Podcasts by ECO CHIC

ECO CHIC

The eco-conscious lifestyle podcast. Each week, Laura Diez is diving into sustainability and practical climate science. This podcast explores fashion, environmental justice, food, conscious consumerism

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175: Bees, Butterflies, + Native Gardens|Dr. Gail Langellotto from 2022-04-15T14:00

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 gar...

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174: Mitigating Climate Change|Unpacking News Headlines on the latest IPCC WGIII Report from 2022-04-08T23:44:34

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 ...

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173: How To Spot Greenwashing from 2022-04-01T18:00

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 defi...

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172: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine is All About Fossil Fuels|Dr. Sweta Chakraborty from 2022-03-25T18:00

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 Russ...

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171: What Is Environmental Racism? from 2022-03-18T18:00

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...

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170: Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard|Book Club with Kathleen Sheppard, Tiller Swim from 2022-03-11T19:00

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 m...

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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 from 2022-03-04T19:38:30

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 i...

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168: Why Does Texas Lose Power During Storms? Power Grid 101 + The History of Electricity in the US from 2022-02-25T22:28:12

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...

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167: Eco Couture, Textiles, Award Show Fashion|Red Carpet Green Dress, Suzy Amis Cameron + Samata from 2022-02-18T19:00

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, a...

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166: Sustainable Weddings: Chic Chats from 2022-02-11T13:00

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 sec...

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165: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer|Book Club with Sameera Polavarapu from 2022-02-04T19:00

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 Ki...

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164: Healing Landscapes + Indigenous Science|Dr. Jessica Hernandez from 2022-01-28T22:03:50

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 bey...

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163: What is Issue Fatigue (and do we have it)? from 2022-01-21T23:38:16

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 e...

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162: Saving Us by Katharine Hayhoe|Book Club with Emily Stochl from 2021-12-30T10:00

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 E...

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161: WTF is ESG? Stocks, Savings, + Socially Conscious Investing|Amanda Holden from 2021-12-10T23:29:43

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 educa...

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160: Disasters Aren’t Natural: Managing Catastrophes + The Climate Crisis | Dr. Samantha Montano from 2021-12-03T22:15:37



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, heatwav...

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160: Disasters Aren’t Natural: Managing Catastrophes + The Climate Crisis|Dr. Samantha Montano from 2021-12-03T22:15:37

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 ...

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159: The Tigers of Tiger King: What Makes Animal Captivity Legal or Ethical? (Rewind)|Brittany Peet, PETA from 2021-11-24T00:57:42

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 ...

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158: Wallet Activism|Tanja Hester from 2021-11-11T19:56:37

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 Acti...

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157: All About COP: Climate Commitments + Inequities at the UN Conference of Parties from 2021-11-02T22:04:35

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 c...

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156: What to Know About Compound Extreme Events from 2021-10-12T16:54:03

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...

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155: Climate Anxiety + 5 Tips for Burnout from 2021-09-23T21:33:51

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 Americ...

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154: Pride Chic Chats: LGBTQ+ Environmentalism from 2021-08-06T17:58:20

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...

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153: The Conscious Closet|Book Club with Moji Igun from 2021-07-19T22:00:59

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 mindf...

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152: Heat Waves, MegaDroughts, + Wildfires, Oh My… from 2021-06-24T00:27:08

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 wha...

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151: Migrations|Book Club with Jessica Clifton, Impact for Good from 2021-06-14T19:39:21

We read Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy in May… and we LOVED it. Jessica Clifton shares how she strategically craftedher career as a sustainability influencer, we chat about our reading habits...

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150: Why Is The Arctic Warming So Fast? from 2021-06-09T23:59:27

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, almos...

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149: Beauty Standards, Plant-Based Collagen + How To Hustle|Carolyn Yachanin, Copina Co. from 2021-05-27T21:21:43

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 Yacha...

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148: How To Avoid A Climate Disaster|Book Club with Zahra Biabani, Soulful Seeds from 2021-05-18T22:00

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 B...

