Posts by Mariska Nell
Dirty Away Scrubbing Paste
This scrubbing paste gets used a lot for the tough to clean items. I just use an old toothbrush that is always close to my scrubbing paste jar. Place some paste on the toothbrush and give it a little scrub and then rinse off or wipe off with a wet cloth. Anything from your oven…
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In this episode, we talk to Carey Wright. She is the Waste Minimisation Officer at Town of Cambridge. Her work in sustainability and waste minimisation brings together so many of her life passions- writing, creativity, making a difference to people’s lives and contributing to society in a meaningful manner. Over the last couple of years she has had an impact in her council as well as spread a ripple effect of change to many others that have experience her waste minimisation passion.
During this episode we look at some of the challenge a local council face when it comes to waste reduction, but also look at the procedures involved in implementing something new. We also dig into some of their waste reducing programs some even won awards. She also gives us some valuable tips to help out our local councils.
139: How One Movement is making a ripple effect of change with Petrice Jones
In this episode, we talk to Petrice Jones. He is the co-founder and CEO of The One Movement. He is also the host of The Lonely Whale Podcast, 52hz an environmental activist, entrepreneur and actor. If you are a fan of Netflix’s Locke & Key or some of his other films like Step Up: High Water, Lucky Man and iBoy to name a few.
During this episode, we take a look at how his journey into environmental activism started and how this journey led him to want to have more impact. We also talked about the importance of climate optimism and how each of us can play a vital role for a more sustainable future.
138: Some of my biggest challenges this Plastic Free July with Mariska Nell
We are in July!! July for me usually means Plastic Free July and making sure I change some of my own habits during the month. This year I had a few items that I have not yet found great alternatives for and decided I will take them on for the month and see if I can go without having to purchase cheese, milk, cream or yoghurt packaged in single-use plastic. Halfway through the month and I had already been a failure, but for sure learning out of this.
During this episode, I share with you my struggles and some solutions that I have found. I also share with you some tips that can help you with your own Plastic Free July journey.
PM Cream
This cream is something that I just love to use. It does tend to make my face look all glowing but also a bit shiny. I apply this cream right before I go to bed and therefore do not mind a shiny look. You only need a little as it goes a long way. In order…
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