Wasted
Wasted
Natalie Thomas
Welcome to Wasted, rehab for our waste addiction. Are you passionate yet still looking for answers to all your questions on things waste, wellness, and sustainability? In this space we'll be learning together as we meet some incredible people who will be sharing their knowledge, expertise, and passions on various earth friendly topics. If you are looking for real talk, awesome guests, with absolutely no shaming; you're in the right place. Stick around as we learn to waste less, and love a little more.
My Experience with Composting + 7 steps to start
Today's episode is a solo one! I'm sharing my experience with composting, learnings from episode 2 with Monique from Compostable LA, and my 7 steps to composting for beginners!  Episode references:  -Episode #2 with Monique from Compostable LA -EPA -litterless.com Follow on Instagram @natalcheri
May 12, 2020
31 min
Quarantine life, Zero-Waste Perspective and Reusable Kits with Charlie, Founder of Keep Gaia Wild
In today's episode we're chatting with Charlie, Founder and Creator of Keep Gaia Wild — a beginners guide and toolkit to low-waste living. Charlie left behind the 9 to 5 grind and found herself in paradise in Costa Rica. Here, Charlie saw first hand the impact plastic and single-use waste was having. We're talking more on this PLUS quarantine life, zero-waste perspective, and so much more. I can't wait for you to meet and hear from Charlie. Enjoy! Find out more @keepgaiawild Wasted podcast ig @natalcher
Apr 5, 2020
1 hr 14 min
Sustainable Events and Weddings with Belinda, Founder and Creative Director of Opus Events Co.
On today's episode we're chatting with Belinda; a professionally trained opera singer, mama to 2 fur babies, Founder and Creative Director of Opus Events Co. Opus Events Co is a full service planning company that creates and orchestrates sustainable, gorgeous, customized events and weddings. Whether you are planning an event or just curious, you will walk away learning so much from Belinda and her story. Enjoy!  Find out more at www.opusevents.co and on instagram @opuseventsco Podcast info @natalcheri
Apr 5, 2020
1 hr 10 min
From Designer Fashion to Starting Her Own Business in Clothing Repair; We're Chatting with Evelina from Satellite Repairs
In this episode I'm chatting with Evelina, Founder and Owner of Satellite Repairs. Evelina shares her story and experience in the fashion industry where she worked for brands such as Marc Jacobs and Patagonia. We talk about her experience and how it led her to start her own successful business. Evelina is such a rad, down to earth person with a passion for inspiring others while demonstrating a more sustainable approach to fashion. Enjoy! Check out Evelina's work on instagram @satelliterepairs
Apr 5, 2020
1 hr
Compost and recycling chats with Monique from Compostable LA
Monique is an eco-entrepreneur who stepped up to fill a community need for convenient and reliable compost pickup service. She is the founder of Compostable LA, who's aim is to make diverting food scraps from landfills an accessible goal by offering residential compost pick-up services. Monique provides insight and knowledge on composting, the problem with compostable plastics, and so much more! Find more on instagram @compostable.la and on her website www.compostablela.com Follow the podcast @natalcheri
Apr 5, 2020
53 min
Introduction to Wasted
Welcome to Wasted, rehab for our waste addiction! This episode kicks it all off and introduces you to the podcast, host, and "the why" behind starting. This space will cover all things waste, wellness, and sustainability; while hearing from experts and earth-friendly business owners. Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy this podcast series and episodes to come! Follow on instagram @natalcheri
Apr 5, 2020
13 min