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147: Influence, Book Deals + Individual Action|Ashlee Piper from 2021-05-05T23:37:24

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...

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146: Shea Butter, Access and Ethics in Beauty|Abena Boamah-Acheampong, Hanahana Beauty from 2021-04-27T23:21:16

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! Hanah...

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145: Waste Is A Design Flaw|Emma Rose Cohen, Final Co. from 2021-04-22T02:06:43

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 Fi...

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144: Environmental Scandals: Piney Point, Superfund Sites, + Oil Spills from 2021-04-09T18:45:23

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 l...

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143: The Case For Appointing A Fashion Czar|Elizabeth Segran from 2021-03-30T14:47:28

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 atten...

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142: Truly Ethical Tools: Sustainable, Fair Trade Beauty Brushes|Anisa Telwar Kaicker, ANISA Beauty from 2021-03-16T16:00

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 hi...

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141: Climate/Sustainability Careers: Chic Chats from 2021-03-08T16:27:30

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 podca...

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140: How Luxury Lost Its Luster|Book Club with Megan McSherry, Acteevism from 2021-02-24T22:59:46

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 “democ...

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140: How Luxury Lost Its Luster | Book Club with Megan McSherry, Acteevism from 2021-02-24T22:59:46



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 Listen

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139: Eco Education, Environmental Justice, Content Creation|Isaias Hernandez, Queer Brown Vegan from 2021-02-17T16:35:03

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 environmental...

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138: Holistic Skincare|Dr. Mamina Turegano from 2021-02-02T13:12:28

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 p...

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137: What to Expect From the Biden Administration on Climate&Environment|Dr. Gretchen Goldman, Union of Concerned Scientists from 2021-01-20T15:00

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...

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136: What is Social Sustainability? from 2021-01-06T02:39:21

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 a...

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135: The Real Problems with Fast Fashion: How Racism, Classism, + Saviorism Perpetuate an Exploitive System|Aja Barber from 2020-12-22T22:42:27

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 fas...

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134: How To Communicate Science; Climate Democracy and Equity|Danni Washington from 2020-12-10T16:33:33

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 tele...

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133: The Science of Skin + Myths of the Beauty Industry|Jessica DeFino from 2020-12-01T19:11:31

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...

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132: 5 Tips For Conscious Consumption During The Holidays 2020 from 2020-11-27T15:00

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 w...

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131: Natural Beauty: Wildcrafting, Science-Backed Skincare + Making Your Dreams Reality|Kendra Kolb Butler, Alpyn Beauty from 2020-11-17T17:22:57

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, star...

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130: Thrift Tips, Garment Workers Protection Act, Ethical Secondhand|Emily Stochl, Pre-Loved Podcast from 2020-11-11T21:52:32

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...

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129: Sustainable Minimalism: How to Declutter and Set Boundaries for Eco-Friendly Living|Stephanie Seferian, Sustainable Minimalists Podcast from 2020-11-03T23:59:13

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 comm...

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128: Vegan Businesses + Living Your Values|Taryn Rasgon, Vegetaryn from 2020-10-30T17:10:09

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 entrepren...

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127: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before An Impulse Purchase from 2020-10-14T19:30:53

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. To...

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126: Climate Anxiety: How to Turn Worry Into Compassionate Action|Dr. Renee Lertzman from 2020-10-08T17:01:42

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 chan...

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125: Cultural Sustainability + Family Eco Practices: Chic Chats from 2020-09-30T19:00:38

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...

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124: We Have All The Climate Solutions We Need–Why Aren’t We Acting?|Julia Jackson, Grounded.org from 2020-09-23T19:00:36

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 t...

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123: Water, Public Health, Advocacy, + a Julia Roberts Film|Erin Brockovich from 2020-09-16T19:00:13

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 ...

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122: The Case for Part-Time Veganism from 2020-09-08T19:00:02

“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 he...

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121: Religion + Climate Change: Chic Chats from 2020-08-26T19:00:03

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 c...

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120: Trash Fashion, Reimagining Textiles, Pageant Platforms for Nonprofits|Elizabeth Tran, Miss Miami Beach USA from 2020-08-18T19:00

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 ...

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119: Self-Love as Environmental Education; Natural Hair and Beauty; Inclusivity in Cosmetics|Wanjiku“Wawa”Gatheru from 2020-08-09T19:00

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 c...

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118: Racism + Social Justice in Conservation + Outdoor Recreation; Whitewashing Environmentalism; Unpaid Internships + Tokenism|Wanjiku“Wawa”Gatheru from 2020-08-04T19:00

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 ...

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117: Conscious Brands, Eco Entrepreneurship, Supporting a Sustainable Consumer Economy|Stu Landesberg, Grove Collaborative from 2020-07-28T19:00

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 pr...

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116: Children’s Secondhand Clothing + Circular Fashion Economy|Jen Zuklie, The Swoondle Society from 2020-07-21T13:01:39

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 Sw...

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115: What’s in My Shampoo? Sulfates, Parabens, + Toxic-Free Personal Care from 2020-07-14T19:00

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...

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114: Climate Change: Starter Pack from 2020-07-07T19:00

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...

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113: How To Spend Consciously Post-Quarantine, + Support Local Without Consuming from 2020-06-30T18:00

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 capaci...

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112: Kitchen Herbs, Natural Medicine + How To Eat More Plants|Rosalee de la Foret from 2020-06-19T23:08:33

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 Her...

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111: Intersectional Environmentalism; How Race and Culture Impact Your Identity as an Environmentalist|Leah Thomas, GreenGirlLeah from 2020-06-09T16:00

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 Inters...

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110: Clean Energy Transition: Policy, Inclusivity, Justice + Impacts of Coronavirus on Energy|Julia Pyper from 2020-05-27T16:33:56

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...

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109: Conscious Couture, Encouraging Sustainability Among Fashion Houses, + The Future of Textiles|Red Carpet Green Dress, Suzy Amis Cameron + Samata from 2020-05-15T23:00

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 o...

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108: Climate Change Today, Solutions, Footprints + Communicating Climate|Dr. Katharine Hayhoe from 2020-05-05T19:00

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...

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107: Fashion, Food, + The ECORenaissance: How We’re Evolving Into A More Conscious, Sustainable Society|Marci Zaroff from 2020-04-28T22:00

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 sustai...

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106: EPA Rollbacks; Science-Based Policy; Pollution and Public Health|Dr. Gretchen Goldman, Union of Concerned Scientists from 2020-04-24T03:00

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 h...

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105: Environmental Injustices, Racism; Social and Economic Sustainability; How Everyone Can Tackle Climate Beyond Earth Day from 2020-04-22T23:14:39

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 ...

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104: Research Experiences, Academia, Science During Social Distancing: Chic Chats from 2020-04-21T17:04:43

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 ar...

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103: 5 Ideas for Earth Day in Quarantine; Environmentalism at Home: Starter Pack from 2020-04-20T11:00

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, ...

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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 from 2020-04-07T15:34:47

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 anim...

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101: Plant-Based Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Supply Chains, Whole Food Wellness|Brooke Harris, Goodmylk Co. from 2020-04-06T14:10:54

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...

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100: Climate Change and Coronavirus: What We Can Learn from 2020-04-01T16:56:06

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 disc...

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99: Food for Skin; Natural Health Tips; Holistic Wellness|Dr. Mona Vand from 2020-03-26T01:14:15

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 m...

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98: Electricity Solutions for Saving Money + Saving The Planet; Efficiency, Production, and Improving The System from 2020-03-17T15:58:25

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...

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97: Plant-Based Businesses, Animal Advocacy, Ethical Investing|Daniella Monet from 2020-03-10T23:21:25

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 ...

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96: Regulating The Cosmetics Industry; Influencing Better Beauty Policy|Lindsay Dahl, Beautycounter from 2020-03-03T13:00

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 l...

