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Kelsey's new ebook The Holistic Home is here!

11/27/2018

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The Holistic Home ebook
I am overjoyed to announce that my first ebook is now available for purchase! If you've been wanting to learn how to easily detox your home, live more sustainably, and make more eco-friendly purchases for the planet - this book is for you.

For the last three years, I researched, wrote, designed, and photographed the book while maintaining my farm and running a photography business. It's been a huge undertaking, but so worth it because I know you are going to be inspired and motived to detox your home and do more to help the earth when you read it!

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The Positively Green Podcast Episode 3 - What is greenwashing and how do you avoid it?

11/20/2018

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Episode 3 of The Positively Green Podcast What is greenwashing and how do you avoid it
Today we’re going to have a conversation all about greenwashing. You may or may not have heard this term used before; and in our opinion it’s something that most people fall victim to when trying to switch to a greener lifestyle!

Organically Becca and I chat all about:
  • Reusable silicone bags (Stasher or Modern Kitchen)
  • Beeswax wraps
  • Diatomaceous earth for treating parasites
  • What is greenwashing?
  • Why it’s so important to learn about ingredients and their safety
  • Why you shouldn’t blindly trust labels and packaging
  • The dangers of hormone-disrupting ingredients
  • Laws about ingredient safety and the term “natural”
  • Common signs of greenwashing and terms to look for
  • Certified organic vs. non-certified
  • Questions to ask yourself to determine if a product/brand is up to your standards
  • Times we’ve fallen for greenwashing ourselves
  • An actionable step you can take today! Download the Think Dirty app to scan your products or search the Environmental Working Group (EWG)
  • Downloads and educational resources from Becca's Shop like the Green Beauty Ingredient Glossary

Tune in to this episode and learn how to spot the signs, understand what terms are used and what they mean, and how to properly vet companies and products to see if they are truly sustainable and non-toxic.
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Kelsey Jorissen was interviewed on Behind The Brand Podcast!

11/15/2018

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Kelsey Jorissen interviewed on Behind The Brand Podcast
I was so honored that fellow lady boss, Kelsey Kerslake, asked to interview me on her amazing podcast Behind The Brand. We talked about all things sustainability in this episode and I hope you give it a listen!

I spoke with Kelsey on how you can incorporate sustainable practices into your own business, even if it isn't a core function of your business. I include four key questions you can ask yourself to complete a simple "sustainability audit" that you can do in just one day.

You also get to hear a TON about my back story and how I wound up here at Green Willow Homestead. It's been a wild ride and I loved being able to reflect with Kelsey on my journey.

Give it a listen below with either the embedded SoundCloud link or click to the episode on iTunes.

Happy listening!
Behind The Brand Podcast with Kelsey Jorissen on sustainability
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The Positively Green Podcast Episode 2- What does it even mean to live "sustainably?"

11/5/2018

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Episode 2 Positively Green Podcast What Does it even mean to live sustainably
We hear these buzzwords quite a bit now and I know for me personally, the definition of sustainable felt murky until I started digging around to understand what it meant.

In this episode, Becca and I chat about what the word "sustainable" means in the context of choosing a greener life.  

Show Notes:
  • Merkur Safety Razor
  • What is a closed-loop cycle?
  • The typical journey of a product you buy from the store
  • Why it’s so important to start your green journey right now
  • What will happen if we continue living and farming conventionally
  • Greenhouse gases are not just for science class
  • What is carbon sequestration?
If you are craving a deeper understanding of this word and it means, then this episode is for you. Remember to subscribe, leave us a rating, or write a review if you feel inspired!
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How to Be A Conscious Consumer | Free Guide: The Conscious Consumer Method

11/4/2018

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The Conscious Consumer Method is a free downloadable guide to help you make better purchasing decisions for the planet in five easy steps

Learn how to easily vote with your dollar using The Conscious Consumer Method.


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I started my green living journey a decade ago and have learned so much along the way. I developed the Conscious Consumer Method to help us make better purchases for the planet and healthier choices for our wellbeing.

This free downloadable guide is such a great way to dive into a greener lifestyle and I am so jazzed to offer it to you!

My hope is that the Conscious Consumer Method empowers you to take small steps towards living a more sustainable life.

The Conscious Consumer Method includes:

  • Five simple questions to ask when making purchases that will help you put the earth, your health, and our humanity first.
  • What types of plastics exist, how to identify them, and whether to avoid them based on their toxicity or recyclability.
  • How to help yourself spend less, buy better products, and ease into mindful shopping.
  • Why living sustainably is so important not only for the planet, but our local communities and your own wellbeing.
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