Recycling can be hard... Let's make it SIMPLE! In this episode, I'll give you the do's and don'ts of recycling and explain how to read plastic numbers and recycling labels. Just because it has a recycling symbol does NOT mean it's able to be recycled in your single stream pick-up from home.

I'll cover the importance of composting, the staggering amount of waste generated, and a cool solution for those unrecyclable plastics! (Like those snack bags and other bag-type plastics)

Chapters

00:00 Intro 00:35 My simple confession: I'm a garbage hoarder 01:51 The Simple Truth 04:35 Plastic Bags are a no 06:56 How to read the numbers on plastic for recycling 10:27 What you can recycle 12:00 Bubble wrap mailers 13:38 Reading the. "How 2 recycle" labels 14:53 Snack Bags 15:12 Eco Bricks! 16:36 Amazon Bags 17:29 Glass 19:32 Things you cannot Recycle 21:00 Why we want to put less in the Landfill 22:12 Joke of the week 22:49 Commercials 24:19 Drink of the week

For more, check out my website: www.simpyb.world

Plastic-Free July is coming to a close but that doesn't mean your efforts of using less plastic have to. Join me for a day in the life of less plastic consumption pt 1! Here are my simple sustainable swaps to get you from coffee to lunch!

Plus my beer of the week and a few codes to save you some cash!

Frownies: code SIMPLE for 10% off

Litefoot Refillery: PlasticFreeJuly 15% off

Huppy Toothpaste: PlasticFree 20% off

ClearSteam: BrookeChase 10% off

Celebrate Plastic-Free July! Swap these 14 plastics most found in the ocean.

Start or improve your last-free journey in person or online at Lite Foot Company.

More Show notes:

https://www.simplyb.world/post/celebrate-plastic-free-july-swap-these-14-ocean-invaders

You Tube Video:

https://youtu.be/zJNUb0SZZSs

Pt 3 of my Unrecipe Series which I'm calling 'Zero Cooks' bc I give zero *cooks* (jk) it's a no-cook Asian Rainbow "Stirfry" created on accident by me using what I have in the fridge before it goes bad. It was so delicious I had to share!

Suggested Ingredients:

• purple cabbage
• carrots
• avocado
• green onion
• shrimp
• coconut aminos or soy sauce
• fresh garlic (or powder)
• fresh ginger (or powder)
• lemon or lime
• salt, pepper
• everything bagel seasoning
• cumin
• chili powder
• and sriracha

Simple Swap: A "use first" basket for unused veggies etc. instead of putting things in drawers where you can't see them.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pnOhtmexKrc

Full show notes: https://www.simplyb.world/post/zero-cooks-my-asian-rainbow-stir-fry-unrecipe

ClearSTEM: 10% off Code: BROOKECHASE (Cleared 20 years of hormonal acne in 7 days!)

FROWNIES: 10% off Code: SIMPLE (Smooth wrinkles while you sleep!)

Join me and special guest, Maria Vaughn of CORcomposting as we dive into all things composting!

• The environmental, social, and economic benefits
• Why we should all compost
• What happens when we don't and
• How to compost: Do's and Don'ts

It is SO SIMPLE! We'll share our practical tips for getting started including methods and materials.

"If it grows - it goes!"

Composting has a significant environmental impact and is important in sustainable living. If you've ever wanted to get started, this episode is for you!

Learn more about CORComposting here: https://www.corcompost.com/

Have a question? Send us a message on Instagram: @Simp.ly.b or @corcompst

In this bonus episode, Brooke shares simple recipes to reduce food waste by using food scraps. She emphasizes the importance of not wasting food and highlights the staggering amount of food waste in the world.

Brooke provides tips on organizing the refrigerator to reduce waste and 16 simple recipes and ideas to avoid contributing to food waste.

• The world wastes about 2.5 billion tons of food every year, with the United States discarding the most food.
• Organizing the refrigerator can help reduce food waste by keeping track of what needs to be eaten first.
• Salads, soups, charcuterie boards, pasta dishes, omelets, and potato dishes are great ways to use up food scraps.

For more show notes and recipes : https://www.simplyb.world/post/16-simple-scrappy-recipes

Stop wasting food with my simple tips! First, we'll go over the simple truth with the stats on global and American food waste.

Check out my favorite blogger @goingzerowaste on how to avoid food waste and for scraptastic recipes, tips and more!

Beer of the week: Pacifico

I can help! Follow me and send me a message on Instagram @Simp.ly.b Tell me what foods you waste most often and I'll help you cut back!

HAPPY EARTH DAY! Try this #SimpleSWAP to celebrate everyday. Swap that plastic, disposable razor for a nice weighted, reusable one and never buy a whole new razor again, just blades!

The simple truth is that over 2 billion plastic razors are thrown in landfills yearly, in the USA alone! That's enough to wrap around the Earth 5 times, EVERY YEAR! Safety razors are a cost-effective and long-lasting option.

I'll tell you about my experience, the brands I've tried, and why I'll never got back a disposable one again.

Stick around for my weekly Simple confession, Beer of the week: Compass Rose IPA, and the joke of the week.

For a great acne solution try ClearStem! To smooth wrinkles and release the tension in your forehead try all-natural alternative to botox, Frownies.

Codes:

• ClearStem: BrookeChase

• Frownies: Simple

It's a great time to try my favorite Earth-friendly brands!

• Papaya
• Pact
• Leaf
• Litefoot
• Bombas
• Plant paper tp
• Huppy

Try it? Tell me what you think! @simp.ly.b