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95: Art For Planet: How Murals Around The World Are Impacting The Climate Conversation|Pangeaseed Foundation from 2020-02-26T02:57:06

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, edu...

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94: Why Is Sustainability Sometimes Stigmatized As“Feminine”? : Chic Chats from 2020-02-18T23:01:26

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 “...

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93: What is Greenwashing? How To Spot Misleading Environmental Claims from 2020-02-04T17:33:45

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 m...

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92: Sustainable Investing, Smarter Savings, Breaking Down ESG|Charity Driggs, Morningstar from 2020-01-28T21:18:47

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 ...

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91: BP, Amazon, + Corporate Idealism; Careers with Impact; Social Responsibility as a Driving Economic Force|Christine Bader from 2020-01-22T00:33:25

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...

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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 from 2020-01-14T21:47:56

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 Thing...

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89: How Climate Change Affects Natural Disasters, Why The Australian Fires Are So Bad, Hurricanes Impacting Bahamian Islands from 2020-01-07T22:40:05

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...

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88: Careers for Climate, Environmentalism at Work: Chic Chats from 2020-01-01T21:29:40

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 an...

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87: Why We Should Eat Lower In The Food Chain: Bioaccumulation + Biomagnification from 2019-12-17T21:21:22

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 gros...

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86: Zero Waste Starter Pack from 2019-12-12T07:38:46

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 ...

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85: Practical Minimalism, Streamlining Your Closet, Bamboo Basics|Erin Orbach, Boody Ecowear from 2019-12-10T17:46:56

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 bra...

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84: UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, How Humanitarian Concerns Are Tied To Climate|Claudia LaRue, United Nations from 2019-12-03T18:50:49

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, ...

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83: 3 Tips For Conscious Consumption During The Holidays from 2019-11-29T05:00

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 mi...

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Welcome, Totally Eco Chic: The Eco-Conscious Lifestyle Shop! from 2019-11-26T05:05

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 insigh...

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82: How To Talk About Climate Change with Deniers + Skeptics|Sarah Ott, Citizens Climate Lobby, National Center for Science Education from 2019-11-20T00:41:18

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 Sara...

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81: Political Prep: Carbon Pricing, Net Zero, + The Paris Climate Accord from 2019-11-05T22:42:24

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...

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80: Creating Community Around Sustainability: Chic Chats from 2019-10-29T15:15:38

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 re...

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79: Healthier, Happier Periods: Sustainable Menstrual Options + Supporting Your Fertility from 2019-10-15T22:01:59

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 e...

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78: Pets + The Planet from 2019-10-09T03:37:07

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...

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77: Plastic: What’s The Big Deal? from 2019-10-01T19:17:01

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...

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76: E-Scooter Share Programs: Friend or Foe? from 2019-09-19T18:28:53

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,” ...

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75: When A Fast Fashion Brand Steals From A Creator; Sustainable Swimwear; Quality Over Quantity|JetSet Christina, Watercolors Swim from 2019-09-12T22:07

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 o...

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74: Eating Locally, Regenerative Agriculture, + Empowerment Through Food|Local Roots NYC from 2019-09-03T19:11:21

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 agricul...

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Amazon Rainforest Fires, Climate Change: Everything You Need to Know from 2019-08-22T17:56:20

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 ...

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73: Am I Truly Eco Chic? from 2019-08-18T18:46:42

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 ...

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72: The Value of Immersive Environmental Education|CJ Casey + The Green Program from 2019-08-13T18:03:44

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 bui...

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71: How to Recycle Almost Anything from 2019-07-30T17:13

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 hav...

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70: Sustainability Abroad + Cultural Barriers to Environmentalism: Chic Chats from 2019-07-24T01:49:17

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, Mar...

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69: What is the Carbon Budget? from 2019-07-10T01:06:11

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 an...

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68: Eco Sheets: Sleeping Sustainably|Ettitude from 2019-07-02T17:34:49

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. ...

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67: The World’s First Totally Zero Waste Makeup Palette|Aether Beauty from 2019-06-26T17:20:50

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 ...

