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  <title>205. Small Steps to Sustainability</title>
  <description>Small Steps to Sustainable Living&amp;amp;nbsp; We’re talking about the small, eco-friendly steps we’ve taken over the past year and revisiting our interview with Trace Zero Waste owner, Mala Persaud.&amp;amp;nbsp; Learn about simple swaps like bamboo washcloths and cloth napkins, along with the challenges and triumphs of minimizing paper towel use. The episode also explores innovative sustainable products and eco-friendly cleaning methods. Inspired to make a difference? Let us know how you’re reducing waste one small step at a time! Key Points:  Importance of reducing waste Debunking recycling myths Personal eco-friendly swaps (bamboo washcloths, cloth napkins) Challenges and solutions for reducing paper towel use Innovative sustainable products (bamboo dental floss) Eco-friendly cleaning methods  &amp;amp;nbsp; Links and Resources, some may be affiliate links  Mala Persaud Episode 160  CBS Sunday Morning  EPA Drinking Water Standards &amp;amp;nbsp; Clean People Toto Bidet Blueland Toilet Bowl Cleaner &amp;amp;nbsp; Mix It Up with US Leave Us A Voicemail&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp;Terri on Instagram &amp;amp;nbsp;Melissa on Instagram &amp;amp;nbsp;Join the Mixing Up Midlife Discussion Facebook Group Email Us:&amp;amp;nbsp;MixingupMidlife@gmail.com &amp;amp;nbsp;Visit the Mixing Up Midlife website Maybe Find Us on TikTok Youtube &amp;amp;nbsp; Earth Day Reflections: Reducing Waste and Sustainable Living &amp;amp;nbsp; 00:00 Opening Banter: Fashion Faux Pas 00:40 Introducing the Podcast and Today's Theme 00:51 Recapping Earth Day Episode with Mala Persaud 03:48 Reflecting on a Year of Sustainable Changes 04:17 Deep Dive into Sustainable Living Practices 05:17 The Bidet Revolution: A Personal Journey 09:09 Expanding Sustainable Practices Beyond the Bathroom 19:22 Reflections and Future Goals for Sustainability 20:51 Closing Thoughts and Invitations 21:20 Outtakes and Bloopers </description>
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