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Living with Lions: The Story Behind the Most Dangerous Film Ever Made

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 -0000

Tippi Hedren infamously had a full grown, 400-pound male lion named Neil living in her home for years in the 1970s. As she and her then-husband Noel Marshall set out to make Roar, a film that would hopefully support big cat conservation, they began acquiring big cats themselves (and living with one).

Photos in Life Magazine of Neil the Lion sleeping in bed with her daughter Melanie Griffith still live in our imaginations.

Roar went on to be what is today referred to as the most dangerous film ever produced - with over 70 cast and crew members injured by the 40+ exotic animals on set. We'll discuss today the film, the chaos, and Tippi Hedren's big cats today at Shambala Preserve.

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Time stamps:

00:00 Intro

01:26 Tippi Hedren

02:23 Tippi and Noel Marshall go to Mozambique

03:37 Roar concept

04:48 Life magazine photos

07:13 Roar production

09:52 Roar release

11:11 Shambala Preserve

14:00 Reflections

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Running Point, The Real Isla Gordon

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 -0000

I'm loving Netflix's Running Point , which just aired its second season. Kate Hudson stars as Isla Gordon, the president of her family's professional basketball team. We're talking today about the real woman who inspired the character of Isla - Jeannie Buss, former president of her family's organization, the Los Angeles Lakers. We're overviewing the parts of Jeannie's life that loosely inspire the show, and what she has said about serving as Executive Producer on this Netflix show. We're also getting into what I think makes this show so great - the humor, the family dynamic, and the representation of an unapologetic woman in charge.

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Time stamps:

00:00 Intro

01:21 Jeannie Buss, re: Isla Gordon

05:13 Isla Gordon, flawed characters

06:52 Sibling dynamic

08:41 Relationship with media

09:01 Engagement storyline

10:29 Humor

11:26 Friendship with Ali Lee (Brenda Song)

12:16 We need more Islas

13:09 Favorite characters

Links mention:

ESPN, 2017: How did the Lakers get here? The inside story of the Buss drama

Netflix, 2025: How to Run an NBA Team: Meet Running Point’s Real-Life Inspiration, Jeanie Buss

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Ladies of London: What Made for a Superstar Reboot

Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0000

The first season of Ladies of London: The New Reign has just wrapped with glowing reviews! We're digging into what made this reboot so well-received: the strong ties among the group, friendships arcs, and the value of cast connections over wealth. We're also discussing the origin of the "light" conflict (the spiraled, into Margo vs Mark) and the resolution of Kimi and Misse's dispute. This show feels oddly nostalgic because everyone seems to be having fun! Would love to hear your thoughts on what made the first season of this reboot so great.

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Time stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:59 Drivers of Success

02:48 Emma

04:02 Martha

05:47 Cast trip to Longleat

09:04 Is Margo performing for cameras?

09:40 Conflict, the need for a "common villain"

12:11 Friendship arc: Margo and Martha

13:45 Friendship arc: Kimi and Misse

16:43 Conclusion

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Cerulean Sweaters: Impact + Cultural Shifts of The Devil Wears Prada

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:00 -0000

In celebration of The Devil Wears Prada 2's release this weekend, a sequel twenty year after the original release, we're revisiting Miranda Priestly's "cerulean blue sweater" monologue. The scene serves as our lens to understand the themes of the original film: ambition, identity, and conformity, during the height of the girl boss era.

We're discussing how our reception of these themes and the characters have changed in twenty years - when did the "real villain" become Andy's boyfriend, and the tyrannical boss become an icon simply of a competent woman working hard? How much of ourselves must we truly give up to get ahead in the workplace?

Plus, I am sharing my thoughts after seeing the sequel! The decline of print media, callbacks to the original film, and what the film says today about how much "choice" we truly have.

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Miranda Priestly's Cerulean Sweater monologue linked here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rDTRuCOs9g

Time stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:41 Your input requested! Help me improve the platforms

04:52 Miranda's Cerulean Sweater Monologue

07:08 The Devil Wears Prada as a time capsule

09:08 Audience reception in the girl boss era

10:36 What the film said about culture

12:08 The Devil Wears Prada 2 review + thoughts

15:34 What is the sequel asking about culture?

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The Tragedy of Beyond The Villa

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

From hidden cameras in Fiji to the "performance" of a reality show... Beyond the Villa is a social anthropological document of the impacts of a rabid fanbase on the regular people who were cast on the insane global stage that is Love Island.

We're asking ourselves: have the new fans "ruined" Love Island USA? Or is some level of social media infamy just part of the risk one takes when joining a dating competition show? We're talking about how Beyond the Villa actively breaks the fourth wall in a perhaps progressive take on the concept of a show about the impacts of another show.

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The Future of Reality TV

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Hulu announced new concepts and updates to their unscripted television this week at their "Get Real" live event - and I have *so many thoughts*. We are overviewing the highlights and I am giving my takes on the most interesting new concepts, the more confusing announcements, smart crossovers in the Hulu universe... and more.

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Time stamps:

01:39 Hulu Get Real event overview + announcements

03:03 Dancing With The Stars

04:06 DWTS x Project Runway

04:42 Khloe Kardashian's "The Girls" (and "the fall" of the Kardashians)

08:52 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway (vs Victoria's Secret Fashion Show)

11:39 Get Real Podcast

16:08 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County

Hulu press release linked here

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"The Morally Corrupt Faye Resnick" + Nicole Brown Simpson

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

When Camille Grammer called Faye Resnick "morally corrupt" during season one of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she was not commenting on Faye's Playboy "spread." Rather, she was calling back to Faye's very specific betrayal of Nicole Brown Simpson, ex-wife and murder victim of OJ Simpson.

We're talking through who Faye Resnick is, her friendship with Nicole Brown Simpson (and Kris Jenner), and the wild, salacious book about Nicole published just as the murder trial was set to begin. We'll discuss public response, impact on the trial, and how all the relationships evolved post-verdict.

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Time stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:56 Who is Faye Resnick

02:59 Nicole Brown Simpson's Murder

03:33 Book Publication

08:41 Impact on Trial, Public Response

10:59 Celebrity, Playboy Cover

12:21 Camille Grammer, RHOBH

14:00 Kris Jenner Friendship

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The Legendary NeNe Leakes

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

What would the Housewives universe be without reality tv superstar NeNe Leakes? We are visiting her youth, upbringing, and marriage(s) to Gregg Leakes. Plus, exploring the cast dynamics of Real Housewives of Atlanta, particularly on the first two seasons - friendships, feuds (Kim Z!), and the impact of such great reality tv.

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Time stamps:

00:41 The Anchor

02:03 Youth, Family

05:13 Marriage to Gregg

06:43 Dwight

07:55 Divorce (and marriage again!)

08:25 Cast dynamics

12:21 My opinions on NeNe as a character

13:59 "The Fall"

15:22 Impending return to Bravo

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Vanessa Williams, Most Successful Miss America Forced to Resign

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Vanessa Williams, one of the most recognizable stars of her generation, started her career in the public eye as the first Black Miss America. We're discussing her historic win in 1984 - the impact and the backlash - and the road that got her into pageants. With just seven weeks left in her reign, explicit photos that she had taken years prior were sold to Penthouse. When the news broke of their publication, she was given just 72 hours to respond. We'll discuss the lawsuit, her massive career post-Miss America, and the organization's apology in 2015.

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Time stamps:

00:00 Overview

01:42 Youth

03:55 Miss America: The Weight of the Crown

06:24 The Photographs

09:52 Resignation + Lawsuit

13:35 The Comeback!

15:38 The Apology

18:14 My Takeaways

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Peaches + Pearls! Meeting new Real Housewives

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

This week we saw the premiere of Real Housewives of Atlanta, including the introduction of two new cast members, K. Michelle and Pinky Cole. We'll discuss their introductions to the show and Porsha's dinner party. Plus, we got this week the second episode of the brand new franchise, Real Housewives of Rhode Island. I'm sharing my takeaways as we continue to get to know this cast: Kelsey's second boyfriend, Liz's stepmotherhood, and the Rulla/Jo-Ellen conflict.

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Time stamps:

0:28 RHOA, meeting K. Michelle and Pinky Cole

03:50 Porsha's dinner party

06:08 RHORI, Kelsey's second boyfriend

07:24 Liz's role as a stepmother

08:19 Meeting Rulla

09:37 Rulla vs Jo-Ellen

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Carrie Leigh sued Hugh Hefner for wasting her time

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

By popular demand, we're visiting the story of Carrie Leigh: the 19-year-old model who became Hefner's live-in girlfriend for five years... and then sued him for $35 million. Carrie Leigh was the first person on record to refer to the world of Playboy as a "cult."

We're covering her rise in the public eye as "first lady of the Playboy Mansion," and the palimony suit alleging she was promised marriage, children, a Malibu beach house, and an annual salary. Plus: the (suspected?) allegation against Carrie Leigh by Jennifer Saginor, author of Playground, that they had a romantic relationship while the author was a teenager.

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Time stamps:

01:41 Road to Playboy

04:22 Relationship with Hugh Hefner

06:43 Life at the Playboy Mansion

09:06 Break up

09:44 Palimony suit

11:55 More lawsuits

12:36 Jennifer Saginor

16:30 Calling Playboy a Cult

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Hello Rhode Island! RHORI First Impressions

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:56:00 -0000

We have a new Housewives franchise! I am reflecting on the first episode of Real Housewives of Rhode Island - meeting the cast, group dynamics, and what I am most intrigued to learn the rest of the season. Overall, pleasantly surprised - speaking on what the speculation beforehand and what I think will be the magic of the show.

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Time stamps:

00:00 Speculations + initial thoughts

01:14 Alicia

02:43 Rosie

04:02 Jo-Ellen

05:54 Kelsey

07:31 Liz and Dolores

08:21 Ashley I

10:06 Rulla

10:46 Group dynamics, intrigue for the rest of the season

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Becoming Creatures; Intimacy Coordination with Laura Arden

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000

We're joined in conversation today by Laura Arden, a creature actor and intimacy coordinator. We speak about developing specialties on film sets, self-advocacy, neurodivergence, and the value in being a multifaceted talent. Spoiler: Laura is also one of my dearest friends, so the conversation is both tender and giggly and so fun.

Time stamps:

1:26 Becoming an actor

3:53 Creature acting

12:58 Confidence and self-expression

18:40 Intimacy coordination

24:02 Multifaceted talent

29:30 How Hollywood is changing, consumption habits + AI

33:37 Intimacy coordinator tips for every day relationships

37:25 Self advocacy

42:56 Dream roles, favorite creatures in film

44:52 Specializing vs generalizing in Hollywood

46:31 Fashion modeling

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Love Story finale; Love Overboard; RHOBH; Ladies of London

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:15:00 -0000

Our first Friday content roundup!! We have a lot to discuss about this week on television. We will of course overview Alex Cooper's new reality dating show on Hulu, Love Overboard (actually wild). Also: this season so far on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, including my thoughts on Amanda Frances; and the new series (reboot) Ladies of London: The New Reign and their forced trauma bonding activity. We'll close discussing this season of Ryan Murphy's FX show, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette - I am getting into *all* my thoughts on the season and today's finale episode.

Timestamps:

1:31 Love Overboard

6:54 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

9:45 Ladies of London: The New Reign

14:38 Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

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Farrah Fawcett, Life and Legacy of an Angel

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0000

We're diving into the career, personal life, and lasting legacy of icon Farrah Fawcett. From her early career, to *that* poster, and from her professional pivot after one impatful season on Charlie's Angels. Plus, her relationships with Lee Majors, Ryan O'Neil, and the college boyfriend that reveal their rekindled romance after her passing.

PLUS! Exciting news - Characters will now be coming out twice per week, Tuesdays and Fridays!!

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Timestamps:

01:57 Early life

3:19 The iconic poster

4:27 Charlie's Angels

5:46 Career pivot: Extremities, grittier roles

8:21 Cancer diagnosis + documentary

9:35 Romantic relationships

13:25 Greg Lott vs Ryan O'Neil

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Holly Madison: Life After Playboy

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Holly Madison joins us for a candid conversation about life during and post her seven-year residency at the Playboy Mansion. From the complicated reality of the relationship she was in, to the impact of Girls Next Door on her life (despite not being paid for the show until season five)! Holly opens up about rebuilding her life in Las Vegas, as shared on her spin-off show, Holly's World. She looks back on the backlash to her opening up about the abusive nature of her relationship with Hugh Hefner, initially with her book, Down the Rabbit Hole, and later in the wake of his passing and the Me Too Movement. We reflect on friendships and other iconic women throughout Playboy history, and what it's meant to revisit these GND years through her own podcast, Girls Next Level.

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Tess Higgins: The Fall and Rise of Bachelor Nation

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000

We're joined today by content creator and screenwriter Tess Higgins! We're talking all things dating shows: from Bachelor/Bachelorette, the Goldens, to Love is Blind, Love Island, and even more. We're sharing our predictions for Taylor Frankie Paul's upcoming Bachelorette season, plus what we think drove Bachelor Nation to this point of "desperation."

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If you're in Denver - I will be hosting watch parties for The Bachelorette! Details to come on social media asap.

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Mona May: The Fashion of Clueless

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

We're joined today by legendary costume designer Mona May! She'a reflecting on the fashion of the iconic film Clueless - we're talking about sourcing and designing the outfits for Cher, Dionne, Tai and Amber; telling stories through costumes; and the impact of the film's fashion thirty years later. We're also speaking about her fabulous work in cult classic films like The House Bunny and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (among so many)!

You can find Mona May online everywhere at @itsmonamay and her book The Fashion of Clueless is out now.

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Kate Riccio: The Reality TV Economy

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

We're joined by content creator Kate Riccio for a friendly conversation all about reality television: the evolution from shows like Jersey Shore to Real Housewives, the landscape of performance on reality tv today, and cities we'd love to see on our screens. Plus, our takes on Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the "Housewives to prison" pipeline, the inclusion of bloggers in storylines, and more.

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Pamela Des Barres: Queen of the Groupies

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Welcome to Characters!! We are joined on our first episode by Pamela Des Barres, "the world's most famous groupie," for a conversation about her legendary rock and roll memoir, I'm With The Band.

Originally published in 1987, I'm With The Band chronicles Pamela's time in the 1960s as a member of the GTOs; friendships and romantic relationships with rockstars like Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, Gram Parsons, Frank Zappa, Robert Plant, and more; and firsthand experience of music history being created.

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Coming soon! Characters

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0000

A new show by Laura Diez, on the characters we love to consume. Exploring the portrayals of real people on reality tv, fictionalized women that stay in our memories, and pop culture legends. Characters premieres February 17, 2026.

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Why are Trains So Great in Europe, Compared to the US?

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0000

We're comparing passenger train travel between the US and Europe: why does Europe do rail so well? We're overviewing a handful of regional and intercity routes that do train travel well, and pointing out what American communities could learn from - investments, political will, high-speed rail, and much more. We're also discussing scenic routes and trains as part of the trip, rather than simply a means of transportation. I share the triumphant, community-advocated-for Winter Park Express, from Denver, CO to a nearby ski resort.

Episodes to revisit:

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Harnessing Your Big Thrift Energy | Virginia Chamlee

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0000

Virginia Chamlee is an artist, writer, and author of the best-selling book, Big Thrift Energy. She joins us for a conversation on finding your personal style, the best tips for shopping secondhand for furniture and unique homewares, and curating a home that feels truly *you*.

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Unpacking The Hot Girl Hamster Wheel | Katie Gatti, Money With Katie

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000

We are joined by Katie Gatti of Money With Katie, financial literacy blogger, podcast superstar, and one my favorite people on the internet!! We are discussing today what Katie calls "the hot girl hamster wheel" - the never-ending beauty maintenance that women often feel financially and socially committed to. Today's conversation explores beauty consumerism, female-targeted marketing, and what it means to reject the norms we've never collectively considered optional. Truly one of my favorite conversations we've ever had on this show!!

Find Katie on MoneyWithKatie.com, The Money with Katie Show, and her new show, Bossy

Read Jessica DeFino's new column, Ask Ugly in The Guardian

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How to Spot Fast Furniture

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 01:02:00 -0000

We're rewinding on one of our most buzzy topics: fast furniture. When did we start thinking of furniture as disposable? Today we're discussing the under-exaggerated problem of fast furniture: cheap, low quality, and mass-produced pieces designed to be dumped. We're breaking down (ha) two iconic fast furniture items, and exploring tips for your next point-of-purchase furniture decision.

More for you:

Ep 196: Creating Thoughtful Spaces | Amanda Gunawan, OWIU Designs
‘Fast Furniture’ Is Cheap. And Americans Are Throwing It in the Trash. (NY Times)
Fast furniture: what’s wrong with it and 7 ways to make better choices (for you and the planet) (Heidi Bischoff, 2019)
Ikea keeps price of popular Billy Bookcase the cheapest in Euro zone (Independent UK)

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Les Wexner: Angels, Epstein, + The Advent of Fast Fashion

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0000

We're joined by Shannon McNamara of Fluenty Forward for today's profiling of Les Wexner: the billionaire businessman behind *all* the mall brands. Wexner is credited with mainstreaming fast fashion marketing techniques, and targeted consumers through his ownership and acquisition of brands like The Limited, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Abercrombie & Fitch, and many, many more. Wexner also was the primary billionaire client of Jeffrey Epstein, with the Victoria's Secret brand playing a major role in Epstein's story. Wexner is the longest serving CEO of a Fortune 500 company, with 57 years upon his retirement. Today's conversation explores the advent of fast fashion marketing, as well as Wexner and L Brands' impact on the culture of the 1990s and early 2000s.

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Ins + Outs of 2023

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0000

In our final episode for 2023, we're reflecting on the "ins" and "outs" for the year: the themes we hope continue strong and those we're happy to see go! Reflecting on how our conversations have shifted this year around conscious consumption, personal climate action, and mental health, today's conversation hopes to refresh and reset as we enter the new year, eco chic.

For episode recaps of the year's most loved, most viral eps:

EC Wrapped: Best of 2023

The Death of the Third Place

And mentioned:

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce romance is bad for the planet. Couple burns a whopping $70,779 jet fuel in the last three months (Economic Times)

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COP28 Wins | Charly Frisk, Time for Better

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0000

The world's biggest climate change conference recently wrapped, and we're excited to speak today about the successes of the historic two weeks! We're joined by Charly Frisk, Director of Climate Action at Time for Better, to discuss the on-the-ground energy in Dubai, the outcomes, and how mainstream media can continue community building around historically exclusive climate events.

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All Things Gut Health | Tina Anderson, Just Thrive

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Why is everyone healing their gut? Tina Anderson, CEO and co-founder of Just Thrive, joins us to talk all things gut health: from Big Pharma to modern agriculture. Today’s conversation explores connections from the gut to chronic disease, our moods, and cognitive health. We’re discussing the science behind spore-based probiotics, and how natural remedies and modern medicine can go hand-in-hand for holistic healing.

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The Death of the Third Place

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0000

It is less common that ever to be a "regular" - which feels so good to be, because it means you're a stable fixture in a community. If your home and workplace are your first and second places, respectively, what can you call your third place? Today, we're discussing some of the reasons we've seen a rapid decline in third places (is it social media? affordability? the suburban dream??) and better understanding their value in social sustainability.

For more:

The Power of Walkable Cities

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EC Wrapped: Best of 2023

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:38:00 -0000

Data time - we’re revisiting some of our most shared, most loved, + most viral conversations from the year! 2023 was such a special year of growth, learning, + reflection. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to engage in these!!

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Celeb Advocates + Eco Superstars

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0000

Our Black Friday episode this year is an opportunity for us to indulge in pop culture - we're discussing how some mega-celebrities have made sustainability such a central part of their platforms. It's like a new take on the tabloid classic series, "Celebs, They're Just Like Us!" - we all care about the planet, and it's so cool to see people platforming causes they're passionate about. We're overviewing icons like Jane Fonda and Pamela Anderson, and hopefully giving you an opportunity to loop your environmental activism into pop culture conversations throughout the season.

Also check out: Conscious, Creative Gift Guide

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Green Jobs + All About the American Climate Corps

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0000

Green jobs are a huge discussion already on the presidential campaign trial - and young people have never been more motivated to secure a job ensure a climate-positive future. We're breaking down what a green job even is, and why we want to invest in them. We're also overviewing the American Climate Corps, a green job training program funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), aimed at upskilling 20,000 young people in its first round.

More episodes on green jobs:

Resources:

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Launches American Climate Corps to Train Young People in Clean Energy, Conservation, and Climate Resilience Skills, Create Good-Paying Jobs and Tackle the Climate Crisis

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Conscious, Creative Gift Guide

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0000

Without even realizing, sustainability can quickly slip from our priority list around the holidays. We're walking through some frameworks to consume more consciously throughout the season, and walking through my sustainable gift guide: from experience-based giving, to thoughtful physical gifts. This episode will hopefully allow us to go into this season, typically overflowing with hyper-consumption, with clear ideas and values driving those purchases.

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Secretly Fast Fashion

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0000

When we think of fast fashion, we probably think of the online mega-retailers (cough cough, SHEIN). Fast fashion has become such a norm of consumption that we sometimes fail to recognize brands that are employing the same techniques, ignoring the ethical and environmental wrongdoings, to produce obscene amounts and turnover inventory quicker than ever before. Today we're exposing some "secretly" fast fashion brands - places we may shop because we're more comfortable than the brands we associate with hyperconsumption, but that we may not realize are competing with such at the best of their abilities.

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Everyday Luxury, Naturally | Cheryl Hines

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0000

Actress and comedian Cheryl Hines joins us to share her personal sustainability journey: from humble Florida childhood to stretching every dollar as an aspiring entertainer, sustainability was an unconscious way of life. She shares with us her new brand, Hines + Young, founded with her daughter Kat: an everyday luxury brand, plastic-free and all natural. We discuss how her awareness of environmental issues grew over time and how Hines + Young's partnership with the Waterkeeper Alliance is core to their grassroots, community-oriented brand philosophies. This episode was an absolute treat for me!!

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Thrift Queen, Secondhand Fashion Bible | Macy Eleni

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0000

The thrift queen is here!! Macy Eleni (of @blazedandglazed) is a content creator, internet personality, soon-to-be-published author, and the ultimate secondhand fashion superstar. Today we discuss her early exposures to the fashion industry (do you remember Teen Vogue University??), her thrift philosophies, and her upcoming book. We also discuss our qualms with online pressures of hyperconsumption and the ethical implications of "loving fashion." This conversation is chatty, full of laughter, so deeply honest, and bursting with tips not only to get you thrifting but also to reframe your relationship with the fashion space.

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How I'm Rethinking Clean Beauty

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Today's ep is peering into my inner thoughts on clean beauty - a topic I was once deeply passionate about, which now feels like a co-opt term that doesn't mean much. I've talking through my personal perspective on the clean beauty marketplace today, as well as why I feel consumers are drawn to purchase these products, even if they themselves aren't totally eco chic. While I am an advocate for sustainable brands, I'm dissolutioned with how many brands are claiming to be such. Greenwashing is alive and well, but we've also allowed ourselves to lean into marketing narratives around terms like "non-toxic" and "natural" that deserve more nuance.

The Future of Food | Oliver English

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Oliver English is a filmmaker, photographer, chef & food advocate. He serves as the co-founder and CEO of Common Table Creative, an impact-driven production & hospitality company. Prior to launching Common Table Creative, Oliver led his family company, The Olive Group’s, international restaurant development sector. Today, Oliver joins us for a discussion around how we gather, how we eat, and how our food systems can be fundamentally rethought to support regenerative, planet-conscious futures. Oliver shares stories from his childhood to Feeding Tomorrow, Common Table Creative's upcoming documentary on how education, healthcare, and policy intersect with our food systems. Today's conversation is deeply personal and inspires us to more often ask: where did my food come from?

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The True Cost of Free Shipping and Returns

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0000

There's no such thing as free ... not even two day shipping from Amazon. Today we're discussing a consumer norm we very often forget has environmental and supply chain impacts: free shipping and free returns. We discuss the immediate emissions and packaging waste, of course, but also textile waste - where do our return things truly go?

Resources:

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Back To School: Sciencey Nonfiction Books I'm Reading This Fall

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Fall always feels like back-to-school season, no matter what age we're at - perfect time to get organized and learn something new. Today, we're overviewing five nonfiction books I'm excited to read this fall focused on climate, waste, outdoor recreation, and more. Most of the books mentioned on today's episode are very recently released and are receiving great reviews - I tend to gravitate towards memoirs and books with beautiful settings, so today's list reflects books I anticipate to be really engrossing!

