Season 8, Episode 2: Plastic Free July: It Starts with Noticing
June 30, 2026
Season 8, Episode 2: Plastic Free July: It Starts with Noticing
In this episode of The Imperfect Advocate Podcast, Karen Auld invites listeners to kick off Plastic Free July with curiosity instead of perfection. Australian educator Rebecca Prince-Ruiz grew a global movement from just forty participants, Karen explores why meaningful environmental change begins with something much simpler than most people realize: noticing.
On the pod, Karen also asks for a moment of silence for Recyclops. Don’t know who Recyclops is? Tune in to find out and be inspired by his mastermind daddy, Rainn Wilson.
Karen also shares her own Plastic Free July experiment, including one simple swap that will eliminate dozens of single-use plastic bottles each year without sacrificing her favorite afternoon iced tea. Thanks Firebelly Tea!
Whether you're a lifelong environmentalist or simply curious about reducing waste, this episode offers practical ideas, hope, and a gentle reminder that advocacy isn't about being perfect. It's about noticing, making one small change, and trusting that those small actions can inspire something much bigger.
Links:
Rainn Willson’s Soul Boom
Firebelly Tea: Travel Mug Infuser
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About Karen auld
Karen Auld is an environmentalist, writer, and podcast host who helps people move from overwhelm to action — imperfectly and with heart. On The Imperfect Advocate Podcast, she blends positive psychology, mindfulness, and environmental advocacy to show listeners how to lead with love, use their strengths, and fumble forward when the world feels heavy.
Karen is the co-author of Color Love and Kindness, a metta-inspired coloring book, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Happiness and Overall Wellbeing.
Off-mic, she loves time in nature, trying new things, and watching Stranger Things with a cat on her lap.
