046 - Eco-Friendly Zero Waste Dreams, Cluttered Reality: How to Bridge the Gap to be Greener

Decluttering Untangled with Heather Tingle : How to declutter when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic

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In today’s episode, Heather dives into the challenges of living an eco-friendly life when you’re dealing with a cluttered home. Inspired by Zero Waste Week and Clients passion on the subject, Heather shares relatable insights into how difficult it can be to maintain sustainable habits when your living space feels overwhelming - with some practical steps to be greener.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• The pressure of trying to be perfect in eco-friendly living, and why it's okay to prioritise your personal well-being.
• Why decluttering is the first step towards a greener life, making it easier to adopt sustainable habits.
• Simple tips to get started with eco-friendly practices, even if you’re currently battling clutter.
• Realistic steps like reusing shopping bags, shopping at refill stores, and decluttering responsibly by giving away items you don’t use.
• Why it’s important to go easy on yourself, embrace imperfection, and focus on what’s manageable for you.
• Ideas on how to avoid clothing waste, from buying secondhand to donating items you’ll never repair.

Resources Mentioned:

• Olio – a great app for sharing surplus food and reducing waste.
• Zero Waste Facebook groups – perfect for giving away unused items.

Whether you're struggling with clutter, feel overwhelmed by the pressure to live perfectly green, or are looking for small, manageable steps towards an eco-friendly lifestyle, this episode has something for you. Declutter your space first, then move forward to a more sustainable, less wasteful life.

Listener Challenge:
Heather invites you to take a look at any items you’ve been holding onto with the intention of fixing or reusing "someday." What’s your plan to deal with them? Will you repair them, donate them, or let them go? Share your thoughts with Heather on social media or send her a message via the text me on the podcast!
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