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ECO CHIC
66: 5 Ways To Eat A More Plant-Based Diet from 2019-06-18T16:34:49

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 li...

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65: Transportation Tech Solutions to Climate Change from 2019-06-11T19:23:21

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 div...

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64: Dating Sustainably: Chic Chats from 2019-06-04T06:00:09

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-wast...

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63: Lab Grown Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend|MiaDonna + The Greener Diamond Foundation from 2019-05-28T17:22:33

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 ...

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62: How We Could Reduce The Societal, Economic Burdens of Trash from 2019-05-22T05:05:17

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 solution...

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61: Eco Tech and More Sustainable Audio|House of Marley from 2019-05-14T17:19:22

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 inviti...

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60: Clean, Conscious Beauty: Waterless, Responsible, Customizable Beauty from Food Waste|LOLI Beauty from 2019-05-07T17:02:58

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...

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ECO CHIC
59: The Grid: Energy Dependencies + The Future of Electricity from 2019-04-30T15:49:27

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 flexibi...

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ECO CHIC
58: Careers in Climate from 2019-04-23T17:55:33

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 cli...

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ECO CHIC
57: 5 Ways To Make Earth Day, Every Day from 2019-04-22T06:55:41

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 ...

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56: 3 DIY Projects for Your Lower Waste Lifestyle|Feelin’Loopy Crochet from 2019-04-16T13:59:14

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 ...

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55: Eco-Conscious Beef: How Animal Agriculture Can Be Done Sustainably|Diablo Trust from 2019-04-09T07:05:47

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...

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ECO CHIC
54: Environmentalism is Elitist; Plastic is Political from 2019-04-04T16:44:09

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...

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ECO CHIC
53: Does“Organic”Matter? from 2019-03-26T15:50:57

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 be...

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52: Should We Really Be Boycotting Palm Oil? from 2019-03-22T02:45:17

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 oi...

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51: Art Imitates Life: Environmental Influences and Messages|Dana Rodriguez from 2019-03-19T16:00:45

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 wha...

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50: What The Frack: Natural Gas, Renewables, + Your Power in Energy|Christina Lizzo from 2019-03-12T16:56:51

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 alt...

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ECO CHIC
49: How To Shop Package Free from 2019-03-07T17:29:26

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....

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48: Have More (Sustainable) Sex from 2019-03-05T07:08:04

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 b...

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47: Why A Circular Economy Isn’t Going To Solve Climate Change|Dr. Brian Petersen from 2019-02-27T01:37:55

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 ...

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ECO CHIC
46: 10 Foods to Stop Buying + Start Making With Your Kitchen Scraps from 2019-02-21T19:40:48

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 definitel...

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45: Cotton: Is Organic Clothing Really Eco-Friendly? from 2019-02-19T20:08:41

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 ...

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44: Why Your Nail Polish Matters: Animal Cruelty, Toxic-Free, + Supporting Brands That Align With Your Values|*HYPE Nail from 2019-02-12T07:19:05

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 LO...

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43: Your Guide To Becoming A Zero Waste, Vegan Home Cook|Jessie Stokes, Tiny Yellow Bungalow from 2019-02-07T19:56:02

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 fo...

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ECO CHIC
42: Breaking Down Beer: Water, Barrels, and Everything Else That Goes Into Your Favorite Pint|Wanderlust Brewing from 2019-02-05T17:33:49

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 i...

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ECO CHIC
41: The Business of Being Eco Chic: How Nora Schaper Started Two Natural Beauty Companies|Bodylish, HiBar from 2019-01-30T01:56:41

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 entrepren...

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40: 10 Easy Zero Waste Swaps from 2019-01-23T01:54:47

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”...

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39: Jade Rolling: Oils, Serums, + Everything To Know About Hippie Chic Skincare|Halle Beeler, Sur Sublimite, Luna Nectar from 2019-01-15T18:11:56

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 re...

