How does a family of five go from 'regular' consumption to producing just one minuscule jar of waste in a year?Find out in this chat with Lauren and Oberon Carter -- founders of Zero Waste Families , authors of A Family Guide to Waste Free Living and the brains behind Spiral Garden.These deliciously non-dogmatic Tasmanians treat us to a personal account of financial, professional and psychological transition, how they reduced their energy consumption by a massive 60%, what they're doing to engage their street and community, and why to have hope in the next generation of considerate and creative human beings. SHOW NOTESTapping into kids' smarts to solve the problems in front of us Building friendship networks that appreciate your values and support your effortsWaste free gift ideas Building a waste-free mindset and habitsTaking a fast leap rather than a slow limp; doing it all at once with clear intentionWhy the permaculture principle of “produce no waste” is the most accessible Doing a climate impact survey The difference between recycling and downcyclingThe burden of “the system”: the role of government vs. the role of individuals to make lifestyle changes  Why it’s important that those of us in positions of affluence take the responsibility and make change to our lifestyle. Adopting lifestyle choices that buck the norm: homeschooling, homebirthing, food production, second hand clothing.Avoiding burnout from community commitment Engaging people across socio-economic lines; keeping things small, achievable and gentle.The power of conversationsReframing success away from ‘bigness’ and towards smaller measures that reflect day to day existenceLearning how to forage, holiday simply, buy second hand, live away from consumptive past times#52climatesolutionsSeeking joy by being in the bush, appreciating the diversity in nature, seeing small and slowing down and observingBeing part of rather than apart from the natural world Seasonal ritual; observation, festivals, food, celebration, foragingComing to terms with hypocrisy in your everyday; petrol fuelled car, working for the governmentLetting go of the urge to control how everything looksThe importance of finding hobbies that are NOT related to the cause Understanding the intricacies of others is more important than preaching the ‘solution’LINKS YOU'LL LOVEA Family Guide to Waste-Free Living -- Lauren and Oberon CarterFamily Living Zero Waste -- Happen FilmsAssess your carbon footprintZero Waste Tasmania groupSpiral Garden online & InstagramRetrosuburbia -- David HolmgrenSupport the show

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