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Disasterology | Dr. Samantha Montano

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0000

We are rewinding to a conversation with Dr. Samantha Montano all about disaster management, in response to our recent episode on the concept of disaster capitalism. We get into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about living with stronger hurricanes, tornados, heatwaves… and just how we can protect our communities. Dr. Montano and I discuss her interest in disaster recovery in New Orleans immediately following Hurricane Katrina and the Levee Failure. Samantha educates of the phases of Disaster Management (and what can go right or wrong in each one!), and gaps in our current legal and political systems when it comes to actively preparing for and mitigating events that are often incorrectly referred to as ‘natural disasters.’ We also dig deeper into the mismanagement of the covid catastrophe response. This episode was originally published December 2021 under the title "Disasters Aren't Natural: Managing Catastrophes + The Climate Crisis.

Dr. Montano is an assistant professor of emergency management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. She is the author of Disasterology: Dispatches from The Frontlines of The Climate Crisis published by Park Row. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Emergency Management from North Dakota State University.

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Leveling Up Our Conscious Consumption: Expanding Our Thrifting Mindsets

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:59:00 -0000

We've heard that the most sustainable item is the one you already own - but when you *are* acquiring something, around here, we like to shop secondhand first. Even if you're a seasoned thrifter, there are plenty of areas we don't usually think of shopping secondhand. Today's episode will hopefully help us expand our mindsets around shopping pre-loved - from your home to your hobbies, whatever you want is almost certainly already circulating in the marketplace.

Mentioned resources:

ECO CHIC Ep: What is Fast Furniture?

Ray-Ban, Oakley, Chanel Or Prada Sunglasses? They're All Made By This Obscure $9B Company (Forbes)

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What Is Disaster Capitalism? How the Rich Exploit Crises

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:18:00 -0000

As recovery efforts are underway on the island of Maui, there's been more discussions around the threat of predatory real estate practices - unfortunately, this isn't the only way the rich and powerful can profit off a disaster. We're overviewing today the topic of disaster capitalism, a term coined by Naomi Klein referring to the very real exploitation around crises. We're also zooming in a bit to better understand disaster capitalism in practice through the case study of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. We acknowledge that most recovery efforts, whatever the crisis, are in good faith - it's a few powerful actors that are taking advantage of a community in chaotic times. However, knowing that natural disasters are becoming more intense under climate change, we're familiarizing ourselves with how these potentially predatory practices that can pop up in any disaster.

Resources mentioned:

Help Maui Families (community fund and toolkit)
ECO CHIC Episode 160: Disasters Aren't Natural: Managing Catastrophes + The Climate Crisis | Dr. Samanta Montano
How White People Pushed Out Hawai'i's Monarchy (Teen Vogue)
Naomi Klein: how power profits from disaster (The Guardian)
Brad Pitt foundation agrees on $20.5m settlement to owners of faulty post-Katrina houses (The Guardian)
Brad Pitt and the Bizarre Charity Mess That’s Left Katrina Victims Stranded Again (The Hollywood Reporter)

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How Youth Activism Accelerates Climate Action | Kevin Patel, OneUp Action International

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Kevin Patel is a powerful, eloquent, solutions-oriented environmental youth activist based in Los Angeles. At just 12 years old, he began a peer learning program aimed at solving food injustices within his community of South Central LA. He went on to found the first Mayor's Youth Climate Council, and serves currently on the Los Angeles County Youth Climate Commission. Kevin is Founder and Executive Director for the youth-led climate movement, OneUpAction International. Today we discuss his early exposure to activism and community building, and how he has quickly scaled solutions to support climate activists around the world, accelerating climate policy and platforming young leaders.

Kevin recently graduated with his Bachelor's in Political Science and Government from Loyola Marymount University.

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Finding Community, Plastics Policy, + Sustainability Storytelling | Lauren Bash

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Lauren Bash is a sustainability content creator, storyteller, and producer. With a particular passion for advocacy around ocean conservation and plastics pollution, Lauren shares how she became involved with her local Surfrider chapter, and how she's become involved through that community in shaping legislation banning single-use plastics. Lauren shares about her family openly, and today shares a special, thoughtful tribute to her late father, whom we all loved as TikTok's Dad. Lauren shares actionable tips on finding community and being your most authentic self in your environmental advocacy.

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Sustainable Summertime Activities

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:00:00 -0000

We all *love* getting outdoors - but sometimes you don't have the time (or desire) to take a hike or spend the weekend camping. Today we're solo chatting about ideas for how to connect with nature when you're in a city - connecting with your community, supporting local, taking little walks into new or familiar neighborhoods... you'll leave with lots of ideas for tiny ways you can incorporate the outdoors into your summer.

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Ocean Conservation + Climate Solutions | Carissa Cabrera

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0000

Carissa Cabrera is a marine biologist and content creator dedicated to connecting people with conservation! We sit down for a conversation on all things ocean: how she became a marine biologist, the links between the ocean and climate change, and the role of content creators in sharing solutions. Carissa also shares perspectives from her home in Hawaii on ethical conservation tourism and conservation entry points - experiences like snorkeling, or reef-safe sunscreen, or watching a sea turtle hatching that encourages *you* to care more about the environment at large.

Find Carissa on TikTok @carissaandclimate + Instagram @carissaandclimate

Find FutureSwell on Instagram at @FutureSwell

Listen to FutureSwell's Sustainability & The Sea Podcast here on Apple

Related episodes:

Reef Safe Sunscreens: Are They Truly Better?

Conscious Travel + EcoTourism | Sophia Toomb

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National Parks + How To Get Outside More | Jessica Clifton

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Jessica Clifton is a sustainable lifestyle content creator and public lands enthusiast (like me!). On this very chatty episode, we talk about our favorite National Parks and how Jess recommends folks begin participating in more outdoor recreation - we talk about camping, involving friends and family, and her favorite parts about spending a weekend outdoors. Jess hosts Eco Retreats, where she brings a group with her to spend a week in a National Park with the goal of connecting with themselves, others, and nature. We talk all about the impact and success of these retreats - she has a few spots left for one she's leading to Zion this fall! Learn more about Jess' Eco Retreats here.

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Is Plastic Bad? A Brief History of Polythene + Reflections on Single Use

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0000

Attempting today to tackle the classic environmentalist debate: is plastic bad? We're going through a brief history of plastic - from its accidental discovery to the WW2 utility of polythene, to how it ended up in American households (plus: Tupperware parties' influence on modern feminism). We're then reviewing how single use plastics became so prevalent in our world, and what how we as consumers should react to their negative environmental impact. We also highlight microplastics, the value of recycling plastics (or not?), and single-use plastic ban policies.

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Wildfires 101: Everything You Want To Know About Why, When, and How

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:36:00 -0000

With the orange haze coating NYC this week, there's been a lot of discussion about the unusual wildfires on Canada's east coast - while communities in the west worry about wildfires year-round, climate is becoming more unpredictable, so it's time to normalize these conversations from coast to coast. Today's episode is your introduction to wildfires - how the start, why they start, and how we work to prevent them from becoming too destructive. You'll leave with a great basis to discuss current events and a deeper understanding of how every natural event is clearly tied to a warming planet.

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Imperfect Environmentalism | Megan McSherry

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:47:00 -0000

Friend, content creator, and eco fashionista Megan McSherry (@acteevism ig / @acteevism tt) joins us today to discuss her slow fashion journey - including her data driven approach to closet audits (and why she's tracking her outfits every day this year!). Megan also opens up about her experience being diagnosed with Lyme disease, and how living with chronic illness influenced her sustainability habits and beliefs. We close discussing fashion policy she's excited to see gaining momentum across the US.

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ECO CHIC Summer Reading List

Fri, 26 May 2023 16:54:00 -0000

Whether you're in a reading rut or just trying to add some environmental themes onto your TBR, today's episode definitely has you covered. We're discussing *lots* of books - fiction, non-fiction, and my personal favorite genre, memoirs. Themes include climate change, fashion, business, and personal growth... something for everyone picking their next read.

More bookish episodes for you:

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Urban Revitalization + Sustainable Development | Alán Sneider

Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 -0000

Alán Sneider is the Director of Impact for Primestor Development, a socially conscious urban real estate firm, keenly focused on equitable, sustainable, community-driven revitalization. Through the lens of Los Angeles, Alán discusses the value of public transportation - how it's currently organized, and the opportunity to massively rethink it. We learn about redlining, and how it has continued to impact communities despite no longer being formally enforced by government. We also discuss green spaces, food deserts, and successful community engagement. We close with our reflections on what it means to be a truly sustainable community.

Alán Sneider earned a graduate certificate in Sustainable Cities and Communities from Harvard Extension School. He earned his M.S. in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. Alán also earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in real estate from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.

Links for you:

The Lasting Legacy Of Redlining (Ryan Best and Elena Mejia; FiveThirtyEight)
Opinion: Want to tear down insidious monuments to racism and segregation? Bulldoze L.A. freeways (Matthew Fleischer, LA Times)
California’s History of Poor Public Transit Affects the Working Class (Santa Clara University Journalism)

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Conscious Travel + EcoTourism | Sophia Toomb

Fri, 12 May 2023 21:35:00 -0000

Sophia Toomb (@sophiaxverde) joins us to discuss all things sustainable travel, an often hush-hush activity in the world of environmentalism. Sophia gives actionable tips and reflections for planning a conscious travel experience, from where you're staying to the activities you're choosing while at your destination. We also get into some controversial topics, like voluntourism, Airbnb, and corporate give-back programs. Today's conversation is chatty, funny, and full of immediately helpful guidance on how to become a more ethical, environmentally-focused travel.

Find Sophia on TikTok @sophiaxverde and Instagram @sophiaxverde.

Listen to Sophia on our episode 166: Sustainable Weddings: Chic Chats.

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Reef Safe Sunscreens: Are They Truly Better?

Fri, 05 May 2023 23:38:00 -0000

With warmer months upon us, we're discussing a hot topic in the marine sustainability space: reef safe sunscreens. We're overviewing the 'why' behind these products, and what motivates cities to enact policies supporting these SPFs, plus what to look for when you're making a purchase. We're also discussing some of the controversy surrounding these products... spoiler alert: companies love greenwashing tactics!

How To Make Earth Day Every Day

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0000

Happy Earth Day! We're walking through 5 tips on how to elevate your sustainable habits - if you're already living an eco-conscious lifestyle, today's episode will help you level up those hobbies and routines. Whatever your inclinations may be, this episode aims to support you in how you travel, eat, shop, learn ... and everything else.

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Climate Optimism | Zahra Biabani

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:02:00 -0000

Zahra Biabani joins us (again!) for a conversation around her first book, Climate Optimism: Climate Wins and Creating Systemic Change Around the World. We discuss biases around climate that lead to doomism, Global South innovations, and how individuals can influence systemic change.

Zahra is a youth climate activist, entrepreneur, and influencer. She is the CEO and Founder of In the Loop AI (which she discuss on this episode of ECO CHIC!)

Order Zahra's first book Climate Optimism here!

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Green Jobs + DEI in Sustainability | Kristy Drutman, Brown Girl Green, Green Jobs Board

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:42:00 -0000

Kristy Drutman, founder of Brown Girl Green and Green Jobs Board, is joining us (irl!) to share perspectives on the green economy, especially through the lens on diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is also sharing an incredible trove of tangible tips on navigating this rapidly changing career field - how to find allies and 'win' within traditional workplace structures; how to find a mentor; how to know what kind of green job is right for you; and so much more.

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Artificial Intelligence for the Secondhand Fashion Market | Zahra Biabani, In The Loop AI

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0000

Zahra Biabani joins IRL to share the behind-the-scenes of newly launched In The Loop AI, an artificial intelligence tool making secondhand shopping more accessible to buyers and sellers.

Pre-order Zahra's first book Climate Optimism here!

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How Pipelines Are Funded

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000

215: With so much public outcry this week around the Willow Project, we're zooming out to ask how these new oil and gas lines are still being funded - who's supplying the proposed $8 billion? We discuss big banks, divestment, and the Biden Administration's shaky commitment to climate goals as the world races to keep warming below 1.5C.

More for you:

Ep 200: Voting on Climate | The Girl & The Gov
Ep 191: Divesting, Philanthropy + Value-Driven Spending | Sharon Schneider
Climate advocates are rallying against the Willow Project. The White House is eyeing concessions to soften the blow (CNN)
Fossil Fuel Finance Report 2022: Banking on Climate Chaos (Rainforest Alliance Network + others)
Willow Fact Sheet (ConocoPhillips)
Patagonia's Official Comment on the Willow Project (Patagonia)
Sign the Change.org petition opposing Willow Project

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Everything About the Western Water Crisis, with the WesternWaterGirl | Teal Lehto

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0000

214: Teal Lehto (@WesternWaterGirl) is a science communicator superstar with 54K+ followers on TikTok, where she breaks down some of the most significant challenges surrounding the western water crisis. Today, we're doing our best to explore the multi-faceted problem: where is all the water actually being used, and why haven't we solved this problem yet? We discuss the weird history of water rights and aversion to conservation, plus the long-ignored needs of Indigenous communities. The Colorado River Basin consists of seven states plus the country of Mexico - how are there are millions of people cautiously waiting for the western water system to collapse? Teal also discusses social media activism, her platform, and the role of recreation in bringing environmental issues to the masses.

More episodes for you:

Books recommended by Teal:

The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko
Where The Water Goes by David Owen

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How Luxury Lost Its Luster | Book Club with Megan McSherry (Rewind)

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:11:00 -0000

213: We're rewinding to our first ever book club: a conversation with Megan McSherry on the iconic, juicy, insider look of the luxury fashion industry as told through Dana Thomas' Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster.

We discuss the “democratization” of luxury fashion, consumer psychology, celebrity product placement, “it” bags, perfumes… everything that you’ve ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes of the luxury fashion industry, this book got into. We also share some of our favorite iconic luxury fashion moments, retrospective disdain for trends, and the value of artisanship. Spoiler alert: we discuss why we don’t believe an Hermes Birkin Bag should fall into the same vague “luxury” category as a Louis Vuitton.

More for you:

Ep 181: The Evolution of the It Bag: Stuff for Status

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We're Finally De-Influencing

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 00:35:00 -0000

212: De-influencing is the TikTok trend we've been waiting for! Conscious consumption is finally getting its mainstream moment - or is it here to stay? We're breaking down the two major benefits of being de-influenced - why is it actually amazing we're spending less money and acquiring less stuff? We're also brainstorming how content creators may "capitalize" on this moment to actually create more impactful, authentic relationships.

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What is Fast Furniture?

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000

211: When did we start thinking of furniture as disposable? Today we're discussing the under-exaggerated problem of fast furniture: cheap, low quality, and mass-produced pieces designed to be dumped. We're breaking down (ha) two iconic fast furniture items, and exploring tips for your next point-of-purchase furniture decision.

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More for you:

Ep 196: Creating Thoughtful Spaces | Amanda Gunawan, OWIU Designs
‘Fast Furniture’ Is Cheap. And Americans Are Throwing It in the Trash. (NY Times)
Fast furniture: what’s wrong with it and 7 ways to make better choices (for you and the planet) (Heidi Bischoff, 2019)
Ikea keeps price of popular Billy Bookcase the cheapest in Euro zone (Independent UK)

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America's Historic Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough | Dr. Tammy Ma, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 02:10:00 -0000

210: The news of a major nuclear fusion breakthrough seemed to break the internet last month - we've all got questions, and we're all so excited about this new potential renewable energy source. I'm deeply honored to be joined by Dr. Tammy Ma, Lead Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility, to discuss this scientific milestone. Dr. Ma explains the significance of this ignition reaction for the scientific and energy communities, challenges to scale, and the incredible potential benefits of energy access worldwide.

Dr. Tammy Ma earned her bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Caltech in 2005, then received her master's degree in 2008, and Ph.D. in 2010, both from the University of California, San Diego. Following graduate school, she completed a postdoc at LLNL before becoming a staff scientist in 2012. Ma was recently awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Science and Engineering, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on early-career science and engineering professionals. She also received the American Physical Society 2016 Thomas H. Stix Award for Outstanding Early Career Contributions to Plasma Physics Research.

Articles for your nuclear fusion curiosities:

Scientists Achieve Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough With Blast of 192 Lasers (NY Times)
Why nuclear fusion is so exciting (Harvard Gazette)
DOE National Laboratory Makes History by Achieving Fusion Ignition (US Dept of Energy)

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Total Ethics Fashion | Emma Hakansson, Collective Fashion Justice

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0000

209: Emma Hakansson is the Founding Director of Collective Fashion Justice, a not-for-profit working for a fashion system that upholds total ethics: prioritizing justice for animals, people and the planet. Emma and I discuss leather, exotic animal skins, and the shifting role of both fashion houses and consumers in accelerating a more just fashion industry. We also discuss Emma's viral TikTok protesting outside an Hermes store for the #DropCroc campaign, and how to eloquently encourage those around you to consider more ethical fashion choices.

Collective Fashion Justice is actively releasing reports in a four-part series called Under Their Skin. The latest new report, ‘Leather’s Impact on the Planet’ is a fabulous collection of data and research surrounding the destruction linked to cattle skin and leather production, tanning, and product manufacturing.

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How to Actually Achieve Your Sustainability Goals This Year

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0000

208: Tis the season to set our New Years Resolutions! I'll admit I love setting these goals for the year - I am sharing tips + frameworks for how to actually achieve your goals (whatever time of year it is), and sharing some examples of where you can zoom in on your much broader commitment to "be more sustainable."

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Mainstreaming Menstrual Health | Carinne Chambers-Saini, Founder + CEO, Diva (DivaCup)

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0000

207: Carinne Chambers-Saini is the founder and CEO of Diva (formerly DivaCup). She is an iconic trailblazer in the menstrual health space, with an industry disruptive brand that has mainstreamed menstrual cups worldwide. Carinne is a passionate advocate for period equity, and has made menstrual care eco-friendly, clean, and comfortable to talk about. We speak intimately today about menstrual education, how she has created a company culture of care, and the early days of entrepreneurship with such an innovative new product to the sanitary care aisle.

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5 Tips for Conscious Consumption During the Holidays

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000

206: The annual quickie Black Friday episode! We're all feeling the pressure to shop for ourselves, to shop off TikTok gift guides, to overbuy when we're starting early.... today's conversation will hopefully help us think more mindfully around what we're giving and how we're navigating sales.

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Climate + Communities of Care | Heidi Harmon, former Mayor, San Luis Obispo + Let's Green CA!

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0000

205: Heidi Harmon is the former Mayor of San Luis Obispo, CA and currently serves as Senior Public Affairs Director of Let's Green CA!. She discusses impactful climate policies from her time in office, including affordable housing, sanctuary cities, and fighting utilities in phasing out methane gas in buildings. We also talk about electrification - personal vehicles, infrastructure, public transportation... imagining a world of climate-positive "public luxuries."

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Our Top Climate Solutions Today

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0000

204: We are overviewing the top climate solutions across four major sectors demanding major overhaul to heavily decarbonize: Transportation, the Built Environment, Food/Agriculture, and Electricity. As we are awaiting climate commitments from the currently-underway COP27, let's understand all the interwoven opportunities to meet our goals of keeping warming below 2C.

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The Power of Walkable Cities

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0000

203: Walkability has some clear climate benefits: lower carbon footprints, resource sharing, and decreased reliance on cars for transportation. We're exploring all those, and also discussing some major social sustainability aspects to walkable cities, yielding healthier, happier communities. Today's episode is a deep dive through research on both the climate and community values around mixed-use developments.

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Virality, Novelty, + Plastic-Free Personal Care | Lindsay McCormick, Bite Toothpaste Bits

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:34:00 -0000

202: Lindsay McCormick is the Founder + CEO of Bite Toothpaste Bits, a brand dedicated to a plastic-free personal care routine through novel products, like their flagship, viral toothpaste tablets. Lindsay and I discuss all things sustainable entrepreneurship: early challenges, deep research, finding partners that align with your mission... everything from her previous career as a producer on House Hunters to pitching Shark Tank to capitalizing on viral videos across social channels. Lindsay is transparent and reflective - a fabulous teacher and mentor for anyone interested in disrupting an industry.

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Crafting Climate Careers | Yesh Pavlik Slenk, Environmental Defense Fund

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0000

201: We're learning from Yesh Pavlik Slenk, the Network Senior Manager of Environmental Defense Fund’s Climate Corps program and host of Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careers. Yesh is literally an expert at helping folks get paid to save the planet - and she's sharing thoughtful insight and tangible tips, whether you're just starting your career journey, pivoting into a more climate-conscious role, or greening your current workplace. Yesh and I discuss skills and experiences we understand as valuable in the actively-changing sustainability career space. We close out on a personal note, where Yesh shares her experiences coping with climate guilt as a mother.

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Voting on Climate | The Girl and The Gov, Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0000

200: We're joined by the coolest girls rebranding politics - Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved, cohosts of The Girl and The Gov, The Podcast. Sammy and Maddie educate us on lesser-known political basics as we prep for Midterm Elections, coming up November 8th. We learn how to "review" candidates, what ballot initiatives are, and how to motivate our friends. Plus, we learn all about two major pieces of climate legislation (NY and CA) and two offices that have major climate pull we may not have thought much about (AZ and TX).

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Thoughtfully Building Your Perfect Wardrobe | Annie Spence

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0000

199: Annie Spence is a freelance creative and marketing consultant in fashion blogging, who also blogs and offers personal styling services. She's also one of my favorite people - an IRL friend turned internet bestie. Annie gives immediate, actionable tips for whatever stage you're in crafting the perfect-for-you closet: purging, finding your "uniform", deciding where to invest vs save, and all the little tricks for shopping secondhand both online and locally. We also share stories of our favorite thrifted finds and how we can involve friends in our sustainable fashion journeys.

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Trick or Treat? Tips for a Susty Spooky Season

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0000

198: From costumes to chocolate... Halloween is an easy time to trip up on our conscious consumerism. We're discussing some quick tips to keep your waste and impulse purchases this time of year, and also exploring some heavier ethical issues surrounding seasonal consumerism. We discuss costumes, decor, chocolate's dark history of child slavery, palm oil ... a quickie episode jam-packed for whatever your sustainable spooky season looks like.

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Climate Migration: Humanitarian Crises from Environmental Stressors

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0000

197: With more extreme weather events, we're hearing more and more about climate refugees: communities forced to flee due to environmental factors. We are having a conversation about why people migrate, whether from gradual or sudden climate stressors, and how climate change is accelerating and exacerbating humanitarian crises globally.

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Creating Thoughtful Spaces | Amanda Gunawan, OWIU Designs

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0000

196: Architect and sustainable design advocate Amanda Gunawan of OWIU Designs joins us to discuss spaces: how we live, the spaces we create, and how conscious consumption can be brought into your build environment. Amanda and I discuss thoughtful design, sustainable architecture and development, and some of our favorite 'trends' in mindful living spaces.

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5 Ways to Spot Fast Fashion

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0000

195: One of the most common pitfalls when we're working to become more conscious consumers is figuring out if the clothing we're buying is fast fashion. I'm breaking down five tried-and-true guidelines for us as we examine brands and think more deeply about our purchases. We're also walking through examples of greenwashing campaigns (cough cough, H&M Conscious) and discussing the juicy news of Kourtney Kardashian's appointment as Sustainability Ambassador for Boohoo (lol).

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Food Waste Myths, Sustainable Influencing | Brennan Coker

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0000

194: We're joined by Brennan Coker: content creator, food waste reduction superstar, and friend of the pod. Today's conversation is a friendly, fluid mix of take-home tips to reduce your own food waste and Brennan's reflections on becoming a TikTok educator.

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Does Personal Action Matter? Letting Go of Eco-Guilt

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:54:00 -0000

193: We’re exploring a common sentiment in the sustainability space: eco-guilt, or any feelings of shortfalls around our own environmental action. We’re discussing the causes of these emotions, and how we can rationalize giving ourselves some grace around these self-defined benchmarks of being a “good” environmentalist. We’re also revisiting an excellent example of collective and personal action working together to create change from Tanja Hester of Ep 158.

