Isabel Melgarejo, Sustainability Practitioner

My conversation with Isabel in this episode gives me a chance to ask all the climate change questions that no one actually wants to hear. Isabel discusses some of the challenge that arise as we attempt to live sustainability and has tips to help us achieve a level of balance in this world of information overload. If you've ever wondered about climate change, you'll want to listen in!

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  Takeaways

• Finding a balance is key when it comes to living a sustainable lifestyle.
• Small changes, such as using reusable bamboo face cloths and laundry sheets, can make a significant difference in reducing waste.
• Misconceptions about climate change, such as the impact of cow farts and the effectiveness of driving electric cars, should be addressed with accurate information.
• Being a caregiver requires patience, education, and support, and there are resources available to help navigate the challenges.
• Skills learned in sustainability, such as project management and having difficult conversations, can be applied to other areas of life.

Titles

• Practical Tips for Waste Reduction
• Finding Balance in Sustainable Living

Sound Bites

• "There's two types of people. One is a tree hugger and..."
• "Where's the balance though? Because now I'm washing something and I'm using water to clean something."
• "For every cotton pad that was produced you used zero water. You just trashed it."

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Types of People 01:12Finding Balance in Sustainable Living 03:09Practical Tips for Waste Reduction 08:01Addressing Climate Change Misconceptions 15:06Supporting Caregivers in Their Journey 17:31Applying Sustainability Skills to Other Areas