The Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained

In this episode, Mary and Emma feature a conversation with Carley Lake and Tanya Dastyar, co-founders of Lucky Sweater, a tech platform designed for a slow fashion community. They share how Lucky Sweater works, allowing users to swap, gift, and trade clothing items, fostering a sustainable and connected community. Carley started out as one of the first 500 employees at Uber before becoming a digital strategist while Tanya was leading product for Microsoft News and Microsoft Managed Desktop before going into freelance Product Design. The conversation outlines the origins and growth of Lucky Sweater and what they are trying to do to combat consumer culture. Carley and Tanya also open up on how they balance work and their personal lives, why they want to shift consumer mentalities towards sustainability, and the impact of technology on our modern lifestyles.Download Lucky Sweater App here! Topics Discussed· Hot Chocolate Recipe· Being Without Heat· Slow Fashion· Environmentally Aware Brands· Staying Away from Fashion Trends· Sewers, Crocheters, Knitters, and Crafts· Fabrics· Building a Community-Based App· The Swap Drop· Shipping & Handling· The Sell-Resell Market· Gifting· Poshmark & the Secondhand Market· Fast Fashion Trends· Technology & Social Media· How Lucky Sweater Makes a Profit· Amsterdam· Life’s String of Beads· The Memories Held in Clothing· Struggles of Running a Startup· Exploring the Features and Benefits of Lucky SweaterEpisode Resources:· Hot Chocolate Recipe· Rudy Jude Clothing· Mirrors in the Earth: Reflections on Self-Healing from the Living World by Asia Suler· Listen to The Good Dirt “Healing Ourselves, Healing the Earth with Asia Suler, Author of ‘Mirrors in the Earth’”· Light Phone· “The Artist's Way” by Julia CameronConnect with Carley & Tanya:· Website: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=lucky+sweater&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8· Instagram @lucky.sweater: https://www.instagram.com/lucky.sweater/· Download the App: Download Lucky Sweater App here! · TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucky.sweater?lang=en· Gift a Sustainer Membership: https://www.luckysweater.com/gift-sustainer━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌻 About Lady Farmer: Our Website Follow @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you! Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.

Janna Hockenjos is a long-time listener of the podcast who was so inspired by what The Good Dirt stands for that she created Earth Friends Everywhere, an early education curriculum designed to enrich children’s connection and awareness of nature. Janna has been passionate about the environment every since she was a child, yet her career has taken her in many directions. She has a Masters Degree in Journalism from NYU, is a two-time published author, has owned a yoga studio, and is currently a freelance book editor. Now, as the mother of two children, she has circled back to her fervent passion for the planet and people with Earth Friends. In this conversation, Janna walks us through the conception of her nonprofit, what it’s been like to educate children, and why it is so important to have someone fall in love with the planet early on in life. Janna also shares how she has been impacted by The Good Dirt podcast, and highlights some of her favorite episodes.Topics Discussed· 4 Years of the Podcast· Early Childhood Education· Where We Live & How We Live· Changing Careers· Traumatic Brain Injuries & Yoga· Foreign Language Study· Labeling Environmental Education· Going Back to Basics· The Language of Environmental Activism· Compost, Recycling, Landfill, Reuse· Self-Agency in Kids· Origin Story of Earth Friends· Raising Kids in a Sustainable Lifestyle· Accessibility of Programs to All Kids· Teaching How Special the Earth Is· Yamas and Niyamas· Human Impact· Falling in Love with the Planet· Finding Each Child’s Passion in Nature· Going from Convenience to Connection· Accessibility· Fast Fashion· How The Good Dirt Has Had An Impact· The Equity FactorEpisode Resources:· Join Us in The ALMANAC· Read All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis by Katharine K. Wilkinson and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson· Read Mirrors in the Earth: Reflections on Self-Healing from the Living World by Asia Suler· Read Miseducation: How Climate Change Is Taught in America by Katie Worth· For Days Take Back Bag· Listen to The Good Dirt “138. The Urgent Need for Restorative Gardening with Mary Reynolds”· Listen to The Good Dirt “151. "Lawns into Meadows" with Author Owen Wormser on Regenerative Agriculture”Connect with Janna Hockenjos:· Website: https://www.jannahockenjos.com/· Books: https://www.jannahockenjos.com/books· Instagram @jannacabana: https://www.instagram.com/jannacabana/· Earth Friends Everywhere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthfriendseverywhere/· Earth Friends Everywhere Website: https://www.earthfriends.us/· The Imperfect Green Guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectgreenguide/?hl=en━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌻 About Lady Farmer: Our Website Follow @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you! Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.

Wool is one of the oldest known materials used for textiles. As a renewable resource with a potential for mitigating climate change, we love to highlight wool in our exploration of sustainable living here on this show. Our guest today is Jane Cooper whose passion for knitting led her to search for a rare-breed sheep and their distinctive wool. In her book, “The Lost Flock: Rare Wool, Wild Isles and One Woman's Journey to Save Scotland's Original Sheep”, Jane tells the story of the remarkable and rare little horned sheep, known as the Orkney Boreray, and how she moved to one of Scotland’s wildest islands to save them. Finding she was the sole custodian of this lost flock she began investigating their mysterious and ancient history, tracking down the origins of the Boreray breed and its significance to Scotland's natural heritage.From Viking times to Highland crofts and nefarious research experiments in Edinburgh, this is a so-far untold real-life detective story. Join us as we follow Jane’s journey in securing a future for her beloved sheep, and along the way, how she reveals their deep connection to the Scottish landscape.Topics Discussed· The Many Uses of Wool· Scotland’s Islands & Mainland· Boreray Sheep· The Orkney Boreray Community· Mutton· Growing Up with a Love of Nature· Northern European Short-Tailed Sheep· Life as a Sheep Breeder· Scottish Sheep Culture: Clothing, Bedding, Milk, Cheese, Sustenance, and Farms· Rooing Fleece· The History of Vikings and Sheep (and their Woven Wool Sails)· The Process of Wool Weaving· Wool & Felt· Bast Fibers· Why Modern Farmers Need to Shear Sheep· Endangered Sheep Breeds· Wool Sack for the 20212 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London· Living on a Scottish Island· Being a Custodian of the Gene· Sustainable Fibers· Living with the Rhythm of the Seasons· The Highland Clearances of Dunface SheepEpisode Resources:· Join Us in The ALMANAC· Shop Our Wool· Listen to The Good Dirt "Your Mattress, Your Health: Regenerative Bedding with Holy Lamb Organics' Jason Schaefer”· Listen to The Good Dirt “A Passion for Wool: What’s Behind a Sustainable Supply Chain with Lani Estill” · Listen to The Good Dirt “Regenerative Practices in Textile Production with Jeanne Carver of Shaniko Wool Co.”· Listen to The Good Dirt “No Fluff: The Inside Info On Wool Insulation with Andrew Legge of Havelock Wool”· Read Jane Cooper’s “The Lost Flock: Rare Wool, Wild Isles and One Woman's Journey to Save Scotland's Original Sheep”· Read Charles Darwin’s “The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms”· Read Gabe Brown’s “Dirt to Soil: One Family's Journey Into Regenerative Agriculture”Connect with Jane Cooper:· Wool Sack Website: http://www.woolsack.org/· Orkney Boreray Website: https://orkneyboreray.com/· Instagram @orkneyboreray: https://www.instagram.com/orkneyboreray/━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌻 About Lady Farmer: Our Website Follow @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you! Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.

