Trash Talk

Cozy up with Jessica and Lily as we talk Waste Navidad. We dive into the not-so-merry side of the holidays: waste. From food waste to $11 billion dollars of packaging material, we explore how holiday habits contribute to excess. Along the way, we’ll share some creative, fun and even nutritious...

Stitch Please! The Scary Truth about Fast Fashion This month on Trash Talk, Jessica and Lily unravel the horrifying secrets behind fast fashion—just in time for Halloween. From polyester costumes that outlive your great-grandkids to the gory truth about water waste and textile pollution, it’s a fright-fest of facts you won’t find on...

In this episode, Jessica and Lily dive into what really stays behind in Moab when the tourists leave — the money and the trash! From takeout to the dirty truth about handling #2 in the backcountry, they explore how seasonal crowds impact the local waste stream and who’s left holding...

Episode 5: The Trashy Time Machine.  Hop in the Trashy Time Machine with Jessica and Lily as they dig through history’s garbage! From ancient trash heaps to today’s landfills, discover the surprising stories our waste tells about us. Along the way, you’ll pick up fun facts, weird history tidbits, and...

One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure:  In this episode, Lily gets the real scoop from Moab’s trash crew on the good, the weird, and the downright unbelievable things they’ve found tossed out. From cold hard cash to cold hard murder weapons, hear firsthand stories from the folks who see...

Wired for Trouble: In this episode of Trash Talk, Jessica and Lily dive into the shocking world of electronic waste – what it is, why it’s dangerous, and how one improperly tossed lithium-ion battery sparked a fire in a transfer truck. From gadget graveyards to battery bombs, they’ll unpack how...

 “Rotten Realities” dives fork-first into the staggering scale of food waste – both nationally and right here in Moab – and discusses how composting, food waste diversion tactics, and a surprising announcement, can turn scraps into soil. Tune in with Lily and Jessica to learn easy tips, new ideas, and...

Ever wondered where your trash actually goes after you toss it? In this debut episode of Trash Talk, Jessica and Lily meander down Moab’s waste stream while tackling common recycling myths. From landfill deep dives to recycling right, we’re breaking down the messy world of trash with facts, humor, and...