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  • Get Thrifty
    One of the most ECO CHIC things we can do is shop secondhand for good looks! We’re continuing our conversation combatting fast fashion today – I’m sharing my top five tips for thrifting, and then recommendations for where to thrift both online and IRL, throughout the country.
    If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me ([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 



     
    16 min
  • 17: Our Global Food Systems + Sustainability: Megan Faletra, The Well Essentials
    This week on ECO CHIC we are talking with Megan Faletra of The Well Essentials! Megan is enlightening us on the truth of sustainability in diets – we should acknowledge that there is more to it than just eating organic, or just eating local, or just eating vegan … especially considering climate change, nothing in our food systems happens in isolation.
    If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me ([email protected]). We can also be Facebook friends!

    * Connect with Megan on Instagram
    * Visit The Well Essentials online 
    * Shop for Sustainability Supplies on Amazon 

     

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    38 min
  • Our Global Food Systems + Sustainability: Megan Faletra, The Well Essentials
    This week on ECO CHIC we are talking with Megan Faletra of The Well Essentials! Megan is enlightening us on the truth of sustainability in diets – we should acknowledge that there is more to it than just eating organic, or just eating local, or just eating vegan … especially considering climate change, nothing in our food systems happens in isolation.
    If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me ([email protected]). We can also be Facebook friends!

    * Connect with Megan on Instagram
    * Visit The Well Essentials online 
    * Shop for Sustainability Supplies on Amazon 

     
    36 min
  • 16: How To GIVE A SHIT, Ashlee Piper
    Today we are chatting with Ashlee Piper, author of GIVE A SH*T: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet. Ashlee is a political strategist turned vegan and eco-lifestyle advocate and TV personality.  We’re getting into how she started living more eco-consciously, the practicalities of this lifestyle, the deal with ethical veganism… so much good stuff.
    If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me ([email protected]). We can also be Facebook friends!

    * Order GIVE A SH*T on Amazon
    * Visit Ashlee’s website + follow her on Instagram 

     
     

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    36 min
  • How To GIVE A SHIT, Ashlee Piper
    Today we are chatting with Ashlee Piper, author of GIVE A SH*T: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet. Ashlee is a political strategist turned vegan and eco-lifestyle advocate and TV personality.  We’re getting into how she started living more eco-consciously, the practicalities of this lifestyle, the deal with ethical veganism… so much good stuff.
    If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me ([email protected]). We can also be Facebook friends!

    * Order GIVE A SH*T on Amazon
    * Visit Ashlee’s website + follow her on Instagram 

     
     
    34 min
  • 15: Eco-Spirituality, Permaculture, Positivity: Carly Bergman
    So excited to share today’s episode with Carly Bergman! Carly and I are talking about what eco-spirituality means, the rationale behind permaculture, and finding positivity in people when discussing sustainability.


    If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me ([email protected]). We can also be Facebook friends!

    * Find Carly on Instagram here + The Sustainable Duo here 
    * For Carly and Brendon’s ebook, zero waste survival kit, speaking dates, and more, here is The Sustainable Duo’s website + Etsy 

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    33 min
  • Eco-Spirituality, Permaculture, Positivity: Carly Bergman
    So excited to share today’s episode with Carly Bergman! Carly and I are talking about what eco-spirituality means, the rationale behind permaculture, and finding positivity in people when discussing sustainability.


    If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me ([email protected]). We can also be Facebook friends!

    * Find Carly on Instagram here + The Sustainable Duo here 
    * For Carly and Brendon’s ebook, zero waste survival kit, speaking dates, and more, here is The Sustainable Duo’s website + Etsy 

    31 min
  • 14: Travel, Personal Growth in Sustainability: Manuela Baron, The Girl Gone Green
    Today we are having a conversation with Manuela Baron, better known online as The Girl Gone Green! She has just returned from a six month journey throughout Asia, learning about sustainability and wellness. She shares some lessons she’s taking with her, and how we can all stay practical in our environmental mindset when traveling.

    If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me ([email protected]). We can also be Facebook friends!

    * Check out The Girl Gone Green on Youtube + Instagram
    * Watch Manuela’s Ted Talk

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    24 min
  • Travel, Personal Growth in Sustainability: Manuela Baron, The Girl Gone Green
    Today we are having a conversation with Manuela Baron, better known online as The Girl Gone Green! She has just returned from a six month journey throughout Asia, learning about sustainability and wellness. She shares some lessons she’s taking with her, and how we can all stay practical in our environmental mindset when traveling.

    If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me ([email protected]). We can also be Facebook friends!

    * Check out The Girl Gone Green on Youtube + Instagram
    * Watch Manuela’s Ted Talk

    21 min
  • 13: Sustainable + Intentional Business: Sharon Rowe, Eco-Bags Products
    Today we are talking with Sharon Rowe, founder + CEO of Eco Bags! Eco Bags is the original reusable bag in the U.S. We’re discussing profitability in sustainability: laser-focused business plans, identifying a niche, and sticking to your values.
    If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me ([email protected]). We can also be Facebook friends!


    * Check out The Magic of Tiny Business on Amazon
    * Shop Eco Bags’ official site here + Amazon: string shopping bags can be found here and reusable produce bags here. Everything is 100% organic, fair trade, B-Corp certified… everything your sustainability dreams are made of
    * Find Sharon online here

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    17 min

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