Episodes

  • Episode 59: What Actually Belongs in your Recycling Bin
    Oct 10 2025

    What actually happens after your blue bin gets rolled to the curb? And more importantly—how much of it really gets recycled?

    In this week’s episode, Ginny gets back to basics (but in the real-world way, not the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” poster way) to break down what actually belongs in your recycling bin.

    After a weekend in Colorado full of hiking, concerts, and a surprise recycling reality check at her Airbnb, Ginny dives into why recycling in the U.S. is so confusing, what happens after pickup, and how contamination can ruin entire truckloads of recyclables.

    We also dig into:
    ♻️ How recycling really works—from your curb to the sorting line
    ♻️ Why 25% of what goes into bins ends up as contamination
    ♻️ The business of recycling and why some materials just aren’t profitable
    ♻️ The top recycling myths that keep tripping us up
    ♻️ What actually belongs in your bin (and what definitely doesn’t)

    Plus, a reality check on where recycling fits into the bigger sustainability picture—and why it’s only part of the solution, not the end-all answer.

    💚 If this episode helps you see your recycling bin in a new light, share it with a friend who still “wish-cycles” their coffee cups.
    ⭐ Leave a review to help more people join the eco-friendly conversation!
    And as always, visit nakedsustainability.com for more mindful living guides, tips, and resources.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 58: Seed Saving this Fall
    Oct 3 2025

    In this episode of The Naked Sustainability Podcast, Ginny dives deep into seed saving, native plant propagation, and eco-friendly fall prep that supports bees, birds, and backyard ecosystems.

    You’ll learn:
    🍂 How to collect, store, and stratify native seeds for spring planting
    🐝 Why leaving stems, leaves, and “messy corners” creates critical pollinator habitat
    🌻 The best native plants for seed saving (and how to share them with your community)
    🪵 Practical ways to provide food, shelter, and water through the winter

    This episode isn’t simply about gardening—it’s about building resilience, supporting local ecosystems, and creating a more sustainable future right from your own yard or balcony.

    💚 Share with a fellow nature-lover who’s getting their yard winter-ready.
    ⭐ Leave a review if this episode inspires you to see “messy yards” as thriving habitats.
    👉 Explore more resources at nakedsustainability.com.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 57: From Fashion to Healing the Earth with Renee Murphy
    Sep 26 2025

    There is beauty in alignment, and Renee Murphy discovered it when she walked away from a two-decade career in fashion and stepped into science, soil, and sustainability. In this episode of The Naked Sustainability Podcast, Ginny sits down with Renee to explore her inspiring journey from fashion entrepreneur to environmental scientist focused on phyto-remediation—using plants and microbes to clean toxic land and restore ecosystems.

    ✨ Connect with Renee: LinkedIn | Instagram

    Renee shares how she found the courage to change careers in her 40s, why reconnecting with nature became her compass, and how she’s helping lead the way in innovative, plant-powered solutions to heal the planet.

    We also dive into:🌿 What phyto-remediation is—and why it matters for the future of our environment🌿 The mindset shift of starting over and finding alignment later in life🌿 How nature-based solutions and circular thinking can reshape sustainability

    💚 Share this episode with a friend who needs a reminder that it’s never too late to begin again and small, intentional steps are totally doable.

    ⭐ Leave a review if Renee’s story left you feeling hopeful and inspired. Be sure to check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nakedsustainability.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you’d like to get involved!

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    46 mins
  • Episode 56: Stretching Your Phone's Life
    Sep 19 2025

    New tech season is here — but do we really need that shiny new iPhone 17? In this solo episode of The Naked Sustainability Podcast, I dive into the real lifespan of our smartphones, from how long they’re built to last (hint: 5–7 years) to what actually happens as they age — battery fade, sluggish performance, storage issues, and more.

    We’ll talk about the hidden environmental cost of upgrading early (each phone takes 55–95 kg of CO₂ to produce!), how planned obsolescence keeps us buying, and simple ways to keep your current phone running strong. Plus, I’ll share what to do when your phone finally does reach the end of its life, from trade-ins to certified e-waste recycling.

    Because the greenest phone… is the one you already own. 🌍📱

    💚 More resources + sustainability tips at nakedsustainability.com

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    18 mins
  • Episode 55: Connecting Sustainability & Wellness with Reema Khithani
    Sep 12 2025

    What happens when you trade hustle culture and burnout for deep intuition, alignment, and community care?

