Mary & Emma are on a brief hiatus and plan to return in the spring. Please enjoy this episode that was originally aired on 2/24/23.Our guest today is someone who began her plastic-free journey in her kitchen, and has now become the renowned Zero Waste Chef, Anne-Marie Bonneau! Starting as a Zero Plastic Chef, she took the next step in her sustainability journey and became the Zero Waste Chef working towards producing zero waste in her own kitchen and inspiring others to do the same. She talks about how to shop differently, buy differently, and cook differently to reduce waste in the kitchen!Topics Discussed:HugelkulturAnne Marie’s transition to plastic freeBeginning tips for zero wasteZero Waste as a goalAnne Marie’s rhythm with food prepFighting Food wasteThe idea of convenience contributing to wasteZero waste can be simpleThe attention economy informs our perception of what we can doThneeds (from The Lorax by Dr. Suess)The Good AncestorIs there hope for conscious consumerism? Greta ThunbergThe slow food movement began in ItalyAlton Brown baked beansConnect with Anne-Marie BonneauInstagram: @zerowastechefWebsiteAnne-Marie's Book, The Zero Waste ChefAbout Lady Farmer:Our Website@weareladyfarmer on InstagramJoin The Lady Farmer ALMANACLeave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!Email us at [email protected]Original music by John Kingsley. Our technical partner for this series is CitizenRacecar, Post-Production by Alex Brouwer and José Miguel Baez, Coordinated by Gabriela Montequin and Mary Ball. The Good Dirt is a part of the Connectd Podcasts Network.Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well-being.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy