In this episode I talk to the lovely Lucy Lucraft all about zero waste and plastic free living. Lucy has been a big inspiration to me on my journey with all of this, and so I’m thrilled to be able to share this conversation with you. Lucy talks about her zero waste journey, why she thinks zero waste won’t ever go mainstream and shares some great practical tips and advice. I particularly love the balance in this conversation between idealism and acknowledging how overwhelming the zero waste journey can be, and that not everybody is starting from the same place.
Find Lucy’s website here, follow her on Instagram here and listen to her podcast What She Said here.
Things discussed in this episode.
- How striving to live a truly zero waste lifestyle isn’t necessarily helpful
- Recycling – the pitfalls of it and why we need to consider recycling as waste too
- Connecting zero waste living to our larger values
- How to combat feelings of despair and despondency
- Why eating less meat, and reducing dairy is the biggest thing we can do to reduce our carbon footprints
- Starting where you are, with small steps & practical tips to help you on your journey
- The best cheap Supermarket for vegan food!
- Voting with your wallet
- Top tip for follow up action
Links and resources mentioned
Jessica Rose Williams’ Capsule Wardrobe E-Book
The blusher recipe I mention is from this book
The beauty brands Lucy mentions are these: The West Barn Co, myroo, Pai
Documentaries Lucy mentions are: Cowspiracy, Forks Over Knives, The True Cost
The book No.More.Plastic by Martin Dorey
Listen to my conversation with Lucy Lucraft on Zero Waste Living
Listen on Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here and Castbox here. Or find it wherever you like to listen to podcasts.
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Thanks for listening to Create Shift!
Ellen x