Let's Talk Trash 07-18-2013

Jul 19, 2013 by LetsTalkTrash

Welcome to the wonderful world of composting!  Our 35th episode features hints, tips, regulations and a rap on the black gold.  Also, hear the latest news about Metro Vancouver's progress on their proposed waste-to-energy plant.

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Let's Talk Trash 06-20-2013

Jun 21, 2013 by LetsTalkTrash

This week is focused on trash talkers in our community.  We interview a Coast Mountain Academy student as well as a graduate and a youngster who has organized a boxwar! 

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Let's Talk Trash 06.06.2013

Jun 7, 2013 by LetsTalkTrash

Our 33rd episode explores the wonderful world of mushrooms....as a packaging replacement to Styrofoam!  Hear a TED talk from co-inventor Eban Bayer regarding "Mycobond" and learn in detail about this innovative application of mycelium.  This product will undoubtely 'mushroom' in the years to come! 

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Let's Talk Trash 05-09-2013

May 30, 2013 by LetsTalkTrash

Our show this week is dedicated to the wonderful world of composting!  Find a system that works for you and your lifestyle as well as revisiting the huge environmental impacts this act can have on our planet.

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Let's Talk Trash 04-25-2013

May 30, 2013 by LetsTalkTrash

We celebrate Pitch-In Week Canada through conversations of illegal dumping along with Powell River's annual Trash Bash event.  The 31st edition of our show will also look into the history of Pitch-In Week Canada and seeks out other community events happening in response to waste reduction activities.

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Let's Talk Trash (about Composting) 05-09-13

May 14, 2013 by LetsTalkTrash

Listen to the Let's Talk Trash team discuss Compost Awareness Week and explore composting resources and the Compost Education Centre Open House.  

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Let's Talk Trash - 04-11-2013

Apr 12, 2013 by LetsTalkTrash

What’s the oldest electronic gadget you still have?  We’ll look into the concept of mindful gadget consumerism and review some tips on how to look into the repairability of these gadgets.  Hear clips from the WireCutter.org’s Brian Lam as well as from Kevin Wiens, co-creator of IFixIt.org.  Sue Maxwell, a researcher from the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives also chats with us about the latest study from the Climate Justice Project titled; Closing the Loop:Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Zero Waste in BC.

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02-28 Let's Talk Trash - Alanna Mitchell Interview

Mar 6, 2013 by LetsTalkTrash

On our 27th episode we track down Alanna Mitchell, an award winning environmental journalist, for an interview.  Our local news reviews next year’s upcoming ferry terminal plans and we check out what youth and schools are doing in the zero waste movement.  We also welcome Lesley Thorsell to the team!

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Let's Talk Trash (about Zero Waste Communities) 11-15-12

Nov 16, 2012 by LetsTalkTrash

Listen to the Let's Talk Trash team discuss the Zero Waste Conference with soundbytes provided by Janet May.  You'l hear great interviews from participants at the conference as well as community news and information on the desire for a Re-Store, bio-remediation and what's new at Rona. 

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Let's Talk Trash (about the Zero Waste Challenge) 11-1-12

Nov 3, 2012 by LetsTalkTrash

Listen to the Let's Talk Trash team discuss Powell River's first Zero Waste Conference.  Tune in to hear highlights and a summary of the conference and learn about Powell River's Zero Waste Challenge that was kicked off November 1st.

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Let's Talk Trash (about Waste Reduction Week) 10-18-12

Oct 22, 2012 by LetsTalkTrash

Listen to the Let's Talk Trash team discuss Canada's National Waste Reduction Week with reviews of the upcoming Zero Waste Conference.  You'll hear great excerpts from Zero Waste champions in Oregon and learn more about how you can reduce your waste.

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Let's Talk Trash (about Waste Audits) 10-04-12

Oct 11, 2012 by LetsTalkTrash

Listen to the Let's Talk Trash team discuss the commercial waste audits conducted this week with 17 local businesses.  

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Let's Talk Trash (about STUFF) 09-20-12

Sep 26, 2012 by LetsTalkTrash

Listen to the Let's Talk Trash team share their thoughts on Stuff - how it becomes waste and what do we do with all of our stuff.  Comedic relief with George Carlin, Story of Stuff Annie Leonard guest speaking on the Steven Colbert show, and Dolly Parton singing about her Bargain Store hunting.  

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Let's Talk Trash (about metal recycling) 09-06-12

Sep 11, 2012 by LetsTalkTrash

Listen to the Let's Talk Trash team discuss metal recycling options and learn more about car scrapping, ship breaking and urban mining.

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Let's Talk Trash (about Rubber Tires) 08-23-12

Sep 11, 2012 by LetsTalkTrash

Listen to the Let's Talk Trash team discuss the impact of rubber tires on our environment, proper disposal options and hear about creative re-use opportunities for your old tires.  

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