In what feels like a very natural progression from last week’s episode on Stuff, this week Ben and Brooke talk about their efforts to reduce waste in their home. From food, to clothes, to cleaning Ben and Brooke talk about where they started out on their waste reduction journey and where they find themselves now.

This week they talk through: 
Where the shift from simple living and decluttering to reducing waste and being more sustainable came from
How they first started to reduce waste
Whether they believe they do ‘enough’
Where they've found new opportunities to reduce waste and what those opportunities look like
How they capture their plastic waste
Other than food, what other kinds of waste they've been trying to reduce, and how they're going about it 

Brooke then speaks with Georgi from Season 4, who shares the practical and inspiring things she's done since they last spoke. Not only has Georgi engaged with the communities she's part of, but has also begun a conversation with her council to explore what changes they can begin to make in her local area. Georgi also shares the really exciting project she's working on - a creative and encouraging handbook for action and optimism, written for young people. 

There's a lot of inspiration - both practical and heart-centred - in today's episode, and Georgi shows us how much progress can be made when individuals step up and connect with their local communities. 

Enjoy! 

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In what feels like a very natural progression from last week&rsquo;s episode on Stuff, this week Ben and Brooke talk about their efforts to reduce waste in their home. From food, to clothes, to cleaning Ben and Brooke talk about where they started out on their waste reduction journey and where they find themselves now.
This week they talk through:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Where the shift from simple living and decluttering to reducing waste and being more sustainable came from</li>
<li>How they first started to reduce waste</li>
<li>Whether they believe they do &lsquo;enough&rsquo;</li>
<li>Where they've found new opportunities to reduce waste and what those opportunities look like</li>
<li>How they capture their plastic waste</li>
<li>Other than food, what other kinds of waste they've been trying to reduce, and how they're going about it&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Brooke then speaks with Georgi from Season 4, who shares the practical and inspiring things she's done since they last spoke. Not only has Georgi engaged with the communities she's part of, but has also begun a conversation with her council to explore what changes they can begin to make in her local area. Georgi also shares the really exciting project she's working on - a creative and encouraging handbook for action and optimism, written for young people.&nbsp;
There's a lot of inspiration - both practical and heart-centred - in today's episode, and Georgi shows us how much progress can be made when individuals step up and connect with their local communities.&nbsp;
Enjoy!&nbsp;
Looking for more Slow?
<ul>
<li>Find show notes, resources and links at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.slowyourhome.com/season5">slowyourhome.com/season5</a></li>
<li>Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/slowhomepod/">@slowhomepod</a></li>
<li>Sign up for Brooke's weekly slow-living <a href="https://slowyourhome.com/slowpost">love letters</a></li>
<li>Or leave a <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/slow-home-podcast-brooke-mcalary/id985005895?mt=2">rating or review in iTunes</a></li>
</ul>

To strive is human, to saunter divine. Welcome to The Tortoise - a podcast that digs deep into the power of slow. Brooke McAlary (author of "Slow", "Care" and "Destination Simple") is joined by her husband Ben for a monthly deep dive into the realities of trying to live slow in a world that won't stop racing. On the third Thursday of every month, join Brooke and Ben for an unscripted, unedited, always candid and usually fun conversation about slow living and how embracing our inner tortoise can impact every part of life: relationships, work, family, community, tech, health, care, personal growth. If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, frustrated at the sheer pace of life or just looking for a sign to slow down, this is the podcast (a plodcast!) for you.

To strive is human, to saunter divine. Welcome to The Tortoise - a podcast that digs deep into the power of slow. Brooke McAlary (author of "Slow", "Care" and "Destination Simple") is joined by her husband Ben for a monthly deep dive into the realities of trying to live slow in a world that won't stop racing. On the third Thursday of every month, join Brooke and Ben for an unscripted, unedited, always candid and usually fun conversation about slow living and how embracing our inner tortoise can impact every part of life: relationships, work, family, community, tech, health, care, personal growth. If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, frustrated at the sheer pace of life or just looking for a sign to slow down, this is the podcast (a plodcast!) for you.

Good conversations on what it really looks like to live a slower life.

The Tortoise with Brooke McAlary

To strive is human, to saunter divine. Welcome to The Tortoise - a podcast that digs deep into the power of slow. Brooke McAlary (author of "Slow", "Care" and "Destination Simple") is joined by her husband Ben for a monthly deep dive into the realities of trying to live slow in a world that won't stop racing. On the third Thursday of every month, join Brooke and Ben for an unscripted, unedited, always candid and usually fun conversation about slow living and how embracing our inner tortoise can impact every part of life: relationships, work, family, community, tech, health, care, personal growth. If you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, frustrated at the sheer pace of life or just looking for a sign to slow down, this is the podcast (a plodcast!) for you.

Ben and Brooke talk about their efforts to reduce waste in their home. From food, to clothes, to cleaning Ben and Brooke talk about where they started out on their waste reduction journey and where they find themselves now. Brooke then catches up with Georgi from Season 4, who shares the fantastic project she's begun since they last spoke.

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