Drywall. Concrete. Limestone. All materials we see in our day-to-day in the buildings we come across and the homes we live in. But did you know that at the core of it all is the element of calcium? Just like the calcium within our bones, the calcium that is extracted from the earth to build homes and skyscrapers is a finite resource that is slowly hurting the soil we all stand in. In this episode, Mary and Emma speak to Korynn Newville, an artist, designer, author, and environmental activist with a Master's in Architecture from the Art Institute of Chicago and a Bachelor of Design from the University of Minnesota. Her thought-provoking book, "Indiscernibile Elements: Calcium", explores the intersection of science, art, design, and nature, urging humans to be more conscious of the natural systems in the built environment. She shares her perspective here — including how architecture can honor the earth, why concrete is a bigger problem than we realize, and how our grief around the Earth's suffering can be directed towards its healing. Korynn will leave you with a new appreciation of the interconnections of all life, by taking us into the world of calcium.Topics Discussed • Welcoming 2024 & Celebrating 4 Years of the Podcast• Reintroducing Ourselves• What Calcium Can Do• Green Burials• How Architecture Can Honor the Earth• Osteoporosis• Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)• Artwork & Architectural Design Work• Environmental Activism & Working in the Corporate World• Balancing the Housing Issue and Sustainability• Building Non-Toxic Homes• Korynn's Dream House• Bio Retention Areas• Intentional City Planner• Why Concrete is a Huge Problem• Extracting Limestone• How Drywall is Made• The Kilning Process• The Deal with Burying Bones• Speaking from Calcium's POV• Discerning Your Wants & Needs• Grieving Our EarthEpisode Resources:• Join Us in The ALMANAC • Listen to The Good Dirt "Where Nature is Enough: Rethinking Death Practices with Heidi Hannapel of Bluestem Conservation Cemetery"• Listen to The Good Dirt "Creating Sustainability in the Death Care Industry with Tom Harries of Earth Funeral"• True Cost Documentary• Indiscernibile Elements: Calcium by Korynn Newville• The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living by Mary Kingsley Connect with Korynn Newville:• Website: https://www.newvillekorynn.com/• IG @kornville https://www.instagram.com/kornville/━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌻 About Lady Farmer:• Our Website• Follow @weareladyfarmer on Instagram• Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC• Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.🌿 The Good Dirt Producers: Wendy Gray

Have you heard of "Old Christmas?" In this episode, Mary reflects on her Appalachian roots by explaining the origins and traditions of "Old Christmas," a vestige of the the Old World that came to the mountains with the Scots and Irish settlers in centuries past. Also, what does the Planting By the Signs offer us when it's too cold for gardening? Tune in to find out what the moon calendar offers us in January. And in the seasonal kitchen, don't miss the guide to 7 days of delicious, savory "real food" winter meals, with shopping lists and meal food prep included!7 Days of Savory and Delicious Real Food Winter Meals Planting By The Signs January BlogEpisode Resources:• Raising With the Moon: The Complete Guide to Gardening—and Living—by the Signs of the Moon by Taylor Reese and Jack PylePhil Case from the Facebook Group Planting By the Signs• Some of the linked articles will only be available to current members of The ALMANAC. If you are not currently a member and are interested in subscribing, check out this page for more information.Support this podcast and get your own downloadable planting by the moon calendar by becoming a member of The Good Dirt Supporters!🌻 About Lady Farmer:• Our Website• Follow @weareladyfarmer on Instagram• Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC• Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.🌿 The Good Dirt Producers:• Wendy Gray

Happy Holidays!2023 has been a rollercoaster of a year, and we here at The Good Dirt thank you for everything over the past few months. For our Day 1 fans to our New Listeners, we welcome you. To celebrate, Mary and Emma reflect on the top three episodes of the past year and share what their big takeaways were from each one. From Mary Reynolds, a reformed landscape designer advocating for restorative gardening, and Owen Wormser, who shares his expertise on transforming lawns into meadows, to the Maria Rodale's wisdom in Love, Nature, Magic. They also delve into the enlightening conversation with Floris Van Hees and Ivar Smits, Dutch sailing partners on a mission to document positive environmental actions around the world. Join Mary and Emma as they reflect back on the year and look forward to a new beginning.Support The Good Dirt Pledge Drive Here!Topics Discussed · New Years Weekend· Looking Back on 2023· Mary & Emma's Top Three Episodes of 2023· "The Urgent Need for Restorative Gardening with Mary Reynolds"· Acts of Restorative Kindness to the Earth· How to Change the Paradigm· "'Lawns into Meadows' with Author Owen Wormser on Regenerative Agriculture"· "Sailors for Sustainability Searching for Solutions: A Journey Around the World"· "Seeking the Wisdom of the Earth with Maria Rodale, author of Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden"· Looking Ahead to 2024· Returning to the BeginningEpisode Resources:• Join Us in The ALMANAC • "We Are the Ark: Returning Our Gardens to Their True Nature Through Acts of Restorative Kindness" by Mary Reynolds• "Lawns Into Meadows, 2nd Edition: Growing a Regenerative Landscape" by Owen Wormser • "Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys Into the Heart of My Garden by Maria Rodale• Sailors for Sustainability• Kiss the Ground Documentary • The Rodale Institute ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌻 About Lady Farmer:• Our Website• Follow @weareladyfarmer on Instagram• Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC• Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.