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38: Can Technology Save Us From A Climate Crisis? from 2019-01-09T02:07:55

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 resea...

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37: Is This Border Wall Really Worth It? US-Mexico Emissions + Animal Impacts from 2019-01-04T00:27:49

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...

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36: Refugees, Terrorism, Women’s Rights + Climate Change|Emerald McCormick from 2018-12-18T20:26:18

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...

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35: How To Talk To Climate Change Deniers from 2018-12-12T01:17:05

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...

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34: CLEAN BEAUTY: Understanding Labels for a Kinder Routine|Halle Beeler, Sur Sublimite from 2018-12-04T21:05:28

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, ...

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33: Sustainability: An Honest Story, Nicole Walker from 2018-11-28T03:34:48

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 progr...

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32: Turkey, Trees, + Tips for a Sustainable Holiday Season from 2018-11-21T02:44:29

‘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 ...

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31: Sustainable Fashion Initiative from 2018-11-06T23:06:57

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,...

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30: Women and Children…and Climate from 2018-10-31T01:57:30

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 associate...

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29: Electric Cars, Elon Musk, + The Future of Driving from 2018-10-17T03:52:25

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 ...

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28: ECOFEMINISM: Women + The Environment from 2018-10-09T19:59:21

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 conne...

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27: The Wine Down, Jen Bingham, Cru Cellars Tampa from 2018-10-02T18:30:56

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 yo...

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26: Happy Hour: Food, Equity + Climate Change from 2018-09-25T19:45:43

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 y...

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25: Straws vs. Fishing Nets: The Real Deal from 2018-09-18T17:50:35

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 ...

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24: The Menstruation Conversation: Dot Cup from 2018-09-11T18:42:44

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 found...

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23: Coffee Cream That Cares, Unicreamer from 2018-09-04T23:06

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, especi...

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22: Wet Footprints from 2018-08-28T20:21:33

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 ...

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21: Happy Hour: Energy from 2018-08-16T22:42:09

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 hon...

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20: Growing + Inspiring in Zero-Waste: Celia Ristow, Litterless from 2018-08-07T17:11:37

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 fosteri...

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19: Smart, Chic CBD: Leila Mafoud, The Green Witch from 2018-07-31T16:45:13

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 speak...

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18: Get Thrifty from 2018-07-24T18:05:46

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 the...

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17: Our Global Food Systems + Sustainability: Megan Faletra, The Well Essentials from 2018-07-17T17:16:27

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 ...

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16: How To GIVE A SHIT, Ashlee Piper from 2018-07-10T19:20:43

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...

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15: Eco-Spirituality, Permaculture, Positivity: Carly Bergman from 2018-07-03T16:23:51

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 discus...

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14: Travel, Personal Growth in Sustainability: Manuela Baron, The Girl Gone Green from 2018-06-26T19:32:56

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 a...

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13: Sustainable + Intentional Business: Sharon Rowe, Eco-Bags Products from 2018-06-19T21:25:15

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...

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12: Green At Home from 2018-06-12T21:53:51

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 h...

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11: The Birds + The Bees from 2018-06-05T20:58:05

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, habi...

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10: Fast Fashion from 2018-05-29T21:30:21

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 ...

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9: The Compost Convo from 2018-05-22T22:20:51

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...

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8: The Deal With Microplastics from 2018-05-15T21:14:07

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 Instagr...

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7: Travel Smarter from 2018-05-08T20:02:26

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-fri...

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6: All About Energy from 2018-05-01T17:04:58

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...

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5: Conscious Coffee from 2018-04-24T17:25:52

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...

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4: Party Responsibly from 2018-04-17T07:36:28

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...

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3: What’s The Beef? from 2018-04-10T21:32:20

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 s...

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2: Talkin’Trash from 2018-04-10T21:28:48

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...

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1: Introduction to Climate Change from 2018-04-10T21:26:31

All the basics of Climate Change education. For resources + more info, check out: http://lauraediez.com/ Resources: I wrote this post breaking down all the basic questions re: Climate Change! Th...

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