Glo Eco with Kat

In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with author, environmental thought leader, and green living expert Heather White to discuss climate anxiety, finding your service superpower, the joy of sustainable living, and how to be an awesome ancestor. We’ll hear about her lifelong career in environmental work and about how a dinner table conversation inspired her to start the nonprofit One Green Thing and author two books on how to turn eco anxiety into meaningful action by discovering your own unique way to contribute in service. We'll also chat about her brand new book, 60 Days to a Greener Life launching this month!

Key Takeaways

• How to combat eco anxiety by taking positive steps and find joy in your sustainability journey

• What is the One Green Thing approach and how it empowers people to make a difference aligned with their values

• Explore ways to influence others positively and take action towards a sustainable future

• Gain insights into addressing climate anxiety, engaging in intergenerational climate action

• How to be an awesome ancestor to leave a better world for future generations

• How Heather stays inspired in climate work

Visit OneGreenThing.org & find out your climate action superpower.

Shop 60 Days to a Greener Life HERE.

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Today I’m so happy to sit down with Clementina Martinez-Masarweh, “The Sustainable Latina” aka DNAThreds on Instagram! Clementina is a multifaceted circular fashion designer, zero waste artist, public speaker, and award-winning filmmaker. In today’s conversation we’ll discuss her journey from working in fast fashion to becoming a champion for sustainable and ethical practices in the industry and how art can serve as a powerful form of activism. She shares her influences, experiences, and motivations for making a difference. Clementina emphasizes the power of consumer choices and the role of art in raising awareness and starting conversations about the environmental and social impacts of fashion. She provides practical tips for reducing fashion waste and highlights upcoming events and projects in her mission to transform the fashion industry.

Key Takeaways

• How fashion & art can be a powerful medium for raising awareness and starting conversations about sustainability and ethical practices.

• How consumer choices have the potential to drive change in the fashion industry

• Thrifting and secondhand shopping are effective ways to reduce fashion waste and support a circular fashion economy.

• How art can serve as a bridge to engage and empower individuals in the movement towards sustainable fashion.

Follow Clementina on Instagram HERE 

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Get in touch with me HERE.

In today's episode, we're chatting with Margarita, also known as @margreen_s on Instagram, about her journey from lifestyle influencer to mission-focused media creator. She shares how she transitioned to founding Behind the Greens, a media agency blending a passion for nature with impactful content creation. Margarita dives into why it's crucial to shift from highlighting problems to focusing on solutions, emphasizing empowerment and positive action in the environmental movement. She also discusses the upcoming Greenfluencer program and invites how brands can collab with Behind the Greens.

Tune in for to learn the difference between influencing and greenfluencing, how brands can tell authentic insights on marketing, ambassadorships, and creating meaningful eco brands and scientists can tell real + impactful stories to further their work, and get inspired to be a part of the movement for a brighter & greener future.

Follow Margarita on Instagram HERE (Behind the Greens on the link in her bio)

Follow Behind the Greens on Instagram HERE. 

Learn more about Behind the Greens.

Connect with Glo Eco on Instagram HERE.

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Get in touch with me HERE.

In today's episode, Kat is dishing on tips for sustainable travel for your spring & summer vacations. She'll discuss how to travel more sustainably while staying inspired, how to tell if a hotel is sustainable, and packing tips that are not only better for the planet but make your life easier too!

Key Takeaways:

• How to be smart about planning your trips
• Tips for flying
• Packing tips
• How to tell if a hotel is sustainable
• Ideas for getting in touch with nature on your holiday

By incorporating these sustainable travel tips into your adventures, you can enjoy meaningful and memorable travel experiences while contributing to a more sustainable and responsible tourism industry.

Tune in to Glo Eco for more inspiring discussions on sustainability, lifestyle, and making a positive impact on the planet!

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Today we’re chatting about one of my favorite topics - shopping! More specifically…how shopping can be one of your most powerful daily tools for activism by becoming a conscious consumer. I’ll share 10 steps you can take to become a conscious consumer and teach you how to see beyond greenwashing, trends, and tricky labels to become empowered in your shopping choices. 

Takeaways

• Every purchase we make is a form of activism and has the power to create change.

• Women play a significant role in household purchasing decisions and can support small businesses and values-driven brands.

• Being a conscious consumer means making informed choices that align with your values and considering the social, ethical, and environmental impact of your purchases.

• Tips for conscious consumerism

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Get in touch with me ⁠HERE⁠.

Want to learn how you can participate in marine conservation with just your phone? Today we’re chatting with Caitlin McKeown who has the solution. She is the co-founder of We Spot Turtles, an app that enables users to upload images of sea turtles they spot in the wild and use AI recognition to track them around the world. One of the biggest challenges in conserving these beautiful creatures is that there are significant data gaps, but by empowering everyone with a phone to participate in identifying and tracking turtles, we can close that data gap. We’ll also chat about how climate change is affecting sea turtles, how technology can actually connect us to nature, Caitie’s sustainability tips, and the future of the app and potential expansion to other species.

Learn More about We Spot Turtles and download the app Here. 

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Use code GLOECO for a 20% discount at Glotanicals.com
Get in touch with me HERE.

Today we’re chatting with Allison Hoiberg, former SVP of marketing and brand investments for Pomona Farming, to talk about the realities of sustainability within the almond industry in California. She addresses common misconceptions and highlights the efforts made by almond growers to be environmentally responsible. From water management to eco-friendly practices, discover how growers are tackling environmental issues with innovation & technology. Learn about the environmental impact of almonds, sustainable farming tech, and what really defines responsible farming. 

Key Takeaways

• Are almonds sustainable? 

• What is responsible agriculture?

• How can farming at scale be more environmentally friendly? 

• How much water does it really take to grow an almond? Or anything for that matter?

• Issues with water management across the state of California

• Water management is a critical aspect of almond farming, and growers have made significant strides in using water efficiently.

• How choosing sustainable almond brands can contribute to a more responsible food system.

  Learn more about Pomona Farms HERE.

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  Get in touch with me HERE.

Today we are chatting with Karen Behnke, the founder of Juice Beauty, to talk all things clean + sustainable beauty. Karen founded Juice Beauty, a pioneer in the clean beauty space, in 2005. Today we’ll discuss her journey in the beauty industry and the importance of truly organic beauty. Karen also highlights the innovative practices at the Juice Beauty farm and the importance of ingredients in sustainability. We’ll also cover the need for nuanced conversations on sustainability and Karen’s everyday eco tips.

Takeaways

• Why organic beauty is better for your skin and the planet

• Growing ingredients at the Juice Beauty farm allows for traceability and high-quality organic ingredients.

• Why the beauty industry needs to prioritize both packaging and ingredients in sustainability efforts.

• Skincare tips straight from an expert - how to find a routine that works for you

• How small sustainable changes in daily life can make a big difference.

• The future of Juice Beauty involves continued innovation and a commitment to sustainability.

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Shop Juice Beauty at Ulta

Visit juicebeauty.com to learn more

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Get in touch with me HERE.

On today’s episode we’re sitting down with Carissa Cabrera to talk about the importance of ocean conservation as a climate solution. Carissa is a marine conservationist, sustainability educator, & climate advocate. She is passionate about helping others find their unique place in the environmental movement which is what led her to found environmental storytelling & education platform FutureSwell. In our candid conversation today we’ll talk about: 

• Why ocean conservation is an essential solution for addressing climate change

• How she found her unique place in the environmental movement & how you can too

• The ways in which we can all have the power in our everyday lives to make sustainable choices that make a difference

• How advocacy & policy are essential for driving systemic change

• The most important skill you need for climate activism today (Hint- it’s easier than you think)

• Ditching low waste perfectionism for lifestyle changes that last

• Lead by example and inspire others through your actions

Follow Carissa & FutureSwell on Instagram HERE & HERE. 

Visit the FutureSwell website & get involved. 

Connect with Glo Eco on Instagram HERE.
Get in touch with me HERE.

Solo: Today Kat’s dishing on the powerful impact your diet & food choices can have on the planet by exploring realistic solutions anyone can implement into their daily lives. No perfectionism, just real solutions and actionable ways to make better choices that are good for you & the planet. 

In this episode we’ll cover: 

• What’s the most sustainable + climate friendly diet? 

• How does your diet impact the planet?

• Do you have to be a vegan to be sustainable? 

• Is there such a thing as sustainable meat & seafood?

• How to reduce food waste

Resources Mentioned: 

Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch

Seaspiracy

Cowspiracy

Food Inc

Kiss the Ground

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Get in touch with me ⁠HERE⁠.

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