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Join us as we chat with owner and founder of a local sustainable clothing company and ask some of the tough questions that we all have! You can find Alberta Apparel on their website https://albertaapparel.com Also on IG & FB! •Self-Agency Advocate Podcast Rethinking Stylishly Conscious Consumerism

•Oeko-Tex labels and certificates confirm the human-ecological safety of textile products and leather articles from all stages of production (raw materials and fibres, yarns, fabrics, ready-to-use end products) along the textile value chain. Some also attest to socially and environmentally sound conditions in production facilities.

•GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard and it is an internationally recognized certification (read more about it here - disclosure, their website is fairly terrible). The certification can apply to either products or to the entire company, or to both. •https://www.fashionrevolution.org/north-america/canada/

Using what is already here is most sustainable, so how do we change peoples perceptions of thrifting? We discuss how our perceptions are shaped around owing new items, and then get into the nitty gritty of thrifting!!Take away some great tips, and follow us on IG to share your thrift brag!! •Spent: Sex, Evolution, and Consumer Behavior. Author- Geoffrey Miller

•https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20201113-why-gen-z-and-millennials-go-wild-for-vintage-clothes?ocid=fbcul&fbclid=IwAR0f6sk4rhaMYnwnII_bJwEYU5Vc9F_ChoTcubly83d0jH11rV38hOQzMys

It's February, and we are taking a look at the fashion industry.  What is fast fashion?  Why should we be concerned?  In this episode we answer those questions along with taking a look at our own shopping habits.  You can make your clothing choices just as sustainable as your food choices with a little knowledge.

• Movie: “The True Cost”

•App: Good On You

• IG: @fash_rev, @zerowastedaniel

• A little more reading if you're interested:

https://www.greenbiz.com/article/numbers-economic-social-and-environmental-impacts-fast-fashion

https://www.dresst.ca/collections/winter-essentials

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/sustainable-clothing-fabrics

https://www.evrnu.com/nucycl

https://www.uppercanadaweaving.com/

On our last Veganuary episode, we have a chat with a vegan living in oil country!

Alexis shares with us her story, and her why behind living a vegan lifestyle, as well as some challenges she's experienced along the way. Join us to find out what changed her mind and some easy tips for you to explore!

• Alexis is the owner of Queso by Plantbased Footprint; @plantbasedfootprint to find where you can purchase, and follow for delicious recipes

• @veghammer for some vegan inspiration. •films to watch on this topic:

Earthlings & Food Inc.

Our second week of Veganuary we interview a Calgary cooperative of local food producers, that offer locally and respectfully grown food to Calgarians! •. Rod joins us to discuss food, sustainability and soil health!! The YYC Growers are passionate on regenerate agriculture “trying to really honour the natural way of the earth”. We even touch on balcony gardening!! •Watch “Kiss the Ground” (Netflix) if you are thinking wtf is soil heath!? •www.yycgrowers.com, and check out their YouTube videos by searching YYC Growers! •Living Soil Solutions; vergepermaculture.ca/portfolio-posts/mike-dorion-living-soil-solutions/

Around the world, January’s known as Veganuary....but what is Veganuary? And what does it have to do with sustainability? In today’s episode we review some basics in veganism, and look at how Albertan’s can make some small changes towards a more sustainable future. reference: Oh She Glows; Angela’s perfect veggie burger • Deceptively Delicious; Jessica Seinfeld.

We jumped into the podcast and Christmas topics really quickly, and wanted to circle back to some basics, and why should we be doing it!

https://rescuefood.ca/yyc-team/

We examine the image of Christmas, starting with Santa, and all the glitter, bows and such that go along with it. The extravaganza often associated with the holiday contributes to more waste and stress, so maybe this year embrace the more sustainable way!

In today's episode we are talking about holiday traditions, and considering the year we’ve had - a perfect time to try something new!!

How can you shift what you do but still celebrate the season!? Building sustainable traditions that are not only kind to the environment but also your mental health and finances!! On that note, EnCircle is sponsored by Soilmates- so much more than plants... so Check Instagram December 11th for an online auction starting at just $5!!