This week, Ali and Eleisha are serving up a feast of tips just in time for Thanksgiving! From shocking food waste facts to embracing seasonal produce, the sisters will explore how to make your holiday meals more mindful and eco-friendly. Plus, they'll dive into the Slow Food movement and share personal stories about CSAs, farmers markets, and apple-picking adventures. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering or enjoying an intimate meal, this episode will leave you inspired to savor the season sustainably.

Key Takeaways

• Food Waste Facts: How much waste we generate during Thanksgiving and its impact on the planet.
• Seasonal Eating: Why eating with the seasons is better for the environment, your health, and your taste buds.
• Slow Food Movement: A deep dive into slowing down to appreciate the journey from farm to table.
• Local Food Sources: Exploring CSAs, farmers markets, and u-pick farms for fresher, less wasteful produce.
• Gratitude Through Food: How engaging with your food can enrich your holiday experience.

Links

• ⁠Thanksgiving Waste Facts
• Seasonal Food Guide
• Slow Food International
• Learn more about Eleisha’s refillery and shop: mainlineshift.com
• Follow Ali’s upcycling tips on Instagram: @tiny_waste

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Bask in the unexpected joy of “nothing.” Join Eleisha and Ali as they share the reasons why sometimes the best gift people can give and receive is simply… less. From reducing holiday waste to embracing experiences over items, we're exploring all the ways “nothing” can be everything.

Key Takeaways

• Gift of Nothing: Embracing the beauty of less and finding gratitude in simplicity.
• Waste from Freebies: Breaking down how much plastic and waste we can avoid—starting with those pesky gift bags.
• Alternative Gift Ideas: Low-waste party favors, group gifts, and sustainable ways to say “thanks” that don’t end up in the landfill.
• Experience-Based Gifting: Ideas for creating memories that don’t require more “stuff.”
• Gratitude Practices: Simple habits, like keeping a gratitude journal, to sustain joy and positivity.

Links

• ⁠Recycling Plastic is Practically Impossible
• ⁠Greenpeace Report⁠
• Plastic Recycling Rate
• Ellen MacArthur Foundation New Plastic Economy Initiative
• Learn more about Eleisha’s refillery and shop: ⁠⁠mainlineshift.com⁠⁠
• Follow Ali’s viral upcycling tips on social media: @tiny_waste

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Share ways you plan to embrace the “less is more” approach this season by tagging us on social media @OneCanHopePodcast.

Consider how each dollar you spend can create positive change in the world. Eleisha and Ali guide listeners through an eye-opening mental exercise and share ways to use your purchasing power to campaign for a better future every day, not just on Election Day.

Key Takeaways

• Visualizing Your Impact: Imagine a bustling Main Street full of local businesses and community vibrancy, contrasted with the emptiness of a world dominated by corporate chains. Our spending choices shape the community around us.
• Small Businesses Matter: For every $100 spent at a local business, $68 stays in the community. This episode highlights why shopping small creates jobs, supports the economy, and builds a stronger, more sustainable community.
• Corporate Emissions and Boycotts: Learn about the massive impact of corporations on climate change and how successful boycotts have pushed some companies, like Canada Goose and SeaWorld, to make positive changes.
• Making Your Dollar Count: Shopping with purpose goes beyond boycotting big corporations; it’s about supporting businesses with values you trust. Eleisha and Ali break down what certifications mean, how to spot greenwashing, and the benefits of paying with cash.

Links

• Carbon Majors Report
• History of Successful Boycotts
• Learn more about Eleisha’s refillery and shop: ⁠mainlineshift.com⁠
• Follow Ali’s viral upcycling tips on social media: @tiny_waste

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Ready to vote with your wallet? Share your favorite sustainable brands or local businesses with us on social media @OneCanHopePodcast!