a-2f55c0b0da35 1310 full Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:00:09 GMT true <![CDATA[#9 | The sustainability of anesthesia with CRNA Kelly Pucillo (Part 1)]]> Today, we have a very special episode for you with our #1 fan. (And please pardon the hammering that would not stop in time for the start of this episode. Construction on the weekends should not be allowed.)

Sadly, Hannah could not join us for this one, so I (Brandee) am flying solo. Well, not quite.

In today’s episode, I have a very impromptu chat with Kelly Pucillo, one of my closest friends, about healthcare and the sustainability struggles she faces as a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). 

We’ve been friends since nursing school, so while I have close to zero knowledge of anesthesia, we dive into the good and the bad of the anesthetic gas desflurane, the environmental impact of convenience, and the ever-present underlying theme of awareness and intentionality when it comes to sustainability.

So hit that play button and stay tuned for part 2 of this chat (all about sustainability and motherhood) in two weeks!

Links and resources:

#3 | Is plastic really that bad?
Desflurane
Methane
Environmental Implications of Anesthetic Gases
History of Instrument Sterilization
Joseph Lister, the Man who Sterilized Surgery
Sterilizing Practices
Why you shouldn't buy a plastic cutting board
What is a staphylococcal infection?
9 ways to cut down on medical waste
People, planet and profits: the case for greening operating rooms

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092546 c93297e8-8223-4efd-b690-895da32a3c9e 1552 full Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:00:11 GMT true <![CDATA[#8 | Life isn't Fair, but your purchases can be]]> What is Fairtrade? How do we cope with sticker shock when in the shops? Is it possible to have environmental justice without justice for workers? We tackle these questions and more as we return to one of our favourite topics - yes, you guessed it, food!

In today’s episode, we use the UK-based Fairtrade Fortnight (yes, that means two weeks, Brandee) as a jumping-off point to discuss Fairtrade labels, sustainable production, and justice for all. We share our thoughts about navigating the supermarket aisles and whether we really can trust food labels.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

Fairtrade Fortnight
Fairtrade America
Fairtrade Foundation (UK)
Fairtrade Spain
ABOUT B CORP CERTIFICATION
Cruelty Free International
Leaping Bunny
PETA's Cruelty-Free
Global Organic Textile Standard
The Treehugger Guide to Sustainable Certifications

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092549 f703eeff-6fe7-4602-9fd8-c328fa8b56b1 1575 full Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:00:19 GMT true <![CDATA[#7 | To fly or not to fly?]]> That is the question indeed.

Whether you’re team fly, no-fly, or somewhere in between, there’s a lot to unpack with this topic. In today’s episode, we share our initial thoughts on flying and how much individual responsibility we have to make drastic changes (like avoiding flights) in our lives in the name of fighting climate change.

Yeah, it’s a recurring theme.

Tune in for our usual grey area exploration and learn how you can still make a difference. Even if you don’t plan on quitting flying.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

#6 | No use crying over rogue milk
About - Sunseed Desert Technology
European Solidarity Corps
Desertification, explained
Trends in air travel inequality in the UK: From the few to the many?
1% of people cause half of global aviation emissions – study
The fastest ways aviation could cut emissions
Annual growth in global air traffic passenger demand from 2006 to 2022
GoClimate
Should you buy carbon offsets for your air travel?
Flight Carbon Offset
Carbon Capture Using Algae
Get to grips with policy: En-ROADS - Community Edition
Cowspiracy

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092553 5216461a-14bd-43ce-a5f7-079cb4af6aa8 1864 full Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:05:21 GMT true <![CDATA[#6 | No use crying over rogue milk]]> Warning: This episode may cause an increase in hunger. We strongly advise against listening to today’s chat about food on an empty stomach. Please plan accordingly. Thank you, and enjoy! (Seriously, we do not want to be held responsible for any hanger situations.)

In today’s episode, we’re spilling the tea on labels. Whether it’s a food label or one that someone chooses to identify with (vegan, vegetarian, etc.), they can be equally helpful and harmful.

So, if you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed when it comes to unintentionally consuming animal products (why does milk powder have to be in everything anyway!?), then hit that play button and find some comfort in the fact that it is okay. You’re doing the best you can, and that is enough.

After all, there’s no use crying over rogue milk.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

#1 | How we started giving a sh*t
What is Chai Tea?
Disha Ravi: the climate activist who became the face of India's crackdown on dissent
Why is Delhi Police probing a farmers’ protest ‘toolkit’ tweeted by Greta Thunberg?
Fridays For Future
What is gelatin made of?
VEGAN LABEL READING GUIDE
Food labels
Accidentally Vegan Food and Snacks List
The Carbon Impact of Food Waste: The Problem With What We’re NOT Eating
Milk's impact on the environment
Nearly One in Four in U.S. Have Cut Back on Eating Meat
UK public now eating significantly less meat
About Meatless Monday
Eating Plants | Project Regeneration
Wasting Nothing | Project Regeneration

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092557 8b09dd10-d2aa-468f-8e3d-abb024c5c221 1925 full Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:00:13 GMT true <![CDATA[#5 | New beginnings]]> Have you set any goals for 2022? Don’t worry; this episode isn’t about guilting you into making any. Today’s episode IS about how we feel about goals/resolutions/intentions/whatever you want to call them in general and how you can still make a difference while being gentle with yourself.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button. Welcome to 2022!

Links and resources:

#3 | Is plastic really that bad?
What is Black Tea?
What is Earl Grey?
Nanjing Vertical Forest
The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
The Minimalists Podcast: 067 | Happiness
SMART Goals
Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming
Veganuary
Nexus | Project Regeneration
How I'm planning ZERO WASTE habits and goals for 2022
Free Notion Annual Planner

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092559 f6b9d0ba-69a8-4cb6-bcdf-cd9f7fa526e3 2722 full Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:06:03 GMT true <![CDATA[Happy Holidays!]]> We just wanted to wish you Happy Holidays and let you know that we will be returning with regular episodes in mid-January. 