More episodes on eco-anxiety:

155: Climate Anxiety + 5 Tips for Burnout

126: Climate Anxiety: How to Turn Worry into Compassionate Action with Dr. Renee Lertzman

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Fashion History: Social Commentaries on Women + Clothes | Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0000

192: We're joined by fashion historian Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell for a fun, thoughtful conversation on women's ever-changing relationships with clothing. We explore the historical context of natural fibers and wedding gowns, and discuss the influence of the Industrial Revolution on our wardrobes. Kimberly discusses iconic styles we love today, like wrap dresses and body-cons, through their original influences and social contexts. We reflect on some of our favorite fashion moments and icons - from Princess Diana and Marie Antoinette, to the supermodels of the 1990s.

Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell is a fashion historian, curator, journalist, and best-selling author. She is currently a fellow at USC Libraries. Kimberly connects on Twitter as @HottyCouture and curates @WornOnThisDay. Skirts: Fashioning Modern Femininity In The Twentieth Century releases September 6.

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Divesting, Philanthropy + Value-Driven Spending | Sharon Schneider

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0000

191: We're joined by Sharon Schneider, impact investor, social entrepreneur, and author of recently released Handbook for an Integrated Life: A Practical Guide to Aligning Your Everyday Choices With Your Internal Compass. We discuss the shady things big banks do with our money, and exploring alternatives like credit unions for our savings and mortgages. Sharon shares insight on charitable donations, and common traps to watch out for when you're hoping to donate. We lastly better define ESG, and misconceptions around socially conscious investing.

Learn more about Sharon + check out Handbook for an Integrated Life

Mentioned episode:

161: WTF is ESG? Stocks, Savings, + Socially Conscious Investing | Amanda Holden

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In Our Casual Elegance Era

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0000

190: We're talking today about practices and products that give the air of casual elegance - the girl that's always put together but never trying too hard, can host on a whim, and loves a little indulgent skincare. Creating moments of little luxury does not mean compromising our values of conscious consumption; we're exploring the more sustainable options to habits we're picking up with time.

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We're Melting! The Problem with Heat Waves in the UK

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0000

189: Climate change has been front-and-center in the news this week - we're breaking down *the big deal* with heat waves across the United Kingdom, from public health to city infrastructure.

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How To Consciously Clean Out Your Closet

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0000

188: We're walking through one of the trickest parts of building a more sustainable, ethical wardrobe: cleaning out the closet you already have! I've got five easy tips on how to critically assess what you already own, plus a handful of questions to ask yourself as you make new purchases to help stay true to your own values.

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Poisoned Water | Book Club with N'Dea Irvin-Choy

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0000

187: Poisoned Water: How The Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought For Their Lives and Warned the Nation is a powerful, personable reflection on one of the biggest public health failures in modern American history. We're reading this month with N'Dea Irvin-Choy of @bmekween - she is a PhD candidate in biomedical engineering, a superstar content creator, and an avid reader. We discuss the series of unfortunate events that led to the Flint Water Crisis, the power of self-advocacy and community organizing, and the citizen stories that impacted us.

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The Big Deal with West Virginia vs. EPA

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0000

186: How can the EPA actually tackle climate change? West Virginia vs EPA ruled that the agency doesn't have authority to regulate emissions reductions - so now what do we do about greenhouse gases? We're breaking down the case today, better understanding the Clean Air Act amendments, and learning more about what solutions are still available to reach our ambitious, necessary climate goals.

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A Woman's Right To Her Body + Climate Change

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0000

185: Today's episode is emotional - we are discussing the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v Wade, effectively retracting the constitutional right to abortion. We review what this decision means for women living in poverty, BIPOC women, women threatened by extreme weather events... and ultimately the challenges that continue to mount for these individuals in the face of climate change.

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Insta-Hiker Culture + Responsible Recreation | Emily Pelland, HikingWithHeels

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0000

184: We're chatting with Emily Pelland of @hikingwithheels all things outdoor recreation. Emily shares her story of building up an online presence as a hiker-influencer, and the challenges that ultimately encouraged her to step away from the space. We discuss the behind-the-scenes of creating her beautiful images, community in the online space, and the positives/negatives of publicizing trails (the very controversial: should you tag locations?). Emily shares tips on responsible hiking for beginners and we reflect on stories of some of our favorite online spaces.

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What Do Bottled Water Companies Sell?

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0000

183: Taking a juicy, investigative look into one of the most controversial sustainability topics: bottled water. We are diving deep into the controversies surrounding big brands like Nestle (and the 51 brands they own) and Fiji - what the players in this multibillion-dollar industry legally have claim to, how they interact with governments, and how communities are speaking out.

Next book club pick: Poisoned Water: How the Citizens of Flint, Michigan, Fought for Their Lives and Warned the Nation by Candy J. Cooper, Marc Aronson. We're reading with N'Dea of @bmekween!

For your own research:

Ep 123: Water, Public Health, Advocacy, + A Julia Roberts Film | Erin Brockovich
Nestle's Water Controversy, Explained (Mashed)
Facing Droughts, California Challenges Nestlé Over Water Use (NY Times)
The fight to stop Nestlé from taking America's water to sell in plastic bottles
The Dark Secret of FIJI Water (New University)
The Truth About Fiji Water (Mashed)

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Decolonizing Environmentalism (Rewind) | Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:00:00 -0000

182: We are rewinding to one of my favorite guests ever! We’re joined by Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru, a brilliant environmental justice scholar passionate about empowering BIPOC communities! Wawa is a recent alumnus of the University of Connecticut, and a Rhodes scholar attending Oxford continuing her intersectional environmental studies.

She has had two recently published pieces shake the Internet: her piece in Vice titled “It’s Time for Environmental Studies to Own Up to Erasing Black People,” and in Glamour, “Want to be an Environmentalist? Start with Antiracism.”

Our conversation today covers a lot of ground, primarily stemming from this ideal of white environmentalism: we discuss racism + social justice in the conservation movement, and also in how BIPOC communities experience outdoor recreation; the whitewashing of environmental studies and histories; unpaid internships + tokenism, especially when it comes to making big nature-focused organizations into more diversity. Wawa speaks honestly about generational trauma and violence against Black folx, and criminalization still present today; this leads us to the topic of accessibility to the outdoors for non-white students.

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The Evolution of The It Bag: Stuff for Status

Fri, 27 May 2022 18:39:00 -0000

181: What makes an "it bag"? I'm breaking down my thesis on "stuff for status," high-price overconsumption, through the lens of designer handbags. We go through the stories behind iconic designer handbags - Hermes Kelly and Birkin, the Gucci Jackie, and the Lady Dior - and spiral into the influence of pop culture on designer handbag purchases - how did Carrie Bradshaw effectively create a market for the Fendi Baguette? We brainstorm around perceived value and the impact of social media on re-issued bags, like the Dior Saddle Bag, and the democratization of luxury through inexpensive production inputs, like Prada's nylon collections.

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Sustainable, Clean Beauty for All | Brook Harvey-Taylor, Pacifica Beauty

Fri, 20 May 2022 22:00:00 -0000

180: Brook Harvey-Taylor is the Founder + President of Pacifica Beauty, a 100% vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand dedicated to accessibility, sustainability, and above all else, compassion of people, animals, and the planet. Brook and I discuss the industry landscape in the mid-1990s, when Pacifica was launched, and how the brand has continued to evolve. Brook shares insights on packaging, reflections on consumer power, and thoughts on the power of radical collaboration.

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Consumed by Aja Barber | Book Club with Morgan Cook, MostlyEcoMorgan

Fri, 13 May 2022 17:16:00 -0000

179: We read Aja Barber's debut book, Consumed, this month, + Morgan (@mostlyecomorgan) and I could wait to discuss it! Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism pushed us to reassess our frameworks on sustainability and fashion. We discuss major themes such as the international 'secondhand' market (read: >80% of donated clothes in the Global South are sent overseas), major financial disparities of multinational brands, + the pressure on consumers to both buy more and buy better.

More for you:

135: The Real Problems with Fast Fashion: How Racism, Classism, + Saviorism Perpetuate an Exploitive System | Aja Barber

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The Drought: Water Policy, Fires, + Solutions for the American West | Gabrielle Canon

Fri, 06 May 2022 21:44:00 -0000

178: We're speaking with California-based reporter Gabrielle Canon about all things mega-drought: how droughts impact wildfires (and the prep we can do for those), how early water policy was crafted in the West, and superstar city solutions to mitigate and adapt to the water-climate crisis.

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Eco-Conscious Hollywood: Vegan Lifestyles, Astrology, + Her Farm | Torrey DeVitto

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:52:00 -0000

177: Actress Torrey DeVitto joins us to talk all things sustainability - we chat about how she maintains her vegan makeup and fashion values on film sets, and I get all the details on the 8 acre farm she is renovating to become an animal rescue! We also discuss Torrey's spiritual wellness practices, astrology, and her favorite DIY beauty routines at home.

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How To Be Human In A Warming World | Dr. Kimberly Nicholas

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0000

176: We welcome on our Earth Day episode Dr. Kim Nicholas, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science at Lund and author of UNDER THE SKY WE MAKE: How to be Human in a Warming World. We discuss the emotional side of the climate crisis – coping with feelings of fear, and nurturing your passions in becoming the best climate citizen you can be. Kim walks us through the the stages of Climate Acceptance, and we explore the value of community and trust building in the face of increasing environmental uncertainty.

Prof. Kimberly Nicholas is a sustainability scientist at Lund University in Sweden. She has published over 55 articles on climate and sustainability in leading peer-reviewed journals; writes for publications such as Elle, The Guardian, Scientific American, and New Scientist; and is the author of UNDER THE SKY WE MAKE: How to be Human in a Warming World, and the monthly climate newsletter We Can Fix It. She gives lectures and moderates at about 75 international meetings and organizations each year across public policy, civil society, arts and culture, the wine industry, foundations, and academia. Her work has been featured by outlets including the BBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, National Public Radio, Public Radio International, Vox, and USA Today. Born and raised on her family’s vineyard in Sonoma, California, she studied the effect of climate change on the California wine industry for her PhD in the Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources at Stanford University.

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Bees, Butterflies, + Native Gardens | Dr. Gail Langellotto

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0000

175: The episode all about pollinators! We’re joined by Dr. Gail Langellotto, professor of Horticulture, Entomology, and Master Gardener Program at Oregon State University. We learn about healthy gardens, the value of native plants, and what we really mean when we say “save the bees!”. This conversation is friendly and value-packed for the novice (read: me, nervous to grow herbs on my patio) and the expert gardener alike.

More for you:

Ep 112 with Rosalee de la Forte: Kitchen Herbs, Natural Medicine + How To Eat More Plants

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174: Mitigating Climate Change | Unpacking News Headlines on the latest IPCC WGIII Report

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:44:34 -0000

This episode is a new style I’m excited about! We are listening to and expanding upon five soundbites from news media this week from experts on the latest IPCC Working Group III report, focused on Mitigation. Topics include public health, extreme weather, climate solutions, and how much time we truly have left to combat the climate crisis. If you’d like to follow along with referenced charts, I make references to the Summary for Policy Makers.

Featured soundbites:

More episodes mentioned:

169: How Climate Change is Impacting Communities + Ecosystems | IPCC AR6 WG2 Lead Authors Dr. Libby Jewett + Dr. Kirstin Holsman of NOAA

160: Diasters Aren’t Natural: Management Catastrophes + The Climate Crisis | Dr. Samantha Montano

156: What To Know About Compound Extreme Events

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173: How To Spot Greenwashing

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:00:00 -0000

Earth Month campaigns are upon us! Let’s break down some examples of buzzwords, like “clean,” “eco-friendly,” “earth conscious”… things that mean basically nothing without clear, measurable definitions! We use Girlfriend Collective as an example of brand that is backing up claims of environmental commitments and ethicality (and what we’re looking for in other brands). We also deep dive into standards and certifications to look out for.

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172: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine is All About Fossil Fuels | Dr. Sweta Chakraborty

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0000

The current crisis in Ukraine is an unfortunate lesson in the dangers of fossil fuel dependency. We’re joined by renowned behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakraborty to better understand how Russia’s invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine is clearly, inexplicably linked to the global oil market, and how we as everyday consumers are both feeling it (hint: gas prices) and contributing to the crisis.

More for you:

Ep 161: WTF is ESG? Stocks, Savings, + Socially Conscious Investing | Amanda Holden

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171: What Is Environmental Racism?

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0000

Let’s better understand a term that *a lot* of our conversations here are founded on: environmental racism. We better understand what injustices upon BIPOC communities look like, how they may be legally combatted, and the adjacent valuable concept of intersectionality.

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170: Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard | Book Club with Kathleen Sheppard, Tiller Swim

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0000

We’re breaking down the golden standard manual of ethical entrepreneurship: Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard. We read this month with Kathleen Sheppard, founder of sustainable swimwear and activewear line Tiller. We discuss fundraising (her two super successful Kickstarter campaigns!) and what we learned from the handbook on knowing your consumer, crafting quality products, and corporate commitments to planet over profit.

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169: How Climate Change is Impacting Communities + Ecosystems | IPCC AR6 WG2 Lead Authors Dr. Libby Jewett + Dr. Kirstin Holsman of NOAA

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:38:30 -0000

The latest global climate report was released this Monday! The IPCC’s AR6 Working Group 2 report summarizes the current climate science around adaptation, and the socio-economic and governance impacts of climate change. I’m excited to be joined by lead authors Dr. Libby Jewett, founding Director of the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program, and Dr. Kirstin Holsman, NOAA Research Fishery Biologist and co-lead investigator on the Alaska Climate Integrated Modeling Project. We learn how they became involved as lead authors on the IPCC report, plus more deeply understand themes of maladaptation, colonialism, socio-economics, and more intersectional discussions of the report, particularly through the lens of marine communities.

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168: Why Does Texas Lose Power During Storms? Power Grid 101 + The History of Electricity in the US

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:28:12 -0000

When you plug in to an outlet or flip a switch, I bet you don’t think twice about if power will actually come from that action. One of our favorite things to talk about over here is science that influences our everyday lives – which happens to be science we just don’t know about when we should. We’re talking today about power grids, energy reliability, and how America manages the supply and demand of electricity. This leads us to answer our ultimate Q: why does the state of Texas so often lose power during extreme weather events? Let’s better understand ERCOT, FDR’s 1935 infrastructure package, what it means for a grid to be *regulated*…. all the things that allow us to usually not think twice about our electric bills. We also go through a quick timeline on energy in the US (spoiler: I refer to both Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison as “our boys”) and get some perspective on why power is priced the way it is.

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167: Eco Couture, Textiles, Award Show Fashion | Red Carpet Green Dress, Suzy Amis Cameron + Samata

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0000

We’re rewinding to a fabulous conversation on sustainable red carpet fashion, the future of textiles, and fashion houses’ environmental commitments. We’re joined by Suzy Amis Cameron, founder, and Samata, CEO, of Red Carpet Green Dress. We unpack issues around blanket sustainability statements, and discuss how both celebrities and the fashion industry can move towards a more inclusive eco-conscious space. We also discuss their partnership with TENCEL Luxe (which is still going on strong!) and innovation in textiles.

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166: Sustainable Weddings: Chic Chats

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Here comes the susty bride! We’re hearing from three new brides on how they considered their eco-conscious values throughout the wedding planning process. Sophia shares her tips for shopping secondand and DIY’ing decor; Katharine shares her experience are a covid bride, making simple swaps that allowed her to stay true to herself; Lisa sheds light on the financial benefits (and drawbacks) to organizing an eco-friendly event.

Thank you to our three lovely speakers! Everyone was truly such a wealth of knowledge – while they all had very different experiences, their sentiments around doing your best complimented each other so well.

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165: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer | Book Club with Sameera Polavarapu

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0000

We’re discussing likely our most requested book club pick … the iconic Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer! Braiding Sweetgrass is a beautiful collection of essays through which author Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, blends her Indigenous knowledge and appreciation of the natural world with her scientific lens. “Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, a mother, and a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings … offer us gifts and lessons, even if we’ve forgotten how to hear their voices.”

We’re reading with Sameera Polavarapu, environmental advocate, strategic design graduate student, + host of the Environmentenlist podcast.

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164: Healing Landscapes + Indigenous Science | Dr. Jessica Hernandez

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:03:50 -0000

We’re joined by scientist, author, and activist Dr. Jessica Hernandez on the release week of her new book, Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes Through Indigenous Science. I am beyond excited to share with you this intellectual, emotional, holistic conversation – we discuss ecofeminism, intergenerational environmental trauma, and why indigenous science should not be labeled a speciality.

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163: What is Issue Fatigue (and do we have it)?

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 23:38:16 -0000

I am so excited to share with you the results from our ECO CHIC Wrapped 2021 Survey!! One of our major take-aways from the responses is that we’d like more conversations on the intersection of environmentalism and mental health – so today we are scratching the surface of *issue fatigue.* Why do people sometimes just not care about climate change? And why is that when we already care about climate change, sometimes we just can’t really care about *everything*? We’re going into the new year with compassion, giving ourselves grace, and encouraging balance in our climate community.

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162: Saving Us by Katharine Hayhoe | Book Club with Emily Stochl

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0000

We’re finally diving into one of my most anticipated books of the year – Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe! We are joined by Emily Stochl, host of the Pre-Loved Podcast, Remake Ambassador, Secondhand Fashion Superstar Extraordinaire.. and all around one of my favorite people I’ve met through this show. This book very clearly set out to help readers *talk* about the climate crisis; Emily and I unpack the frameworks and case studies showcased in Saving Us, and discuss how we can take some of the communication approaches shared to better our own day-to-day climate advocacy.

Mentioned episodes:

* 108: Climate Change Today, Solutions, Footprints + Communicating Climate | Dr. Katharine Hayhoe* 130: Thrift, Garment Workers’ Protection Act, Ethical Secondhand | Emily Stochl, Pre-Loved Podcast

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161: WTF is ESG? Stocks, Savings, + Socially Conscious Investing | Amanda Holden

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:29:43 -0000

We’re getting smarter about the biggest way we *vote with our dollar* … we’re talking all about investing today with Investing Expert and all-around bada$$ money mama Amanda Holden. Amanda educates us on the basics of financial literacy – stocks, funds, ETFs, and every other buzz-word in the space. We also get into the topic of socially conscious investing, and what ESG means (spoiler: environmental, social, governance). Amanda sheds light on the ‘greenwashing’ and misconceptions around socially conscious investing, and we leave empowered to better assess our goals balancing goals of ethical investing and long-term financial health.

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160: Disasters Aren’t Natural: Managing Catastrophes + The Climate Crisis | Dr. Samantha Montano

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 22:15:37 -0000

We’re joined by our favorite disasterologist, Dr. Samantha Montano! We get into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about living with stronger hurricanes, tornados, heatwaves… and just how we can protect our communities.

We speak today about the event that first encouraged her to get involved in the space – recovery in New Orleans immediately following Hurricane Katrina and the Levee Failure. Samantha educates of the phases of Disaster Management (and what can go right or wrong in each one!), and gaps in our current legal and political systems when it comes to actively preparing for and mitigating events that are often incorrectly referred to as ‘natural disasters.’ We also dig deeper into the mismanagement of the covid catastrophe response.

Dr. Montano is an assistant professor of emergency management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. She is the author of Disasterology: Dispatches from The Frontlines of The Climate Crisis published by Park Row. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Emergency Management from North Dakota State University.

* Ep 156: What To Know About Compound Extreme Events (11 mins)* Articles on mentioned New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward home rebuilding; here (NBC) and here (Bloomberg).

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159: The Tigers of Tiger King: What Makes Animal Captivity Legal or Ethical? (Rewind) | Brittany Peet, PETA

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:57:42 -0000

We’re revisiting a deeply educational and tea-spilling episode with Brittany Peet, Deputy General Counsel for Captive Animal Law Enforcement at PETA. You may recognize her from Tiger King – the voice of reason, ethics, and reality amongst the otherwise outlandish cast of characters. Brittany and I discuss the differences between zoos, sanctuaries, and roadside attractions, and what to look for as an ethical consumer of animal entertainment. Speaking of entertainment… we discuss the iconic Britney Spears 2001 VMA preformance (you know the one – yellow python, tigers, and behind-the-scenes of Doc Antle with Brit). Is it ever okay to have an animal “working” in the entertainment industry? Brittany even shares some intel on where lawsuits stand with multiple members of the Tiger King cast, and how everyday citizens like ourselves can advocate for legislation like the Big Cat Public Safety Act.

From PETA: How to Tell if a Place Is a REAL Animal Sanctuary ; Roadside Zoos and Other Captive-Animal Displays

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158: Wallet Activism | Tanja Hester

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:56:37 -0000

Is ‘conscious consumerism’ enough? This week we’re exploring what it means to truly use your dollars to influence change with author and activist Tanja Hester. Tanja’s upcoming book, Wallet Activism: How To Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save as a Force for Change bridges the knowledge divide between environmental and social activism, and acts as a through, no-BS handbook to navigate the nuances of thoughtful spending (and saving!). Our conversation explores case studies of the power of collective *and* policy action, consumer guilt, and how to do your best in a (broken) capitalist society.

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157: All About COP: Climate Commitments + Inequities at the UN Conference of Parties

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:04:35 -0000

The Super Bowl of Climate Change Solutions has started… the 26th convening of the United Nations Conference of Parties kicked of Monday, Nov 1 and runs for two weeks for governments to discuss climate commitments, progress, and make serious pledges to collective action. Today we’re getting context on COP – what to expect and wha we actually *want* to see come out of the event. We’re also of course shining a light on the serious inequities around attendance, plus who is there that just… shouldn’t be (cough cough, fossil fuel companies!!). There is also a promising private sector COP happening in the same building – we’re breaking down the value of companies, financial institutions, and other interested parties rallying behind their own climate commitments, separate from whatever countries may (or may) not negotiate. This episode is timely, informative, and dare I say a little saucy.

Activists to keep up with on the ground include @queerbrownvegan, @browngirlgreen, @ayishas12, @iamgarbagequeen + @sophiasgaler

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156: What to Know About Compound Extreme Events

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:54:03 -0000

We’re talking extreme weather today – frequency, intensity, and what we should actually be worrying about. Let’s first bust the myth that climate change is causing more storms, and then get into why we are actually seeing stronger storms. We go through hurricanes, snow storms, and other weather events warmer ocean surface temperatures can influence. We talk risk, touching a bit on climate models and the issues around planning in industries like real estate. Scary stuff… so we close with some self reflection and positivity!!

Resources:

* 152: Heat Waves, MegaDroughts, + Wildfires, Oh My… * 150: Why Is The Arctic Warming So Fast?* IPCC Summary for Policymakers * Climate Change Is Making Hurricanes Stronger, Researchers Find (NY Times)* As Earth warms, will snowstorms be a thing of the past? (Washington Post)

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155: Climate Anxiety + 5 Tips for Burnout

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:33:51 -0000

I’ve taken an unintentional hiatus recently, largely due to some recent heightened climate anxiety… so today, we are defining climate or eco- anxiety, and breaking down some tips from the American Psychological Association on how to best combat these feelings. We’re talking burnout, dissociation, and making sure we’re setting ourselves up best to regularly support our mental health around this climate crisis, not just when we’re getting big waves of doom-and-gloom.

Episodes mentioned:

126: Climate Anxiety: How to Turn Worry into Compassionate Action with Dr. Renee Lertzman

141: Climate/Sustainability Careers Chic Chats

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154: Pride Chic Chats: LGBTQ+ Environmentalism

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:58:20 -0000

We’re joined by four friends of the pod today to discuss experiences within the queer community and environmental spaces!! Our LGBTQ+ -focused episode is value-packed with arguably the most vast range of topics + perspectives of any call-in episode yet. We’re speaking with Isaias of @QueerBrownVegan, who breaks down the framework behind queer sustainability. Emerald discusses the value in safe queer communities, from climbing to hiking and other recreational experiences. Izzy shares the ethical concerns around pride merch, following her article with Fashion Revolution, ‘Who Made My Pride Merch.’ Lastly, Jackson discusses his experience whole-heartedly accepting his queer identity while establishing boundaries to prevent tokenism; he also shares excellent insight on how to respond when someone comes out to you.

Special thank you to our speakers today for their transparency, empathy, + willingness to share their stories! I really loved putting this episode together because it was deeply personal while being deeply educational. I would love to do another collection similar to this one again soon, because the LGBTQ+ community is so diverse and it would be just about impossible to claim I’ve included all experiences/perspectives in today’s episode.

