Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

By Brightly

What's Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living about?

Living sustainably should be easier. Curious about a zero waste lifestyle? Want to know what the “circular economy” or “slow fashion” really means? As the founder of both Brightly.eco and Wildwoven (a sustainable pajama company), eco-expert Laura Alexander Wittig brings you actionable daily sustainability tips in each episode of Good Together. Tune in weekly for bite-sized ways to make a positive impact! For more info, visit https://brightly.eco/podcast

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Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living episodes:

04.26.2023
The Urban Farming Boom: How to Start Growing Your Own Food From Anywhere, From Backyards to Balconies
Gone are the days of solely relying on grocery stores to provide fresh produce, eggs, and other meal essentials. Now, an increasing number of individuals are reconnecting with their agricultural roots and discovering the advantages of urban farming. Two people...
04.19.2023
Extra Sneezy Lately? How Climate Change Is Making Allergy Season Worse
Are your seasonal allergies extra bad this year? According to a recent report, allergy season is said to be earlier, longer, and worse—all due to climate change. To discuss this matter, Laura is joined by Dr. Lewis Ziska, the senior...
04.12.2023
Lessons in Sustainability from Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the Peanuts Gang
Everyone is a fan of the Peanuts gang, whether that’s Snoopy, Charlie Brown, or Lucy. We’ve partnered with Peanuts to create an exclusive capsule collection of sustainable products, called the “Brightly x Take Care with Peanuts Collection,” to help you...
04.05.2023
Dying to Be Green: The Rise of Aquamation, a Water-Based Alternative to Flame Cremation
Brightly’s second annual Sustainability Trends Report just went live, and one of the most intriguing trends covers the deathcare industry’s sustainable evolution. One eco-friendly alternative worth diving into is aquamation, a water-based alternative to flame cremation. This week, Mallory Greene,...
03.29.2023
Curious About Minimalism? An Expert Shares How (and Why!) to Downsize Responsibly
We all know that a huge cornerstone of sustainability is reevaluating our relationship with consumerism—which means taking stock of what we have, what we need, and what we don’t. Dara Zycherman, a minimalist lifestyle coach and the owner of Less...
03.22.2023
Not All Wildfires Are Bad: The Benefits of Controlled Burns with Deborah Landau of The Nature Conservancy
Did you know not all wildfires are bad? This week, Deborah Landau, the Director of Ecological Management at The Nature Conservancy, discusses the benefits of prescribed burns—aka planned wildfires that encourage ecosystem restoration and natural biodiversity. To learn more, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/controlled-burns-benefits.
03.15.2023
Spring Cleaning? Here's How to Get Rid of Your Stuff Sustainably
Spring is here, aka the season of deep-cleaning and decluttering. But there's no need to sweep the planet under the rug in the process. Though this time of year finds many Americans sorting through their belongings, the practice can result...
03.08.2023
Do Our Streaming Habits Negatively Impact the Planet?
When we talk about reducing our carbon footprint, we often look toward obvious factors like landfill waste, transportation, emissions, and household use. But speaking of household use, there's actually another factor that has a greater impact than you might think:...
03.01.2023
How Organization and Sustainability Go Hand-in-Hand
Living a more sustainable lifestyle is all about paying attention to your consumer habits—investing in products with a longer life and lower footprint, repurposing as much as possible, and generally buying less. But this week you'll learn how organizing these...
02.22.2023
Urban Gardener Nick Cutsumpas Discusses Collecting Rainwater, Why to Ditch Grass, and More
Whether you're interested in learning how to collect rainwater, the benefits of native plants, or why to ditch grass for good, Nick Cutsumpas has you covered. This week, the plant coach and urban gardener discusses all of the above... and...
02.15.2023
Everything You Should Know About Microplastics