    In this episode, Ginny sits down with Reema Khithani, founder of Hira Collective—a Canada-wide wellness platform rooted in ethical care, trust, and connection. Reema shares her journey of creating a supportive network of holistic practitioners, all while weaving sustainability, intuition, and community into the heart of her work.

    We also dive into:
    🌿 Building community from a place of reciprocity, not competition
    🌿 Why slowing down can actually help us create more meaningful impact for ourselves and the planet.


    ✨ Join Reema and the Hira Collective at their upcoming event:⁠ Activate Your Intuition with Cards, Pendulums, and Somatic Wisdom ⁠on October 21, 2025: An immersive online experience to reconnect with your inner knowing. No experience needed — just curiosity and an open heart.

    You get $10 off with the code: Ginny10!


    💚 Share with a friend who’s seeking more balance and clarity.
    ⭐ Leave a review if this episode helped you reconnect with your inner wisdom.

    Be sure to check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nakedsustainability.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to c⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ontact us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you have any questions (or even want to get involved)!

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    37 mins
  • Episode 54: Ariadne Prieto on Scaling Clean Energy with Commercial Solar
    Sep 5 2025

    In this episode of Naked Sustainability, Ginny sits down with Ariadne Prieto—former private equity pro turned commercial solar expert—to unpack how commercial solar is shifting the renewable energy landscape. From powering schools and nonprofits to enabling bifacial panels, microgrids, and solar-as-a-service models, commercial solar delivers scalable solutions, strong ROI, and robust tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

    We dig into:

    • Why commercial solar often boasts 30–40% lower cost per watt, and 1.4–1.6× better ROI than residential systems
    • The game-changing role of investment tax credits, bonus depreciation, and site-specific incentives
    • How solar empowers economic resilience—building energy-independent microgrids for groceries, hospitals, and community hubs
    • Innovations on the horizon: tandem and bifacial panels, AI predictive maintenance, and tokenized solar financing.


    Whether you're part of a school board, a business owner, or a sustainability advocate, this conversation offers insight on how commercial solar can be both profitable and planet-positive while highlighting the differences seen in resident solar.

    Discover more of Ari's nuggets on ESG, sustainable finance, and solar tech at flicktalks.medium.com and connect on LinkedIn.

    💚 Share with a friend who needs to hear this.⭐ Leave a review if this episode made sustainability feel a little more doable.Be sure to check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nakedsustainability.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you have any questions (or even want to get involved)!

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    46 mins
  • Episode 53: Slow Living, Minimalism & Finding Joy with Clem (Clemasana)
    Aug 29 2025

    What happens when you trade burnout, stress, and “success” for presence, freedom, and intentional living? In this episode of The Naked Sustainability Podcast, Ginny sits down with Clem (Clemasana) to explore her inspiring journey from a fast-paced corporate career to a life rooted in minimalism, slow living, and connection to nature.

    ✨ Connect with Clem: Instagram | Website | OYA New Earth Retreat Center

    Clem shares how losing everything in a fire reshaped her relationship with “stuff,” what slow living really means (hint: it’s not about being lazy!), and how intentional choices around consumption, community, and nature have created more joy, abundance, and clarity in her life.

    We also dive into:🌿 How minimalism and sustainability are deeply connected🌿 Practical steps to simplify your own life without overwhelm🌿 Why slow living is a mindset shift, not just a lifestyle.

    💚 Share with a friend who needs to hear this.⭐ Leave a review if this episode made sustainability feel a little more doable.Be sure to check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nakedsustainability.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you have any questions (or even want to get involved)!

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    31 mins
  • Episode 52: From Fast Fashion to Conscious Closets with Julia Dietmar
    Aug 22 2025

    What does it really take to build a wardrobe that’s kind to both people and the planet? In this episode of The Naked Sustainability Podcast, Ginny unpacks the truth about fast fashion, the impact of our clothing choices, and how we can shift toward more sustainable textiles, mindful consumption, and a circular approach to fashion.

    We’ll explore practical steps you can take to reduce your fashion footprint—whether it’s choosing eco-friendly fabrics, shopping secondhand, or curating a wardrobe with longevity in mind.

    ✨ Want help making your own closet more sustainable? Check out openwardrobe.co—a tool that helps you digitize your wardrobe, track what you own, and make more intentional style choices.

    Together, let’s reimagine fashion not as something disposable, but as a conscious act of sustainability.

    💚 Share with a friend who needs to hear this.⭐ Leave a review if this episode made sustainability feel a little more doable.Be sure to check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nakedsustainability.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you have any questions (or even want to get involved)!

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    35 mins