Ecocurious

Hey hey! I'm back with another brand spanking new episode of Ecocurious for you. In this week's news update: why sustainable fashion relies on diversity and Google team up with WWF Sweden to create a sustainability platform for brands and in Sustainability Debunked, Jennifer and I tackle the big bad wolf of climate change: plastic.

Plus I chat to founder of HanCrafted Goods, Hannah Goodall. Hannah makes crocheted organic cotton rounds which you can use to remove makeup, clean, and do pretty much anything you might use a single use cotton pad for. We chatted about how Hannah started her shop, her DIY beauty hacks and navigating sustainability and motherhood.

Hannah's shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/hancrafted

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Hello there! In today's episode I share the words of three black environmentalists about their thoughts on how climate change relates to the recent events around racism and why sustainability cannot exist alongside racism.

We also delve into the murky world of the internet's impact on the planet in both Sustainability Debunked and with my guest Victoria Stevens, co-founder of Make Hay, an ethical web design company, and Green Hosting, website hosting which is 100% wind-powered in the UK.

The New York Times article I referenced in this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/climate/black-environmentalists-talk-about-climate-and-anti-racism.html

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In today's episode: the products you use every day which are destroying the planet and what to do about it, plus a fashion giant's pledge to change the industry for the better.

In light of what's currently going on in the world, I recommend reading Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo Lodge, Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad and donating to Black Lives Matter.

My guests today are Mollie Carberry, Emma McElroy and Sam McElroy, the founders of Koti, an online eco shop specialising in carefully curated boxes filled with everything you need to replace the plastic in your home. We talked about what it's like to run a business with your family, how they came up with the idea for Koti and their favourite sustainable product.

Koti website

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Hello hello hello! In today's episode: the initiative working to ensure that Bangladeshi workers get paid for the orders fashion brands have refused to pay for, what we can do to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and could this be the end of single use plastic?

Joining me on the podcast today is Siân Swinton, a florist who puts sustainability at the heart of what she does. Surprised that flowers can be detrimental to the planet? I was too, and in this episode Siân explains the issues with the floristry industry and how to buy flowers responsibly and get the most out of your bouquet.

Siân's website

You can sign the #PayUp petition here and click here to read Venetia LaManna's Instagram caption which I quoted in the show.

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Hello and welcome to another new episode! Today on the show: how the UK is planning to incorporate sustainability into its recovery from COVID-19, the fashion industry's identity crisis and why air pollution is more of a problem for us in the UK than you might think.

Today my guest is Jo Hand, co-founder of Giki, an app that helps you to make more sustainable choices in your everyday life. We chatted about why Jo is so passionate about tackling climate change, what it's like to build an app and the problems with palm oil.

You can download Giki from the App Store, Google Play or visit the website: https://gikibadges.com/

SOOPERNEWS and Sustainability Debunked links:https://sooperplanet.com/the-politics...

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Oh hi! Today on the show: the sustainable beauty movement you'll want to get on board with, the strange politics of global warming and we break down what greenhouse gases are and why you should care.

Today my guest is Carol LeSurf, owner of Bridal Reloved Liverpool, a bridal boutique which specialises in sample and pre-owned wedding dresses, and Candle Collective UK, a vegan, hand poured candle brand. I own MANY of her gorgeous candles - my favourite is Holiday Memories if you're in the mood for a new candle. I interviewed Carol in her gorgeous bridal boutique in Liverpool about how to have a wedding which is kinder to the environment, how to find candles which are good for your health and the planet and why going to extra effort to find eco-friendly solutions is worth it.

[Candle Collective UK] (https://www.candlecollective.co.uk/)

[Bridal Reloved] (https://bridalreloved.co.uk/)

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Hello! Today on the show: the gangsta gardener of Los Angeles, the crossover between ethics and sustainability and what it means to be a conscious consumer.

My guest today is Sian Conway, founder of #EthicalHour, a Twitter chat and community for ethical business owners. Sian shares her journey to living more ethically, why supporting ethical businesses means doing good in the world, and some absolute gems of advice for any business owners listeners. Just a quick heads up, there is a bit of feedback during Sian's interview - sorry about that, but we had to record remotely over Zoom because ya know...corona.

#EthicalHour website: https://ethicalhour.co.uk/

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Hello! Today we're discussing H&M's Fashion Revolution Week faux pas and how we can still indulge our fashion loving ways without contributing to the impact of fast fashion on the planet.

My guest today is Alice Cracknell, founder of Origin Africa. Alice talks about why she and her husband Tom decided to start the first not for profit fashion brand in the UK, how they're helping community projects in developing countries and how to shop for clothes sustainably.

Origin Africa website: https://www.originafrica.co.uk/

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Well hey there! Thanks for joining me for our very first episode.

Today I'm asking the big question: what does sustainability *actually* mean?

I'm also thinking about what the coronavirus pandemic has shown us about how quickly we can reduce the negative impact of carbon emissions and chatting to Natasha Tyler, founder of The Kind Store, about the work that goes into running a sustainable store - from sourcing products to finding packaging which is minimal waste and Natasha's recommendations for the best eco and low waste products if you're looking to swap the products you use for more sustainable versions.

The Kind Store: https://www.thekindstoreonline.co.uk/

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Ecocurious is hosted by Julia Day, founder of @sooperplanet. It's an independent podcast, so if you'd like to support the show please hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling extra kind - I really appreciate it.

Welcome to Ecocurious, your one stop shop to learn how you can live a life that's kinder to our planet. I believe that if we all make small changes, we can transform the world in a positive way. Nobody is a perfectly environmentally friendly human, we're all learning - and that's okay.

In each episode, you'll be hearing from the change makers - the business owners, scientists and activists who are flying the flag for the planet, learning how you can make small swaps in your life to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle without sacrificing style or convenience and I'll be debunking the latest news and myths about our impact on the planet.

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Ecocurious is an independent podcast, so if you'd like to support the show please hit the 'subscribe' button on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling extra kind - I really appreciate it.