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- 26: Happy Hour: Food, Equity + Climate ChangeWe 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 [email protected] or an Instagram DM @lauraediez
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48 min - 25: Straws vs. Fishing Nets: The Real DealThe 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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16 min - 24: The Menstruation Conversation: Dot CupLet’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 ([email protected]).* Follow @dotcup on Instagram* Purchase Dot Cup
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26 min - 23: Coffee Cream That Cares, UnicreamerToday 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 ([email protected]).* 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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25 min - 22: Wet FootprintsToday 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 ([email protected]). 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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16 min - 21: Happy Hour: EnergyI 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 ([email protected]). We can also be Facebook friends!
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56 min - 20: Growing + Inspiring in Zero-Waste: Celia Ristow, LitterlessToday 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 ([email protected]). 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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29 min - 19: Smart, Chic CBD: Leila Mafoud, The Green WitchAt 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 ([email protected]). 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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35 min - Smart, Chic CBD: Leila Mafoud, The Green WitchAt 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 ([email protected]). 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)33 min
- 18: Get ThriftyOne 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 ([email protected]). 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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Diving deeper on the characters we love to consume! Laura Diez hosts guest conversations and shares stories exploring the portrayals of real people on reality tv, fictionalized women that stay in our…
memories, and pop culture legends. New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays.