A recent report from the United Nations food index highlights a troubling statistic: approximately 33% of all food produced is lost or wasted, resulting in an annual cost of nearly one trillion dollars to the global economy. Explore how to reduce this
Learn the secrets of safe food preservation to keep your produce fresh and avoid waste! Discover the best methods to make the most of your fruits and veggies. Meet Joyce McGarry Joyce McGarry is a dedicated Food Safety Educator who retired from
Do you notice how you typically seek cooking advice from your mom and car repair tips from your dad? This stems from the “Gendered division of housework,” a societal belief explored by Emeritus Professor Michael Bittman with far-reaching impacts. Meet Emeritus Prof.
Dangerous household items, if not stored or disposed of properly, can put your health at risk, including your family. Through this episode, you will learn how to store and dispose of those toxic products, and will give you practical tips for your
Living alone can be worrisome for one’s mental health. So, overcoming loneliness became more critical, as did finding the right balance to become positively independent. Meet Hannah Carmichael Hannah Carmichael is the director and co-founder of the Living Well Alone Project and
With the energy cost rising, there are various movements to conserve energy without changing your lifestyle. This episode with Shawn McLaughlin will guide you through home energy management. Meet Shawn McLaughlin Shawn McLaughlin is the founder and CEO of Emporia Energy, an
Laundry hygiene is all about eliminating germs from your clothes and fabrics. Doing laundry can be frustrating and time-consuming, but it’s necessary. This episode will help you understand the importance of laundry in household management. Meet Jan Joustra Jan Joustra was born
Proper kitchen placement ensures that you have what you need at hand and aren’t running around the kitchen looking for whisks or spatulas. Also, having the right kitchen equipment and keeping them organized will not only make your life easier but will
In this episode of On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra talks to Louise Dunham about the role of household managers and the importance of having them. Meet Louise Dunham Louise Dunham, the CEO of Placement Solutions,
Is waste management a constant problem for your household? Or maybe you’re on a journey to zero waste but don’t seem to know where to get started? Worry no more as in this episode, La Vergne Lehmann, self-proclaimed, Garbage Queen, will talk
Our home should be our safe haven, the center of our world. Because our homes define who we are and our values. Basically, everything we do at our home determines our identity. In this episode, Jessica Harrison will discuss the importance of
