On March 1st at 9 am on 93.5 Taos and trutaosradio.com, we aired a show titled, "Healthy Body, Healthy Planet" and featured Angie Fernandez, 'Creative Wellness Specialist', to talk about what we can do as individuals to support our personal wellness, while at the same time supporting the health of our planet. We have outlined Angie's tips below.
Ways to Reduce
1. Make things from scratch instead of purchasing them pre-made in a container. A great example of this is Salsa. It takes 5 minutes to make and saves big in terms of the fossil fuels used to make and ship the container. It also saves you from ingesting preservatives and additives.
2. Buy things you use a lot of in bulk. Toilet paper in bulk that is double rolled is a great example of this because it saves on packaging.
3. Use less soap, less laundry detergent, less toothpaste, less shampoo, less toilet paper-- Less is more!
4. Bring your own re-usable grocery bags with you to the store.
5. Buy locally produced food and products. The Reduction in Fossil Fuels is great and the available nutrition is far superior-- not to mention, it supports your local economy.
6. Instead of buying presents for loved ones at the holidays, make things- create experiences for them. This not only leads to less waste but also creates bonding and deeper appreciation.
Ways to Re-Use
1. Use old T-shirts instead of paper towels.
2. Re-use food jars for other things such as a water cup or to-go coffee container.
3. Re-use the bulk food bags from the grocery store as well as bread bags and other packaging.
Recycle?!
Recycling is great and we are lucky to have the option although Reducing and Re-using should be considered before we recycle because recycling requires energy and fossil fuels. Check with your local recycling center to learn about recycling options in your area.
How to Rethink
Ask yourself the following questions when purchasing:
1. Do you really need it or do you want it?
2.Can you borrow it from a friend?
3. Can you buy it second hand?
4. Can you purchase it from a local business?
5. When purchasing food, cleaning products, and body products, read the ingredients. Do you know what every ingredient is? If not, reconsider and look for a product that is as close to nature as possible.
Refuse!
When you are out to eat, you can refuse extra napkins and straws. When ordering something to go, you can refuse plastic ware, unneeded condiments, and a bag. If you don't need it, refuse it!
It is important to remember that the goal is progress, not perfection. Taking one step at a time and doing one thing better makes all of the difference. When we strive for perfection and push ourselves too hard, we are more likely to give up completely and are far less likely to even begin our journey.
About the Interviewee:
Angie Fernandez, Creative Wellness Specialist
575-937-1332
About Me:
My name is Melissa McNulty and I am the host of the show. I am a certified Mind/Body wellness Practitioner, nationally certified hypnotherapist, life coach, and nutrition coach with a degree in mind/body transformational psychology. I have a practice in Taos called Taos Hypnotherapy where I specialize in helping people transcend their anxieties and fears so they can reach their own ultimate potential and live the lives they truly desire. taoshypnotherapy.com I am a lifelong student of Wellness and am excited to share my discoveries with you on this show. You can tune into “The It’s all Good Radio Hour” every First Wednesday of the Month from 9-10 am. You can catch the next show on Wednesday, April 5th on 93.5 KNCE Taos or stream it live at truetaosradio.com.
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