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  • 36: Refugees, Terrorism, Women’s Rights + Climate Change | Emerald McCormick

    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 min
  • 35: How To Talk To Climate Change Deniers

    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 [email protected]



    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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    12 min
  • 34: CLEAN BEAUTY: Understanding Labels for a Kinder Routine | Halle Beeler, Sur Sublimite
    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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    39 min
  • 33: Sustainability: An Honest Story, Nicole Walker
    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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    39 min
  • 32: Turkey, Trees, + Tips for a Sustainable Holiday Season
    ‘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 [email protected], 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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    20 min
  • 31: Sustainable Fashion Initiative
    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 [email protected]

    * 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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    36 min
  • 30: Women and Children … and Climate
    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 [email protected]

    * Additional stats/resources linked here
    * Climate change educational resources linked here

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    15 min
  • 29: Electric Cars, Elon Musk, + The Future of Driving
    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 [email protected]
    * 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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    40 min
  • 28: ECOFEMINISM: Women + The Environment
    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 [email protected] 
    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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    19 min
  • 27: The Wine Down, Jen Bingham, Cru Cellars Tampa
    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 [email protected]. You can also now follow ECO CHIC specifically at @ecochicpodcast on instagram.
     

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    25 min

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