Microplastics can be found everywhere, from our oceans to our food and even our drinking water. This week, Dr. Imogen Napper, a marine scientist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Plymouth, shares everything you should know about microplastic pollution—including...
02.08.2023
Australia’s Plastic Recycling Scam—Plus Other Current Eco-Events to Know About
In our new series that covers current eco-events, Laura will be discussing important headlines you should know about. This week, learn about a recycling scam in Australia that’s resulted in a ton (actually, thousands of tons) of wasted plastic. For...
02.01.2023
How to Green Your Laundry Routine: Small Swaps That Make a Big Difference
Did you know the average American family does 300 loads of laundry per year? As you can imagine, that water and energy usage adds up. In this week’s episode, Zachary Pozniak, a mechanical engineer turned luxury dry cleaner and laundry...
01.25.2023
Reduce, Reuse, Romance: How to Have a Sustainable Valentine's Day
There’s nothing less romantic than trashing the planet. This week, Laura is giving you the low-down on how to celebrate Valentine's Day in the most sustainable way possible. From gift ideas that won't break the bank (or the planet) to...
01.18.2023
Graham Hill Shares 'The Big 6'—Impactful Actions That Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Graham Hill has worked in the environmental field for more than 20 years. From founding the website Treehugger in 2004 to the creation of The Carbonauts in 2019, he’s made it his life mission to better the planet. In this...
01.11.2023
What Is the Heat Island Effect—and How Is It Affecting Cities Across the Country?
Temperatures are rising all around the world. But if you feel like the streets of your urban neighborhood are especially sweltering, you may be right. Climate scientists like Dr. Jeremy Hoffman are studying the heat island effect, an infrastructure, equity,...
01.04.2023
New Year, New (Sustainable) You: Creating Resolutions That Stick
Small changes can have a really big impact on the planet—and what better way to make a difference than by creating New Year's resolutions that help you live more sustainably in 2023? This week, Laura takes you through her own...
12.28.2022
Why One Restaurateur Wants You to Eat Your Trash
Yep, you read that right—restaurateur Kayla Abe wants you to eat your trash. In this week’s episode, learn how her San Francisco eatery, Shuggie’s Trash Pie + Natural Wine, relies on ingredients that might go unused elsewhere—think irregular produce and...
12.21.2022
What Actually Happens to Returns? The Truth Might Surprise You
Whether it's a clothing item that doesn't fit or decor that isn't your style, returns are inevitable. But while most people assume a returned item goes back onto the shelf, that's unfortunately not always the case. In this week’s episode,...
12.14.2022
How to Make Your Wellness Routine More Sustainable
In today's fast-paced, stressful world, a wellness routine isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. This week, Laura chats with Samantha Leal, the deputy editor at Well+Good, about how taking care of yourself and the planet can go hand-in-hand. From choosing activewear made...
12.07.2022
Sustainable Present Ideas for Even the Most Hard-to-Gift People
Let’s be real—some people are really hard to shop for. This week, Laura is sharing her top tips for choosing the perfect holiday gifts, which not only brings on the holiday cheer, but also prevents returns—a category that accounts for...
11.30.2022
Real or Artificial Christmas Trees: Which Option Is Better for the Environment?
The holidays are quickly approaching, and you know what that means: it’s time to decorate the Christmas tree! Before making a purchase, let’s dive into one of the most popular holiday debates: Which is better for the environment—real or artificial?...
11.23.2022
What Is Ocean Acidification—and How Is It Affecting the Planet?
We talk a lot about greenhouse gas emissions and what they’re doing to our atmosphere. But what about our oceans? That’s a question best posed to Dr. Jessica Cross, a research oceanographer with the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...
11.16.2022
How to Make Your Next Move More Sustainable
Last year, 27 million Americans moved. Not surprisingly, that many moves result in a lot of waste. Think about all the boxes, packing tape, and bubble wrap it takes to pack up and transport your entire life to a new...
