Clean & Green Living

Did you know that 85% of textiles today are made from plastic fibers like spandex, nylon, elastane, especially underwear, and a whopping 11M pounds of under apparel and underwear go into landfills and incinerators every day in the USA. Why is that? Because underwear is the only apparel category we can’t donate or resell.

Today’s guest saw that problem and decided to do something about it. Stacy Grace is the founder of KENT, an innovative company at the forefront of organic underwear and loungewear. Stacy's passion for sustainability and her commitment to making safer, more sustainable choices for consumers have led her to create a brand that challenges the norms of the fashion industry. Today, we'll explore how KENT is making a difference with its compostable, organic cotton products and what you can do as a consumer to make safer and more sustainable apparel choices, especially in the underwear you choose. 

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Use this link and promo code cleanandgreen15 for 15% off your order with KENT

Ganni

Coyuchi

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When you see Fragrance on a label, it’s not just one thing, it’s up to potentially 300 ingredients made into a formulation that is protected as a trade secret, so companies don’t have to tell you what is in it. This is referred to as the Fragrance Loophole. 

What I didn’t know until recently is that not only are these ingredients being hidden from consumers, but they are also being hidden from brands selling you the products you use every single day. That means you can ask a company what is in their fragrance, and because it was formulated by a fragrance house as intellectual property, that brand also does not know what is in their fragrance. Let me state that again…the company does not have transparency to what ingredients are going into their products. 

My guest today is Ashlee Posner. After being denied safety information on the perfume ingredients in her products, Ashlee didn't just settle; she decided to revolutionize the industry from within. She founded State of Change, a clean and transparent fragrance company, and Lucent Labs, aiming to help other brands develop fragrances that pass the test for ingredient-conscious consumers. 

In this episode, you will hear how Ashlee is paving the path towards greater transparency, why it matters, and how you can become a more discerning consumer in the ever-evolving landscape of beauty and fragrances. 

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Use this link and promo code cleanandgreenfor 15% off State of Change

Use this link and promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off at Beautycounter, including Clean Eau De Parfum

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Website https://stateofchangeparfum.com 

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What if I told you your deodorant stinks? And I don’t mean the way it smells. I’m talking about the ingredients in it, and what those ingredients may be doing to your health. Pretty much everyone wears deodorant or antiperspirant, but have you ever paused to wonder what exactly you are putting on your body every time you apply these products? 

In this episode I will break down the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant, talk about the ingredients you should be avoiding and the harmful impact they could be having on your health. As always, I’m not just going to tell you what not to use without providing you a safer solution. This episode will give you the knowledge to choose a safer alternative, and I'll Guide you through the steps to transition from an antiperspirant to a deodorant and show you how to navigate this detox process in a quick, easy and stink-free way! 

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Use this link and promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order with Beautycounter to try Clean Deo. 

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Have you ever stopped to think about what's in your laundry detergent and how those ingredients could be impacting your health and that of the planet, or have you ever thought about how changing your wash from warm to cold might make your clothes last longer and be better for the environment? These are just a couple of the questions we'll explore in today’s episode as we uncover simple yet powerful strategies for making your laundry room safer and more sustainable. I’m also sharing a story about how I recently discovered an ingredient in my laundry detergent that I really wish wasn’t there, and what my next steps are in making a change to something safer. 

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Use this link and promo code somethingbetter for 15% off Branch Basics Starter Kits

Puracy 

Molly’s Suds

Guppy Friend 

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1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, yet 90% of cases are not linked solely to genetics. 

Let me say that again, 90% of cases are not linked solely to genetics, so if it’s not our genes, what is it? It’s our environment and lifestyle choice. Many of these environmental and lifestyle exposures are avoidable and for the past 30 years, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners has been working to educate people about how to reduce these exposures and their advocating for more health-protective laws in order to prevent them. 

Today, I am talking with Suzanne Price from BCPP. Suzanne has spent years studying the impact of toxic chemicals on our bodies, and as a mother of two young girls, she is especially passionate about educating people on this very important issue with the ultimate goal of preventing this horrible disease. 

You will walk away from this episode empowered with small ways that you can protect yourself and your family from harmful chemicals that are linked to breast cancer and all sorts of other diseases. And no guilt or shame in this podcast. We’re just two passionate moms trying to educate for a safer future for all. 

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Use this link and promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order with Beautycounter. Be sure to select me, Regan Nelson, as your Brand Advocate. 

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Website https://www.bcpp.org 

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Today, I am republishing an episode from 2022 when the podcast was called This or Something Better. I am re-sharing this conversation with Branch Basics co-founder Allison Evans because it is one of my most listened-to episodes and because Allison’s story is truly transformational. 