More:

* Listen to Isaias Hernandez on Ep 139: Eco Education, Environmental Justice, Content Creation * Who Made My Pride Merch? by Izzy McLeod for Fashion Revolution* Why Queer Liberation Is an Environmental Justice Issue by Lisa Pradhan for Earth Justice

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153: The Conscious Closet | Book Club with Moji Igun

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 22:00:59 -0000

We are discussing the sustainable fashion favorite, The Conscious Closet by Elizabeth Cline, with Moji Igun. The Conscious Closet is a highly recommended, holistic guide to building a more mindful wardrobe – from closet audits, living wages, truly sustainable garments, and everything in between surrounding the fashion revolution. This conversation gets into the environmental, ethical, and emotional sides of clothing: how can we do good *and* look good? Moji is a zero-waste expert and founder of Blue Daisi Consulting, zero-waste consulting and eco-conscious solutions for supporting more mindful businesses.

Other episodes + resources mentioned:

* 140: How Luxury Lost Its Luster | Book Club with Megan McSherry* Megan McSherry’s ebook, Make The Most of What’s In Your Closet* 143: The Case For Appointing A Fashion Czar | Elizabeth Segran* Dr. Liz Segran’s article, President Biden, Appoint A Fashion Czar on Fast Company* A Brief Guide To Fabrics (by me!) on instagram* NYTimes expanding on the mentioned ethical issues within Everlane: Everlane’s Promise of ‘Radical Transparency’ Unravels* Glossy article expanding on the mentioned ethical issues within Reformation: The Rise And Fall of Reformation

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152: Heat Waves, MegaDroughts, + Wildfires, Oh My…

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:27:08 -0000

Today we are continuing our Climate 101 education with a timely summer topic: the current heat waves, wildfires, and massive droughts being experienced in the American West. We’ll figure out what a heat waves actually is, plus learn about the nuances contributing to our 20+ year megadrought. Spoiler alert: climate change is worsening natural occurances. We also better understand wildfires: how they start and what is making them so severe and frequent.

Fun, educational, and full of reminders (and my personal soapbox) about water subsidizes and camping responsibly.

Mentioned + additional articles:

* The Western Drought Is Bad. Here’s What You Should Know About It. (New York Times)* Why the intense U.S. drought is now a megadrought by Mark Kaufman* ‘Megadrought’ persists in western U.S., as another extremely dry year develops (National Geographic)

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151: Migrations | Book Club with Jessica Clifton, Impact for Good

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:39:21 -0000

We read Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy in May… and we LOVED it. Jessica Clifton shares how she strategically crafted her career as a sustainability influencer, we chat about our reading habits, and then thoroughly unpack what has been named one of the best novels of 2020. Migrations centers around Franny Stone, a women who seems constantly on the run, as she follows what is believed to be the final migration of the Arctic terns. The novel has been discussed as ‘climate fiction,’ and both Jessica and I found that label totally believable as we unpack themes of mass extinction, overfishing, conservationism… so nicely packed into big stories of love, loss, and personal evolution. We discuss the book’s so-well-picked, intentional symbols, timeline hopping, and of course the wild ending!! Our episode has spoilers (there was just so much to discuss!) and glowing reviews.

Next month we are reading The Conscious Closet by Elizabeth Cline with Moji Igun.

Set the scene for yourself with my latest, Episode 150: Why Is The Arctic Warming So Quickly?

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150: Why Is The Arctic Warming So Fast?

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:59:27 -0000

The Arctic is warming almost twice as fast as the rest of the planet… yikes! There are more headlines each day about the rapidly rising average temperatures – as of this month, early June, almost all of the Arctic is at or above freezing. This isn’t the only issue though (dare I say it’s just the tip of the iceberg??) … we’re going to better understand how warmer winters make way for more problematic, otherwise typically warm summers. We’re defining the albedo effect, or polar amplification, and the feedback loop that keeps this Arctic warming constant. Another shocking news bit is big ice sheets breaking off – how does glacial calving happen? We’ll get clear on the difference between icebergs and glaciers (and why the Titanic hit one and not the other)…. and wrap up with some fun facts that will hopefully win you a point or two at trivia night: why skiiers always seem to be sunburned, and how Antartica is actually the world’s biggest desert.

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149: Beauty Standards, Plant-Based Collagen + How To Hustle | Carolyn Yachanin, Copina Co.

Thu, 27 May 2021 21:21:43 -0000

We’re sharing one of our most personal, coming-of-age episodes yet – we’re speaking beauty standards, acne and skin “flaws”, and coming-of-age realizations of body dismorphia (tw). Carolyn Yachanin is the creator of Copina Co, plant-based collagen boosts. Collagen is often touted as the wellness additive you just need in your beauty routine – but if your beauty supplements are coming from animals, that’s a whole other can of worms to come to terms with with an ethical, healthy lifestyle. Carolyn discusses her journey to creating a product, one of the firsts of its kind, and how she has hustled Copina Co into shops like Erewhon, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters. We also discuss the need for a revamp of our collective definition of “beauty” – instead, let’s focus on treating ourselves well, feeling our bests, and staying happy and confident in our own skin. This episode is jam-packed with business tips plus some deeply vulnerable conversations on beauty and self-love.

If you’d like to check out Copina Co for yourself, use code ECOCHIC for 15% off at copinaco.com

Also check out:

* Ep 138: Holistic Skincare with Dr. Mamina Turegano* Ep 133: The Science of Skin + Myths of the Beauty Industry with Jessica DeFino

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148: How To Avoid A Climate Disaster | Book Club with Zahra Biabani, Soulful Seeds

Tue, 18 May 2021 22:00:00 -0000

In April we read Bill Gates’ latest: a manual on climate change for the general public, How To Avoid A Climate Disaster, with environmental justice advocate + influencer (and my friend!) Zahra Biabani of @Soulful_Seeds. The nonfiction work has received lots of press and praises from mainstream outlets, so we were intrigued – but the climate and sustainability community online was largely outspoken in its distaste for a billionaire-authored book on the climate crisis. Zahra shares a bit of insight on the influencer controversy with the book, and we share similar sentiments of ickiness. We critically break down what we liked and didn’t like; we discuss energy poverty, agriculture, environmental justice, geoengineering… all of it. We finish with our out-of-5 ratings and review of the book.

Next month we will be reading Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy – our first fiction book club pick! Migrations is a novel about a researcher in Greenland following the migration of Arctic terns (birds – I’m already obsessed) + evolves into her story of love, family, + crime. 👀 This book has it all!! @Goodreads describes it as “an ode to a disappearing world and a breathtaking page-turner about the possibility of hope against all odds.” We will be reading with Jessica Clifton of @ImpactForGood.

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147: Influence, Book Deals + Individual Action | Ashlee Piper

Wed, 05 May 2021 23:37:24 -0000

We’re joined by one of my very first guests and very favorite people in the sustainability space – Ashlee Piper!! Ashlee is a TV personality, sustainability consultant, and author of Give A Shit: Do Good. Live Better. Save The Planet – which has become quite the golden ticket, go-to guidebook for both aspiring and seasoned sustainability advocates. We talk all about influence, and how to communicate with audiences both online and IRL, and what it means to be an ‘influential’ person online in this special, relatively new world of eco-activism. We speak about greenwashing and misconceptions in the movement. I ask the burning question: how did you write a book? Ashlee, the realest woman around, gives us all the details from conception to publishing, and how the reception of her book has continued to evolve over time. Lastly, we speak about the individual action in sustainable living, versus collective, policy-driven action – should it be one or the other?

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146: Shea Butter, Access and Ethics in Beauty | Abena Boamah-Acheampong, Hanahana Beauty

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 23:21:16 -0000

We are speaking to the thoughtful, empowering, badass woman behind the most fabulous, transparent, ethical beauty brand I’ve known yet – Abena Boamah-Achempong, founder of Hanahana Beauty! Hanahana began as a line of whipped shea butter, created through Abena’s own desire for a moisturizer that both reflected her cultural roots and wasn’t full of weird filler ingredients. Abena shares with us her childhood in a Ghanian household, her impactful travels to Ghana, and how she continues to support her community through her business. Her time as a public school teacher influenced Abena’s understanding of ethics and access, and she’s since ensured that Hanahana holds itself to high standards: fair wages, ethical sourcing, and holistic sustainability. We learn how shea butter is made (honestly, wow!) and how the beauty industry has watered down such a cultural precious ingredient. Plus, we chat about how Abena practices self-care and boundary setting as an innovator and industry leader. This conversation was seirously so much fun (lots of laughs) and so jam-packed with value – Abena and Hanahana are likely the best examples of true sustainability I’ve learned from.

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145: Waste Is A Design Flaw | Emma Rose Cohen, Final Co.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 02:06:43 -0000

Our Earth Week episode has me fired up about the topic that first brought many of us into sustainable living: the plastic crisis! We’re joined today by Emma Rose Cohen, the CEO and founder of Final, creators of FinalStraw—the world’s first reusable, collapsible straw that raised nearly $2 million on Kickstarter. We’re talking all about the product idea that that totally took the internet by storm: resourcefulness, building community, and of course, everything about fighting single-use. We also chat about our collective qualms with the recycling economy, greenwashing, corporate sustainability, and innovative plastic alternatives.

Prior to launching Final, Emma earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from University of California, Santa Barbara and received a Master’s Degree from Harvard in Environmental Management and Sustainability. She then spent four years working in the Waste Minimization Department at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In the last decade, Emma’s passion for sustainability motivated her to help found a nonprofit, Save the Mermaids, with a mission to educate children about the harmful effects of single-use plastics. Since 2018, Emma has grown Final from a one product company to a company with an entire line of convenient, sustainable alternatives. Waste is just a design flaw. Emma and the Final team are on a mission to change that.

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144: Environmental Scandals: Piney Point, Superfund Sites, + Oil Spills

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:45:23 -0000

We are gossiping today about environmental scandals! We’ll start off breaking down last week’s events at Piney Point, a resovoir in Florida holding toxic phosphate mining byproducts that began leaking. We then discuss America’s first Superfund site, Love Canal, NY – and why Superfund sites must be discussed through the lens of environmental racism. Then, we’ll detail water contamination in Hinkley, CA, the largest class action lawsuit in American history and the sceanario that inspired the film Erin Brockovich. Lastly, we discuss oil spills: the 2010 Deepwater Horizon, the largest oil spill in history, and the Exxon Valdez. We wrap up discussing the ‘value’ in scandals, regulation, advocacy, and what we’re still waiting on.

Listen to our episode with Erin Brockovich here: 123: Water, Public Health, + A Julia Roberts Film

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143: The Case For Appointing A Fashion Czar | Elizabeth Segran

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:47:28 -0000

We are speaking today with Elizabeth Segran, senior staff writer at Fast Company, about her February article, “President Biden, Appoint A Fashion Czar!“. The article gained wild amounts of attention and support from fashion advocates online, and we’re discussing today why this concept makes so much sense given the lack of transparency between brands and consumers. We discuss garment workers, sweat shops, pollution, emissions, global coordination… all the nuances to solving the fashion crisis. We also dive deep into what policy mechanisms may be used to support such government regulation and oversight to the industry.

Elizabeth Segran is senior staff writer at Fast Company, whose work has appeared in a range of publications including The Atlantic, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, and more. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in the field of South and Southeast Asian Studies with a Designated Emphasis in Women, Gender and Sexuality. She is a global nomad who grew up in Brussels, Paris, Singapore, Jakarta and London before moving to New York to attend Columbia University.

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142: Truly Ethical Tools: Sustainable, Fair Trade Beauty Brushes | Anisa Telwar Kaicker, ANISA Beauty

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0000

We talk about ethical, ‘clean’ beauty, but today we’re taking it one step further and learning about the tools on our vanities: brushes. We’re learning about fibers (did you know brushes were historically animal fibers?!), self-love, sustainable supply chains, and more with beauty pioneer Anisa Telwar Kaicker of ANISA International.

As the #1 global manufacturer of your favorite make-up tools since the 1990’s (think Estée Lauder, NARS, Tom Ford, Shiseido, TooFaced and more), Anisa has been a pioneer in clean beauty and fair trade in both her products and factories. She spearheaded initiatives like using synthetic fibers instead of animal hair in make-up brushes, and reducing her company’s landfill waste by 20% each year – we’re discussing innovation and the value in owning both of her manufacturing facilities! We also explore the necessity efficient, ethical supply and chain processes, any always ensuring employees and brush artisans (a 90% female workforce) are paid fairly and well taken care of.

Utilizing her ethical and clean beauty manufacturing model, Anisa launched her first B2C brand in October 2019, ANISA Beauty, focusing on functional skincare brushes designed with real consumer needs. Anisa is committed to educating consumers on healthier skincare habits, through partnerships with experts like celebrity MUA Sean Harris and influencers Rose Siard and Allison McNamara, and resources on the website such as the Brush Finder (my personal favorite resource!).

Thank you to ANISA Beauty for partnering with me on this episode. You can use the code ECO50 for 50% off your purchase of ANISA Beauty brushes at anisabeauty.com !

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141: Climate/Sustainability Careers: Chic Chats

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:27:30 -0000

We’re joined by five brilliant, trailblazing, superstar listeners to learn about their careers in climate and sustainability! I also share some insight on my career in local government and podcasting. We chat with: Julia, a clean tech journalist turned communication professional in renewable financing; Corinne, a park ranger and conservationist; Jaiko, a sustainability analyst focused on the built environment; Victoria, a retail/education professional for a sustainable lifestyle brad; Meagan, an ESG professional for a large tech company.

The central message of today’s episode is that there is room for everyone in the climate fight – whatever your career, background, calling in life, there is some opportunity for sustainability advocacy. It’s an exciting time to get into sustainability, but it’s also an exciting time to get into *anything* and make sure your values of climate action are incorporated in your day-to-day.

Next CHIC CHATS will be focused on sustainability in communal living spaces (roommates, family, significant others) – if you’d like to share your experience with compromises, changes over time, how you’re managing remote work, etc., reach out to me on instagram! This month’s book club pick with Hood Feminism: Notes from Women The Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall.

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140: How Luxury Lost Its Luster | Book Club with Megan McSherry, Acteevism

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:59:46 -0000

Welcome to book club!! This month we read Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster by Dana Thomas with supply chain professional and fashion blogger Megan McSherry of @Acteevism. We discuss the “democratization” of luxury fashion, consumer psychology, celebrity product placement, “it” bags, perfumes… everything that you’ve ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes of the luxury fashion industry, this book got into. We also share some of our favorite iconic luxury fashion moments, retrospective disdain for trends, and the value of artisanship. Spoiler alert: we discuss why we don’t believe an Hermes Birkin Bag should fall into the same vague “luxury” category as a Louis Vuitton.

Just kidding – there are no true spoilers in this episode as we are reading a nonfiction, research-based account. While you will get more out of our chatty conversation if you read Deluxe, you certainly do not have to read with us to participate and get value out of Book Club episodes. We will be reading Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall next month.

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139: Eco Education, Environmental Justice, Content Creation | Isaias Hernandez, Queer Brown Vegan

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:35:03 -0000

We are joined by eco educator extraordinaire (and my friend!) Isaias Hernandez, creator of Queer Brown Vegan. @QueerBrownVegan is a space where Isaias creates introductory forms of environmentalism through colorful graphics, illustrations, and videos. He seeks to provide a safe space for like-minded environmentalists to advance the discourse around the climate crisis. We discuss his environmental, nature-facing background, education, academia, and current career as a content creator focused on topics like zero waste, environmental justice, veganism, and intersectionality.

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138: Holistic Skincare | Dr. Mamina Turegano

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:12:28 -0000

Dr. Mamina Turegano is a triple board certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist. Dr Mamina’s content has in recently months completely taken the internet by storm, because she provides bite-sized educational moments, focusing on the science of skincare and research backed answers to rituals or products. She also shares content featuring her mom, which I love and we discuss, the natural, more anecdotal, cultural skincare practices that have been passed down, in conjunction with her medical background. Dr. Mamina has a unique interest in connecting how things beyond medicine influence skin health, and her practice and teachings evaluate how nutrition, lifestyle, sleep and environmental factors can play a significant role in inflammation, aging, chronic disease… She takes us through her whole medical journey, and how she came into this complex multifaceted niche. And we also talk about skincare topics like acne and anti-aging – ingredients, mistakes, and when you really should see a professional. Dr. Mamina gives us the guidelines to think more critically about ingredients, especially regarding “natural” skincare; when over-the-counter products meet your needs as prescriptions might; and what to do for your skin beyond products and prescriptions.

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137: What to Expect From the Biden Administration on Climate & Environment | Dr. Gretchen Goldman, Union of Concerned Scientists

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0000

We are celebrating Inauguration Day 2021 with Dr. Gretchen Goldman! Today, Gretchen and I speak about what happened to environmental protection during the Trump Administration, and then start to set the scene for what we can expect from the incoming Biden Administation. We discuss Cabinet appointments and the specific qualifications of a few notable positions, and we also talk about barriers by Congress and the Courts to certain priorities. We also talk about environmental policy and climate action check points, looking at the Biden Administration’s clear commitments already to climate and environmental justice.

Dr. Gretchen Goldman is the research director for the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists. For nearly a decade, Dr. Goldman has led research efforts at the nexus of science and policy on topics ranging from federal scientific integrity to fossil energy production, climate change, and environmental justice. Dr. Goldman has testified before Congress and currently serves on the 500 Women Scientists Leadership Board and the Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. She also serves as an expert on the Public Health Rulemaking of the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) of the Department of Conservation and the UNESCO/AAAS Consultation Group on the US science ecosystem. Her words and voice have appeared in Science, Nature, The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, NPR, and the BBC.

Also mentioned:

* Dr. Goldman on Ep 106, discussing public health and EPA rollbacks* Erin Brockovich on Ep 123 on Public Health, Water, EPA, and the Julia Roberts film bearing her name

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136: What is Social Sustainability?

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:39:21 -0000

We are opening up our year by acknowledging what must come before we can reasonably expect people to care about the environment: social sustainability. At its core, social sustainability looks at the societal structures in place that allow people to live healthy, happy lives: equity, culture, job opportunities, safety, wages, and all the other things we believe to be indicators of a “good” community. We also touch today on economic sustainability and go through a handful of case-study thought exercises: why do people buy fast food? what conditions may support crime? how are we organizing our communities? Caring about climate change is a privilege, and until we create more just, stable societies, we can’t expect everyone to be enthusiastically on board with supporting eco-conscious activities.

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135: The Real Problems with Fast Fashion: How Racism, Classism, + Saviorism Perpetuate an Exploitive System | Aja Barber

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:42:27 -0000

Aja Barber is a celebrated writer and stylist focused on the intersection of fashion and equity issues. We touch on two of her recent conversations: #IQuitFastFashionBecause, and the myth of fast fashion existing “for poor people,” when it is actually fueled by the middle class. We also touch on consumerism during the pandemic, marketing tactics, and holiday shopping pressures. What are we telling ourselves to justify supporting this exploitive, oppressive industry?

Aja is one of the strongest, most insightful voices on ethical fashion and intersectional feminism, and I am thrilled to share this conversation with you – let me know your thoughts via social media! Find me online: I’m on Instagram @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, on Facebook, Twitter. Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/f9324e3609e4/eco-chic

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134: How To Communicate Science; Climate Democracy and Equity | Danni Washington

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 16:33:33 -0000

We are joined by superstar science communicator Danni Washington! Danni Washington is a TV host and Science Communicator who is also the first African-American woman to host her own science television series. She is sharing her tips on how to be an effective science communicator, how to maintain the momentum of the climate movement in politics, and the importance of equity and inclusion conversations in science.

Miami native with Jamaican roots, Danni Washington is deeply passionate about our oceans and science communications. Currently, Danni is featured as a correspondent on a weekly nationally syndicated CBS series called Mission Unstoppable with host Miranda Cosgrove. Danni has also hosted Xploration Nature Knows Best on FOX, a STEM educational TV series that featured the latest advancements in bio-inspired technology and design — making her the first African-American woman to host her own science television series.

A special thank you to Climate Power 2020 for facilitating this conversation.

Additional episode recommendations:

* 111: Intersectional Environmentalism; How Race and Culture Impact Your Identity as an Environmentalist | Leah Thomas, GreenGirlLeah | Leah Thomas* 84: UN Sustainable Development Goals, How Humanitarian Concerns Are Tied To Climate | Claudia LaRue

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133: The Science of Skin + Myths of the Beauty Industry | Jessica DeFino

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 19:11:31 -0000

Jessica DeFino is a beauty reporter covering supportive, sustainable skincare based in science and spirituality. She has made a serious name for herself as a beauty reporter firstly specializing in clean beauty, which is a niche, and furthermore as a beauty reporter than does not actively participate in beauty routines and products. Her work aims to break down the mystery of products and brands and beauty trends by discussing ingredient efficacy and skin science – she gives you the research to say whether or not something is really going to work, or if it’s just nice packaging. Her can be found in The New York Times, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Harper’s BAZAAR, Allure, New York Magazine’s The Cut, ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Glamour, SELF, Coveteur, Man Repeller, HelloGiggles, Business Insider, The Zoe Report, Fashionista.com, and more.

Today Jessica and I are talking about her career, and finding this very specific, stand-out in beauty reporting, it’s a fascinating path from music videos to the Kardashians, and then we start discussing some of those myths that we’ve heard as beauty consumers (“Drink more water! Use hyaluronic acid!“). We talk product dependency and the sustainability side of beauty, single-use products, waste and supply chains. We talk about regulation and greenwashing, some of our favorite topics on the show.

Jessica is an expert in the industry and that can really sift through the data and research behind all of these claims, and really allow consumers like myself to say yes or no, I support this or I don’t. It also helps put boundaries on this need to try everything – I only need one moisturizer, one eye cream, one whatever. I don’t need shelves full of tiny bottles. Overall today’s conversation with Jessica is an empowering, educational discussion about the science of skin, and when you should or should not accept what the beauty industry is telling you (or selling you).

Other episodes mentioned:

* 96: Regulating The Cosmetics Industry; Influencing Better Beauty Policy | Lindsay Dahl, SVP of Social Mission at Beautycounter* 99: Food for Skin; Natural Health Tips; Holistic Wellness | Dr. Mona Vand episode

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132: 5 Tips For Conscious Consumption During The Holidays 2020

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0000

The annual Black Friday episode! Holiday sales are here, our inboxes are flooded, and we are all wondering: how much is *too* much to spend this year? In this episode we are reflecting on what we’ve learned this year: mindful spending means reassessing why you’re feeling pressured to buy, where you want your money to circulate, and maybe even reassessing your spending habits and relationship with your finances. Supporting small, BIPOC-owned, ethical brands means asking yourself questions around the value of your purchase and double-checking that you’re not accidentally buying fast fashion.

Also mentioned:

Last year’s Black Friday episode: Ep 83: 3 Tips For Conscious Consumption During The Holidays

Ep 129: Sustainable Minimalism: How to Declutter and Set Boundaries for Eco-Friendly Living | Stephanie Seferian, Sustainable Minimalists Podcast

Ep 127: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before An Impulse Purchase

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131: Natural Beauty: Wildcrafting, Science-Backed Skincare + Making Your Dreams Reality | Kendra Kolb Butler, Alpyn Beauty

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:22:57 -0000

Kendra Kolb Butler, founder of Alpyn Beauty, traded NYC for Jackson Hole five years ago and never looked back. Today, she’s sharing what she’s learned about skincare, the potency of plants, starting a beauty brand in Wyoming, and making your dreams a reality.

A former Manhattanite and 20-year beauty industry veteran, Kendra first created Alpyn Beauty for the clients at her Jackson Hole apothecary, Alpyn Beauty Bar. She’s led sales, marketing and public relations initiatives at leading luxury beauty companies from Givenchy and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare to Clarins and Coty, yet her proudest achievement to date has been finding the courage to trade her high-power NYC lifestyle for (quite literally) greener pastures. The WY forests of arnica, chamomile, lavender, and sage… became the basis for Alpyn Beauty.

Alpyn Beauty is the first sustainably sourced natural skin care line formulated with wildcrafted and hand-cultivated alpine botanicals grown in the mountains surrounding Jackson Hole, WY. At the core of each Alpyn product is the PlantGenius™ complex, a proprietary blend of wildcrafted actives sustainably sourced in our home laboratory. Plants are genius—and wildcrafted ones, which have fought for their survival, and flourished and become stronger as a result, even more so.

