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  • Judith Weis: Unraveling Microplastics in Laundry and Their Environmental Impact | On the House #74

    Judith Weis: Unraveling Microplastics in Laundry and Their Environmental Impact | On the House #74
    Mar 14 2025
    When it comes to the environment, aviation, fast fashion, and food waste typically join the usual suspects in conversations, but less frequently discussed are the effects of the average laundry routine. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults biological sciences professor Judith Weis to learn more. Based at Rutgers University in Newark, Judith Weis is a Professor Emerita of Biological Sciences, with over 300 refereed scientific papers and marine biology books to her name. Particularly interested in stresses in estuaries and their effects on organisms, populations and communities, Judith Weis sits on the editorial board for BioScience and has been on the advisory committees for various boards. In this episode, Judith Weis reveals that the first laws involving microplastics forbade the use of them in cosmetics, and that currently, a major source of microplastics derives from the tiny fibres in synthetic clothing. She highlights that, while the broader ecological impacts of microplastics have not been clearly established, they have been found within human bodies. Together, Marie and Judith Weis weigh up various ways to reduce microplastic shedding during laundry without tossing our already-owned synthetic fabrics. So, tune in this week for expert insights on the best environmentally friendly laundry practices to exercise at home! Follow Judith Weis’s work via the following platforms: Rutgers University: http://sites.rutgers.edu/judith-weis/ The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/profiles/judith-weis-672120 Connect with Judith Weis via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-weis-2673a036/ Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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  • Neil Sipe: Stretching Household Budgets in High-Cost Housing Markets | On the House #73

    Neil Sipe: Stretching Household Budgets in High-Cost Housing Markets | On the House #73
    Feb 27 2025
    As luxury items become more attainable for the average Joe, the cost of essentials, such as electricity, basic food products, and transport, are steadily increasing. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults honorary professor of planning Neil Sipe for expert advice on stretching household budgets. Based at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Queensland, Neil Sipe’s research interests include transport and land use planning, natural resource management, and international comparisons of planning systems. Previously, Neil Sipe served as director of the Town Planning Program at the University of Queensland, and acquired his PhD in urban and regional planning at Florida State University. In this episode, Neil Sipe reveals that some of the most common budgeting mistakes people make are neglecting transportation costs and various insurance commitments in their budget, which often incur additional expenses on a regular basis. Additionally, he offers advice on reducing discretionary income, be it spending less on eating out, or cutting down on travel experiences. Together, Marie and Neil Sipe discuss habits that may prove effective in managing housing costs. So, tune in this week for essential guidance on staying afloat during hard times! Follow Neil Sipe’s work via the following platforms: University of Queensland: https://adp.uq.edu.au/profile/4301/neil-sipe The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/profiles/neil-g-sipe-346144 Connect with Neil Sipe via LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/neil-sipe-a01547129 Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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  • Tim Forcey: Slash Your Home Energy Bills and Save the Planet | On the House #72

    Tim Forcey: Slash Your Home Energy Bills and Save the Planet | On the House #72
    Feb 13 2025
    In a world grappling with not just climate change, but also, a recession, reducing energy consumption has become increasingly important for both the planet and our wallets. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults energy advisor Tim Forcey on how to slash our home energy bills and consumption. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Tim Forcey is an independent home comfort and energy advisor who has offered his expertise to thousands of homes. Trained as a chemical engineer specializing in sustainable energy production, Tim Forcey discovered in 2015 that Victorian residents could save thousands of dollars per year by heating with reverse cycle air conditioning, and eliminating gas usage. In this episode, Tim Forcey outlines the primary benefits of reducing home energy consumption, such as reducing contaminants by eliminating gas cooking. Additionally, he offers his expert advice to homeowners for assessing their current energy usage and identifying key areas where they may be able to make meaningful improvements to their utility bills. Together, Marie and Tim Forcey discuss useful and effective habits for managing household energy usage, such as opening windows prior to hanging laundry in the house. So, tune in this week to explore simple lifestyle changes that can lead to significant savings. Follow Tim Forcey’s work via the following platforms: My Efficient Electric Home Handbook: https://timforcey.com.au/my-efficient-electric-home-handbook/ The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/profiles/tim-forcey-104740 Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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  • Ranjan Datta: Community Gardening as Rethinking Climate Crisis Adaptations | On the House #71