It is easy to question whether the changes we make to reduce our exposure to toxic chemicals actually make an impact on our bodies and our health. Allison’s story will show you without question that they do. 

In her early 20s, Allison relied on painkillers, muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, and antidepressants just to get through the day. Despite seeing countless doctors, she had lost all hope of feeling better. It wasn’t until she spent the summer living with her aunt Marilee, eliminating toxins from life, that Allison was able to go off all of her medications, to reverse her PCOS and slowly begin to heal her body. That summer not only changed Allison’s health, but it was also the starting point of her company, Branch Basics. Her story truly shows how tossing the toxins can make a profound impact on your health and your life. 

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Use this link and promo code somethingbetter for 15% off Branch Basics Starter Kits

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Website https://branchbasics.com

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If you're the parent of a tween or teen, you're likely familiar with the popularity of Stanley cups. Recently, these cups became a hot topic when it was revealed they include a lead seal, igniting widespread debates and worries about the possibility of lead leaching into beverages. Following this news, a wave of videos went viral, showing consumers using household lead tests on their Stanley Cups and uncovering what seemed to be concerning results. Because these cups are so popular, this issue is getting a lot of media attention. Yes, there is lead in Stanely cups. You’ll learn in this episode why it’s not something to be overly concerned about. What you should be concerned about, yet isn’t getting the mainstream press it deserves is the presence of lead and other heavy metals in color cosmetics like lipstick, blush and eyeshadow. Women and girls are being exposed to these harmful heavy metals every single day and very few people are talking about it. 

This episode will help you understand how lead is making its way into your cosmetics, why its concerning for your health and most importantly, what you can do about it! And, of course, I’ll dig into what you need to know about the Lead in your Stanley cup. 

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Shop Credo Beauty using promo code cleanandgreen10 for 10% off your first order

Shop Beautycounter using promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off your first order. 

A Poison Kiss, The Problem of Lead in Lipstick Report

Stanley Cup Tested For Lead & Cadmium at EPA-Certified Lab Report

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My goal is not to be a fearmonger, but today’s topic is not to be taken lightly. The use of glyphosate on our crops and in our environment is a public health emergency. Glyphosate, the active chemical in the weedkiller product Roundup, is the most widely used pesticide on the planet. Glyphosate is having a devastating impact on our health. It is linked to many serious health conditions, including cancer, liver disease, and infertility. Yet it’s used by farmers, landscapers, in schools and parks and even by your neighbors. 

Today’s guest Kelly Ryerson, is here to help us understand glyphosate and its uses, the impact it is having on human and planetary health, and most importantly, she will provide us with easy ways to reduce our exposure to this incredibly harmful chemical. 

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Use promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off Sun & Swell Foods 

Zach Bush on Rich Roll Podcast

https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-353/

https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-414/

https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-456/

Episode 94 This or Something Better: Regenerative Agriculture with David Leon of Farmer’s Footprint

EP 17 This or Something Better: Creating Pesticide free communities with Non-Toxic Neighborhoods

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Glyphosate Facts Website 

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It’s quite likely that your doctor has never mentioned Endocrine Disrupting chemicals, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t impacting your health. Each and every one of us, albeit often invisibly: is impacted by endocrine-disrupting chemicals every single day. They are in our food, our personal care and cleaning products, and in so many other aspects of our daily life. 

For many years the research focused only on early-life exposures, but now endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are understood to contribute substantially to chronic disease in adulthood, especially metabolic, cardiovascular, and reproductive consequences as well as endocrine cancers. 

My guest today is Dr. Leo Trasande, With his extensive background as a medical doctor, researcher, health policy expert, and author, Dr. Trasande is committed to providing us with the tools and knowledge necessary to reduce our exposure to these chemicals. Our conversation today goes beyond merely spotlighting the issue; it's about providing actionable solutions and most importantly, fostering optimism for a safer and healthier future.

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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals: Mainstream recognition of health effects and implications for the practicing internist 

Sicker, Fatter, Poorer (get it here)

Eight Cost-Free Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals (Listen here) 

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Website https://www.leotrasande.com 

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There is nothing more precious than our health, and when you think of something that is essential to health, it’s immunity, our bodies' resistance to and resilience in recovering from disease. While you may feel like you have immunity of steel now, over time, our immunity can be compromised by the little things we are exposed to on a daily basis. Environmental toxins can be those things and they could be wreaking havoc on your immune system without you even knowing it 

Dr. Kara Wada is a board-certified pediatric and adult allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician. Kara is here to help us understand the impact of toxic chemicals on our immunity; what these chemicals are and where we are exposed to them. Most importantly, you’ll walk away from this episode with easy ways to protect your immune system from the harmful effects of toxic chemicals.

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Becoming Immune Confident Podcast

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