If you’d like more on foraging/wildcrafting, check out ECO CHIC Episode 112 with Rosalee de la Foret: Kitchen Herbs, Natural Medicine, + How To Eat More Plants

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130: Thrift Tips, Garment Workers Protection Act, Ethical Secondhand | Emily Stochl, Pre-Loved Podcast

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:52:32 -0000

We are joined by secondhand expert Emily Stochl of Pre-Loved Podcast! We are discussing the global and domestic secondhand economy; supporting garment workers and the Garment Workers’ Protection Act; scratching the surface of the gentrification of thrift; and tips on shopping for vintage or pre-loved items. I am on Pre-Loved Podcast this week!

Also check out:

Episode 90: How to Shop for High-End + Luxury Pieces Secondhand; Designer Resale; Making Money from Vintage Finds | Meredith Fineman

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129: Sustainable Minimalism: How to Declutter and Set Boundaries for Eco-Friendly Living | Stephanie Seferian, Sustainable Minimalists Podcast

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 23:59:13 -0000

We’re joined by Stephanie Seferian of Sustainable Minimalists! Stephanie of Mama Minimalist is a mom inspiring others to reevaluate their “stuff” without compromising on their environmental commitments. Stephanie and I discuss her philosophy of the sustainable minimalism lifestyle; she shares how to declutter, plus types of clutter we may be emotionally attached to. Stephanie also gives tips for navigating the holidays while supporting this lower-waste lifestyle; how to set boundaries and expectations for receiving, and also how to give in a more minimal way.

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128: Vegan Businesses + Living Your Values | Taryn Rasgon, Vegetaryn

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:10:09 -0000

We’re joined this week by Taryn Rasgon of Vegetaryn! Vegetaryn is a vegan lifestyle brand based in positive, welcoming plant-based activism. Taryn herself is an excellent example of an entrepreneur that is very truly living her values through every business decision and lifestyle change.

Taryn and I discuss: her vegan journey and her subsequent vegan entrepreneurship journey; welcoming, happy activism; social media; design theft; running a small business during the pandemic; conscious consumption and supporting other small businesses.

Mentioned: Episode 75 with Christina Vidal of Jetet Christina: When a Fast Fashion Brand Steals from a Creator

Find me online! I’m on Instagram @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, on Facebook, Twitter, and if you’d like to check out our store closing sale, shop totallyecochic.com!

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127: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before An Impulse Purchase

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:30:53 -0000

Between Prime Day, upcoming holiday season, and Instagram ads… it can sometimes be challenging to keep your values of conscious consumption and sustainability in mind before impulse shopping. Today, I’m sharing ten quick questions you can ask yourself before “adding to cart.” We’re considering who you’re buying from, why you’re buying, and how you can replace that urge to purchase with a little creativity and tapping into your circles.

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126: Climate Anxiety: How to Turn Worry Into Compassionate Action| Dr. Renee Lertzman

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:01:42 -0000

We are talking climate anxiety, trauma, and validating our feelings with Dr. Renée Lertzman, a renowned psychologist, author and sustainability strategist who uses psychological insights to change our approach to the environmental crisis. Applying her training as a psychosocial researcher specializing in deep human insights, Dr. Lertzman uses frameworks and methods that empower people to take action (which she shares with us!). Renée is the founder of Project InsideOut, a unique resource hub launching this week that brings together activists with clinical psychologists to drive sustainable behavior change for our planet. Her TED Talk, ‘How To Turn Climate Anxiety into Action,’ completely shifted my own feelings and validated my sometimes-overwhelming sense of eco-guilt.

Dr. Lertzman works with companies, nonprofits and governments looking to strengthen climate and sustainability initiatives, develop more effective campaigns, and harness the creativity and innovation needed to solve big problems. Her perspectives have appeared in CNN, Rolling Stone, NPR, The Ecologist, Climate Access, Sustainable Brands, and on the stage via her TED Talk. She has also designed and taught courses on the psychology of climate change and environment since 2001, and is a founding member of the Climate Psychology Alliance.

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125: Cultural Sustainability + Family Eco Practices: Chic Chats

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:00:38 -0000

We’re talking with about our cultures, our upbringings, and what sustainability looks like in our families – things that are not the beautiful minimalistic images we’re seeing on Instagram. Five community members join us today to share stories and cultural values, plus how those practices have influenced their adult, grown-up choices. Sustainability is personal, because it’s a lifestyle, and it’s not fair to say that sustainability needs to look a certain way to be done “correctly.” I am thankful to be joined today by:

* Sabina – she is Australian; we discuss the home her family built and her low-key hippie parents (so fun!) * Eyra – she is Salvadorian; we talk about immigrating to the U.S., poverty and the financial necessity behind some so-called sustainability practices* Ashley – she is Mexican-American;we talk about food, family traditions, how some cultural practices (like capsule wardrobes) weren’t trendy before they were marketed as sustainability* Michelle – she is Salvadorian, and first generation American; we talk about little things at home like how you use your kitchen and how you maintain some of those sustainable practices as you assimilate into American culture* Bea – she is Filipino; she shares her experiences comparing and contrasting how she lives in the Phillipines versus in California, plus some take-home tips for you if you’re interested in adopting some additional sustainability practices

Let’s hang out! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. We’re on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Sign up for my Monday newsletter at: https://mailchi.mp/f9324e3609e4/eco-chic. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

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124: We Have All The Climate Solutions We Need – Why Aren’t We Acting? | Julia Jackson, Grounded.org

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:00:36 -0000

Julia Jackson joins us to discuss the interdisciplinary solutions that could save us *today* from the climate crisis! Julia Jackson is the founder of Grounded.org, and is committed to bringing together the brightest minds and leading solutionists to foster greater collaboration, drive mass awareness and scale game-changing solutions to urgently address the climate crisis. As a second generation proprietor of Jackson Family Wines, Julia shares the value of land stewardship and strategic philanthropic giving. Through Grounded, Julia has dedicated herself to positively impacting our planet’s trajectory and has worked to forge strategic partnerships between leading climate-focused organizations such as One Earth, Sea Legacy, Amazon Frontlines, and many others.

Julia and I discuss her background and the founding of Grounded; the value of interdisciplinary collaboration; regenerative agriculture, ecocide, and the importance of indigenous knowledge; carbon sinks; today’s fires on the West Coast of the us… Julia is so open, vulnerable, and shares such a holistic understanding of the climate crisis and climate solutions.

Let’s hang out! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. We’re on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

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123: Water, Public Health, Advocacy, + a Julia Roberts Film | Erin Brockovich

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:00:13 -0000

I am deeply honored today to be joined by the one, the only, Erin Brockovich. Erin Brockovich is consumer advocate, environmental activist, and legal clerk who, despite her lack of education in the law, was instrumental in building a case against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company of California in 1993. Perhaps you’ve heard of this case before… because the case inspired the 2000 film, Erin Brockovich, in which Erin is portrayed by Julia Roberts. It’s a fabulous film and true story – the Hinkley settlement, at $333 million, is the largest class action lawsuit in US history. Erin and I today are speaking about her new book, Superman’s Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We The People Can Do About It.

We speak about the film’s influence on her career, the worldwide response about communities concerned about their own drinking water, and what we should be watching out for today (spoiler: chemicals like PFOS and PFOA, the largest emerging contaminants in our water!). We additionally discuss the EPA and Erin’s public health mapping platform helping bridge the gaps between public health and legislation.

Let’s hang out! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. We’re on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

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122: The Case for Part-Time Veganism

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:00:02 -0000

“We don’t need a few perfect vegans, we need millions of people actively reducing their consumption of animal products.” We’re breaking down why the perfectionist stigma around veganism isn’t helpful: I discuss greenhouse gas emissions savings from encouraging plant-rich diets, plus touch on health implications of cutting back on animal products. We also discuss privilege around certain kinds of veganism, considering the financial barriers, access barriers, and we even define food apartheid. We also discuss how everyone makes mistakes on their ‘vegan journey’ – I even share a personal slip-up story! Shaming occasional omnivores, or putting perfect vegans on some sort of weird moral pedestal only pushes people farther away from the movement… if we’re serious about decarbonization and supporting *everyone* in our environmental movement, veganism must be inclusive and accessible.

Let’s hang out! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

More episodes you may enjoy:

* 107: Fashion, Food, and the EcoRenaissance; How We’re Evolving into a More Conscious, Sustainable Society | Marci Zaroff* 101: Plant-Based Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Supply Chains, Whole Food Wellness | Brooke Harris, Goodmylk* 97: Plant-Based Businesses, Animal Advocacy, Ethical Investing | Daniella Monet* 74: Eating Locally, Regenerative Agriculture, Empowerment Through Food | Wen-jay Ying, Local Roots NYC* 55: Eco-Conscious Beef: How Animal Agriculture Can Be Done Sustainably | Diablo Trust

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121: Religion + Climate Change: Chic Chats

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:00:03 -0000

We’re speaking with three listeners about their experiences and perspectives intersecting religion and climate conversations. Lizzi speaks on approaching conversations with denialists, and why caring for the planet is definitely linked to Christian values; Anne speaks about leading with values like empathy and compassion in your decisions (and even ties it all to fast fashion!); and Olivia speaks about institutional support from the Catholic church for climate action. Each speaker touches on similar topics but shares very different, thoughtful insights on how they more closely align their values in faith-based environmentalism.

Let’s connect! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

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120: Trash Fashion, Reimagining Textiles, Pageant Platforms for Nonprofits | Elizabeth Tran, Miss Miami Beach USA

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0000

Elizabeth Tran is the first pageant contestant to compete in evening gown with a dress she made completely out of garbage. Is that not the definition of ‘eco chic’? We’re talking sustainability couture: trash fashion, using her pageant platform to promote sustainability, and how we’d like to see the fashion industry evolve. Plus, we talk about her nonprofit work and constantly growing within a passion project. Elizabeth started her non-profit, Teens Go Green, when she was just 12 years old (13 years ago!) encouraging minimal waste practices. Elizabeth also participates in Model4Miracles, the largest charity modeling event in Florida, and with her mother has raised over $130,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Elizabeth has participated in some wild opportunities, like showcasing trash fashion at New York Fashion Week 2.0 and Disney’s Friends for Change, where she worked with icons like Zendaya and Jane Goodall (which she gives us the whole scoop on!).

Find Elizabeth on Instagram here @misselizabethtran

Let’s connect! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

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119: Self-Love as Environmental Education; Natural Hair and Beauty; Inclusivity in Cosmetics | Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0000

We’re continuing our conversation from Tuesday with Wawa! Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru ia a brilliant environmental justice scholar passionate about empowering BIPOC communities. This portion of our conversation centers around the idea of Self-Love as Environmental Education. Wawa shares her experience as a Black woman, growing to know and love her natural hair, and we discuss how natural hair education has evolved in recent years through means like YouTube. We talk about inclusivity in cosmetics, through means like shade ranges and simply ‘cleaner’ products. We discuss environmental racism and community-level environmental hazards that the sustainability movement is advocating justice for. We end on a very positive note: we’re all beautiful. Take care of yourself, take care of your temple, take care of the planet.

Let’s connect! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru is a recent alumnus of the University of Connecticut, and a Rhodes scholar set to attend Oxford in the Fall to continue her intersectional environmental studies. She has had two recently published pieces shake the Internet: her piece in Vice titled “It’s Time for Environmental Studies to Own Up to Erasing Black People,” and in Glamour, “Want to be an Environmentalist? Start with Antiracism.”

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118: Racism + Social Justice in Conservation + Outdoor Recreation; Whitewashing Environmentalism; Unpaid Internships + Tokenism | Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0000

We’re joined by Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru, a brilliant environmental justice scholar passionate about empowering BIPOC communities! Wawa is a recent alumnus of the University of Connecticut, and a Rhodes scholar set to attend Oxford in the Fall to continue her intersectional environmental studies. She has had two recently published pieces shake the Internet: her piece in Vice titled “It’s Time for Environmental Studies to Own Up to Erasing Black People,” and in Glamour, “Want to be an Environmentalist? Start with Antiracism.”

Our conversation today covers a lot of ground, primarily stemming from this ideal of white environmentalism: we discuss racism + social justice in the conservation movement, and also in how BIPOC communities experience outdoor recreation; the whitewashing of environmental studies and histories; unpaid internships + tokenism, especially when it comes to making big nature-focused organizations into more diversity. Wawa speaks honestly about generational trauma and violence against Black folx, and criminalization still present today; this leads us to the topic of accessibility to the outdoors for non-white students. We close out the conversation discussing colorism and the role that self love and beauty standards play in the outdoor experience, particularly for black women… that deeper dive will come in a separate episode this upcoming Friday!

Let’s connect! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

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117: Conscious Brands, Eco Entrepreneurship, Supporting a Sustainable Consumer Economy |Stu Landesberg, Grove Collaborative

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0000

Excited to share this value-packed conversation with Stu Landesberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Grove Collaborative. Grove Collaborative is an online retailer of natural cleaning and personal care products (actually, the only plastic-neutral online retailer in the world!) and has recently vowed to go 100% plastic-free by 2025 – a promise that encompasses all the third party brands they carry as well, such as Method, Mrs. Meyers, Seventh Generation and more. Stu and I discuss his entrepreneurship journey, especially in the context of making sustainable products mainstream when they were not as plainly prevalent. We circle to the idea that businesses can do good – it’s not just about doing “less bad,” but actually contributing in a meaningful way to the conservation of natural resources and promoting more thoughtful, nontoxic homes. We also discuss why plastic is so bountiful in the consumer product space, plus some of the issues with recycling. We lastly support the community around mission-driven brands; Stu details how brands are really lifting each other up in progressing as a whole towards a cleaner, more eco-conscious consumer economy.

Let’s connect! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

Launched in 2016 as a Certified B Corp, Grove Collaborative creates innovative natural products and offers a curated selection of healthy home essentials like cleaning supplies and personal care products. With a flexible, monthly delivery model and a personal Grove Guide assigned to each customer, Grove’s platform makes it easy for people to switch to healthier, more sustainable routines. Every item Grove offers, both from their flagship Grove Collaborative brand and from exceptional third party brands, has been thoroughly vetted against strict standards for sustainability, efficacy and supply chain practices. On a mission to move Beyond Plastic, Grove is the first and only plastic neutral retailer in the world and is committed to becoming 100% plastic-free by 2025. For more information, please visit www.grove.co/plastic.

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116: Children’s Secondhand Clothing + Circular Fashion Economy | Jen Zuklie, The Swoondle Society

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:01:39 -0000

The secondhand clothing economy is growing, and we’re speaking today about a new solution for those more frequent demands: children’s clothing trading market model. Jen Zuklie, founder of The Swoondle Society, brings us through her entrepreneurship journey, the issues with the children’s clothing industry, and the value of using your network. We speak also about fashion waste, and how major retailers could support consumer loyalty through similar trade-in models.

Use ECOCHIC50 for 50% off your first month’s membership at swoondlesociety.com

Keep in touch! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

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115: What’s in My Shampoo? Sulfates, Parabens, + Toxic-Free Personal Care

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0000

Natural personal care products are sometimes hard to pick out at the store – how can you tell you’re not a victim of greenwashing, and are those chemical buzzwords really that bad? We’re talking today primarily about sulfates and parabens, two ingredients gaining more consumer awareness in personal care aisles, among shampoos, soaps, and even toothpastes. We define some of those scary chemical words, discuss the health risks, and help you figure out if your personal care products contain these toxic chemicals.

Additional episode resources:

* 93: What is Greenwashing? How to Spot Misleading Environmental Claims* 96: Regulating The Cosmetics Industry; Influencing Better Beauty Policy | Lindsay Dahl, Beautycounter* 87: Why We Should Eat Lower in the Food Chain: Bioaccumulation + Biomagnification

Keep in touch! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

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114: Climate Change: Starter Pack

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0000

If you’re new to the climate conversation, welcome! This episode will break down the basics: what is climate change, why are we more certain about climate models than weather forecasts, and what all the elusive terms like carbon pricing and budgets really mean. This episode will direct you to additional episodes on ECO CHIC that will dive deeper into topics mentioned, so there is always more to learn right here.

Episodes mentioned:

* 89: How Climate Change Affects Natural Disasters, Why The Australian Fires Are So Bad, Hurricanes Impacting Bahamian Islands* 82: How To Talk About Climate Change with Deniers, Conservatives | Sarah Ott, Citizens Climate Lobby, National Center for Science Education* 108: Climate Change Today, Solutions, Footprints + Communicating Climate | Dr. Katharine Hayhoe* 81: Political Prep: Carbon Pricing, Net Zero, + The Paris Climate Accord* 69: What is the Carbon Budget?* 92: Sustainable Investing, Smarter Savings, Breaking Down ESG | Charity Driggs, Morningstar

Additional Starter Pack Episodes:

* 86: Zero Waste Starter Pack* 103: 5 Ideas for Earth Day in Quarantine; Environmentalism at Home Starter Pack

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113: How To Spend Consciously Post-Quarantine, + Support Local Without Consuming

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0000

Conscious consumption can be tricky right now, during these quarantimes – if you’re not someone who typically spends freely, perhaps you’re feeling pressure to support local businesses in capacities you don’t normally, or maybe you’re just itching to make a frivolous purchase because you’re seeing more advertisements on social media. Whatever your struggle, we are putting conscious consumption into context: how should you be spending during and post-pandemic? We are breaking down unique ways to support business and brands that align with your values, and we’re also sharing some ideas to support organizations you like without spending dollars. Topics include equity, shopping small and/or local, building community online, equity and social issues, + more.

Keep in touch! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

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112: Kitchen Herbs, Natural Medicine + How To Eat More Plants | Rosalee de la Foret

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:08:33 -0000

We’re talking all about plants today with author + herbalist Rosalee de la Foret! Rosalee co-authored the recently released book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She’s encouraging us to think deeper about our gardens, backyards, and ‘regular’ natural interactions. We’re discussing culinary herbs you may already have in your kitchen, like basil, rosemary, and thyme, and how to deepen those relationships. We also discuss natural medicine and some quick treatments you can craft without a trip to the pharmacy. Plus, we discuss phytonutrients, the value of variety in your diet, and attempt to answer the age-old question of how to eat more plants.

Shop here for: Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine

Find Rosalee de la Foret online + on Instagram

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111: Intersectional Environmentalism; How Race and Culture Impact Your Identity as an Environmentalist | Leah Thomas, GreenGirlLeah

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0000

We’re speaking with Leah Thomas, of GreenGirlLeah. Perhaps you’ve seen her viral Instagram post with the title slide of ‘Environmentalists for Black Lives Matter.’ We’re speaking today on Intersectional Environmentalism – defining it, relating it to feminism a bit, and talking broadly about how different cultures experience nature and those human-environment relationships historically. We also touch on climate racism, and why black, POC, and marginalized communities are experiencing the most severe public health risks from environmental degradation. Additionally, we talk about the cognitive dissonance around why we may be experiencing disconnect from natural disasters and environmental degradation.

Leah Thomas is an intersectional environmental activist and eco-communicator based in Southern California. She’s passionate about advocating for and exploring the relationship between social justice and environmentalism. Her work has been featured on The Good Trade, Buzzfeed, Vogue… her ideas of ‘intersectional environmentalism’ are literally changing the environmental world as we speak. Find her online at greengirlleah.com + on Instagram, @GreenGirlLeah.

Additional episodes on equity, climate racism, human-environment interactions and injustices, etc:

* 110: Clean Energy Transition: Policy, Inclusivity, Justice + Impacts of Coronavirus on Energy | Julia Pyper* 106: EPA Rollbacks; Science-Based Policy; Pollution and Public Health | Dr. Gretchen Goldman, Union of Concerned Scientists* 105: Environmental Racism, Injustices; Social and Economic Sustainability; How Everyone Can Tackle Climate Beyond Earth Day* 84: UN Sustainable Development Goals, How Humanitarian Concerns Are Tied To Climate | Claudia LaRue

Keep in touch! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

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110: Clean Energy Transition: Policy, Inclusivity, Justice + Impacts of Coronavirus on Energy | Julia Pyper

Wed, 27 May 2020 16:33:56 -0000

We’re joined by Julia Pyper: one of my very favorite journalists, podcast hosts, and all-around incredible women in energy! Julia and I discuss the energy industry as a whole, and the impacts of coronavirus on sectors like oil and gas (and even talk about the policy proposals for a domestic oil sector). We discuss energy polic and how a clean energy economy could be more supported. Switching gears, we discuss inclusivity in energy and environmental spheres, and the injustices surrounding climate change, health, and minority communities.

Julia is a contributing editor at Greentech Media where she covers the global clean energy transition, with a focus on renewable energy, electric mobility, grid edge technologies, and energy policy making. She is a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, as well as the host and producer of Political Climate, a bipartisan podcast on energy and environmental issues in America and around the world, presented by the University of Southern California Schwarzenegger Institute. Find Julia on Twitter here. Bio via Atlantic Council.

Episodes mentioned:

* 108: Climate Change Today, Solutions, Footprints + Communicating Climate | Dr. Katharine Hayhoe* 82: How To Talk About Climate Change with Deniers + Skeptics | Sarah Ott, Citizens Climate Lobby, National Center for Science Education

Keep in touch! Instagram is @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, + I am now on Twitter, @lauraediez. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at laura@lauraediez.com. You can sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC gets you 10% off!).

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109: Conscious Couture, Encouraging Sustainability Among Fashion Houses, + The Future of Textiles | Red Carpet Green Dress, Suzy Amis Cameron + Samata

Fri, 15 May 2020 23:00:00 -0000

Today we are joined by the brilliant Suzy Amis Cameron and Samata of Red Carpet Green Dress (RCGD), the women-led global change-making organization bringing sustainable design to the forefront of conversation and action within the fashion industry. The goal of Red Carpet Green Dress is to draw attention to the importance of more sustainable practices in fashion and be part of bringing those solutions to the global market; RCGD recently launched an eco-couture textile range in partnership with TENCEL™ Luxe, bringing innovative biodegradable solutions to the fashion industry. We talk about this brilliant new partnership and its adjacent design contest, plus favorite previous red carpet designs, celebrity talent, and the response of iconic fashion houses to the challenge of creating beautiful, sustainable couture.

Learn more about Suzy Amis Cameron, Samata, RCGD + OMD:

* www.rcgdglobal.com* www.suzyamiscameron.com* www.omdfortheplanet.org

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108: Climate Change Today, Solutions, Footprints + Communicating Climate | Dr. Katharine Hayhoe

Tue, 05 May 2020 19:00:00 -0000

We’re speaking with the incredible Dr. Katharine Hayhoe! Dr. Hayhoe is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in the climate conversation (and one of my personal inspirations). Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist her research focuses on developing and applying high-resolution climate projections to understand what climate change means for people and the natural environment. She is a professor and director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University, and has authored 125+ peer-reviewed publications. Plus, Dr. Hayhoe served as a lead author for the Second, Third, and Fourth U.S. National Climate Assessment. Among her many honors and awards for climate communication, environmental leadership, and her influence on this crisis, Katharine Hayhoe was named one of the United Nations Champions of the Earth, the UN’s highest environmental honor. Today, we’re speaking about what climate change looks like today, the wide array of climate solutions available, and how to communicate climate as we look forward. We discuss carbon pricing, the personal carbon footprint, and the historic influence of oil/gas companies.

Katharine Hayhoe’s TED Talk, “The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it”

Episodes mentioned:

* 91: BP, Amazon, + Corporate Idealism | Christine Bader* 84: UN Sustainable Development Goals, How Humanitarian Concerns Are Tied To Climate | Claudia LaRue

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107: Fashion, Food, + The ECORenaissance: How We’re Evolving Into A More Conscious, Sustainable Society | Marci Zaroff

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:00:00 -0000

We’re speaking with Marci Zaroff, a true pioneer in the environmental-consumer movement! Marci coined and trademarked the term “ecofashion” in 1995 – she’s been leading the way for a more sustainable society for almost three decades, through food, wellness, fashion, and social justice. We discuss at length the term ECORenaissance: the title of her first book serves as a very comprehensive term to describe her life’s work and where consumerism is moving. We talk about the organic agriculture business case, why fashion is a crucial means for delivering the sustainability conversation, and how pop culture’s understanding of sustainability has shifted in the last thirty years.

