{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/5fea6e9d3d4a2c29b228f8aa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Solution to Plastic Toys & \"Toy Miles\" - Sharon, Jiminy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/5fea6e9d3d4a2c29b228f8aa.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>It's time to awaken our inner child with Sharon from<a href='https://jiminy.ie/'> Jiminy</a>! This woman is an inspiration for anyone who wants to just do something for the planet from micro activism to evoking huge changes within corporations.</p>\n<p>We chatted about:</p>\n<ul><li>Sharon’s background before <a href='https://jiminy.ie/'>Jiminy</a>.</li>\n<li>What’s the exact problem with toys?</li>\n<li>The challenges Sharon faced of finding eco friendly toys.</li>\n<li>What are Toy Miles?</li>\n<li>The criteria products must fill before Sharon orders them.</li>\n<li>How she encourages her suppliers to do plastic free shipping.</li>\n<li>Borrow kits, how they work and how you can help!</li>\n<li>Personal advice from Sharon as to how we can help the planet.</li>\n</ul><p> </p>\n<p>Sharon's Eco Influences:</p>\n<ul><li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/zerowasteireland/'>Zero Waste Ireland Facebook Group</a>.</li>\n<li><a href='http://trashisfortossers.com/?fbclid=IwAR3-TJwciyng-nov3_PVlyTEv4i4HICE6hd_Rofzmz4w8NVshH4Au0GBcMk'>Trash Is For Tossers.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://www.pachamama.org/engage/intensive'>Online Activism Course</a> with <a href='https://www.pachamama.org/'>Pachamama Alliance.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://livinglightlyinireland.wordpress.com/about/'>Living Lightly in Ireland.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://thecraftymum.com/'>The Crafty Mum.</a></li>\n</ul><p> </p>\n<p>Products & Other Businesses Mentioned:</p>\n<ul><li><a href='https://www.playpresstoys.co.uk/'>Playpress.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://bioblo.com/'>Bioblo.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://jiminy.ie/collections/construction-toys/products/binabo-flexible-construction-strips-made-of-wood-and-sugar?variant=27087716843620'>Binabo.</a></li>\n<li><a href='http://www.cocodenhaut.com/'>Coco Den H'Aut Shadow Theatre Sets.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://jiminy.ie/products/bioglitter-40g-shaker?_pos=1&_sid=7e2f7a156&_ss=r'>Bio Glitter.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://www.piggypaint.com/'>Piggy Paint Nail Polish.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://jiminy.ie/collections/3d-colour-in-cardboard-toys/products/myfibo-working-cardboard-boomerangs-to-colour-in'>myfibo Boomerangs.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://jiminy.ie/products/wooden-beads?_pos=2&_sid=a6e1d1995&_ss=r'>Wooden Beads.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://www.greenearthorganics.ie/'>Green Earth Organics.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/Enjoying-St-Annes-Park-410674132748456/'>St Anne’s Park</a> Market.</li>\n<li><a href='http://sustyplanet.com/'>Susty Planet</a> (Compostable Partyware).</li>\n</ul><p>You can also find Jiminy's list of Stockists across Ireland on their website <a href='https://jiminy.ie/pages/stockists'>here.</a></p>\n<p>If you want to get in touch with Sharon, be it as an eco toy producer, potential stockist or to offer a party kit, her e-mail is hello@jiminy.ie or contact here via the <a href='https://jiminy.ie/pages/contact'>Jiminy Website.</a> Don't forget to follow Jiminy on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jiminy.ie/'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://www.facebook.com/jiminy.ie/'>Facebook</a> too! </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please rate, review and share this episode with a friend!</p>\n<p>Ceara X</p>\n<p>www.bookofleavespodcast.com</p>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}