Did you catch Emma's song from last Friday's episode? Wanting more music? We've got more for you today! While Mary & Emma are on a break from interviews for the holidays, we wanted to share something fun from the Lady Farmer Archives. Tune in for Missing Sister Band, recorded in Seneca, MD November, 2020.Covers:White Flag - JosephHelplessly Hoping - Crosby, Stills, and NashStrangers - The KinksBaby Where You Are - Ted LucasDogs Laying Around Playing - My BubbaLong Time Traveller - Sacred Harp vocals: Anna GlennCharlotte HendersonShannon Beston (guitar) Caitlin RobinsonEmma Kingsleyguitar: Cameron Palmeraudio/visuals: David SmithEmma KingsleyMary Kingsleyediting: Emma Kingsley

Today we have something a little different from Mary & Emma...you can think of it as a holiday surprise from us to you!We start out with a story from Mary and wrap up with a song from Emma - performed, recorded, mixed, and edited all by Emma herself.Happy Holidays to all!Story- A Christmas Miracle by Mary E KingsleySong - Cover of "Sister Winter" by Sufjan StevensGuitar - Cam PalmerVocals - Emma Kingsley━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌻 About Lady Farmer:• Our Website• Follow @weareladyfarmer on Instagram• Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC• Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.🌿 The Good Dirt Producers:• Wendy Gray

With microplastics and toxic chemicals all around us, what can we do as consumers to make more informed choices for the benefit of our planet? Mary and Emma sit down with Janette Spiezio, the founder of Sustainable Haus Mercantile, to discuss the concept of zero waste living and the importance of making those sustainable, educated choices for ourselves and the planet. As a first generation American with a corporate background, Janette became determined to make better choices for her daughters and their future. Now, she runs refillable zero-waste businesses in Summit, NJ, and she shares her journey towards her zero-waste lifestyle while providing valuable insights into the world of sustainable living. From reducing plastic waste to composting and making mindful consumer choices, Janette's passion for the environment shines through as she offers practical advice and encourages listeners to make small changes towards a more sustainable future.Support The Good Dirt Pledge Drive Here!Topics Discussed · The Winter Solstice· Wax Paper, Parchment Paper, and Gift Wrap: An Update from Our "Embracing a Good Dirt Holiday" Episode· Healthy People, Healthy Home, Healthy Planet· Coming from a Corporate Background· Understanding Ingredients in Everyday Items· The Zero Waste Movement· Trust But Verify· BPAs & Other Chemicals in Our Food· Microplastics· Running a Zero Waste Shop: The Origin of Sustainable Haus Mercantile · Refilling Products vs. Buying Brand New· Being a Naturist in a Modern World· The Value of Environmental Education· Creative Ideas for Plastic Alternatives at the Supermarket· The Problem with Laundry Pods & Strips· Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)· "Soil, not oil, holds the future for humanity” - Vandana Shiva Quote· How Corporations Mishandle Our Trust· Phenol in Receipt Paper· Biodegradable vs. Compostable· Janette's HopeEpisode Resources:• Join Us in The ALMANAC • Listen to The Good Dirt's Slow Living Through the Seasons: December Episode! • Listen to The Good Dirt's Talking Trash with Eve Schaub• Think Dirty• Listen to The Good Dirt Seeking Real Solutions to Plastic Pollution with Smruti Aravind of The Story of Stuff• The Environmental Working Group• Beth Terry's My Plastic Free Life • Read Eve Schaub's A Year of No Garbage Connect with Janette:• Website: https://www.sustainablehaus.com/• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janette-filbert-spiezio-05960212• Sustainable Haus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sustainablehaus?lang=en• Sustainable Haus IG @sustainablehaus: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablehaus/━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌻 About Lady Farmer:• Our Website• Follow @weareladyfarmer on Instagram• Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC• Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.🌿 The Good Dirt Producers:• Wendy Gray

In this special December episode of "Slow Living Through The Seasons," Mary & Emma delve into the topic of Christmas trees, exploring traditions, personal experiences, and ways to approach this festive symbol with a slow living mindset.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌻 About Lady Farmer:• Our Website• Follow @weareladyfarmer on Instagram• Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC• Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you!Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.🌿 The Good Dirt Producers:• Wendy Gray