In this episode, Creation Care host CT Anderson shares how we can do our part to stop wasting food. Even during these times of the global pandemic, COVID-19, we can all do our small part. It is estimated that 1/3 of food produced for humans around the world is wasted. CT talks with David Valder of @crowntowncompost on how his company and others can be a part of the solution. For more information check out the following:  Global Food Waste organizations: http://stopfoodwaste.org/ https://savethefood.com/ http://www.reducefoodwaste.eu/best-practices-to-prevent-food-waste.html https://inhabitat.com/12-organizations-fighting-food-waste-around-the-globe/ https://www.hungryharvest.net/ https://www.crowntowncompost.com/ Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/CreationCare

In her first video episode and first since the corona virus was labeled a global pandemic, host CT Anderson has a brief discussion with Dennis Derryck of the Corbin Hill Food Project https://www.corbinhill-foodproject.org  We learn that most of us in the developed world are truly blessed and she shares tips on how we can all help our neighbors.  In the US:  https://www.feedingamerica.org/ https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/contact.html https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/ https://serviceindustry.tips/en/ Globally:  https://covid19responsefund.org/ https://unfoundation.org/. Support this podcast: Patreon.com/CreationCare.

In this episode, CT Anderson introduces the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and talks with her friend Amanda Powell, who lives in Nashville, Tennessee--an area recently impacted by severe tornados. CT and Amanda take an opportunity on International Women's Day to reconnect and highlight how everyone can help. Click the links below to learn more about the SDGs and how you can help the people in Nashville.  https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/post2015/transformingourworld Local organizations in Tennessee that welcome your support:  https://gideonsarmyunited.org/ https://www.cfmt.org/ https://www.hon.org/

In this episode, CT Anderson (IG: @ctcreationcare) sits down with her friend Alex Alcorn (@themakingwell) and brings back James Smith from Outdoor Afro Charlotte to talk about the environment, being authentic and a few tips that everyone can do to start having a positive impact. Including tips on how to recycle plastic and voting.  Check out the following links to learn more: http://creativeinterventionists.org/ http://www.earlsgrocery.com/ https://www.litterless.com/journal/secondhand-craft-supplies https://www.tripsforkidscharlotte.org/ https://www.instagram.com/pwat_hartford/?hl=en https://www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/recycling-by-the-numbers.html https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

In this episode, CT goes to school! James Smith of Outdoor Afro Charlotte (IG: @outdoorafro) shares the history on why connecting black people in the US to nature and outdoors is so important. During their authentic, passionate discussion they share the names of many organization for those who want to further their education. #blackhistory #findingyourroots #outside #nature #sustainability #blackgirlmagic Henry Louis Gates (IG: @henrylouisgates) Howard University (IG: @howard1867) I, Too by Langston Hughes: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47558/i-too Latta Plantation (IG: @lattaplantation) National Association of Black Scuba Divers: nabsdivers.org One United Bank (IG: @oneunited) Rose Hill Plantation: southcarolinaparks.com/rose-hill

In this episode, CT Anderson shares why she joined the creation care movement. She is open, authentic and vulnerable through personal anecdotes and stories. She shares that reading  "Radical Honesty" a book by psychotherapist, Brad Blanton, changed her life and how practicing radical honesty as she did when she was 6 years old, allows her to come back to center. You can find her poem,  "Consider How Amazing" here (#37 of 51): https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/national-poetry-month-2019/national-poetry-month-2019 Follow her on social media: @ctcreationcare Email: [email protected] www. springclean.org

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