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Have you ever thought about composting in your backyard, but weren't sure how to get started? Are you interested in how to generally reduce single use plastic usage in your daily life? What about recycling, where does it actually go once it leaves your home? Would you like to know more about how littering affects our environment here in Wake County and also everywhere downstream? Join host Chelsea Arey, an Environmental Education Program Coordinator with Wake County Solid Waste and Recycling, as she and her guests answer all these questions and more.

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Reconsidered Goods

2025/03/26

This month I spoke with Catena Bergevin from Reconsidered Goods in Greensboro, NC. Reconsidered Goods is an awesome place to visit if you like to create. Go to Reconsideredgoods.org for more information.

A Conversation with Dean Neff from Seabird Restaurant

2024/03/11

Are you interested in visiting restaurants and other businesses who make environmentally friendly decisions? Check out this interview with Dean Neff from Seabird restaurant in Wilmington, NC.

A Conversation with Larry Larson from Larry's Coffee

2024/02/02

Larry Larson tells us about the sustainable history of Larry's Coffee. Visit the company's website at https://larryscoffee.com/

Use the Food NC-A Conversation with Christine Wittmeier

2023/11/21

Visit https://rb.gy/5ab5ud to learn about Use the Food NC. Find out more about Wake County's organic waste drop-off facilities at https://rb.gy/q6erpi.

A Trash Trap Conversation with Emily Fritz from Sound Rivers

2023/07/05

In this episode, I have a fantastic conversation with Emily Fritz from Sound Rivers about trash traps. Listen to find out more. Emily can be reached at [email protected]. Read more about Sound Rivers at Soundrivers.org

A Conversation with Nicole Goddard about the Trashion Design Competition

2023/02/24

Nicole and I talk about the City of Raleigh's annual Trashion Design Competition and their Earth Day event on April 21st.

Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling with Ben Wittenberg

2022/12/31

Find out what to do with your Christmas tree so it can have a second life in Wake County Parks!

An America Recycles Day Conversation with Sara Lauren Crump from CRA

2022/11/15

Sarah Lauren Crump was my guest this episode! She shared some recycling tips!

A Conversation with Alyssa Cherry from Fillaree

2022/09/01

Check out this conversation with Alyssa Cherry who is the founder of Fillaree, a zero-waste soap company based in Durham. Alyssa is planning to post a position for a fulltime Production Lead at Fillaree. There are exciting new things on the horizon for the company! Find out more info at Fillaree.com or send Alyssa an email at [email protected].

Plastic Free July- A Conversation with Audrey Henderson from Murphy's Naturals

2022/07/29

Check out this episode to learn about Murphy's Naturals products and the great things the company is doing for the environment and community.

A Vermicomposting Conversation with Susan Quinby-Honer

2022/06/28

Listen as Susan educates us on worm and Black Soldier Fly larvae composting! Susan is the owner of Red Hen Enterprises and also works for Larry's Coffee where she gives free presentations on composting and gardening. Find out more information at: Larryscoffee.com. STARVE THE LANDFILL, FEED THE EARTH

A Conversation with Kimberly Conley from the Town of Morrisville

2022/04/01

During this episode, Kimberly fills me in on all the interesting things happening in Morrisville.

Creek Week in Morrisville

2022/02/25

This month, I spoke with Kyle Cooper from the Town of Morrisville about the exciting events the town has going on for Creek Week. Check out the link below for Morrisville’s Creek Week webpage and the event schedule. Morrisville Creek Week | Town of Morrisville, NC

A Conversation with Katie Lockhart from the Town of Garner

2022/01/27

Katie Lockhart talks about her position as Outdoor Education and Parks Manager with Town of Garner and the upcoming event at White Deer Park.

A Sustainable Holiday Chat with Wake County Feed the Bin Coordinator Deja Smith

2021/12/16

Deja and Chelsea talk low waste holiday tips, how to prepare your recycling and where to dispose of certain items in Wake County.