In this week's episode, Stephanie is joined by Ellen Scheffer and Ashley Wilson of Frisky Girl Farm. Frisky Girl Farm is a 5 acre, woman owned/operated vegetable and flower farm in North Bend entering our 4th growing season. We use sustainable

71. Low Waste Travel with Stacy Strickland

Feb 12th, 2022 53m 41s

Friend of the podcast, Stacy Strickland, co-founder of Seattle Zero Waste, joins us for a discussion on ways to minimize waste while traveling. Whether you're heading across the state to visit family or taking a vacation halfway around the worl

70. Tuesday Tip: Read the Ingredients

Feb 8th, 2022 4m 36s

69. Bombini Skin with Andrea Taylor

Feb 5th, 2022 43m 51s

In this week's episode, Stephanie is joined by Scoop community member and owner of Bombini Skin, Andrea Taylor. Andrea shares the way she approaches making products and sourcing her ingredients. Together they talk about the importance of using

68. Tuesday Tip: Vote With Your Dollars

Feb 1st, 2022 4m 20s

For this week's Tuesday Tip, Stephanie talks about the importance of voting with your dollars and spending intentionally to support businesses that align with your values.Follow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're

67. Eco & the Flamingo with Jackie MacCartie and Bethany Barbouti

Jan 29th, 2022 43m 41s

In this week's episode, Stephanie is joined by friends Jackie MacCartie and Bethany Barbouti, the awesome duo behind Eco & the Flamingo, a zero waste store in Chicago. Stephanie, Jackie, and Bethany chat about how these two best friends came to

66. Tuesday Tip: Identify Your Burnout Warning Signs

Jan 25th, 2022 4m 9s

Today's Tuesday Tip comes from our friend Danielle Lindblom! Listen to our full episode about burnout and managing crisis with Danielle in last Saturday's episode 65.Follow Scoop on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplaceIf you're loca

65. Preventing Burnout with Danielle Lindblom

Jan 22nd, 2022 50m 56s

This week's episode looks at sustainability from a personal perspective. We talk with life coach Danielle Lindblom about the importance of sustaining your personal health and wellbeing while running a business. Stephanie and Danielle discuss wa

64. Tuesday Tip: Try a Single Scoop

Jan 18th, 2022 12m 13s

Stephanie chats with Scoop team member Darby about finding ways to sample small sizes of products or new items. The new Single Scoop Swap Box is created just for that purpose! If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Scoop M

63. Create Your New Normal

Jan 15th, 2022 20m 20s

If you're in the Seattle area, you can bring your clean jars or containers and visit us at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. Find our online shop at scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@scoopintelligence@scoopmarketplace

62. Tuesday Tip: Skip the New Years Resolutions

Jan 12th, 2022 7m 13s

This Tuesday, Stephanie shares her thoughts on New Years resolutions and tips for ways to make sustainable change in your life.We'll be back this weekend with a brand new episode! If you're in the Seattle area, you can visit us in person at Sco

61. Hello 2022

Jan 9th, 2022 27m 25s

Hello 2022! Welcome to the new calendar year. We took a short break from episodes during the holidays but are excited to be back with new content and discussions about sustainable living.Our first episode of the year gives a recap of Scoop Mark

60. Tuesday Tip: Minimizing Waste at the Grocery Store

Jan 4th, 2022 5m 12s

This Tuesday, we're revisiting one of our earliest Tuesday Tips about minimizing waste at the grocery store when you show up unprepared. We hope this quick tip inspires you to take some green steps as we enter the new year!We'll be back this we

59. Winter Solstice with Jenni Keniston

Dec 18th, 2021 38m 50s

Join Stephanie and Jenni Keniston for a chat about Winter Solstice traditions, old and new.If you're in the Seattle area, you can bring your clean jars or containers and visit us at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. Find our online shop at scoopma

58. Tuesday Tip: Wrapping Gifts Sustainably

Dec 14th, 2021 7m 3s

For this week's Tuesday Tip, we're looking at more earth-friendly approaches to wrapping your gifts (whether for the holidays or other times of the year). Visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. We also offer carbon-neutral shippin

57. River Valley Cheese with Kristi Slotemaker

Dec 11th, 2021 53m 48s

In this week's episode, Stephanie sits down for a fun conversation with Kristi Slotemaker (she/her) that is sure to make your day a bit brighter. Kristi, the Big Cheese at River Valley Cheese in Renton, teaches cheesemaking classes and is build

56. Tuesday Tip: Make Powdered Sugar

Dec 7th, 2021 3m 10s

It's time for holiday baking! Out of powdered sugar and need to make icing? No need to run to the store — you can make it at home. Learn how from Stephanie in today's Tuesday Tip.Visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. We also offe

55. Tiny Earth Toys with Rachael Classi

Dec 4th, 2021 41m 13s

The Christmas season is upon us and, like many of you, we're looking for ways to build more sustainable traditions. Stephanie talks with Rachael Classi (she/her) mother of two and CEO of Tiny Earth Toys, a North Carolina-based rental company th

54. Tuesday Tip: Make Your Own Brown Sugar

Nov 30th, 2021 2m 33s

Did you know that you can make your own brown sugar at home? Learn how in today's Tuesday Tip!Visit us in person at Scoop Marketplace in Kirkland. We also offer carbon-neutral shipping nationwide. scoopmarketplace.comFollow us on social media:@

53. Designing a Sustainable Christmas with Decorent

Nov 27th, 2021 47m 29s

The Christmas season is upon us and, like many of you, we're looking for ways to build more sustainable traditions. Stephanie talks with Sofia Drogomiretskiy (she/her) CEO of Decorent, a Seattle-based company with a vision to change the way we

52. Growing Small Businesses with Intentionalist

Nov 20th, 2021 44m 17s

This week, Stephanie speaks with Laura Clise (she/her) the founder and CEO of Intentionalist. Laura knows that small businesses are important to both the social and economic fabric of our communities. Intentionalist is a company that helps indi

51. Tuesday Tip: What to keep in mind while you're grocery shopping

Nov 16th, 2021 3m 2s

50. Supporting Local Farmers with 21 Acres

Nov 13th, 2021 43m 44s

Most farmers around the globe are feeling climate change impacts, including our local farmers in Washington. Host Stephanie Lentz (she/her) is joined by our friends at 21 Acres, a center for sustainable agriculture education in Woodinville, WA.

49. Tuesday Tip: Fridge-Inspired Meals

Nov 9th, 2021 2m

This week's Tuesday Tip helps you save money, time, and reduce food waste! Before your next trip to the grocery store, take a look inside your fridge or pantry and let your current ingredients inspire your meals!Visit us in person at Scoop Mark

48. The Zero Waste Chef, Anne-Marie Bonneau

Nov 6th, 2021 47m 30s

Anne-Marie Bonneau (she/her), otherwise known as Zero Waste Chef, began her plastic-free journey in 2011. As a family of foodies, Anne-Marie and her family began to dive into plastic-free and zero waste cooking, experimenting with ways to minim