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 inRead more

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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 aimsRead more

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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 toRead more

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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 AlpynRead more

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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 checkRead more

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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 alsoRead more

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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 veganRead more

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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 canRead more

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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 takeRead more

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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, becauseRead more

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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. AsRead more

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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 thisRead more

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?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 privilegeRead more

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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!);Read more

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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 talkRead more

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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 discussRead more

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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 pieceRead more

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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 thirdRead more

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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 aboutRead more

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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 evenRead more

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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 thatRead more

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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 areRead more

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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 inRead more

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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 touchRead more

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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 energyRead more

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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 practicesRead more

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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 peopleRead more

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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 firstRead more

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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 harmfulRead more

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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.Read more

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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 andRead more

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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 expandRead more

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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-seriesRead more

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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 usRead more

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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 toRead more

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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 insightRead more

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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.Read more

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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.Read more

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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 doesRead more

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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 localRead more

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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 ownRead more

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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 inRead more

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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 ourRead more

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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 concernRead more

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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 aboutRead more

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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 gettingRead more

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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 inRead more

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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 foodRead more

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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.Read more

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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,Read more

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