94. That Eco Warrior with Mandy Spooner

Welcome to Episode 94 – That Eco Warrior with Mandy Spooner   When it comes to being mindful and aware, caring for our environment is something a lot of us are still learning about. There’s so many tricky ways to recycle, or be more eco conscious when using products in the pantry or the kitchen, but how do you even start? And how do you help your family start as well? To help answer those questions in this episode I’m talking to Mandy Spooner, That Eco Warrior. Mandy's eco-conscious journey began in 2017 when she discovered the environmental toll of single-use plastics, motivating her to make eco-friendly swaps and inspire others through social media. Since then she has released multiple eco friendly and recycling e-books, built a thriving social media presence and helps others change their recycling habits online   In this episode, Mandy shares:   -      How she got the nickname That Eco Warrior -      How she became an eco warrior -      The early misconceptions she had about recycling -      The mistakes she made convincing her family to being eco friendly -      How she has gone about raising her two boys to be eco friendly -      Her tips for building habits that will help with recycling -      Some of the surprising things that may be able to go in your curb side recycling bins -      How she can help you personally sort out your home to be eco friendly   Key quotes:   “I just couldn’t wrap my head around why people would litter.”   “Change one thing at a time. Pick one thing, change it, feel like a legend and then pick something else.”   “When the boys were younger, their room is full of plastic toys, it’s insane.”   More about Mandy   You can follow her on Instagram: @mandy_spooner You can follow her on facebook and join her community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/425215748061653 You can also follow her on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC85Uo896X2EfPZCOMYcKlcA To find out more about her services, check out her website: https://www.mandyspooner.com/ You can find the link to her ebook here: https://www.mandyspooner.com/products/living-green   To find out about what your local council will let you recycle you can check out the link we mentioned here: https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/councils/   For more from Mindful Men Check out the website at www.mindful-men.com.au   Join the Mindful Men Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594   You can also follow us on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus Instagram: @mindful.men.aus Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne-246207247/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA   ***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help*** Cheers, Simon