11.09.2022
Dishwasher vs Hand Washing—Which Actually Saves More Water?
When it comes to environmental footprints, our water use warrants a serious conversation—and Jonah Schein, the national program manager for Homes & Buildings at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program, agrees. This week, Jonah settles the dishwasher vs hand...
11.02.2022
Realistic Sustainable Parenting Tips: Cloth Diapering, DIY Baby Food, and Beyond
This week, host Laura Wittig shares everything she's learned about sustainable parenting in her first year of motherhood. She covers the realities of cloth diapering, tips for cutting costs on essentials, how homemade baby food has helped her family combat...
10.26.2022
Pineapple, Mushrooms, and Beyond—Are Alternative Leathers Worth the Hype?
The alternative leather market is exploding right now. There’s leather made from mushrooms, pineapples, recycled bottles, and even apples. This week, we're resharing a past episode where we do a deep-dive into the world of eco-leathers. Are they worth the...
10.19.2022
How to Shop Secondhand Like a Pro with Kellie Brown
Kellie Brown of "And I Get Dressed" is known for her incredible taste in style and interior design. But you won't always find her buying new—she prefers being thrifty and is a pro at scoring secondhand home finds that belong...
10.12.2022
Is Eating Plant-Based *Actually* More Expensive? A Common Myth, Busted
We know eating more plant-based dishes is a healthy and sustainable choice, but the assumption is that it’s also an expensive one. This week, we’re busting that myth with Toni Okamoto, founder of Plant-Based on a Budget. For show notes,...
10.05.2022
What Really Happens to the Items You Throw Away (It’s Not What You Think)
What actually happens to your recyclables once they're picked up from the curb, or the clothes you put in a donation bin? This week, we're resharing one of our favorite episodes where we do a deep-dive into what really happens...
09.28.2022
Nuclear Waste Isn't What You Think It Is—Here's the Truth and How It Could Benefit the Planet
Our dependence on fossil fuels is quite literally reaching a boiling point. And while the likes of electric vehicles and solar power are among essential alternatives, a wholesale, readily available solution to our carbon dependence can sometimes feel like fiction....
09.21.2022
Dealing With Eco-Anxiety? A Climate Psychologist Is Here to Help
If you're feeling anxious about the current state of our planet, you're not alone. These feelings, coined as "eco-anxiety" and "climate anxiety," have been affecting all of us in different ways. This week, we're resharing a past episode we love...
09.14.2022
Remy Morimoto Park on Her Sustainability Journey, Dealing with Trolls, and Staying Authentic on Social Media
All it takes is a quick scroll through Remy Morimoto Park’s Instagram feed to inspire you to whip up a delicious vegan meal or make a lifestyle change that betters the planet. This week, the founder of Veggiekins is here...
09.07.2022
Sustainability Entrepreneur Jeffrey Hollender Talks Greenwashing and the Need for Corporate Transparency
Over the last couple of decades, small and big businesses alike have begun incorporating sustainability commitments into their business models. Whether it’s going carbon neutral or switching to compostable packaging, these promises surrounding a company's efforts are ubiquitous. But when...
08.31.2022
Footwear's Footprint: The Shoe Industry’s Issues—and Steps Toward a Sustainable Future
When it comes to building a sustainable wardrobe, a lot of focus (read: ire) falls to fast fashion. But what about footwear? Though shoes are designed to travel with you, it's the journey from factory to foot that is cause...
08.24.2022
Leadership Lessons We Can Learn From Our Animal Friends
We support all creatures, great and small. We also take the opportunity to learn from animals, because they can teach us a lot. This week, Julie C. Henry, author of Wisdom from the Wild, shares how both new and experienced...
08.17.2022
Everything You Should Know About Residential Solar Power
10 years ago, most people's version of being energy-efficient was running a fan instead of an air conditioner. While that's still a great move, technology is making it easier than ever to help the planet—and the rise in residential solar...
