Podcasts by Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast

[142] Why are Councils Declaring a Climate Emergency? from 2019-08-25T07:23

Are you curious about what the Council Climate Emergency Declaration movement entails? Want to understand what difference it actually makes to the climate crisis?

Keen to know how you can...

[141] How to Enjoy a Sustainable Cup of Tea from 2019-08-05T06:26:57

I’m a tea drinker and enjoy a wide variety of herbal teas throughout the day. In fact, I often joke that there’s a tea to match my every mood!

If you love tea as much as I do, and want to...

[140] How to Save Water in Your Bathroom from 2019-06-26T05:46:07

With much of Australia in the grip of drought, and rainfall patterns changing worldwide with climate change, water restrictions and increasing water prices are becoming the norm. It makes financ...

[139] How To Save The Whole Stinkin Planet with Lee Constable from 2019-06-03T13:40:28

Are you ready to inspire the conscious kids in your life to save the world?

If you are it's time you met Captain Garbology, aka Lee Constable.

Lee Constable is a presenter, produce...

[138] How I Stay Optimistic when Experiencing Environmental Anxiety from 2019-05-20T13:11:08

Last weekend in Australia we all went to the polls to vote in our national election.

It was supposed to be the climate change election. Yet, our conservative, climate-denying government w...

[137] Plastic Free Shampoo Options from 2019-05-01T02:46:54

If you're keen to reduce your plastic consumption and aren't sure what alternatives are out there for shampoo, this episode is for you. I'm sharing two of my favourite plastic-free shampoo optio...

[136] How To Raise Kids In a Digital World Part 2 from 2019-04-13T12:32:21

In episode 59 of Eco Chat, Dr Kristy Goodwin shared her best tips for how to raise kids in a digital world. That was 2.5 years ago and as you'd imagine, much has changed in the world of technolo...

NEWSFLASH from 2019-03-31T06:16:42

In this NEWSFLASH episode I share my new Podcast and Website for Conscious Business Builders.

To learn more listen to the Conscious Business Builders podcast or visit www.consciousbusiness...

[135] Climate Change and YOU from 2019-03-10T13:46:59

If you’re concerned about our changing climate and are wondering what you can do to make a difference, this episode is for you. I’m sharing eight things you can do to help address climate change.

[134] Conscious Business Builders from 2019-02-21T14:40:21

Do you want to make a BIGGER IMPACT?

If you have a product or service the world needs and want to reach more people. Thousands more people. I can help you do that.

In this episode...

[133] 4 Alternatives to Single-Use Plastic Straws from 2019-02-09T06:24:24

Did you know that plastic straws are one of the most common items found on beaches worldwide?

Plastic straws are a serious health hazard for marine wildlife.

If you’re a straw us...

[132] The Benefits of Cycling and Commuting by Bike from 2019-01-21T05:33:53

Cycling is a sustainable mode of transport. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting from A to B under your own steam.

If your new years’ resolutions include getting fitter, savin...

[131] Tales from a Dumpster Diver from 2019-01-03T07:55:18

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go diving in dumpsters to rescue discarded food, but you haven't been game enough to experience it for yourself?

In this episode I'm chattin...

[130] Six Eco Gift Wrap Ideas from 2018-12-23T13:25

If you’re keen to reduce the environmental impact of your gift giving this Christmas, you're in the right place!

In this episode I'm sharing six eco gift wrap ideas.

It’s possible...

[129] Fighting Food Waste with Ronni Khan from Ozharvest from 2018-12-05T02:56:20

Ronni Khan is on a mission to nourish our country with rescued food. Her social / environmental enterprise Oz Harvest is on the cusp of delivering it's 100 millionth rescued meal to someone in need...

[128] What Is The Most Sustainable Christmas Tree? from 2018-11-21T01:39:19

What is the most sustainable Christmas Tree? A real, living Christmas Tree or a reusable plastic Christmas Tree?

To help answer this question I’m chatting with Steve Roberts from Adelaide ...

[127] How to Throw a Zero Waste Party from 2018-11-08T03:45:36

Want to throw a zero waste party! Great! You’re in the right place!

If you love entertaining but hate waste, this episode is for you! I’m sharing five strategies to help you to easily ecot...

[126] 3 Ways To Eco-fy Your Coffee Habit from 2018-10-29T12:15:07

If you’re keen to eco-fy your coffee habit, listen up!

In this episode I’ll share three simple ways to enjoy your daily dose of coffee, sustainably.

An ethical and sustainable cup...

[125] Eco-parenting Strategies for the Modern World from 2018-10-16T10:05:44

If you’re a parent or grandparent trying to raise the children in your life in as sustainable a way as possible, this episode is for you! I’m sharing four strategies to help you to eco parent succe...

[124] How To Reduce Paper Use In The Home from 2018-10-01T05:22:10

Whether it’s the deforestation and loss of habitat caused by logging trees for paper, the water and energy used to transform wood into pulp and paper or the chemicals used to bleach and colour the ...

[123] 7 Signs You're Obsessed with Stuff from 2018-09-11T08:52:25

If you’re finding that stuff is taking over your home or you’re weighed down by the amount of physical clutter in your life, this episode is for you. I’ll be sharing seven signs you’re obsessed wit...

[122] Building a Sustainable Home In the Suburbs Part 2 from 2018-08-31T09:57:44

Over the past two year my husband Paul and I have been building our very own sustainable home in the suburbs of Adelaide Australia.

In this episode, Paul joins me on Eco Chat to share our ...

[121] Sustainable Period and Leak Proof Underwear with Modibodi founder Kristy Chong from 2018-08-10T14:24:06

Modibodi founder Kristy Chong is on a mission to revolutionized feminine hygiene products and her period and leak-proof underwear is certainly making waves in this area.
In this chat Kristy and...

[120] 3 Reasons To Rethink Supermarket Collectables from 2018-07-24T06:11:56

Kids love collecting things and marketers know it.
Supermarkets, in a bid to up their market share, often offer free collectables to “reward” their shoppers. Or more specifically, their “Little...

[119] Compostable Bags Verses Biodegradable Plastic Bags from 2018-07-02T02:16:57

With the spotlight continually being shone on plastics and the devastating impact they're having on the Environment, and with Australia’s Eastern States finally implementing a Plastic Bag Ban, let’...

[118] Five Simple Ways To Reduce Plastic Waste In The Bathroom from 2018-06-22T06:32:39

There’s some sneaky plastics that have made their way into our bathrooms.

Whether it’s the innocent plastic wrap around a tampon, the hearty plastic toothbrush or the more concealed micros...

[117] Recycling Soft Plastics with REDcycle from 2018-06-06T14:34:38

Plastics commonly make up the majority of a household's regular waste stream and most of us accept that soft plastic waste is just a part of life. Until now!
Thanks to one innovative mum, Austr...

[116] How I Performed My Full House Exit Clean with All Natural Products from 2018-05-24T14:56

In this episode I share which of my favourite natural cleaning products I used to complete the exit clean on my house in our recent house move, and how they performed.

[115] How To Reduce Your Household Water Consumption from 2018-05-08T04:38:25

Laura is thrilled to have Peter Cullin on Eco Chat today, whose invention the Cullector is recognised as the world’s most efficient DIY retrofit shower. Peter shares the story of how the Cullector ...

[114] Reducing The Environmental Impact Of Your Wardrobe from 2018-04-23T07:49:49

Today for Fashion Revolution Week we’re taking a look at another side of fashion and I’m chatting with two gamechangers who have co-founded a clever start-up to make it easy for us to both move on ...

[113] Whale Sharks, Marine Research and Conservation from 2018-04-11T06:05:33

Samantha Reynolds is a marine biologist and works with ECOCEAN, Australia’s only not-for-profit organisation dedicated to whale shark research and conservation. We are chatting all things whale sha...

[112] Reflections on Antarctica and the Homeward Bound Program from 2018-04-06T06:36:48

In this podcast I reflect on my recent expedition to Antarctica and my involvement in the Homeward Bound Program to date. 

[111] Mother Nature Needs Her Daughters from 2018-03-15T03:44:16

As you may be aware, I’ve spent the past 3 weeks on a ship in Antarctica with 77 other female scientists, all participating in the Listen

[110] How To Improve Your Gut Health from 2018-03-06T09:42:58

Laura is joined by one of Australia’s leading experts in gut health, Micheline Andrews on Eco Chat today, to discuss the benefits of bone broth, and plenty of other tips for a healthy gut.

[109] How Everyone Can Heal The Earth from 2018-02-20T04:42:04

Laura Trotta is joined by Dr Mahdi Mason to discuss the importance of reversing our environmental impacts, not just reducing them.

[108] Kindle or Books.... Which Is The Most Sustainable? from 2018-02-01T01:18:45

Are e-readers like Kindle more sustainable than traditional books? Find out in this Eco Chat episode with Laura Trotta and author Lisa M White.

[107] How to Pack a Zero-Waste Lunchbox from 2018-01-17T14:36:37

The nightly ritual of packing school and kindergarten lunches can sometimes seem tedious and unrelenting, but it doesn't have to be hard and it doesn't need to take as long as an episode of The ...

[106] Where The ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ Mantra Got It Wrong from 2018-01-04T03:51:19

So many of us grew up with the ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ mantra that’s as ingrained in our psyche as the ‘Slip Slop Slap’ sun protection slogan.

But just as ‘Slip Slop Slap’ has moved with...

[105] Sustainahome is HERE! from 2017-12-22T03:34:49

A few weeks ago I gave you a heads heads up that something very special was in the pipeline.....

Well it's come out the other end I'm I'm so thrilled to share with you that Sustainahome i...

[104] 5 Easy Ways To Fill Your Cup This Christmas from 2017-12-10T07:03:06

If you’re a bit frazzled leading up to Christmas and think you have no hope getting through your TO DO list, let alone carving out time for YOU, this episode is for you. I’m sharing 5 easy ways ...

[103] The Lifecycle of a Fidget Spinner from 2017-11-30T06:33:49

As Christmas fast approaches and adults the world over look for cheap stocking fillers to gift to their children and children’s friends, I thought it was a great opportunity to chat about fad to...

[102] 5 Simple Ways To Declutter Your House from 2017-11-14T04:57:21

If you yearn for a simpler, minimalist lifestyle and are yet to declutter your house, this post is for you.

I’m sharing the ins and outs of our decluttering attempts for our upcoming hous...

[101] What Is The Most Sustainable Meat? from 2017-11-07T01:15:07

If you choose to eat meat, and you care for the environment and care for your own health, I bet you’ve wondered “what is the best meat to eat”?

It’s a question I’m asked a lot, particular...

[100] How Toxic Are Your Personal Care Products? from 2017-10-25T04:29:31

Lotions and potions, deodorant, perfumes, soaps, exfoliants, shower gels and make up: many of us probably use some or most of these personal care products every day and may not give a second tho...

[99] What Are Microbeads? from 2017-10-17T04:43:21

It’s been said that they’re more immediately dangerous to the environment than a discarded plastic drink bottle … we're talking about microbeads. What they are, what impact they have on the envi...

[98] How To Reduce Food Waste From Your Pantry from 2017-09-26T09:38:06

If you have a pantry that’s brimming with food, much of which that’s been sitting there for a while. Or if you regularly find yourself tossing out stale or soiled food from your pantry, then tod...

[97] Can I Ask Your Advice? from 2017-08-16T07:18:26

I've decided to take a couple of weeks off the podcast to do some work behind the scenes and improve the way I do things around here. 

But before I make any changes, I want to make su...