See you in 2022!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092561 433aec67-2292-45aa-9d95-e4228a129197 65 bonus Thu, 23 Dec 2021 03:00:37 GMT true <![CDATA[#4 | 'Tis the season]]> ‘Tis the season, indeed. For useless gifts, too much sparkly wrapping paper, and just overall too much merriment. It’s time we cancel the holidays in the name of sustainability. Just kidding!

In today’s episode, we discuss the grey area of balancing the joys of celebrating the holiday season with loved ones while also minimizing that consumerism pressure and the environmental impact of said consumption.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

#3 | Is plastic really that bad?
#2 | Why is Primark so irresistible?
#1 | How we started giving a sh*t
What Is Sencha Green Tea?
Beneficial effects of green tea: A literature review
Tokyo turning eco: Japan is fully embracing sustainability for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
After years of dabbling, Japan gets serious about plastics recycling
Fairtrade coffee
Understanding Others
Minimalist Gift-Giving
Gift exchange games
Etsy for handmade gifts
DIY Christmas trees
The Minimalists Ep. 316 | Christmas Gifts
Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092563 63e4fe97-204d-4ee4-8549-14ec4df781a1 1642 full Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:57:16 GMT true <![CDATA[#3 | Is plastic really that bad?]]> IS plastic really that bad?

That’s more or less the question we try and answer in today’s episode. And look, we get it; plastic is everywhere and pretty much unavoidable.

So, what can you do? Listen in to hear about our plastic struggles (mainly plastic packaging), some ideas to start tackling the plastic in your life, and, of course, the greyness of it all.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

Links and resources:

#1 | How we started giving a sh*t
#2 | Why is Primark so irresistible?
What is chamomile?
What is upcycling?
What is downcycling?
How do we stop fishing gear ending up in the ocean?
Katherine Kellogg, Going Zero Waste
Where we ordered our pizza from and who delivered it
How Bad Are Bananas? (and a non-Amazon option to buy online)
Should You Swap Plastic Bags For Tote Bags To Reduce Your Impact?
I tried ALL these zero waste shampoos so YOU don’t have to
Why the zero waste movement is NOT a solution to the climate crisis
History and Future of Plastics
From edible algae packaging to olive pit bioplastic, here’s how 7 startups are fighting plastic pollution
Compostable vs Biodegradable
Creating a Circular Economy for Plastics
Single-Use Plastics 101

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092566 3445ed72-e75a-4369-8769-0d7c2a7f183a 1645 full Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:06:18 GMT true <![CDATA[#2 | Why is Primark so irresistible?]]> Join us in today’s episode for our inaugural Tea Time, where we spill the tea (one of us quite literally) on ourselves about shopping at Primark.

Tune in to hear about our Primark struggles, our thoughts on fast fashion (and fast retail in general), the greyness of it all, and ways to start giving (more of) a sh*t today.

Links and resources:

More than you ever wanted to know about peppermint tea
With a knock on the door, Egypt aims to turn families greener
The correct pronunciation of Primark
Shelbizleee on Youtube (and her video specifically about the problem with sustainable brands and their lack of size inclusivity)
The True Cost
The troubling evolution of corporate greenwashing
Climate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing
How to Tell if a Fashion Brand is Green — or Just Greenwashing
Write to brands
Ethical Consumer
Certified B Corporation
No-buy month/year/whatever works for you
Free things to do instead of shopping
The Two Major Problems The Secondhand Industry Is Facing (That We Have The Power To Solve!)
More documentaries (about minimalism)

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092568 5b8c5399-6e2e-4009-9803-ff85d44c3978 1711 full Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:29:28 GMT true <![CDATA[#1 | How we started giving a sh*t]]> Today, we’re talking all about how we met, why we started this podcast, and our unique sustainability journeys. We even come up with some new phrases along the way and share what’s in it for you.

So, hit that play button to hear how we started giving a sh*t and what this season will look like!

Links and resources:

COP25 (and the more recent COP26)
Greta Thunberg (and Fridays For Future)
An Inconvenient Truth
PETA
Beyond Meat
Impossible Foods
No Impact Man – book, film, and website
Cowspiracy
A Vegan Diet: Eating for the Environment

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092571 85832f5a-f29f-47ed-bb30-2104d2ffb249 1429 full Wed, 03 Nov 2021 23:14:26 GMT true <![CDATA[Welcome to The Tea on Sustainable Living podcast!]]> Welcome to The Tea on Sustainable Living, a podcast where we spill the tea on living sustainably in a world on fire. (The “tea” being our honest thoughts, struggles, and whatever else comes up along the way.) 

It's not easy living on a dying planet. Between work, relationships, bills, and the never-ending laundry, we all have enough on our plates (and yet ANOTHER dish to wash). Add in the state of the world, and it's natural that we want to curl up in bed (re-reading our favorite fantasy novels, of course). 

Taking action isn’t as black and white as we want it to be. Sometimes, we get stuck in the big, messy grey area of caring for our planet, the people on it, AND ourselves…

So, how do we live a more meaningful life? 
And look after ourselves? 
And keep on top of that laundry?
And stay connected with loved ones?   
And make better decisions and habits?
All while sustainably living our values? 
What does this even look like?

We don't know! 

But you can be a fly on our walls as we (Brandee and Hannah) try to figure it out. 

So, brew yourself a cup of tea, and let’s get comfy in that grey area together. TEA you soon! 

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/theteaonsustainableliving/3092572 803c4de8-1151-4496-9f66-f14b88c27651 68 trailer Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT true