Green Stuff Episodes

Aug. 1, 2021

24. Rethink the Bins with Julia Goldstein

We wrap up Plastic Free July with an episode about waste and recycling. This week, Stephanie is joined by Seattle-based author Julia Goldstein to discuss waste streams, truths about recycling, and ways for you to better manag...

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July 20, 2021

23. Tuesday Tips for a Sustainable Summer

For this week's Tuesday Tip, Scoop Team Member Darby Frey shares what's in her sustainability kit and tricks for having a more earth-friendly summer! To find more, read her blog post at https://www.scoopmarketplace.com/blogs/...

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July 17, 2021

22. Sustainable Swaps with Darby Frey

It's Plastic Free July! Not sure how to really start moving toward a zero waste lifestyle? Host Stephanie Lentz and Darby Frey, Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist at Scoop Marketplace, talk about how they started their zero wast...

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July 13, 2021

21. Tuesday Tip: Minimizing Waste While Dining Out

On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. This week, Scoop Team Member Jenni shares a few tips to help minimize waste while eating a meal …

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July 10, 2021

20. Sustainable Businesses with Taylor Stirling

Scoop Marketplace's Sustainability Lead, Taylor Stirling, joins host Stephanie Lentz for a conversation about sustainable businesses. Together they discuss how to identify your own core values so you can spot businesses that ...

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July 6, 2021

19. Tuesday Tip: Zero Waste Makeup Remover

On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. This week, Scoop Team Member Hannah shares her zero waste alternative to makeup removing wipes. He...

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July 3, 2021

18. Zero Waste Home and Hospitality with Steph Wall

This week we are joined by Stephanie Wall, co-founder of the group Seattle Zero Waste. Steph Wall and host Stephanie Lentz discuss "zero waste maximalism", shopping at estate sales, and ways to host parties while minimizing w...

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June 26, 2021

17. Is a Zero Waste Store Really Zero Waste?

This week on Green Stuff, host Stephanie Lentz tackles a question that she has asked herself often: is a zero waste store really zero waste? The short answer — no. But in reality, it's actually quite complex. Stephanie discus...

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June 23, 2021

18. Tuesday Tip: Keeping Your Kids Clothed Sustainably (and on a Budg…

On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. This week, Scoop Team Member Jenni shares the tricks she uses to help dress her kids while being …

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June 12, 2021

15. Building Community with Seattle Zero Waste

Stacy Strickland and Stephanie Wall are co-founders of the group Seattle Zero Waste. This awesome community organization hosts events, gatherings, and learning opportunities focused on zero waste living and sustainability in ...

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June 8, 2021

14. Tuesday Tip: Pick Your Own Berries

On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. This week, Scoop Team Member Jenni talks about one of her favorite summer activities and trick for...

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June 5, 2021

13. Making Eco-friendly, Eco-fun with Bonnie Dodge

This week we are joined by Bonnie Dodge, the owner of Sustaining Bliss , a zero waste store in Poland, Ohio. Bonnie shares about her own zero waste journey and her shop's motto: "Making Eco-Friendly, Eco-Fun". Bonnie and Ste...

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June 1, 2021

12. Tuesday Tips for the Farmers Market

On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. This week, Stephanie provides a few tips to more easily shop at your local farmers market. Head to...

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May 29, 2021

11. Home Gardening & Eating Local with Jenni Keniston

Scoop Team Member, Jenni Keniston, joins us this week as the first guest of Green Stuff! Stephanie and Jenni chat about Jenni's exploration into growing her own food at home, what mistakes she's made, and how she has learned ...

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May 26, 2021

10. Tuesday Tip: Fix It First!

On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. This week, Stephanie provides some ideas for how you can extend the life of your belongings by rep...

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May 22, 2021

9. Q&A: Bulk Food Shopping and Scoop Marketplace Update

This week we spend time answering questions from our community! Stephanie talks about bulk food shopping at conventional grocery stores and policies that support this. She answers your questions about Scoop Marketplace's curr...

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May 15, 2021

7. Why I Opened Scoop

In this episode, Stephanie discusses her own zero waste journey and why she opened Scoop Marketplace with Green Stuff's producer (and Stephanie's brother) Avery Parducci. Books we mentioned: A Zero Waste Life in Thirty Days b...

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May 11, 2021

6. Tuesday Tip: Minimizing Waste at the Grocery Store

Welcome to Green Stuff, a podcast for a sustainable future! On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. This week, Stephanie provides some tip...

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May 8, 2021

3. Progress Over Perfection

Welcome to Green Stuff, a podcast for a sustainable future! At Scoop, we approach sustainable living through the mindset of prioritizing progress instead of perfection. Stephanie discusses her own struggles as a perfectionist...

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May 8, 2021

4. Tuesday Tip: Composting on the Road

Welcome to Green Stuff, a podcast for a sustainable future! On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. Ever wonder what to do with your food …

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May 8, 2021

5. Tuesday Tip: Zest Your Citrus

Welcome to Green Stuff, a podcast for a sustainable future! On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. Head to our website to get our 5 …

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May 8, 2021

2. Tuesday Tip: Save Your Butter Wrappers

Welcome to Green Stuff, a podcast for a sustainable future! On Tuesdays, we share our Green Stuff Tuesday Tips — 3-7 minute minisodes, each focusing on a quick tip to sustainable living. Stephanie brings our first Tuesday Tip...

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May 8, 2021

1. What is a Zero Waste Store and How to Shop There

Welcome to the first episode of Green Stuff! To get started on our Green Stuff journey, Stephanie discusses what a zero waste store is, how to shop there, and tips for minimizing your waste while shopping in bulk at the …

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