08.10.2022
It’s Back-to-School Season! Tips and Tricks for a Sustainable Academic Year
Typical back-to-school essentials include clothing from fast fashion brands, stacks of new textbooks and notebooks, and plastic school supplies. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to make this school year your most planet-friendly yet. Whether...
08.03.2022
For Chef Nisha Vora, the Switch to a Plant-Based Diet Is All About Small Wins
If adopting a plant-based diet is among your strategies for bettering the planet, you’re not alone. This week, Nisha Vora, the lawyer turned plant-based chef and cookbook author behind Rainbow Plant Life, shares how to cook up vegan dishes even...
07.27.2022
The Ins and Outs of Building a Climate-Friendly Business from Scratch
Entrepreneurship and product innovation are the true drivers of change within the vision of a more sustainable future. There's always room for more people to work on solutions, small and large, that can change our way of life for the...
07.20.2022
The Rise of Waterless Beauty: Why Consumers Are Saying No to Excess H2O
Earlier this year, we dropped our 2022 Sustainability Trends Report—and one of the buzziest of the bunch was waterless beauty. In this week’s episode, Kate McLeod, the pastry-chef-turned-beauty-entrepreneur behind the brand of the same name, discusses the rise of waterless...
07.13.2022
How to Travel Sustainably, From Booking the Best Accommodation to Packing Your Bag
If you have the travel bug, you’re not alone. Recent data shows 71% of Americans are planning on traveling for leisure this year. This week, we’re sharing tips and tricks that will help you explore as sustainably as possible, from...
07.06.2022
The Environmental Impact of Periods with Nadya Okamoto
Every month, an estimated 1.8 billion people around the world menstruate. As you can imagine, that results in a lot of waste. This week, Nadya Okamoto, the co-founder of August, discusses the environmental impact of periods, how period products have...
06.29.2022
Sustainable Maximalism Is Possible—and This Designer Is Proof
When most people think of sustainable fashion, they think of a minimalist wardrobe—a sea of browns, beiges, and creams. But designer and content creator Sara Camposarcone is teaching the world that maximalism—chunky jewelry, layering, bold prints, and lots of color—can...
06.22.2022
The Glass Recycling System Is Broken—but Franziska Trautmann Is on a Mission to Fix It
If you live in an area that doesn’t accept glass recycling, tossing a single bottle in your bin can wreak havoc on the planet. Franziska Trautmann, co-founder of Glass Half Full, is challenging the current system by turning glass "waste"...
06.15.2022
How Environmental Activist Sharona Shnayder Is Using Social Media to Start an Anti-Litter Revolution
If you were to take a walk around your block right now, what are the odds you’d find at least one piece of trash? Going out of your way to pick it up might feel pointless. But Sharona Shnayder of...
06.08.2022
How the Restaurant Industry Is Tackling Food Waste, One Deep Fryer at a Time
The restaurant industry loses billions of dollars every year due to food waste. Luckily, some entrepreneurs are already figuring out how to make a difference. In this week’s episode, Jeremiah Chapman, the CEO and co-founder of FreshFry, shares how he’s...
06.01.2022
Does Climate Change Affect Childcare and Education? This Expert Thinks So
Climate change doesn't just impact wildlife and the weather. It also impacts human life—and that includes parenting. In this week’s episode, Sara Mauskopf, CEO and co-founder of Winnie, discusses the intersection between climate and childcare—and how younger generations are directly...
05.25.2022
Your Guide to Being a First-Time Plant Parent
If your lack of a green thumb has kept you from becoming a plant parent, you're not alone—promise. But that’s all about to change. This week, we’re discussing the best plants for beginners, how to avoid making common mistakes that...
05.18.2022
Sustainable Textiles 101: How to Avoid Greenwashing and Shop Like a Pro
From the sheets on our beds to the clothes on our backs, textiles are everywhere. But what are our textiles really made of? And how should you go about shopping for options that are actually planet-friendly? In this week's episode,...

