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 and 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 and resources: #28 | Planning your next trip: sustainable travel series#29 | Traveling like a local vs. a tourist: sustainable travel seriesShould you buy carbon offsets for your air travel?Should I offset my summer holiday flights?This R29 Fashion Editor Rented Her Entire Holiday WardrobeRent the RunwayMy Virtual French Lessons Let Me Dream About Returning to ParisCan souvenir collecting ever be sustainable?Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 seriesIf 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 BarcelonaFarm SanctuaryBe a More Sustainable TravelerBenefits To Travel As A LocalA Quick Guide To Ethical Animal TourismThe Dark Side of Animal TourismHow to Recognize (Un)Ethical Animal Tourism20 "Tourist Traps" That Are Actually Super Cool And Worth Visiting (And 10 That Aren't)Impact of Tourism on Local CommunitySend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 and resources:Article | The Role of Banking in Climate ChangeArticle | Banks and ClimateArticle | Why your banking habits matter for the climateArticle | Why are banks key enablers in fighting climate change?Article | Stop Banks Funding Climate ChaosArticle | Ethical Banking: Top Socially Responsible Banks - ForbesArticle | Ethical Banking - Overview, Characteristics, Pros and ConsArticle | Ethical Banking: What Are Socially Responsible Banks? - Nerd WalletArticle | Ethical Banks & Current Accounts - Ethical ConsumerArticle | 11 Ethical & Socially Responsible BanksBank | Triodos BankInvesting | WealthfrontSend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 curriculums 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 and resources:*Article | Climate anxiety in children and young people and their beliefs about government responses to climate change: a global surveyArticle | Climate anxiety is widespread among youth - can they overcome it?Article | Teens are struggling with climate anxiety. Schools haven’t caught up yetArticle | Young People's Voices on Climate Anxiety, Government Betrayal and Moral Injury: A Global PhenomenonArticle | As climate changes, climate anxiety rises in youthArticle | How can we help kids cope with 'eco-anxiety'?Article | Eco-anxiety in children: A scoping review of the mental health impacts of the awareness of climate changeArticle | Climate emotions and anxiety among young people in Canada: A national survey and call to actionVideo | How to Fight Climate AnxietyWebsite | THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development - United NationsSend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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. What can we do? What can you do? Well, at the very least, you can grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.Links and resources:Article | Who has contributed the most to global CO2 emissionsArticle | Individual vs corporate responsibility Article | The role of high-socioeconomic-status people in locking in or rapidly reducing energy-driven greenhouse gas emissionsArticle | How companies blame you for climate changeArticle | Corporate honesty and climate change: time to own up and act Article | Climate Solutions at Work, presented by Drawdown Labs, is a how-to guide for employees looking to make every job a climate job.Article | The evolution of carbon footprint measurement - ClimateTradeArticle | How the World’s Richest People Are Driving Global WarmingArticle | The role of high-socioeconomic-status people in locking in or rapidly reducing energy-driven greenhouse gas emissionsGuide | Project drawdown - Climate solutions at workVideo | Why I Don't Care About Your Flight Emissions*Video | How the Rich REALLY Cause Climate Change**Report | CDP Africa reportReport | New report shows just 100 companies are source of over 70% of emissionsWillow Update | Biden’s approval of Willow project shows inconsistency of US’s first ‘climate president’Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 WarmingArticle | The role of high-socioeconomic-status people in locking in or rapidly reducing energy-driven greenhouse gas emissionsArticle | Climate crisis: Two years of vegan living cancelled out by one long-haul flight, study suggestsArticle | The evolution of carbon footprint measurement - ClimateTradeArticle | WE QUIT - Extinction Rebellion UKDocumentary | The True CostInstagram | Aja Barber: the shein convo could use a bit of shameVideo | Leena Norms: Lies you’re told about spending in your twentiesVideo | Anaya Elizabeth Johnson: How to find joy in climate actionWebsite | Gretchen Rubin: Four tendencies quizSend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 ConservationKris | "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."Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 themArticle | 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 sustainablyArticle | Donating Old Computers, Parts, and Equipment to CharityBook | The conscious closet by Elizabeth ClineVideo | The Difference Between Jumping Rope and Skipping RopeSend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 JohnsonArticle | Urban Solutions | WWFArticle | 10 Ways to Figure Out What You're Good AtArticle | How to find the best local food near you - CPREBook | Drawdown, The BookLibrary | Solutions Library | Project DrawdownPodcast | How to Save a Planet | GimletProject | Circles - The All We Can Save ProjectQuiz | Free Personality Test | 16PersonalitiesVideo | Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: How to find joy in climate actionVideo | sustainability myths: plastic prevents food waste, glass vs. plastic, & recyclingVideo | The Story of Stuff - YouTubeWebsite | 80,000 Hours: How to make a difference with your careerSend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 JohnsonArticle | Preventing and eradicating child labor from Nespresso's supply chainBook |  The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + PlanetPodcast | Mama Minimalist - Love languages, definedReport | Nespresso Global - Certified B Corporation (scroll to the bottom to download report)Workshop | En-ROADS Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 ProblemArticle | Resisting Amazon CapitalismArticle | Amazon Is a Symbol of Capitalism’s WastefulnessArticle | Just for WhenArticle | 25+ ethical alternatives to AmazonArticle | Alternatives to Amazon that deliver on value and ethicsArticle | 15 Best Amazon Alternatives For Ethical Online ShoppingArticle | ETHICAL & ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES TO AMAZONArticle | Amazon AlternativesApp | Vinted | Sell and buy clothes, shoes and accessoriesApp | CoopCycleVideo | Leena Norms How to break up with Amazon. For good. Video | How Amazon Makes Money: AWSSend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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.Because there’s no one right way to tackle this climate crisis, but does that mean we can’t contribute a bit more to these organizations? Even if it’s just starting conversations? Are we getting too caught up in the acts themselves?Grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button. Resources:#7 | To fly or not to fly?Podcast | How to Save a PlanetArticle | Understanding Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA)Article | Huge UK public support for direct action to protect environment – pollArticle | Just Stop Oil protesters removed from Dartford Crossing bridge and arrestedArticle | Climate activists glue themselves to frames of two Goya paintings in MadridArticle | Our Demands - Extinction Rebellion UKArticle | Egypt: Arrests, Curbs on Protests As COP27 NearsArticle | Protest Is Risky at Egypt's Climate Talks. That Won't Stop ActivistsArticle | How does the new Policing Act affect my protest rights?Article | What Makes a Successful Protest?Article | A psychologist explains the limits of human compassionOrganization | Greenpeace InternationalVenn Diagram | How you – specifically you – can help with climate solutionsVideo | I would throw soup at a Van Gogh paintingVideo | Soup thrown at Van Gogh Sunflowers paintingVideo | Don't join the climate movement.Video | Barbados PM launches blistering attack on rich nations at Cop27 climate talksSend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 tooArticle | Greek reporter - Climate change could result in less sleepArticle | Rest: A revolutionary act in modern societyArticle | Your future air conditioner might do way more than just cool your houseArticle | 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 decreeArticle | What Is an Earthship?Article | Sources of Greenhouse Gas EmissionsArticle | How cutting your food waste can help the climateStatistics | Global EmissionsVideo | Incredible Small Off-Grid Earthship HomeSend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 ActionArticle | Is Saving the Planet Under Capitalism Really Possible?Article | The fight against climate change is a fight against capitalismArticle | How Buying Stuff Drives Climate ChangeArticle | Consumerism and Climate Change: How the Choices You Make Can Help Mitigate the Effects of Climate ChangeArticle | Can We Consume Our Way Out of Climate Change? A Call for AnalysisArticle | Cooling consumerism could save the climateArticle | Consumer behavior and climate change: consumers need considerable assistance Article | Plastic vs cotton bags: which is more sustainable?Article | 40 Life Lessons from 40 YearsBook | The Four TendenciesBudget Spreadsheet | Free Budget Spreadsheets and Budget TemplatesVideo | HOW TO STOP SHOPPING | 5 TIPS TO STOP SPENDING MONEY ON THINGS YOU DON'T NEED 💸Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 CorporationNespresso - Nespresso B CorpFair World Project - Nespresso: Known for human rights violations, now B Corp certifiedOpen democracy - The B-Lab is wrong about human rights - but there’s a fixGreen prophet - B Corp’s sustainability status slides as Nespresso joins the ranksDaily coffee news - Coffee Companies Call for Stricter B Corp Standards Following Nespresso Certificationedie - #SustyTalk: Nespresso Uk’s Mary Child on B-Corp certification Patagonia - Earth is now our only shareholderCNN Business - Patagonia’s founder transfers ownership into two entities to help fight the climate crisisCorporate 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 changeThe 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 CompanyThe Guardian - Patagonia’s billionaire owner gives away company to fight climate crisisSend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 and resources:#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 beWhat Are the Health Benefits of Ginger Tea?The story of ‘healing’ ginger teaWhat Is Ginger Tea?The Amazing and Mighty GingerSave Philippine Seas10 Environmental Organizations in the Philippines You Can JoinThe Philippines Learning Center for Environment and Social Sustainability: Infrastructure Development that Protects People and the EnvironmentGreen is In: The Rise of Environmental Sustainability in the PhilippinesTowards a more equitable and sustainable Philippines@futureearth Instagram: Julia Marsh quotes@digitalnomadgirls InstagramAverage Podcast Downloads: What’s a Good Gauge for My Podcast?How do your download numbers compare to other podcasts?Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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) waterWhat is white tea?Teabox - White teasPSD Nepal Nepal’s transition to Green, Resilient and Inclusive Development (GRID)Nepal Water Supply Sustainable Development ProjectUNICEF - Girls’ EducationGlobal advantages of female educationHow girls’ education benefits our entire planetImproving Health Outcomes through Community Empowerment: A review of the literatureHealth at Every Size: The surprising truth about your weightMeaning-makingCharity : WaterThirstData point: climate change is a feminist issueShelbizleee - YouTubeSend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 sustainabilitySupporting Chinese farmers and the environment to thrivePromoting sustainable, diversified livelihoods among tea farmers in YunnanFarming methods impact on soil and water conservation efficiency under tea [Camellia sinensis (L.)] plantation in Nilgiris of South IndiaPesticide Usage in the United States: History, Benefits, Risks, and TrendsA Look at Fertilizer and Pesticide Use in the USREVEALED: What Brits are really getting up to in the bathroomPeople's showering habits revealed in surveyHow Often People in Various Countries ShowerShowering Habits Around the WorldShowering daily -- is it necessary?The 6 Best Water-Saving Shower HeadsThe 9 Best Low-Flow Shower Heads of 2022All-One Toothpaste – Dr. Bronner's USZero-Waste ChefGreed Flushes the Earth’s Lungs Down the ToiletCharity: WaterStart Saving100 ways to conserve waterSend us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah

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 TeaEden's Mission | Eden Project7 Creative Tips For A More Sustainable MoveMoving Day, the Sustainable Way: 10 Ways to Lessen Waste When Packing and MovingSimple Tips to Help Be Sustainable When Moving Into a New Apartment7 Eco-Friendly Moving Tips for a Better Moving DayMinimalismIs Renting Or Buying A Home More Eco-Friendly?A Guide to Sustainable Living for Renters and TenantsHow to be sustainable while rentingA RENTER’S GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE LIVINGWHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUSTAINABLE HOMES?25 Ways to Make Your Home SustainableWar Advertising Council Slogan: Use it up... Wear it out... Make it do... Or do withoutMeme about plastic bags (not the one mentioned in the ep, but still funny and highly relatable)Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for future episodes :)Support the Show.Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah