Challenge to change podcast
Welcome to the Challenge to Change podcast from Hazel Leese-Dixon at Ansa Environmental Services. This podcast is all about the little environmental changes everyone can make to help planet earth because tiny ripples can create a tidal wave of positivity. | Why not challenge yourself to change today? Find out more about Ansa on our website: ansa.co.uk. You can also connect to all our online spaces at Linktree: linktr.ee/ansaenvironmentalservices
Episodes

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Ep 68: Unusual suspects
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Ansa Environmental Services sometimes finds unexpected items amongst the recycling that we collect from households in Cheshire East. In this episode, I share some of these items with you. #WasteReduction #Recycling #UnusualSuspects #BigFiveRecycling #BeTheChange #ChallengeToChange

Friday May 24, 2024
Ep 67: Sustainable crafts & engagement in schools
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
In this episode of the Challenge to Change podcast I talk to Marisa Wilkinson from our sister company, Alliance Environmental Services. We chat about sustainable crafts and community engagement within schools. #SustainableCrafts #CommunityEngagement #BeTheChange #ChallengeToChange #Schools

Friday May 17, 2024
Ep 66: Change is the only constant
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus is noted as saying that 'change is the only constant' but as human beings we can find change very difficult. Sometimes in life it's easier to think small or just do what we've always done. Yet change can be powerful. Intentional change can have benefits to our lives and the life of planet Earth. Let's find out more with this podcast episode.
#ChangeIsTheOnlyConstant #Heraclitus #Philosopher #Philosophy #ChallengeToChange

Wednesday May 08, 2024
Ep 65: Mental Health Awareness Week & a chat with Warren Griffiths
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Welcome to a new episode of the Challenge to Change podcast. As we move towards Mental Health Awareness Week, which takes place from 13 to 19 May 2024, I chat to Warren Griffiths, Ansa's new Mental Health Champion. We talk about Warren's mental health journey, his role as Mental Health Champion at Ansa and of course, we talk about planet Earth. #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Connection #Moving #MentalHealthAwareness #Nature #MovingForMentalHealth #PlanetEarth

Friday Apr 19, 2024
Ep 64: Zero waste
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of the Challenge to Change podcast. In this episode, we dive into the world of zero waste shops and the process of refilling containers with all sorts of products. It's an eye-opening look at how we can reduce our environmental impact and make more sustainable choices. The episode also comments on Earth Day and the results of the Big Plastic Count. #ChallengeToChange #ZeroWaste #SustainabilityPodcast #BigPlasticCount #EarthDay
To listen to other episodes that refer to zero waste options do check out:
Ep 63
Ep 56
Ep 55
Ep 47

Friday Apr 12, 2024
Ep 63: Unusual ethical tips
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
🎙️In this podcast episode I share some of more unconventional things that I do to create a positive effect upon planet Earth. Are you curious to find out more? Let's dive into the episode. #PositiveImpact #Sustainability #PodcastEpisode #ChallengeToChange #BeTheChange #Tips

Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Ep 62: Are you curious about ethical toilet roll?
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
🌿 Curious about ethical toilet paper? 🌿Tune in to the latest episode of the Challenge to Change podcast as we explore whether ethical toilet roll is worth the price tag and look at some of the ethical criteria that is met by using different types of materials. The episode also briefly talks about greenwashing. #ethicalliving #sustainability #podcast #challengetochange #newepisode #household #ethical #toiletroll #eco #carbonconcious #recycled #biodiversity #bethechange #greenwashing

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Ep 61: Ethical toothbrushes
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎧 In episode 61 of the Challenge to Change podcast, we're tackling the topic of toothbrushes. Are plastic toothbrushes considered single use plastic? And what alternative materials might be more ethical? Tune in to find out and join the conversation! #ChallengeToChange #PodcastEpisode #EthicalLiving #SustainabilityDiscussion #EthicalToothbrushes
Listen to Ep 53, which is all about toothpaste tablets here.