What's Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living about?

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Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living episodes:

The Urban Farming Boom: How to Start Growing Your Own Food From Anywhere, From Backyards to Balconies

Extra Sneezy Lately? How Climate Change Is Making Allergy Season Worse

Lessons in Sustainability from Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the Peanuts Gang

Dying to Be Green: The Rise of Aquamation, a Water-Based Alternative to Flame Cremation

Curious About Minimalism? An Expert Shares How (and Why!) to Downsize Responsibly

Not All Wildfires Are Bad: The Benefits of Controlled Burns with Deborah Landau of The Nature Conservancy

Spring Cleaning? Here's How to Get Rid of Your Stuff Sustainably

Do Our Streaming Habits Negatively Impact the Planet?

How Organization and Sustainability Go Hand-in-Hand

Urban Gardener Nick Cutsumpas Discusses Collecting Rainwater, Why to Ditch Grass, and More

Everything You Should Know About Microplastics

Australia’s Plastic Recycling Scam—Plus Other Current Eco-Events to Know About

How to Green Your Laundry Routine: Small Swaps That Make a Big Difference

Reduce, Reuse, Romance: How to Have a Sustainable Valentine's Day

Graham Hill Shares 'The Big 6'—Impactful Actions That Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

What Is the Heat Island Effect—and How Is It Affecting Cities Across the Country?

New Year, New (Sustainable) You: Creating Resolutions That Stick

Why One Restaurateur Wants You to Eat Your Trash

What Actually Happens to Returns? The Truth Might Surprise You

How to Make Your Wellness Routine More Sustainable

Sustainable Present Ideas for Even the Most Hard-to-Gift People

Real or Artificial Christmas Trees: Which Option Is Better for the Environment?

What Is Ocean Acidification—and How Is It Affecting the Planet?

How to Make Your Next Move More Sustainable

Dishwasher vs Hand Washing—Which Actually Saves More Water?

Realistic Sustainable Parenting Tips: Cloth Diapering, DIY Baby Food, and Beyond

Pineapple, Mushrooms, and Beyond—Are Alternative Leathers Worth the Hype?

How to Shop Secondhand Like a Pro with Kellie Brown

Is Eating Plant-Based *Actually* More Expensive? A Common Myth, Busted

What Really Happens to the Items You Throw Away (It’s Not What You Think)

Nuclear Waste Isn't What You Think It Is—Here's the Truth and How It Could Benefit the Planet

Dealing With Eco-Anxiety? A Climate Psychologist Is Here to Help

Remy Morimoto Park on Her Sustainability Journey, Dealing with Trolls, and Staying Authentic on Social Media

Sustainability Entrepreneur Jeffrey Hollender Talks Greenwashing and the Need for Corporate Transparency

Footwear's Footprint: The Shoe Industry’s Issues—and Steps Toward a Sustainable Future

Leadership Lessons We Can Learn From Our Animal Friends

Everything You Should Know About Residential Solar Power

It’s Back-to-School Season! Tips and Tricks for a Sustainable Academic Year

For Chef Nisha Vora, the Switch to a Plant-Based Diet Is All About Small Wins

The Ins and Outs of Building a Climate-Friendly Business from Scratch

The Rise of Waterless Beauty: Why Consumers Are Saying No to Excess H2O

How to Travel Sustainably, From Booking the Best Accommodation to Packing Your Bag

The Environmental Impact of Periods with Nadya Okamoto

Sustainable Maximalism Is Possible—and This Designer Is Proof

The Glass Recycling System Is Broken—but Franziska Trautmann Is on a Mission to Fix It

How Environmental Activist Sharona Shnayder Is Using Social Media to Start an Anti-Litter Revolution

How the Restaurant Industry Is Tackling Food Waste, One Deep Fryer at a Time

Does Climate Change Affect Childcare and Education? This Expert Thinks So

Your Guide to Being a First-Time Plant Parent

Sustainable Textiles 101: How to Avoid Greenwashing and Shop Like a Pro

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Is Eating Plant-Based Actually More Expensive? A Common Myth, Busted