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Find on Amazon: “ECOrenaissance: Co-Creating A Stylish, Sexy and Sustainable World”

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106: EPA Rollbacks; Science-Based Policy; Pollution and Public Health | Dr. Gretchen Goldman, Union of Concerned Scientists

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0000

We are speaking on current rollbacks of environmental regulations with Dr. Gretchen Goldman of the Union of Concerned Scientists. The US EPA is responsible for creating standards promoting the health of individuals and the environment; unfortunately, our current administration is seriously undermining that mission by rolling back regulation on air pollutants, chemical outputs, and harmful toxins. Dr. Goldman Gretchen sheds light on the current EPA rollbacks, the regulation process, why these rollbacks can happen, and what a science-backed administration needs to look, both for today’s environmental protection and for our long-term climate security.

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Learn more about the Union of Concerned Scientists here.

Check your voter registration here!!!

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105: Environmental Injustices, Racism; Social and Economic Sustainability; How Everyone Can Tackle Climate Beyond Earth Day

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:14:39 -0000

There’s more to sustainability than the environmental component; today, we’re shining light on the concepts of social and economic sustainability. While climate change impacts everyone, we know marginalized groups will the first to feel the effects of climate change. We also know that some groups are feeling the burden of pollution and ecological injustices than others. We’re walking through some real-life examples of groups that are feeling the impacts of climate change, and giving ourselves some encouragement to bring absolutely everyone into the climate conversation.

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More info on:

* Bahamas, GDP and Tourism, Sea level rise* South Bronx, air pollution and asthma* Dakota Pipeline, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe* HBCUs* Environmental racism

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104: Research Experiences, Academia, Science During Social Distancing: Chic Chats

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:04:43 -0000

I love a call-in episode! We are speaking with four people today about what research they’re currently working on, the value they’re adding to the scientific community, and how their projects are impacted by the current pandemic. Claire is a PhD student working on cancer biology; Charlotte is a PhD student working on hydrology and flooding; Leah is an undergraduate in environmental engineering interested in natural resource management; and Erika is an undergraduate in microbiology working on coral.

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Episode 72: The Value of Immersive Environmental Education | CJ Casey, The Green Program

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103: 5 Ideas for Earth Day in Quarantine; Environmentalism at Home: Starter Pack

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0000

We are celebrating Earth Week here every day this week! We are starting off with today’s episode with five at-home sustainability tips. Whatever quarantine phase you’re in – cooking, gardening, home improvement, impulse shopping – you have the opportunity to reassess how those actions are impacting the planet. Below, I have linked episodes that expand on specific points made in today’s episode.

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Helpful episodes to learn more, in the order respective topics are mentioned:

* 9: The Compost Convo* 46: 10 Things to Stop Buying and Start Making from Your Food Scraps* 43: Your Guide to Becoming A Zero Waste, Vegan Home Cook | Jessie Stokes, Tiny Yellow Bungalow* 12: Green at Home* 98: Electricity Solutions for Saving Money + The Planet; Efficiency, Production, and Improving The System* 18: Get Thrifty* 90: How To Shop High-End + Luxury Pieces, Designer Resale, Making Money from Vintage Finds | Meredith Fineman, It Never Gets Old

Bonus! Last year’s Earth Day episode: 5 Ways to Make Earth Day Every Day

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102: Tigers, Wildlife Regulations, Sanctuaries vs Roadside Zoos, Exotic Animals in Entertainment | Brittany Peet, PETA Foundation Director for Captive Animal Law Enforcement

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:34:47 -0000

We’re joined today by Brittany Peet, the Director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement division for the PETA Foundation. We are talking all about captive animals: the current status of captive animals in America, where regulation needs to go, and also all things Tiger King! This conversation was heavily inspired by Netflix’s Tiger King, a docu-series focusing on exotic animal zookeepers and breeders. Brittany was featured in Tiger King speaking about captive animal law, the animal abuse allegations brought against Joe Exotic, and the Big Cat Public Safety Act. She works in behalf of animals who are held captive in roadside zoos, circuses, and aquariums and has personally overseen the rescues of hundreds of animals from roadside zoos. We speak about cub petting, how to tell the difference between a true sanctuary and a pseudo-sanctuary, and gaps in federal regulation. Brittany peels back the curtain and tells us more about some scenes and characters in Tiger King, like Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue and who the PETA Foundation has lawsuits currently pending against. We close off the conversation talking about exotic animals in entertainment, stemming from the photo of Doc Antle behind Britney Spears’ 2001 MTV VMAs performance.

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101: Plant-Based Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Supply Chains, Whole Food Wellness | Brooke Harris, Goodmylk Co.

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:10:54 -0000

We’re speaking today with Brooke Harris, founder of Goodmylk Co., a Los Angeles based sustainable, organic, and fresh alternative milk company. Brooke is peeling back the curtains of alternative milks: a lot of the options on the market now are full of strange gums, artificial flavoring or other unmentionables, in nearly-impossible-to-recycle containers. Brooke takes us through her own whole food wellness journey, and how her homemade almond milk experiment became a full-blown, wildly innovative beverage company. Brooke is candid in discussing challenges and finding creative solutions to stay true to her mission of only using simple, pure ingredients. We also discuss hemp milk, how cafes can cut waste, and where the mylk industry is going.

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The milk frother on Amazon; your morning coffee routine will not be the same!

You can find Goodmylk online at goodmylk.co and find their products at cafes all across the US, including Blue Bottle, Cha Cha Matcha, Intelligentista, and more.

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100: Climate Change and Coronavirus: What We Can Learn

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:56:06 -0000

Today’s milestone episode is focusing on the discussions swirling around climate and current events: what can the COVID-19 pandemic teach us about how to deal with the climate crisis? We’re discussing today the roles of individuals, corporations, and the environmental responses we’re seeing around the world in response to the tragic pandemic.

Thank you to our first responders – hospital staff and public frontline workers making sure the world stays healthy and functioning so many of us can practice social distancing.

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99: Food for Skin; Natural Health Tips; Holistic Wellness | Dr. Mona Vand

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 01:14:15 -0000

Today we are speaking all things health with The Modern Pharmacist, Dr. Mona Vand! Dr. Mona is a health practitioner that believes in preventative, proactive wellness, from diet, exercise, and mindset. We’re speaking today about food, and how dietary choices may help your immunity, nutrient levels, and even overall mood. Dr. Mona shares some insight on Ayurvedic medicine and how food combining may help your digestion. We segway into skincare, and Dr. Mona breaks down from a chemical level why certain exfoliants, serums, and other products are useful to include in your routine. We also talk about long-term helpful skincare steps, like the vampire facial (or Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy) and dermaplaning.

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98: Electricity Solutions for Saving Money + Saving The Planet; Efficiency, Production, and Improving The System

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:58:25 -0000

As they say, in the pie chart of life … electricity and heat production make up 25% of our global greenhouse gas production. We’re speaking today about climate solutions that could massively cut back on our electricity consumption, carbon-intensive generation, and improve our long-term resiliency. Plus, these measures could save you money today at home. We’re discussing ways we can improve our energy dependancies through efficiency, shifting production, and improving the electric system.

Today’s episode pulls from research by Drawdown, and their just-released update, The Drawdown Review! Drawdown is the world’s leading resource for climate solutions – the most digestible, encompassing list of already-existing ways to combat climate change. The original book (here linked on Amazon) is a must-have for anyone interested in climate solutions, and the update is available here as a downloadable PDF. Also mentioned: The Quest by Daniel Yergin.

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97: Plant-Based Businesses, Animal Advocacy, Ethical Investing | Daniella Monet

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:21:25 -0000

We’re chatting today with Daniella Monet: actress, singer, animal rights advocate and big time supporter of plant-based businesses. Daniella shares her journey to veganism (spoiler: she was not even 13!). We converse openly about her dedication to investing in plant-based businesses, from her first stocks to her now full-on involvement in uplifting the vegan economy. She is heavily involved in Kinder Beauty, Sugar Taco, Outstanding Foods, Mo4Paws, and most recently, Bridget. Daniella shares her simple philosophy for decision making, both as a consumer and an investor: be a voice for the voiceless.

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Daniella’s podcast, Adulting Like A Mother Father + @daniellamonet

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96: Regulating The Cosmetics Industry; Influencing Better Beauty Policy | Lindsay Dahl, Beautycounter

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Did you know that the cosmetics industry is one of the least regulated industries in America? We’re joined today by Lindsay Dahl, SVP of Social Mission at Beautycounter. Beautycounter is quite literally revolutionizing the clean beauty movement; they are actively demanding stricter regulations in their own industry. Beyond their cosmetics and skincare products, Beautycounter does an amazing amount of activism in policy and consumer education. Lindsay leads safety, sustainability, advocacy and philanthropy – an incredibly comprehensive approach to what it means to be truly safe. Lindsay has been working for over 15 years to remove toxic chemicals from everyday consumer products (including leading America’s first BPA ban in baby bottles!). Lindsay and I talk about working in government, the process of passing legislation, the value of regulation and how Beautycounty is setting standards to encourage tighter regulation in their own industry.

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Beautycounter’s documentary, “Transparency: The Truth About Mica” on YouTube

The Never List (1,800+ questionable or harmful chemicals!)

Consultants to shop through: @rosycheeksandrose + @sursublimite

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95: Art For Planet: How Murals Around The World Are Impacting The Climate Conversation | Pangeaseed Foundation

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:57:06 -0000

We’re talking about art, activism, and how environmental issues can be creatively tackled. Tre’ and Akira of Pangeaseed Foundation are joining us to discuss the crossroads of sustainability, education, ecology, and design. Pangeaseed Foundation has facilitated approximately 400 public art projects in 15 countries through a community-first approach. Artists become spokespeople and educators for local concerns. Right now, they’re working on their Sea Walls project; artists all over the globe are prompting conversations around pollution, conservation, ocean acidification… they’re bringing the sea into the streets.

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Find Pangeaseed Foundation on social media, @pangeaseed and online at pangeaseed.foundation and seawalls.org.

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94: Why Is Sustainability Sometimes Stigmatized As “Feminine”? : Chic Chats

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 23:01:26 -0000

Perhaps our most thought-provoking call-in episode yet! We’re exploring today the social psych concept of environmentalism and green habits often being associated with femininity. Are you less “manly” if you’re carrying a reusable bag or opting for a fuel efficient vehicle? We’re hearing thorough breakdown from two environmentalist working through this issue in their own circles, Ryan and CJ. Ryan opens up our episode laying the foundation for better understanding these generalized groups of men, and CJ has some meaty research to back up his environmental mission among machos.

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Listen to the last episode CJ joined us on, Episode 72: The Value of Experiential Education + read his blog post on today’s topic here, Climate Change and the Fragile Male Persona!

Listen to Episode 28: ECOFEMINISM: Women + The Environment

Read more about the social psych research around this topic here, here + here

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93: What is Greenwashing? How To Spot Misleading Environmental Claims

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:33:45 -0000

It’s easy to be impressed by all the “sustainable” products entering stores, but it’s also easy to be tricked into believing deceitful eco-friendly labels. Today, we’re discuss greenwashing: a marketing tactic leading consumers to assume a company’s products are more environmentally sound than they truly are. This episode gives an overview of items currently in market, plus campaigns and habits that we should be thinking more critically about regarding their environmental impact. We discuss certifications to look out for, questions to ask your brands, and overall mindfulness in the marketplace.

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92: Sustainable Investing, Smarter Savings, Breaking Down ESG | Charity Driggs, Morningstar

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:18:47 -0000

We’re taking our conscious consumption one step further today! We’re speaking with Charity Driggs of Morningstar, an investment research firm. Charity is shedding light on lots of topics across the financial landscape for us individuals. Because we aim to be more eco-conscious in our daily lives, we should also start thinking more deeply about our savings. We know that the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to major corporations… and if you have a 401K, you’re an investor! Charity educates us on how to make sure your savings profile puts your money towards causes that align with your values, and how to assess where your dollars currently are. We also learn more about ESG, environmental social governance, a rating criteria for corporate actions.

We spoke last week with Christine Bader about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), listen here.

We spoke about corporate sustainability on the latest Chic Chats call-in episode, listen here.

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91: BP, Amazon, + Corporate Idealism; Careers with Impact; Social Responsibility as a Driving Economic Force | Christine Bader

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:33:25 -0000

This episode is such a treat! Christine Bader is the author of The Evolution of a Corporate Idealist: Girl Meets Oil. In her book, she recounts her experiences working for BP on social impact on major projects around the world. Christine was working in corporate social responsibility (CSR) before it was truly a dedicated concern for organizations. Christine goes on to a United Nations mandate dedicated to human rights, and various teaching and speaking roles. Later on, she is the Director of Social Responsibility at Amazon, where she bettered supply chains and ethical, sustainable operations. Christine is sharing her perspective on corporate idealism; there are people in all organizations genuinely interested in doing “the right thing.” She encourages us to think broader about our careers and personal roles in corporations, plus gives a positive perspective on where environmental, ethical efforts are headed.

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Episode 84: UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, How Humanitarian Concerns Are Tied To Climate | Claudia LaRue, United Nations

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90: How To Shop for High-End + Luxury Pieces Secondhand, Designer Resale, Making Money from Vintage Finds | Meredith Fineman, It Never Gets Old

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:47:56 -0000

Shopping secondhand can be a treasure hunt… and luxury secondhand is a whole new ballgame. We’re chatting today with Meredith Fineman, host of It Never Gets Old: A Firsthand Account of All Things Secondhand. Meredith is sharing tips on how to begin finding designer pieces for a fraction of their retail prices. We’re talking about authentication, where to look for your high-end pieces, and what brands hold the most value. We also discuss how to begin reselling goods and looking at your closet as a business. Meredith is sharing insight on the different label associated with the resell economy: resale, consignment, vintage, thrift, pre-loved… they all have surprisingly different meanings that the fashion industry is still working through. If you’re coveting an item that feels a bit out of reach, this episode will give you the best tips to start your luxury secondhand hunt.

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UIC Summer Institute for Sustainability and Energy: uicsise.com

Episode 85: Practical Minimalism, Streamlining Your Closet

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89: How Climate Change Affects Natural Disasters, Why The Australian Fires Are So Bad, Hurricanes Impacting Bahamian Islands

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 22:40:05 -0000

The Australian Fires are unprecedented in their size, destruction, and duration. The staggering number of lost lives, homes, and wildlife is heartbreaking. We’re all wondering: is this happening because of climate change? We’re exploring today how and why climate change exacerbates natural hazards. First, we’re clarifying the difference between weather and climate, and then getting into human-induced climate change as a risk multiplier. Beyond breaking down the impact of temperature rise and low rainfall on the Australian bushfires, we’re also briefly discussing the severity of hurricanes in the Caribbean.

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Some great organizations to donate to if you’re willing and able are the Australian Red Cross, Australian Salvation Army, NSW Rural Fire Service, and Wires Wildlife Rescue.

Information, stats, and inspiration for this particular episode was drawn from this USGS collection of research + this news article + this NPR piece.

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88: Careers for Climate, Environmentalism at Work: Chic Chats

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:29:40 -0000

This call-in episode is overflowing with career inspo! We’re speaking with six women today about their professional dedication to environmental work at climate change, all in different fields and different organizational levels. Across five conversations, we’re hearing from: Sophia in research with NASA Develop; Ariel in corporate sustainability with MacMillan Publishing; Hannah and Lacie in socially conscious Public Relations with Lum A Terra Media; Gabi interning on climate literacy with the CLEO Institute nonprofit; and Alison formerly consulting with an efficiency initiative through Duke Energy. There is truly a place for everyone, across the board, to get involved with environmental responsibility.

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87: Why We Should Eat Lower In The Food Chain: Bioaccumulation + Biomagnification

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 21:21:22 -0000

We know plant-based diets require less resources and encourage nutrient diversity. But did we realize that a plant-based diet also helps us lessen the amount of toxins, chemicals, and other grossness that enters our lives? We’re introducing today the concepts of bioaccumulation and biomagnification: how toxins build up in organisms and move up the food chain. In fish, beef, or any other supermarket animal product, it’s tricky to know what exactly we are ingesting. We go through the Cliff’s Notes version of two classic cases: 1960’s birds and DDT, and Minamata Disease. Let’s agree to normalize selective veganism: the occasional plant-based meal helps us not only lower our environmental footprints, but also eat a little cleaner.

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86: Zero Waste Starter Pack

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 07:38:46 -0000

If you’re just beginning your environmental journey, or curious to know what the zero waste movement is all about… this episode is for you! We’re giving a grand overview of what a zero waste or low waste lifestyle stands for: reduce, reuse, recycle, repair, rot. Plus, sharing tips to help you lower your footprint today.

Helpful episodes to learn more:

* How To Shop Package Free* Straws vs Fishing Nets: What’s The Big Deal?* Get Thrifty * How To Recycle Almost Anything* The Compost Convo

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85: Practical Minimalism, Streamlining Your Closet, Bamboo Basics | Erin Orbach, Boody Ecowear

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:46:56 -0000

It may seem like the answer to your sustainable wardrobe goals may be minimalism… and minimalism can be intimidating! Today we’re speaking with Erin Orbach, Brand Manager of Boody Ecowear, a brand of eco-conscious basics. We’re discussing why bamboo is an ultra-sustainable fabric choice and certifications to look for when you’re choosing your pieces. Plus, we’re sharing easily implementable tips to help you streamline your closet, shift your buying habits, and reshape your idea of a “green” wardrobe. Use code ECOCHIC for 15% off your boodywear.com purchase! (I won’t stop talking about their long-sleeve shirt in black.)

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84: UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, How Humanitarian Concerns Are Tied To Climate | Claudia LaRue, United Nations

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 18:50:49 -0000

The United Nations has set Sustainable Development Goals to help us tackle concerns across multiple dimensions: societal, economic, and environmental. Today, we’re speaking with Claudia La Rue, the First Secretary to the Dominican Republic mission of the United Nations. We’re first overviewing the Millennium Development Goals, then discussing what the Sustainable Development Goals hope to accomplish for global wellbeing by 2030. There is really an opportunity for individuals across sectors to contribute to solving these international issues! We’re sharing ideas and progress to look towards, beyond the agenda. You can find more information on the Sustainable Development Goals here.

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83: 3 Tips For Conscious Consumption During The Holidays

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0000

Black Friday sales are upon us, and holiday gift giving is definitely testing our commitment to being conscious consumers! On today’s bonus episodes, we’ll be going through guidelines to be a mindful shopper for both yourself and others. We’re sharing some creative ideas as alternatives to likely landfill-bound presents, plus reframing our mindset around extreme sales.

Let’s hang out on Instagram! – @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez . Email me at laura@lauraediez.com.

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Welcome, Totally Eco Chic: The Eco-Conscious Lifestyle Shop!

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 05:05:00 -0000

I am beyond thrilled to welcome you today to TOTALLY ECO CHIC: The Eco-Conscious Lifestyle Shop! I am sharing my journey thus far: how this podcast began, including some behind-the-scenes insight, like why we don’t have advertisers. TOTALLY ECO CHIC is our new sister brand – a place for all your stylish sustainability supplies. I’ll discuss the vision behind the products in our first drop: produce bags, silicone bags, baseball caps, and postcards featuring one-of-a-kind, cheeky graphics. You’ll also be introduced to the team behind the shop!

You can shop with us online at totallyecochic.com + keep in touch via Instagram, @totallyecochic + Facebook, @totallyecochic. I truly cannot wait for you to see the products and experience this movement!!

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82: How To Talk About Climate Change with Deniers + Skeptics | Sarah Ott, Citizens Climate Lobby, National Center for Science Education

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:41:18 -0000

With some potential sticky climate conversations looming this holiday season, we’re learning today how to have thoughtful, relatable conversations with climate skeptics. We’re chatting with Sarah Ott, a chapter leader with Citizens Climate Lobby in a conservative North Georgia region, and a teacher ambassador with the National Center for Science Education. Sarah is a former climate skeptic herself, College Republican, and the granddaughter of a coal miner. We’re sharing lots of tangible, take-home tips on how to handle conversations around your environmental values with people who may not hold the same concerns.

TOTALLY ECO CHIC: The Eco-Conscious Lifestyle Shop. Coming very, very soon at totallyecochic.com!!

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81: Political Prep: Carbon Pricing, Net Zero, + The Paris Climate Accord

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 22:42:24 -0000

It’s Election Day! We’re gearing up to hear about a lot of different environmental plans this next campaign season, so this episode is breaking down the basics to help you better determine which policies really speak to you. We’re talking about carbon pricing – explaining the difference between a carbon tax and a cap-and-trade policy – plus all the ways we can label net zero emissions. We’ll touch on the Paris Climate Accord, and how the U.S. leaving may have major economic implications. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with politics, but this episode will ideally help you quickly realize what certain plans are really about.

Episode 69: What Is The Carbon Budget?

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A great blog post from Patagonia on the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord

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80: Creating Community Around Sustainability: Chic Chats

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:15:38 -0000

We love a call-in episode! Today is all about encouraging those around you to think deeper about eco-conscious lifestyles. We’re speaking with three listeners about their initiatives in their respective local communities: Bella, creator of Sage Magazine; Faith, a host of local TV segments and workshops; and Nika, president of a free campus pop-up thrift shop. Across all conversations, we’re talking about those personal connections that really help those around you transition into more eco-conscious lifestyles.

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79: Healthier, Happier Periods: Sustainable Menstrual Options + Supporting Your Fertility

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 22:01:59 -0000

April Davis of The Vagina Blog joins up today to talk about all things menstruation! We’re discussing all of your options for period products – health benefits, reusable versus disposable, and encouraging you to find what works best for your body. April is also discussing fertility, and how we can support our cycle all month long. Other episodes mentioned are Episode 24 on menstrual cups + Episode 48 on sexual health products.

Chat with me!! @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez

Find April at http://thevaginablog.com + @thevaginablog

Products recommended:

* O.b. applicator-less tampons * Dot Cup (featured on Episode 24, listen here!)* Smartliners reusable pads + liners – use code “ecochic” for 15% off!

Books recommended:

* The Happy Hormone Guide* Beyond The Pill * Period Repair Manual* Taking Charge of Your Fertility

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78: Pets + The Planet

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 03:37:07 -0000

We’re talking about your dog’s environmental impact today. Let’s chat about poop bags: are they really biodegradable? We’re also addressing the age-old question of whether or not your dog should be a vegetarian. Plus, we’re talking about the best options for toys and beds that will last. Thank you to all listeners that gave recommendations to share on this episode!

Connect with us on instagram, @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez

Items mentioned:

* BioBag (compostable doggie bags)* Nylon bag (zero waste bags)* SERTA CertiPUR pet beds* Natural Balance Vegetarian

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77: Plastic: What’s The Big Deal?

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 19:17:01 -0000

Plastic isn’t inherently “bad”… but what we’re doing with it definitely is! We’re talking today about where plastic comes from and how it ends up in your drinking water (and food!). Is recycling a good option? What’s wrong with those “eco” plastic water bottles? Plus, we’re touching on the environmental and health impacts of Styrofoam. Lots of good tidbits to help you educate and encourage your friends to join the plastic-free movement.

Email me if you would be interested in taking a survey for a new ECO CHIC project!! Just write “survey” in the email subject line, laura@lauraediez.com

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76: E-Scooter Share Programs: Friend or Foe?

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:28:53 -0000

Scooters are popping up on streets across the world… big cities, campuses, and coming to just about everywhere in between. E-scooter share programs are selling the idea of the “last mile ride,” but we’re breaking down why they’re not quite living up to that promise. On this episode, we’re talking about policy concerns, emissions, but also how e-scooters could definitely serve as a climate action tool in the future.

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75: When A Fast Fashion Brand Steals From A Creator; Sustainable Swimwear; Quality Over Quantity | JetSet Christina, Watercolors Swim

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 22:07:00 -0000

We are diving deep today with Christina Vidal of JetSet Christina + Watercolors Swim! She’s explaining the intricate process of creating a swimwear line, and how a smaller fashion brand really operates. We also discuss the true meaning of “sustainability” in the fashion industry. Plus, Christina shares her experience of having fast fashion giant, Zara, steal one of her designs. We’re chatting about waste, consumer responsibility in America versus Bali, and ensuring passion throughout a supply chain.

Connect with me on instagram, @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez

Read jetsetchristina.com (here is the blog post I keep referring to!) + follow on her instagram, @watercolorsswim +@jetsetchristina

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74: Eating Locally, Regenerative Agriculture, + Empowerment Through Food | Local Roots NYC

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 19:11:21 -0000

The local food movement is gaining popularity, and we’re here for it! We’re chatting today with Wen-Jay Ying of Local Roots NYC, a CSA in New York City. We’re discussing how regenerative agriculture supports our long-term ability to farm (and why the time is now to make a change!). Plus, we learn the value of supporting local farms both for your environmental footprint and your personal health. Your food choices are the easiest, most impactful way to lessen your impact on the planet – and we totally have the power to make a difference.

Find Local Roots NYC online or on instagram

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Amazon Rainforest Fires, Climate Change: Everything You Need to Know

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:56:20 -0000

The Amazon Rainforest has been burning for three weeks largely due to deforestation for cattle ranching. This episode is a special report on the current situation: how the fires began, why this emergency will accelerate climate change, + what you can do. We are explaining deforestation, carbon sinks, and current climate science predictions for global temperature thresholds. Statistics shared today are collected from BBC and CNN.

Organizations to donate to, helping protect the Amazon (bottom of the article has a good list!)

The latest IPCC Special Report, Climate Change and Land

Episodes, if you’d like to learn more about today’s topics:

* 69: What is the Carbon Budget?* 66: 5 Ways to Eat A More Plant-Based Diet* 46: 10 Foods to Stop Buying and Start Making with Your Food Scraps* 3: What’s The Beef?* 9: The Compost Convo

Chat with me on insta – @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez or email me at laura@lauraediez.com

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73: Am I Truly Eco Chic?

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 18:46:42 -0000

Honesty hour: I sometimes struggle my to balance my environmental lifestyle + “regular” millennial culture. Today, I’m sharing a couple of tidbits from my life + internal conflicts around vegan leather handbags, introducing myself as an environmentalist, and when bringing your own metal straw is nonnegotiable. This episode is the first of a few more personal episodes I’d like to share – opening up the conversation around our collective concerns + conflicts with becoming truly ECO CHIC.

Listen to Episode 16 with Ashlee Piper here

Connect with me on instagram, @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez (I would love your feedback!)

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72: The Value of Immersive Environmental Education | CJ Casey + The Green Program

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:03:44 -0000

Tis the season for education, career shifts, and even back-to-school fever for those of us out in the workplace. Today, we’re speaking about the value of short-term, immersive experiences to build on your environmental education. Whether you are looking to dive deeper into your passions or learn about a totally new topic, there is plenty to gain from field stations, programs abroad, or bootcamp-style institutes. We are specifically today discussing our personal times at:

* The Green Program (through which CJ went to Iceland); learn about CJ’s scholarship program here * Highlands Biological Station (but also mention Flathead Lake Biological Station and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute)* University of Illinois – Chicago’s Summer Institute for Sustainability and Energy * WWOOF, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

Connect with CJ at @cjcasey3320 on Twitter + Instagram

Listen to Episode 58, Careers in Climate

Hang out with me on insta! @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez

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71: How to Recycle Almost Anything

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 17:13:00 -0000

Recycling incorrectly can be just as harmful as not recycling at all! However, recycling properly can be challenging based on where you live or what you’re disposing of. While every area may have different regulations around their specific acceptable items, we’re discussing things you should always recycle, plus programs for your hard-to-recycle items, like contact lens packaging and toothpaste tubes. We also chat about the importance of personal care product take-back programs and dispel myths about what bathroom items can’t be diverted from a landfill. While we should be focused on reducing and reusing, correct and effective recycling should also be a priority.

Previous episodes mentioned: Episode 64, Dating Sustainably: Chic Chats; Episode 67, The World’s First Totally Zero Waste Makeup Palette; Episode 9, The Compost Convo

Learn more about TerraCycle here

Learn more about E-Steward here

Check out Greenpeace’s electronics report card + EPEAT here

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70: Sustainability Abroad + Cultural Barriers to Environmentalism: Chic Chats

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 01:49:17 -0000

Our second Chic Chats call-in episode! Today, we’re speaking with four women about their experiences with environmental lifestyles around the world: Celine from Germany, Lynn in South Korea, Marley in Uganda, and Jainan in China. We’re discussing national policies and location-specific challenges, plus coming to terms with things like family and social norms. Pollution, food, recycling, and so much more! This episode is one of my favorites yet, because it is so full of personal knowledge and relatable stories.

Follow along @ecochicpodcast (or my personal page, @lauraediez), and email me at laura@lauraediez.com

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69: What is the Carbon Budget?

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:06:11 -0000

We’re breaking down the elusive “carbon budget” – what is really means, and what it will take to keep our planet within reasonable levels of warming. Between the promise of shiny technologies and human habits, we’re talking about limiting emissions with the current reality of a climate crisis.

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68: Eco Sheets: Sleeping Sustainably | Ettitude

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 17:34:49 -0000

Silk sheets are totally having a moment, and cotton is a classic … but both of these options problematic! Today we’re chatting with Phoebe and Kat of Ettitude, a bamboo lyocell bedding company. Bamboo is an environmental superstar, requiring minimal resources and causing no animal harm. We spend one-third of our lives asleep … and Ettitude sheets are a super luxurious vegan option for that huge portion of your life! We’re also talking about ethical factory standards and the importance of educating women.

Use the code ECOCHIC of 15% off at ettitude.com or ettitude.com.au

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67: The World’s First Totally Zero Waste Makeup Palette | Aether Beauty

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 17:20:50 -0000

Sustainable, non-toxic, inspiring makeup – let’s discuss! Today, we’re chatting with Tiila Abbitt of Aether Beauty, the brand behind the world’s first zero waste makeup palette. Tiila served as the Head of Product Development for Sephora, which led her to create a truly clean eyeshadow collection. She talks about her background in the beauty industry and challenges of creating a zero waste consumer product. I was especially interested to learn about how crystal can actually benefit your skin, and the pros to lab-grown mica.

Let’s connect – @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez on instagram, and online at lauraediez.com

Find Aether Beauty online at aetherbeautyco.com, @aetherbeautyco + a variety of big-name stores.

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66: 5 Ways To Eat A More Plant-Based Diet

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 16:34:49 -0000

Plant-based diets are actually the most impactful personal climate change solution you can make. We’re talking today about five easy ways to transition into a more plant-based diet, little by little – you don’t have to be totally vegan overnight! First, let’s discuss two major food groups you can reassess, and then we’ll get into three key ingredients you can incorporate into your meals as animal product replacements. Today’s episode is full of simple recipe ideas and encouragement for you to start taking the next steps for lightening your environmental footprint.

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Linked here is the B12 supplement spray I mentioned!

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65: Transportation Tech Solutions to Climate Change

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:23:21 -0000

Transportation is a *massive* source of global greenhouse gas emissions. Today, we’re going over some ways that innovation and up-and-coming ideas are making our travel more efficient. We’re diving deep into why a typical gasoline-powered car doesn’t make a lot of sense, how hyperloop could totally change public transportation, + where there is still plenty of work to be done.

Explore more solutions/research here

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64: Dating Sustainably: Chic Chats

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 06:00:09 -0000

Our first call-in episode! Today, we’re talking with FIVE friends of ECO CHIC all about their experiences dating as someone making eco-conscious lifestyle choices. We discuss how living low-waste, plant-based, or just environmentally aware can influence romantic relationships. Each guest lives a little differently from one another, so it is really eye opening to understand how we can date while still keeping true to our values.

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Let’s chat! Find me on instagram @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez. Send emails to laura@lauraediez.com. Plus, we have stickers again! Reach out if you’d like to receive one.

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63: Lab Grown Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend | MiaDonna + The Greener Diamond Foundation

Tue, 28 May 2019 17:22:33 -0000

The diamond industry is dirty, corrupt, and arguably super outdated. Diamonds are simply compressed carbon – and technology has caught up with nature to alleviate some of the adverse effects of mining. Today, we are sitting down with Anna-Mieke Anderson of MiaDonna & Co. and The Greener Diamond Foundation. We’re discussing how the technology of growing diamonds in a lab facility has actually surpassed the quality of stones we can find in nature, and how historically oppressed communities can be revitalized through sustainable investments.

Connect! – @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez, and via email on lauraediez.com. Leave a rating/review on iTunes to enter the giveaway for a set of reusable produce bags; just send a screenshot via DM to @ecochicpodcast or via email to hello@lauraediez.com

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62: How We Could Reduce The Societal, Economic Burdens of Trash

Wed, 22 May 2019 05:05:17 -0000

Let’s get analytical today when we talk about waste: what is it really costing our communities? We’re discussing the economic and social downfalls of a disposable society, plus possible solutions. It’s easy to simply encourage recycling and composting, but we also have to realize the policies and infrastructure currently in place. Waste-To-Energy electricity and fuel generation is also a hot topic, but there are cons to those systems, too. Where do we need our markets to go, and how do we deal with the trash we already have?

Connect! @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez on Instagram, or www.lauraediez.com

Info + Inspo

* “Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: Facts and Figures.” by Environmental Protection Agency, 2017* “The economics of municipal solid waste.” by Beede, David N., and David E. Bloom* “What a waste: a global review of solid waste management.” by Hoornweg, Daniel, and Perinaz Bhada-Tata* “Issues and options in waste management: a social cost–benefit analysis of waste-to-energy in the UK.” by Hoornweg, Daniel, and Perinaz Bhada-Tata* “Municipal waste management systems for domestic use.” by Jouhara, H., et al.

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61: Eco Tech and More Sustainable Audio | House of Marley

Tue, 14 May 2019 17:19:22 -0000

There is a lot of speculation on if technology will save us from a climate crisis … today, we’re bringing that conversation down to a much more personal level. How are the products you’re inviting into your life impacting the environment? We’re sitting today with Josh Poulsen of House of Marley, an eco-conscious brand of personal audio products. We are getting into the challenges with designing sustainable speakers and headphones, a more responsible supply change, and where the technology industry as a whole needs to be headed.

Find House of Marley online at houseofmarley.com and @houseofmarley

Let’s please connect! Find me @ecochicpodcast and @lauraediez on Instagram, and via email through lauraediez.com

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60: Clean, Conscious Beauty: Waterless, Responsible, Customizable Beauty from Food Waste | LOLI Beauty

Tue, 07 May 2019 17:02:58 -0000

We’re talking today about shopping for beauty products the same way you shop for groceries: personalized, food-grade organic, ethically sourced, and even a little spiritual. Tina Hedges, founder of LOLI Beauty, joins us to discuss how LOLI is on a mission to stir up clean, conscious beauty. Makeup, skincare, and haircare products are crafted from organic food waste, and also contain no water, addressing issues of scarcity and high-end food byproducts that are often overlooked. Coming from the beauty industry, Tina thinks deeper about improving products that are impacting our personal health, but also how our environmental footprints and bigger-picture supply chains can be more righteous.

Find LOLI Beauty online at www.lolibeauty.com and use code ‘ECOCHIC15’ for 15% off (I’m honestly obsessed!). Follow on instagram at @loli.beauty

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59: The Grid: Energy Dependencies + The Future of Electricity

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 15:49:27 -0000

The grid: what even is it? We’re talking today about why you should care about where your electricity comes from! Let’s break down the whole situation: importance of grid reliability and flexibility, how our energy is generated, and how we’re going to transition into a safer, more stable system. Lots of goodness to better prepare you not only for climate conversations, but deeper thinking about national security and consumer comfort.

Keep in touch! On instagram, @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez. Email me via lauraediez.com. Find my recommendations for learning more about climate change here, on my Resources page.

Learn more about energy sources on Episode 21: Happy Hour: Energy

More info here on biomass, off-shore wind versus on-shore wind, + rooftop solar power

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58: Careers in Climate

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:55:33 -0000

Climate change is impacting all of us – and we all have the ability contribute to solutions! Today, we’re exploring a whole variety of ways that you can tailor your expertise for a career in cliamte. We’re first introducing the obvious scientist roles, but then diving deep into sectors you may not immediately associate with sustainability: economics, insurance, marketing, education, community planning, policy… there is really no shortage of opportunities! Whether you’re unsure of your next career move or just looking to better understand our society, this episode will definitely encourage you to think a little more about your role in facilitating positive change.

Connect with me – @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez, or send an email via lauraediez.com, where you can also find climate science and green living info (like this post on some great resources, like books and documentaries!) I also mentioned an article on the legalities of selling public lands; if you’re interested in learning about land management and policy, learn more here about the issues surrounding National Monuments.

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57: 5 Ways To Make Earth Day, Every Day

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:55:41 -0000

Happy Earth Day, friends! We’re firm believers that we should be celebrating Earth Day every day by thinking a little more about our environmental footprint. Today’s bonus episode outlines five easy ways you can live more eco-consciously. Below, each tip has links to additional podcast episodes in the Apple Podcast app if you’d like more info – episode are available wherever you listen to podcasts! You can also find some of my fave climate change resources (books, documentaries, etc) here + some zero-waste supply recommendations here. Connect with me on instagram – @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez, and you can send me an email via lauraediez.com!

Eat More Plants
3: What’s The Beef?
17: Our Global Food Systems + Sustainability: Megan Faletra, The Well Essentials
43: Your Guide To Becoming A Zero Waste, Vegan Home Cook
55: Eco-Conscious Beef: How Animal Agriculture Can Be Done Sustainably

Avoid The Big Four: Water Bottles, Straws, Bags, Coffee Cups
25: Straws vs. Fishing Nets: The Real Deal
40: 10 Easy Zero Waste Swaps
49: How To Shop Package Free

Compost
9: The Compost Convo
Composting 101 (blog post!)

Take Less Flights
7: Travel Smarter

Shop Secondhand
10: Fast Fashion
18: Get Thrifty
31: Sustainable Fashion Initiative

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56: 3 DIY Projects for Your Lower Waste Lifestyle | Feelin’ Loopy Crochet

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:59:14 -0000

We’re crafting today! I’m joined by my friend Elizabeth Lancione of Feelin Loopy Crochet to talk you through three do-it-yourself projects for your lower waste lifestyle. We’re teaching you how to make a reusable shopping bag, produce bags, and cotton face rounds (crochet or sew!). We also have two bonus projects to share: coffee scrub and beeswax wraps!

If you’d like to follow along with written directions and photos, we created a PDF! Download it here, from lauraediez.com.

Let’s connect on insta – @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez!

Find Elizabeth on Etsy and Instagram!

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55: Eco-Conscious Beef: How Animal Agriculture Can Be Done Sustainably | Diablo Trust

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 07:05:47 -0000

It can be easy to preach against animal products when promoting an environmental lifestyle – but that definitely doesn’t work for everyone! I’m excited for us to be diving deep into the world of animal agriculture, cattle ranching, and climate change today with Megan of the Diablo Trust, a collaborative group of ranchers, advocacy groups, and even government agencies. We are educating ourselves on the *actual* environmental concerns with animal ag, trends in eco-conscious land management, + so much more. Let’s talk about where your food is coming from, who is growing it, and how all communities and ecology can truly come together.

Let’s def connect – find us on insta, @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez + online www.lauraediez.com.

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54: Environmentalism is Elitist; Plastic is Political

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:44:09 -0000

Last week, AOC reminded us that “climate change is not an elitist issue,” … but perhaps environmental lifestyle choices inherently are. We’re touching upon the social factors that influence your ability (or inability!) to make lower-waste, more eco-concious choices. We’re breaking down how your neighborhood and socioeconomic status influence your environmental footprint, but then taking it a little further and discussing how the politics of your region play into that. Let’s break down why it’s easier to shop plastic-free in California versus a Publix grocery store in Florida (a juicy investigation, if I do say so myself!). While climate change absolutely impacts all of us, the choices we make in response to that acceptance are a little more tricky.

Let’s connect on insta – @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at lauraediez.com

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53: Does “Organic” Matter?

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:50:57 -0000

Let’s break down a cool little intersection of environment + health: organic produce. Today, we’ll discuss what organic certification truly means, the agricultural implications, and even some benefits of conventionally grown fruits and veggies. We’re also introducing the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list, to help us all be more savvy shoppers.

Let’s connect on insta – @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at lauraediez.com

USC is hosting their annual The Big Event, and they’d love you to participate in The Climate Ribbon Project! Sign your name on a ribbon here + learn more about The Climate Ribbon Project here.

Today’s episode of ECO CHIC is brought to you by Kinder Beauty Box! Use ECOCHIC at kinderbeauty.com for a surprise bonus gift in your first box of totally vegan, cruelty-free makeup and skincare.

Resources:

* EWG’s 2019 Dirty Dozen List* Pinterest graphic * Research on organic vs conventional farm yields

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52: Should We Really Be Boycotting Palm Oil?

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 02:45:17 -0000

Palm oil: one of the biggest things the internet is telling you to give up if you care about the planet. Today, we are breaking down the situation a little further – let’s talk about how palm oil is harvested, who is being hurt, how it’s effecting our global greenhouse gas emissions… but let’s also talk about the lesser-advocated-for benefits of this oil. While deforestation is environmentally villainous, and efforts to save orangutans really tug at your heart … we also should acknowledge that palm oil is one of our absolute most efficient globally.

I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on today’s semi-controversial conversation! Let’s connect on insta – @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at lauraediez.com

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51: Art Imitates Life: Environmental Influences and Messages | Dana Rodriguez

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:00:45 -0000

Art, the environment, and eco-conscious messages you may not even realize you’re being sent! My great friend Dana Rodriguez is joining us today to talk about art: creating it, buying it, and what how it’s influencing the masses. We’re getting into materials, discussing specific artists famous for their work, and the impact of social media culture in the art world.

Get in touch with Dana on instagram, @danarodriguezart

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50: What The Frack: Natural Gas, Renewables, + Your Power in Energy | Christina Lizzo

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:56:51 -0000

Energy: where does it come from + why should you care? We’re sitting down with my great friend, Christina Lizzo, to discuss how we extract natural gas, and some drawbacks of renewable energy alternatives. We’re also touching on the subjects of geopolitics, political awareness, and where different people fit into shifting our larger energy systems.

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49: How To Shop Package Free

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:29:26 -0000

Reducing your packaging is arguably one of the easiest ways to start lessening your environmental footprint! Let’s talk today about one of your most frequent plastic-ridden purchases: groceries. We’re sharing tips on how to prepare for your grocery trip, what to do at the store, and how to store things once you get home. Package-free shopping shouldn’t be intimidating, inconvenient, or too different from your usual grocery run. It doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing, either – if you can only do package-free produce, that works. Do what you can!

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Resources:

* How To Shop Package Free blog post* Bulk Bin Finder* Reusable Produce Bags* How to DIY produce bags

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48: Have More (Sustainable) Sex

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 07:08:04 -0000

Where do condoms come from? What even is lube? Today, we’re breaking down the environmental impacts of our basic sexual wellness products! Let’s discuss the sustainability (and health!) of our bedroom choices: condoms, personal lubricant, vibrators, and a bit more. We’re also sharing lots of brands you may want to switch to, and how these products are linked to our larger environmental footprints. Instead of an end-of-ep question, this episode is answering your eco-conscious sex questions throughout our conversation.

Let’s chat – find us on insta, @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez + online www.lauraediez.com. PS: @ecochicpodcast will be hosting a giveaway for vegan, non-GMO, fair trade rubber condoms this week!

Resources:

* Glyde: certified vegan + fair trade* Durex: some vegan + non-latex options* Sustain: non-GMO, fair trade, vegan condoms + aloe-based personal lubricant (plus great women’s health products) (website always has great discount codes!) * Unique Plus: non-latex + eco-friendly packaging* Woo More Play: coconut oil lube (code: ECOCHIC)* Good Clean Love: Organic 95% aloe-based lubricant* GAIA vibrator: totally biodegradable* More info on rubber harvesting, via NPR * NY Mag, “Best Organic Condoms and Lubes”* Sex With Emily (podcast + website)

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47: Why A Circular Economy Isn’t Going To Solve Climate Change | Dr. Brian Petersen

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:37:55 -0000

Buckle up for one of our most thought-provoking episodes yet! We’re sitting down with Dr. Brian Petersen today to discuss the circular economy theory – and why it doesn’t really make sense as a climate change solution. We touch upon the efforts of the zero waste movement, and larger social systems: are people truly happy with a society of constant consumption? How does technology impact our social systems, and can we use it to combat environmental issues? What do we *actually* need?

Today’s episode of ECO CHIC is brought to you by Kinder Beauty Box! Use ECOCHIC at kinderbeauty.com for a surprise bonus gift in your first box of totally vegan, cruelty-free makeup and skincare.

Let’s connect on insta – @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at lauraediez.com

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46: 10 Foods to Stop Buying + Start Making With Your Kitchen Scraps

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:40:48 -0000

Happy Thursday! We have a quick episode today all about ten easy things that you can totally start making on your own with your food scraps. Even if you’re not able to compost, you can definitely start to reduce your kitchen waste by rethinking what you’re purchasing, and how you can make some things on your own with what you already have. We’re breaking down the basics on some kitchen staples, sharing a couple of easy meal ideas, a bath product, and even a drink! Aiming for zero waste isn’t always about completely changing your lifestyle, but rather just encouraging some mindfulness around what you’re sending to a landfill.

Vegan Banana Bread:

* 2-3 super ripe bananas* 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (oat flour works great too!)* 1/2 cup sugar* 1/4 cup of vegetable or coconut oil* splash of almond milk* 1 tsp of baking soda* 1 tsp salt* cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla* Bake at 425F for ~30 minutes for muffins, ~60 mins for a loaf

Let’s connect on instagram @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at lauraediez.com

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45: Cotton: Is Organic Clothing Really Eco-Friendly?

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 20:08:41 -0000

If you’ve ever wondered if purchasing an organic cotton t-shirt is actually better than purchasing a conventional one … you’re not alone. Today we’re discussing the environmental considerations surrounding your cotton clothing: crop yields, irrigation, transportation, and even laundry while you own it. Our end-of-ep tidbit this week revolves around a somewhat laughable personal experience, sharing some health and safety considerations for essential oils and wool dryer balls!

Let’s connect: @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez on instagram, and www.lauraediez.com online

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44: Why Your Nail Polish Matters: Animal Cruelty, Toxic-Free, + Supporting Brands That Align With Your Values | *HYPE Nail

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 07:19:05 -0000

Let’s talk about what nail polish has to do with staying healthy, looking good, and your dog. Today we’re hanging out with Valentina of *Hype Nail, a toxic-free polish brand. We’re discussing LOTS: the toxicity that is mainstream nail polish, how harmful chemicals can be replaced with plant-based ingredients, and how to dispose of polishes. We also chat about why animal testing needs to go, and the power of consumers in shifting the market. PLUS: ECO CHIC listeners get a special 30% off discount code so you can clean up your nail care asap! Our end-of-episode question is full of tips on how you can give some lower-waste, eco-conscious gifts this Valentine’s Day (and all year round)!

Let’s connect on instagram, @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, or online at www.lauraediez.com

Find *Hype Nail at www.hypenail.com and on Amazon!

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43: Your Guide To Becoming A Zero Waste, Vegan Home Cook | Jessie Stokes, Tiny Yellow Bungalow

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:56:02 -0000

Cheers to our first Thursday episode! We’re talking today with Jessie Stokes, author of the Zero Waste Vegan Cookbook! Let’s break down how zero waste and low impact living can look different for everyone, and the benefits of plant-based meals, even just a couple of times per week. Jessie is giving tips on how to shop at “regular” grocery stores, and even sharing some simple go-to plant-based recipes.

More information + inspiration a lower impact kitchen:

* Meatless Mondays: Do Yourself A Favor* Lower Waste Kitchen Swaps* How To: Shop Package Free

Find us @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez on instagram, or www.lauraediez.com online

Find Jessie at www.tinyyellowbungalow.com and on instagram @tinyyellowbungalow

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42: Breaking Down Beer: Water, Barrels, and Everything Else That Goes Into Your Favorite Pint | Wanderlust Brewing

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:33:49 -0000

We are sitting down today with Nathan Friedman of Wanderlust Brewing Company in Flagstaff, AZ, breaking down the environmental and logistical variables that go into the brewing process. Nathan is discussing the everything that goes into your go-to beer: the water usage, the malting process, ingredient sourcing, bacteria and yeast … really SO much knowledge on a drink we all enjoy but may not think too deeply about. We’re also touching on how certain steps in the process can be tweaked for reuse or conservation, PLUS the topic that got me wanting to host this chat: Wanderlust’s microbrew made from reclaimed water.

