Back to school means routines and schedules…have you thought about your tween or teen's skincare routine for this upcoming busy time? Tune in for insightful conversation and recommended routines and products for your kids this time of year!

Episode Links:

1. Recycling Old Gym Shoes -Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Program: https://www.nike.com/help/a/recycle-shoes

-Souls4souls.org: https://soles4souls.org/give-shoes/

2. Recycled School Supplies

-Onyx and Green: https://www.onyxandgreen.com/

-TerraCycle Office Supply Recycling: https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades

3. Backpack Exchange Programs

-The North Face Renewed Program: https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/search/product?q=renewed

-Patagonia Worn Wear: https://wornwear.patagonia.com/

4. Thrifting and Clothing Recycling

-Salvation Army Thrift Stores: https://satruck.org/ThriftStore/

-H&M Garment Collecting Program: https://hmgroup.com/sustainability/circularity-and-climate/recycling/

5. Reusable Bento Containers

-Bentgo Back to school shop: https://bentgo.com/pages/the-school-shop

-Planetbox Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box: https://www.planetbox.com/

6. Refillable Water Bottles:

-Swell: https://www.swell.com/

-Kleen Kanteen: https://www.kleankanteen.com/

Episode Credits:

-Production: Keely Marlowe -Editing and Mixing: Evan Marlowe

-Coast to the Heart is a proud member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern Roots Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Network. -Follow Aimee at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wonderaimchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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-Find the show on YouTube at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@COASTTOTHEHEART -Podcast Music: Peppermint-Infraction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8NY5EQZ0Ww

A personal care product that may not always be top of mind but is one that in the United States it is estimated 42% of women use… tampons, have been found to be highly toxic.

Episode Links:

UC Berkeley Study on Toxic Metals in Tampons

https://publichealth.berkeley.edu/news-media/research-highlights/first-study-to-measure-toxic-metals-in-tampons-shows-arsenic-and-lead

Bill Tracker: Menstrual Equity Policies in the United States https://womensvoices.org/bill-tracker-menstrual-equity-policies-in-the-united-states/ TAKE ACTION to End Toxic Products & Marketing: https://womensvoices.org/2021/05/15/take-action-tell-ceos-of-intimate-care-products-to-end-toxic-products-marketing/

Episode Credits:

-Production: Keely Marlowe -Editing and Mixing: Evan Marlowe

-Coast to the Heart is a proud member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern Roots Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Network. -Follow Aimee at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wonderaimchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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-Find the show on YouTube at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@COASTTOTHEHEART -Podcast Music: Peppermint-Infraction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8NY5EQZ0Ww

In this eye-opening episode of "Coast To The Heart," Aimee and Andee tackle the hidden dangers of microplastics in our everyday cosmetics. Drawing a clever parallel to the "Plastics" from the cult classic "Mean Girls," they reveal the many flaws of these tiny but mighty pollutants.

Tune in as they break down what microplastics are, why they're used in personal care products, and the alarming impact they have on both the environment and human health. From exfoliating scrubs to toothpaste, they uncover the surprising places microplastics are lurking and provide practical tips on how to avoid them.

Don't miss their candid discussion filled with humor, heartfelt insights, and actionable advice to help you reduce plastic use in your beauty routine. Plus, hear about Aimee's son's upcoming college adventure and Andee's latest health and fitness favorites!

Join the conversation, share your Plastic Free July stories on Instagram @CoastToTheHeartPodcast, and learn how you can make a difference in the fight against microplastics. This is one episode you won't want to miss!

Episode Links:

National Geographic - Microplastics: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/microplastics/

Ocean Conservancy - Microplastics in Food: https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2021/10/18/eating-microplastics/

OECD - Microbeads in Cosmetics: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/ocean-policies_17318a16-en/microbeads-in-cosmetics_609ea0bf-en.html

Plastics Soup Foundation - Liquid Microplastics: https://www.plasticsoupfoundation.org/en/2020/03/battle-on-the-so-called-liquid-microplastics-in-cosmetics/

Beat the Microbead - Microplastics in Cosmetics: https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/get-to-know-microplastics-in-your-cosmetics-2/

Scientific Reports - Microplastics in Cosmetics and Human Health: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63376-y

Environmental Science & Technology - Health Risks of Microplastics: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.7b02278

Sign the Petition to Ban Microplastics in Cosmetics: cosmeticshttps://www.change.org/p/european-commission-sign-this-petition-and-tell-eu-to-ban-microplastics-in-cosmetics

Beat the Microbead App: https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/download-btmb-app/

List of Plastic Free Brands: https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/ Episode Credits: -Production: Keely Marlowe -Editing and Mixing: Evan Marlowe

-Coast to the Heart is a proud member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern Roots Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Network. -Follow Aimee at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wonderaimchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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-Find the show on YouTube at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@COASTTOTHEHEART

-Podcast Music: Peppermint-Infraction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8NY5EQZ0Ww