Violinist Genevieve Smelser joins the podcast today to share her tips and tricks to live a less wasteful and more eco-friendly lifestyle. Listen closely and take notes! She spills some of her favorite recipes for homemade skincare and cleaning products. Genevieve studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Rice University, and is now a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. You'll get to hear Genevieve in a performance of an iconic Brahms chamber music work...with unique instrumentation!

Click on the links to learn more about these sustainable organizations: KeepCup, EarthHero, Package Free Shop. Remember to do your part and vote in the upcoming election. That's the best thing you can do for the environment right now! And let us know if you try any of Genevieve's DIY ideas.

Follow Genevieve on Instagram at @c_est_la_vieve, and stay tuned for her website. Learn more about the Fever Candlelight concert series that Genevieve performs on.

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