    Ranjan Datta: Community Gardening as Rethinking Climate Crisis Adaptations | On the House #71
    Jan 30 2025
    In an era marked by climate change, community gardens emerge as strong avenues for fostering resilience and sustainability. In this episode of On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by community disaster expert Ranjan Datta to learn more. Spearheading research as Canada Research Chair II in community disaster research at Mount Royal University, Calgary, Ranjan Datta’s research interests include advocating for indigenous environmental sustainability, and critical anti-racist climate change resilience, amongst others. With a total of 75 peer-reviewed publications to his name, Ranjan Datta has developed a strong understanding of indigenous relational research. Additionally, Ranjan Datta has been deeply involved with social well-being and justice movements, having served as board director for several community organizations. In this episode, Ranjan Datta sheds light on his first-hand experience with climate change, having witnessed his home country Bangladesh suffer a 15-degree increase in temperature in his lifetime, introducing both visible and invisible repercussions. Additionally, he reveals that rethinking climate crisis adaptations has to start on an individual level, and addresses the harms of monopoly farming. Together, Marie and Ranjan Datta discuss useful community gardening habits to practice, such as growing native plants. So, tune in this week for expert advice and guidance on contributing to a more sustainable future! Follow Ranjan Datta’s work: https://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/Arts/Departments/Humanities/Faculty/RanjanDatta.htm Connect with Ranjan Datta via the following platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rdatta2010 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ranjan__datta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranjan-datta-870b31195/ Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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    55 m
  • Mary Myla Andamon: Air Quality 101 — Understanding Air Circulation and Pollution | On the House #70

    Mary Myla Andamon: Air Quality 101 — Understanding Air Circulation and Pollution | On the House #70
    Jan 16 2025
    The air we breathe has more of an impact on our health and well-being than you might think. In this episode of On the House, host Marie Stella is joined by construction management lecturer Mary Myla Andamon to explore practical ways to improve the quality of air at home. Prior to joining RMIT University as a lecturer, Mary Myla Andamon served as project coordinator and sustainability researcher in an Adelaide- and Sydney-based architectural practice specializing in shopping center planning and design, as well as commercial retail architecture. Currently, she is working on a number of research projects based on monitoring and evaluating indoor environmental quality, building thermal performance and energy efficiency and assessment of urban microclimates. In this episode, Mary Myla Andamon sheds light on the various factors that affect air circulation, and why it is so important to ensure sufficient ventilation at home. She elaborates on basic, easy-to-practice habits that contribute massively to air circulation, from using the kitchen rangehood when cooking, to switching on the bathroom exhaust fan at least a few minutes before each shower. Together, Marie and Mary Myla Andamon weigh up the benefits and drawbacks of various air quality devices, between traditional models and UV air purifiers. So, tune in to this episode for expert insights on creating a healthier, more breathable living environment—the one you deserve. Read Mary Myla Andamon’s article on the air quality in Australian classrooms on The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/australian-children-are-learning-in-classrooms-with-very-poor-air-quality-154950 Follow Mary Myla Andamon’s work via the following links: RMIT University: https://www.rmit.edu.au/contact/staff-contacts/academic-staff/a/andamon-dr-mary-myla Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yWje4cAAAAAJ&hl=en ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mary-Myla-Andamon Connect with Mary Myla Andamon via the following platforms: Twitter: https://x.com/DrMMAndamon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marymylaandamon/ Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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  • John Carlsen: Safe & Sound — A Guide to Household Security | On the House #69

    John Carlsen: Safe & Sound — A Guide to Household Security | On the House #69
    Jan 2 2025
    With the rise of smart home technology, securing our homes has become far more convenient, yet complex, than ever before: with multitudes of options at our fingertips, making the right choice can feel overwhelming. So, in this episode of On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults tech journalist John Carlsen for insight into what truly matters in home security. Specializing in smart home security, John Carlsen has written numerous articles and reviews in the field since 2013. Having been a staff writer for SafeWise and Top Ten Reviews, John Carlsen recently switched to freelance tech journalism, with CNET, Android Police, and TWICE among his clients. Notably, he works to provide his readers with clear, reliable information so they can find appropriate security solutions for their lifestyles. In this episode, John Carlsen addresses the misconception that security will prevent crimes from occuring to your home, and that cameras will deter robbers. He describes physical security as passive, and technology as active, recommending smart locks, CCTVs, and alarms as quintessential security products for every home. Together, Marie and John Carlsen discuss common vulnerabilities in technology-based security and weigh up viable workarounds. So, tune in this week for expert insights on what to consider when fortifying your fortress! Follow John Carlsen and his work via the following platforms: SafeWise: https://www.safewise.com/blog/author/johncarlsen/ Top Ten Reviews: https://www.toptenreviews.com/author/john-carlsen Connect with John Carlsen through the following links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-c-carlsen-4365186/ Email: john.carlsen@johncarlsentechjournalist.com Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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  • Graham Lyons: Innovative Food Security | On the House #68

    Graham Lyons: Innovative Food Security | On the House #68
    Dec 19 2024
    At present, millions of people still face hunger and malnutrition, while the effects of climate change threaten agricultural productivity, and so, food security remains an urgent concern. So, this week on On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella speaks to research scientist Graham Lyons to learn more about the threats we face in food security, and what we can do about it from our homes. Based in South Australia, Graham Lyons also serves as the international agriculture and human health program manager at the University of Adelaide. His career in agriculture took root in family farms that he managed until 1997. Graham Lyons then went on to study public health, and completed a PhD on selenium in wheat and humans in 2004. Since then, he has worked across the globe, from China and Tibet, to East Africa and Colombia. In this episode, Graham Lyons starts out by describing food security as the provision of adequate food and nutrition into the foreseeable future. He then cites a decline in fertility from the 1930s onwards as an indicator of food insecurity taking place, combined with other factors. Together, Marie and Graham Lyons weigh up various facets of gardening sustainability at home, from mulching, integrating pest-management plants, and inorganic fertilizers, to composting and kitchen waste. So, tune in this week for an eye-opening conversation about tackling food insecurity in our households! Follow Graham Lyons’s work via the following platforms: Adelaide University: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/graham.lyons HarvestPlus: https://www.harvestplus.org Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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  • Dr. Stephanie Pirotta: Motherhood — A Nutritional Approach to Fertility | On the House #67

    Dr. Stephanie Pirotta: Motherhood — A Nutritional Approach to Fertility | On the House #67
    Dec 5 2024
    In the journey towards parenthood, nutrition plays a vital role in nurturing both fertility and maternal well-being. So, in this episode of On the House, host Dina Sargeant speaks to accredited dietitian Dr. Stephanie Pirotta to explore the best ways to achieve a nutrient-rich diet at home. Both a clinician and researcher in the area of women’s health, Dr. Stephanie Pirotta focuses specifically on PCOS, endometriosis, and fertility. Her current research at Monash University looks at dietary intake in people with endometriosis trying to conceive, as well as developing an online health coaching program for people with PCOS. This goes hand-in-hand with her clinical work at Womanly Nutrition and Dietetics, helping women across Australia and the globe improve their PCOS, endometriosis, and fertility management through food and lifestyle. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Pirotta elaborates on the role of preconception nutrition in fertility, and how nutritional deficiency could impact both fertility and maternal health. Additionally, she goes into detail about essential nutrients that are crucial for fertility, and how they contribute to a healthy pregnancy. Together, Dina and Dr. Stephanie Pirotta canvas practical ways for parents-to-be to incorporate healthy, nutrient-rich meals into their everyday life. So, tune in this week for an eye-opening episode on how nourishing your body can pave the way for a thriving pregnancy. Visit Dr. Stephanie Pirotta’s clinic Womanly Nutrition and Dietetics: https://www.womanlynd.com/ Connect with Dr. Stephanie Pirotta through the following channels: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-pirotta-30b38a49/ Email: stephanie@womanlynd.com Produced by the Household Management Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com, and visit https://householdmgmt.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for further information about Household Management Labs. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@householdmanagementsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/householdmgmt.science.labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/householdMgmt.science.labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/household-management-science-labs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@household.m.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-house-the-household-management-science/id1648508806 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E9powtiwe0ee7ycQQCTHl Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a654971d-e3e3-46c8-80bd-10655fb6064a/on-the-house-the-household-management-science-insights-podcast iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-on-the-house-the-household-102862777 Podbean: https://householdmanagementinsights.podbean.com PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402161 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/on-the-house-the-household-man-4914170
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    1 h y 26 m