Let’s connect – on instagram, find us @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at www.lauraediez.com

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41: The Business of Being Eco Chic: How Nora Schaper Started Two Natural Beauty Companies | Bodylish, HiBar

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 01:56:41 -0000

We’re sitting down with Nora Schaper today, co-founder of Bodylish, a natural beauty line, and HiBar, a new salon-quality solid shampoo bar. Nora discusses her unconventional path into entrepreneurship, and the conception of two totally different business models, both forward-thinking in sustainability. We’re breaking down some challenges associated with different business models and products, and the power of an environmentally-conscious brand to really shake up the market.

Let’s chat! Find us on instagram @ecochicpodcast (so many good giveaways lately!), my personal page @lauraediez, or on lauraediez.com

Connect with Nora at nora@bodylish.com or nora@hellohibar.com

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40: 10 Easy Zero Waste Swaps

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 01:54:47 -0000

Let’s all agree to be less trashy in 2019. Today, we’re getting into ten super simple ways you can reduce your waste. Plus, I’m breaking down the difference between “zero waste” and “low impact” lifestyles, and why I think the iconic trash jar is silly. Sticking to theme, the end-of-episode question is all about plastic bags!

Find all the ten swaps for a lower impact lifestyle below; links are to Amazon.

* Carry a reusable water bottle everywhere – to work, the gym, Panera… everywhere* Reusable Coffee Mug for your office or backpack* Stainless Steel Straws! Bonus: chic on a bar cart * Reusable Shopping Bags – remember, they’re not just for grocery stores! * Reusable Produce Bags* Wool Dryer Balls* Sign up for a local compost pick-up service (or start your own compost system!)* Shop Secondhand (more info on Episode 18)* Pick up lonely bananas* Carry a set of your own silverware (inexpensive thrift!), or opt for a spork that lives in your bag

Let’s connect! Find @ecochicpodcast on instagram, or my personal page @lauraediez. Email us + find more resources at www.lauraediez.com

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39: Jade Rolling: Oils, Serums, + Everything To Know About Hippie Chic Skincare | Halle Beeler, Sur Sublimite, Luna Nectar

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:11:56 -0000

Let’s get into clean, natural skincare – good for your body, inside and out. Jade rolling is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, using a crystal for its anti-aging properties. Jade rolling is receiving a ton of buzz lately, too, in the skincare community for helping with face bloat and lymphatic drainage. Today, we’re discussing the biological benefits of facial massage, the benefits of specific oils and serums, and even more pros for a cleaner, greener beauty routine.

* Let’s connect on Instagram – @ecochicpodcast, @lauraediez, www.lauraediez.com * Read sursublimite.com + connect with Halle on Instagram @sursublimite (where we’ll be giving away a jade roller!)* Specific oils and serums mentioned by Halle: * Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum* Dr Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Acid Serum
* Beauty Counter * Find Luna Nectar online at www.lunanectar.com and on Instagram @lunanectar* Read about how to shop package-free

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38: Can Technology Save Us From A Climate Crisis?

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 02:07:55 -0000

Today we are setting the scene for future conversations about shiny climate change solutions. What is geoengineering? Can we really just stop absorbing solar radiation? Why isn’t this cool research being put into practice yet?

Let’s connect! Find @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez on Instagram, or email at laura@lauraediez.com

Resources:

* Check out the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) * Vegan meal prep inspo: @thetoastedpinenut, @minimalistbaker, @upbeetandkaleingit* Listen to Episode 33 with Nicole Walker, where I am asked this very question of, “Will technology save us?”

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37: Is This Border Wall Really Worth It? US-Mexico Emissions + Animal Impacts

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:27:49 -0000

The US government shutdown is (unfortunately) going almost two weeks strong. A central conversation revolves around President Trump’s proposed border wall between the US and Mexico. Today, let’s discuss the environmental implications of this “huge, beautiful wall” – there is a lot to consider, between the associated greenhouse gas emissions and *whose* migration will be impacted.

Find me on instagram, @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez , and and online at www.lauraediez.com

Find the McCallum et. al (2014) study here

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36: Refugees, Terrorism, Women’s Rights + Climate Change | Emerald McCormick

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 20:26:18 -0000

Today we are sitting down with my friend Emerald McCormick to talk about some major, global issues: climate refuges, terrorists, and developing world setbacks. We are get into how climate change is a women’s rights issue in many countries, and even touch on subjects like ecofeminism.

If you are interested in learning more about EcoFeminism, check out Episode 28, or Women + Children, check out episode 30.

If you’re interested in getting in touch with Emerald + further learning about the intersection of politics and climate issues, please email or DM me and I will put you in touch!

Find me on instagram, @lauraediez + @ecochicpodcast and online at www.lauraediez.com

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35: How To Talk To Climate Change Deniers

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 01:17:05 -0000

On this (slightly sassy) episode, I am hitting you with the three most common arguments of people who deny climate change, and how you can intelligently rebuttal. The holiday season might prompt some of these conversations with family, and it’s a lot easier to keep your cool when you’re armed with easy facts to disprove those conspiracies.

Let’s connect! Find me @ecochicpodcast and @lauraediez on Instagram, or email me at laura@lauraediez.com

Resources:

* For an easy, comprehensive list of climate denial rebuttals* An article on the last time the earth was as hot as we’re projecting it will be, due to human activity* Soap Nuts on Amazon* Wool Dryer Balls on Amazon* ECO CHIC: The Master List PDF download

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34: CLEAN BEAUTY: Understanding Labels for a Kinder Routine | Halle Beeler, Sur Sublimite

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 21:05:28 -0000

This week we are diving deep into the topic of clean beauty with Halle Beeler of clean beauty blog, Sur Sublimite! We’re talking all about the products you should be rethinking in your routine, what labels and ingredients are worth looking into, and sharing tips on how to be an educated shopper.
Connect with me on instagram, @ecochicpodcast and @lauraediez, and find more resources at www.lauraediez.com

* Visit www.sursublimite.com
* Follow Halle on instagram, @sursublimite
* Product Database: Environmental Working Group
* Think Dirty app

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33: Sustainability: An Honest Story, Nicole Walker

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:34:48 -0000

This week we are joined by Nicole Walker, the author of Sustainability: A Love Story. Nicole and I are chatting about what sustainable actually means, the idea of a “personal cap-and-trade program”, and mindfulness moving forward.

* Check out Nicole’s personal website, www.nikwalk.com
* Find Sustainability: A Love Story on Amazon + your local retailers

Let’s connect!! Find me on Instagram @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez and at www.lauraediez.com

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32: Turkey, Trees, + Tips for a Sustainable Holiday Season

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:44:29 -0000

‘Tis the season! With the holidays upon us, we’re talking today about some easy tips + important considerations when it comes to keeping the season eco-conscious. We’re tackling some big-ticket topics today, like leftovers, Christmas trees, and gifts. Today’s end-of-episode question is all about the most important (zero-waste, vegan) meal of the day.
Keep in touch! Email me at laura@lauraediez.com, or DM me at @lauraediez + @ecochicpodcast. Please reach out if you’d like some new ECO CHIC stickers!
You can find our first printable PDF, ECO CHIC: The Master List (and lots of other fun things) at: www.lauraediez.com/

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31: Sustainable Fashion Initiative

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 23:06:57 -0000

We’re talking today with Emma and Abby of the UNC Sustainable Fashion Initiative! We’re just skimming the surface of all things sustainable fashion: thrifting/upcycling, manufacturing pollution, workers’ conditions, and more.
Let’s chat!! Message me @lauraediez, @ecochicpodcast, or laura@lauraediez.com

* Check out UNC SFI here
* The True Cost
* Additional Climate Change Resources
* For more on thrifting, check out Episode 18 of ECO CHIC: Get Thrifty

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30: Women and Children … and Climate

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:57:30 -0000

Family Planning is one of the most crucial issues to tackle – population growth is super closely linked to increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Today, we’re highlighting the challenges associated with family planning services around the world, some successful countries, and how babies are totally tied to climate change.
Slide into my DMs at @lauraediez ; follow ECO CHIC @ecochicpodcast ; email me at laura@lauraediez.com

* Additional stats/resources linked here
* Climate change educational resources linked here

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29: Electric Cars, Elon Musk, + The Future of Driving

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 03:52:25 -0000

Today I’m hanging out with my friend Miles Dunlap, an expert in the electric vehicle space. We are getting into the innovation that is currently happening (and what has yet to be done), Tesla’s impact on the industry, Elon Musk’s motives… it’s a good one, y’all.

* Chat with me on instragram @lauraediez, @ecochicpodcast + via email at laura@lauraediez.com
* Connect with Miles on instagram @milesdunlap_ + on twitter @quartermiles
* Pick up Drawdown, my fave constantly-referenced, super readable collection of stats on the most feasible ways to combat climate change on Amazon

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28: ECOFEMINISM: Women + The Environment

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:59:21 -0000

Let’s introduce the concept of ECOFEMINISM. There is an intersection of gender equality and environmental exploitation … and today we’re just skimming the surface of the issues within that connection. Beyond explaining the ideology behind ecofeminism, we’ll also touch briefly on women’s education, maternal health, fast fashion, and veganism.
Keep in touch! I’m on instagram @lauraediez + @ecochicpodcast. You can also email me at laura@lauraediez.com
Information + Inspiration:

* Julia Mason, TEDxGrandValley: An Ecofeminist Perspective
Françoise d’Eaubonne
* Greta Gaard, Lori Gruen: “Ecofeminism: Toward Global Justice and Planetary Health” (1993)
* Venn Diagram Youtube Video
* What Is Ecofeminism and Green Consciousness? Youtube Video

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27: The Wine Down, Jen Bingham, Cru Cellars Tampa

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:30:56 -0000

Let’s talk about WINE. Today, we’re chatting with Tampa-based sommelier Jen Bingham all about the basics of growing wine, plus: some labels on wine (“natural”? “organic”? “biodynamic”?) + how you can make some smarter, more eco-conscious wine purchases.
Find Cru Cellars on Instagram or in Tampa at: 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 + Armature Works
Chat with me!! Find me on instagram (@lauraediez) or via laura@lauraediez.com. You can also now follow ECO CHIC specifically at @ecochicpodcast on instagram.

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26: Happy Hour: Food, Equity + Climate Change

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:45:43 -0000

We are back with our second Happy Hour episode! Today, we’re talking with my friends Tristan and Liz all about food: socio-economic issues, farmers’ markets, waste, marketing, GMOs… everything you’ve ever wondered about food, we’re wondering, too.
Let’s chat!! Shoot me an email at laura@lauraediez.com or an Instagram DM @lauraediez

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25: Straws vs. Fishing Nets: The Real Deal

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:50:35 -0000

The argument against straw-free movements has been circulating the internet… today we’re addressing the real deal when it comes to commercial fishing debris! Yes, a lot of our marine plastic is from fishing nets – but that doesn’t mean we should ignore efforts to eliminate plastic straws. We’re getting into the issues with both sides of the argument. And we have a fun surprise later!!

* Great article about fishing debris, ghost nets
* Plastic Island
* Reusable stainless-steel straws on Amazon

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24: The Menstruation Conversation: Dot Cup

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 18:42:44 -0000

Let’s talk about periods. 50% of the population has them, yet we’re nervous to talk about menstruation openly and honestly. Ridiculous!! Today on ECO CHIC we are joined by Betsy Drach, the founder of Dot Cup, a new one-for-one menstrual cup. We’re talking about everything you’ve ever wondered about menstrual cups: what they are, why they’re the move for your health and the environment, and how they can empower women around the world.
Keep in touch! DM me on instagram (@lauraediez) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com).

* Follow @dotcup on Instagram
* Purchase Dot Cup

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23: Coffee Cream That Cares, Unicreamer

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 23:06:00 -0000

Today we are chatting with Elise and Lori of Unicreamer, a totally vegan, non-GMO, hypoallergic coffee creamer! We touch on the benefits of incorporating plant-based products into a diet, especially for non-vegans (like us). Elise and Lori are also committed to animal welfare, a topic that is super important to respecting the planet that we do not talk about enough.
Keep in touch! DM me on instagram (@lauraediez) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com).

* Order Unicreamer (40% off right now!!)
* Follow @Unicreamer
* Check out Marley’s Mutts, the awesome organization Lori and Elise mentioned partnering with!

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22: Wet Footprints

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:21:33 -0000

Today we’re breaking down what makes up our personal water footprints! We’re skimming the surface of the direct and indirect sources of water consumption in our lives.
Let me know your thoughts on this new series! If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

* Calculate your personal water footprint here
* Calculate your personal carbon footprint here
* Water consumption of energy sources

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21: Happy Hour: Energy

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 22:42:09 -0000

I am PUMPED to be introducing a new series to ECO CHIC… Happy Hour! You’ll meet experts in the sustainability space from totally different specialties, we’ll have some drinks, and we’ll talk honestly and openly about ENERGY. We’re discussing the potentials and pitfalls of renewables, posing some questions, and getting nerdy. Cheers!
Let me know your thoughts on this new series! If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

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20: Growing + Inspiring in Zero-Waste: Celia Ristow, Litterless

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:11:37 -0000

Today we are speaking with Celia of Litterless! Litterless is a blog + social media space where Celia discusses moving towards a zero-waste lifestyle. She also host workshops and aids in fostering zero-waste communities in the Midwest. We talk about what zero-waste is, finding resources wherever you may be, and encouraging community around a lower impact lifestyle.
If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!
Find ECO CHIC wherever you listen to podcasts + don’t forget to rate, review, share. See ya next Tuesday!!

* Read Celia’s blog, Litterless, here. Follow here on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, @litterless
* Here is Litterless’ super handy compost resource locator

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19: Smart, Chic CBD: Leila Mafoud, The Green Witch

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:45:13 -0000

At the intersection of wellness and sustainability, we find The Green Witch: super sustainable, beautiful CBD products based out of New York City. Leila, the founder of The Green Witch, is speaking with us today on the what CBD is, why organic practices are important, and how we can all be a little more eco-conscious in our personal health journeys. ECO CHIC listeners have an exclusive discount code for The Green Witch products – stay tuned until the end!
If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), contact through my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

* Shop Green Witch products at shopgreenwitch.com + follow at @shopgreenwitch
* Visit The Green Witch pop-ups at Canal Street Market (265 Canal St, New York, NY 10013) + soon at The Shops NYC Union Square (Broadway between 12th and 13th)
* Bulk Store Locator – take advantage of search filters!
* Find LUSH solid shampoo bars here

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18: Get Thrifty

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 18:05:46 -0000

One of the most ECO CHIC things we can do is shop secondhand for good looks! We’re continuing our conversation combatting fast fashion today – I’m sharing my top five tips for thrifting, and then recommendations for where to thrift both online and IRL, throughout the country.
If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

* Listen to Episode 10 on Fast Fashion
* Thrifting apps: Poshmark, Depop, Etsy
* Locations-specific recs:

* Chapel Hill, NC + Richmond, VA: Rumors
* Miami, FL: Miami Twice
* NYC: Beacon’s Closet, L Train Vintage, Housing Works
* AZ: Buffalo Exchange, Runway Fashion Exchange (both actually have a ton of locations nation-wide!)
* LA: Melrose Trading Post, Wasteland, Council Thrift Shop

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17: Our Global Food Systems + Sustainability: Megan Faletra, The Well Essentials

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:16:27 -0000

This week on ECO CHIC we are talking with Megan Faletra of The Well Essentials! Megan is enlightening us on the truth of sustainability in diets – we should acknowledge that there is more to it than just eating organic, or just eating local, or just eating vegan … especially considering climate change, nothing in our food systems happens in isolation.
If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

* Connect with Megan on Instagram
* Visit The Well Essentials online
* Shop for Sustainability Supplies on Amazon

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16: How To GIVE A SHIT, Ashlee Piper

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:20:43 -0000

Today we are chatting with Ashlee Piper, author of GIVE A SH*T: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet. Ashlee is a political strategist turned vegan and eco-lifestyle advocate and TV personality. We’re getting into how she started living more eco-consciously, the practicalities of this lifestyle, the deal with ethical veganism… so much good stuff.
If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

* Order GIVE A SH*T on Amazon
* Visit Ashlee’s website + follow her on Instagram

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15: Eco-Spirituality, Permaculture, Positivity: Carly Bergman

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 16:23:51 -0000

So excited to share today’s episode with Carly Bergman! Carly and I are talking about what eco-spirituality means, the rationale behind permaculture, and finding positivity in people when discussing sustainability.

If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

* Find Carly on Instagram here + The Sustainable Duo here
* For Carly and Brendon’s ebook, zero waste survival kit, speaking dates, and more, here is The Sustainable Duo’s website + Etsy

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14: Travel, Personal Growth in Sustainability: Manuela Baron, The Girl Gone Green

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 19:32:56 -0000

Today we are having a conversation with Manuela Baron, better known online as The Girl Gone Green! She has just returned from a six month journey throughout Asia, learning about sustainability and wellness. She shares some lessons she’s taking with her, and how we can all stay practical in our environmental mindset when traveling.

If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

* Check out The Girl Gone Green on Youtube + Instagram
* Watch Manuela’s Ted Talk

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13: Sustainable + Intentional Business: Sharon Rowe, Eco-Bags Products

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 21:25:15 -0000

Today we are talking with Sharon Rowe, founder + CEO of Eco Bags! Eco Bags is the original reusable bag in the U.S. We’re discussing profitability in sustainability: laser-focused business plans, identifying a niche, and sticking to your values.
If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

* Check out The Magic of Tiny Business on Amazon
* Shop Eco Bags’ official site here + Amazon: string shopping bags can be found here and reusable produce bags here. Everything is 100% organic, fair trade, B-Corp certified… everything your sustainability dreams are made of
* Find Sharon online here

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12: Green At Home

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 21:53:51 -0000

On this episode of ECO CHIC we are talking about reducing our energy + water consumption at home! We will be going through each room and discussing how to make some implement more eco-friendly habits and products.
If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

* Here are some more tips for homeowners to make some eco-friendly upgrades
* Here is a recipe for DIY toothpaste – there are also plenty of recipes online for DIY lotions, scrubs, etc. I make body scrub out of coffee grounds with this recipe.
* Laundry!! Here is one laundry detergent free of unnecessary chemicals. Here is a link to soap berries on Amazon – a cool, natural, plastic-free option. Here are wool balls to replace single-use dryer sheets.
* More info on vampire power can be found here
* I wrote this post on easy kitchen staples you can make yourself to reduce waste, and this episode of the podcast talked about trash in general. I like these reusable produce bags + use this reusable K-Cup to replace single-use Keurig cups!

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11: The Birds + The Bees

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 20:58:05 -0000

One of my favorite topics when it comes to climate change: the impacts on animal and plant communities! Here we are discussing how birds and bees are responding to changes in precipitation, habitat shifts, and more.
If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

Resources

* The two research groups on bees I mentioned are this post-doc out of Florida State and this lab out of NC State
* Learn how you can support your local bee communities here
* This page from the Audubon Society is a fun way to learn more about birds – you can break it down by region! If you want to get into birding, the gold-standard resource for calls/identifications/etc is EBird.

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10: Fast Fashion

Tue, 29 May 2018 21:30:21 -0000

Today we are starting to tackle one of the biggest topics when it comes to being ECO CHIC – fast fashion! The conversation starts today with denim and leather.

If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

Information + Inspiration:

* The two sustainable denim brands I mentioned were Everlane + Reformation
* I referenced the documentary True Cost to learn about the environmental and ethical impacts of fast fashion – it’s on Netflix!
* One of my favorite slow fashion bloggers is Megan of Tunes and Tunics – she showcases lots of sustainable brands on her blog and insta!
* The sustainability index I mentioned is the Higg Index – you can download the whole index right now and figure out the implications of different fabrics.

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9: The Compost Convo

Tue, 22 May 2018 22:20:51 -0000

Let’s talk compost! This week, we’re getting in to why composting matters + how easy peasy it is to offset your environmental footprint.
If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

References

* Here is any easy walk-through of setting up a home composting system
* I like this article in Scientific American + this page from the EPA, both discussing methane emissions from landfills
* This article discussed landfill methane capture projects
* Here, here, and here are studies I mentioned that link carbon sinks and climate change mitigation

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8: The Deal With Microplastics

Tue, 15 May 2018 21:14:07 -0000

Let’s talk about microplastics! What are they? Why are they harmful? What can we do about them? As always I’d love to chat about science/sustainability/anything under the sun; send me an Instagram DM (@lauraediez, easiest for me!) or an email via my contact page!

References:

* This is a great PDF handout by NOAA on micro plastics
* Here is more info on the Microbead Free Waters Act
* Here is a galley of product lists containing micro plastics, broken down by country and then severity of the micro plastics (red/orange/green) – some are surprising!

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7: Travel Smarter

Tue, 08 May 2018 20:02:26 -0000

Travel season is upon us! Let’s talk about making our vacation choices a little more sustainable – how we’re getting there, what we’re supporting, and how we are planning to maintain our eco-friendly habits outside of our homes.
If you want to chat about science/sustainability/anything under the sun, send me an Instagram DM (@lauraediez, easiest for me!) or an email via my contact page!

Information + Inspiration:

* Read about the impact of air travel here and this page gets more in-depth about carbon offsets if you want to learn more
* Not just for travel! Calculate your carbon footprint here to see how impactful your transportation choices are.
* This is a fun easy checklist by NatGeo and this is another really thorough list by one of my fave travel bloggers

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6: All About Energy

Tue, 01 May 2018 17:04:58 -0000

We are breaking down all the basics – renewable energy sources, non-renewable energy, the grid, and what we’re looking forward to when it comes to how we get our electricity.
If you want to chat about science/sustainability/topic suggestions, send me an Instagram DM (easiest for me) or an email via my contact page!

References:

* Non-renewables: Here is some thorough information on coal, and here is a good breakdown of natural gas
* Renewables: This site goes into solar, this is about wind, and this is about hydropower. We also mentioned geothermal, which you can read about here, and biomass, here.
* Here is a breakdown of what our national an energy regulatory commission is; to learn more about your state’s or region’s specific commission, you can just Google “(state) energy regulatory commission.” For instance, this is California’s commission website. This article goes into how energy utilities work.

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5: Conscious Coffee

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:25:52 -0000

Breaking down all the ways you can rethink how sustainable your coffee habits are. We’re getting into the labels on coffee beans, the ethical points, and the financial pros to sustainable habits.
If you want to chat about science/sustainability/topic suggestions, send me an Instagram DM (easiest for me) or an email via my contact page!

Resources:

* Agriculture: This article breaks down the pros behind organic coffee + this article talks about shade-grown coffee.
* Social Equity: This page is a good overview of Fair Trade Certifications, but this article is a little more in depth and honestly breaks down some problems with the label.
* Buying Habits: This is a great brief grocery-store checklist of why you should look for certain labels. Here is a good overview of sustainability at Starbucks.
* Here is the reusable K-Cup I have so I can keep using my Keurig, with less waste. A French press is a great option if you’re starting from scratch – glass + no filter!

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4: Party Responsibly

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:36:28 -0000

Party Tips for the eco-concious! Whether you’re hosting, attending, or just passing by, there is always a way to make your events a little more sustainable.
If you have any questions/suggestions/etc, shoot me an Instagram DM or an email via my contact page!

Resources:

* Check out these photos + this site for some creative jello shot presentation.
* Here is an article on biodegradable, edible beer can rings.
* SAY NO TO SOLO CUPS. Look online if your city recycles #6 plastic (unlikely, but Ann Arbor and Yorktown NY are some that do). Here is a national solo cup recycling program through TerraCycle. Here are the UNC compostable cups I mentioned – maybe your local campus has a similar program.
* This post + this post have a good simple outline of sustainable party tips you could use as a checklist!

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3: What’s The Beef?

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 21:32:20 -0000

Everything you ever (and never) wanted to know about animal agriculture. We're discussing animal products and their impacts on the environment, your physical and mental health, and how you can slowly begin to improve your impact. For more info, check out: http://lauraediez.com/2018/04/10/my-first-podcasts/

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2: Talkin’ Trash

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 21:28:48 -0000

All the basics surrounding the environmental impacts of municipal solid waste, the Zero Waste movement, and how to begin reducing your impacts. For resources + more, check out: http://lauraediez.com/2018/04/10/my-first-podcasts/

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1: Introduction to Climate Change

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 21:26:31 -0000

All the basics of Climate Change education. For resources + more info, check out: http://lauraediez.com/2018/04/10/my-first-podcasts/

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