Today I discuss my experience making and using homemade mosquito repellant. My mosquito repellant recipe: 4 tbsp Witch Hazel 4 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tbsp Vodka 20 drops Citronella Essential Oil 20 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil 20 drops Lemon Essential Oil For more interesting information about mosquitos, here are links to the articles I read: https://www.npr.org/2016/02/19/467395225/mosquitoes-what-are-they-good-for https://www.nature.com/news/2010/100721/full/466432a.html https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35408835 Find me on Instagram or Twitter @Joeand220. Connect with myself and oth ..read more

In May I moved into a new apartment and struggled to find a zero waste option for a new shower curtain. Find me on Instagram or Twitter @Joeand220. Connect with myself and others who are trying to reduce their waste on the Facebook group, Wasteless Pod ..read more

I have a kidney stone which required some prescription medication in those little orange bottles. This week I discuss what I’ve learned about how to reuse or recycle these bottles effectively. Find me on Instagram or Twitter @Joeand220. Connect with myself and others who are trying to reduce their waste on the Facebook group, Wasteless Pod ..read more

I discuss the lessons I learned from my trash during the month of April, including name tag stickers and plastic straws. I also talk about a successful trip to an antique mall where I found a set of pure linen napkins. Find me on Instagram or Twitter @Joeand220. Connect with myself and others who are trying to reduce their waste on the Facebook group, Wasteless Pod ..read more

This week I taught myself to using a sewing machine. Along the way i stumbled into a lot of interesting waste related issues surrounding clothing and fabric. This episode I share what I learned and offer some tips on reducing clothing waste. In the episode I reference the podcast Outside/In by New Hampshire Public Radio. Check out that episode at the following link: http://outsideinradio.org/shows/ep-xw3dk Find me on Instagram or Twitter @Joeand220. Connect with myself and others who are trying to reduce their waste on the Facebook group, Wasteless Pod ..read more

Learning to be patient is an important part of living zero waste because it can take time to find products that you need without any packaging. This episode I discuss my won struggles with patience and some things I’ve done to overcome them. Find me on Instagram or Twitter @Joeand220. Connect with myself and others who are trying to reduce their waste on the Facebook group, Wasteless Pod ..read more

I discuss the lessons I learned from my trash during the month of March and recount a particularly stressful encounter I had with a jackfruit. Find me on Instagram or Twitter @Joeand220. Connect with myself and others who are trying to reduce their waste on the Facebook group, Wasteless Pod ..read more

A brief discussion on the way that small changes can have a big impact on your life over time. I also share some ideas for the future of the podcast. Find me on Instagram or Twitter @Joeand220. Connect with myself and others who are trying to reduce their waste on the Facebook group, Wasteless Pod ..read more

In this episode I discuss the waste I’ve created so far in March 2019. I also some of the lessons I’ve learned on reducing waste while eating out at restaurants. Find me on Instagram or Twitter @Joeand220. Connect with myself and others who are trying to reduce their waste on the Facebook group, Wasteless Pod ..read more

There are many different ways to reduce waste while keeping your mouth clean. A few of the options include homemade toothpaste, recyclable metal tubes, toothpaste bites, and bamboo brushes. This episode I share my own experiences trying out these various methods to keep my teeth sparkling clean. Share your thoughts with me on Instagram or Twitter @Joeand220 or by email at wastelesspod@gmail.com Below are links to a couple of the toothpaste options mentioned in the episode: David’s Natural Toothpaste: https://davids-usa.com/ Bite - Toothpaste Bits: https://bitetoothpastebits.com ..read more