From Barbie Jeeps to battery chemistry, Imogen and Abbie dive into the surprisingly spicy world of EVs in this week’s episode of Green Queens. They explore why electric cars seem to trigger such strong opinions — from legitimate concerns to full-on misinformation meltdowns.

Expect myth-busting, money talk (yes, EVs really are cheaper over their lifetime), and a reality check on batteries, emissions, and the actual driving experience. Whether you’re EV-curious or already converted, this is an honest and open take on the future of transport.

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Note: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Trump’s new tariffs on the auto sector and the UK government’s latest update on the ZEV mandate — two stories we’ll be watching closely over the coming months.

Notable mentions go to:

💁🏼‍♀️ Celeste Barber: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHm_QKzPcEW/?igsh=MTV6dW9oZ3pkMWhxbg%3D%3D

🚗 Cost of Driving Electric Report: https://transportandenergy.com/2025/02/27/evuk-launches-cost-of-driving-electric-report/#:~:text=Industry%2Dto%2Dconsumer%20body%20Electric,per%20cent%20of%20Britain's%20drivers.

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In this episode, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst head to Poole to take a look around the Lush Green Hub and chat with Ruth Andrade from Lush and uncover the brand’s mission beyond just beauty. Sitting amidst Lush’s incredible archive, they dive into the company’s deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and activism—proving that skincare and self-care can be a powerful force for good. From challenging industry norms to fighting for environmental and social justice, Lush is redefining what it means to be a beauty brand with a conscience. If you already love Lush, prepare to fall even harder. And if ethical beauty is your thing, well… guilt-free bath bomb shopping incoming! 🌿✨

💚 For more information:

• We Are Lush - weare.lush.com
• Reposit - https://reposit.world/
• Take Back Map - https://britishbeautycouncil.com/recycling-points/
• Abel and Cole - https://www.abelandcole.co.uk/
• Lush Prize - www.lushprize.org
• Spring Prize - www.springprize.org

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In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie dish up some quirkier sustainability stories. kicking off with how an IKEA teddy bear became a viral Vinted fashion model, catching the attention of BBC News and even Aldi.

Next, they reveal why Alan Titchmarsh hasn’t eaten an avocado in five years. The truth about avocado farming’s environmental impact and marketing campaign might leave you shooketh—but don’t worry, there are delicious, sustainable alternatives (British peas, anyone?).

Finally, they discuss GB Energy's bold green energy move: 200 schools and NHS sites are getting solar panels, with savings of up to £45,000 per site. What's not to love about solar?!

Notable mentions go to:

🧸 Vinted's Next Top Model - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vw6w99peqo

🐶 Menswear Dog - https://www.instagram.com/mensweardog/?igsh=MTNpeG1oYndlazhvaA%3D%3D#

🥑 Alan on Avocados - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHA_TufI7KQ/?igsh=MTVzOXY1bjFxMnlzcA%3D%3D

🫛 Peas Plz - https://www.instagram.com/p/CwnXNyFNiO5/?igsh=MXBhYnkyZGYzaG0wcg%3D%3D&img_index=1

☀️ Solar for Schools and Hospitals - https://www.energylivenews.com/2025/03/24/gb-energy-to-cut-bills-for-hospitals-and-schools/

🍹 Planet Positive Cocktails - https://avallenspirits.com/

🍺 Hepworth Brewery - https://youtu.be/C2JEaKIsjFU

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Are Your Vinted Gems Really Changing Fashion Forever? 👗♻️

This week on Green Queens, we dive into the booming second-hand fashion market with Olivia May, a partner at OC&C who has been crunching the numbers behind this resale revolution. From Vinted to Depop to charity shops, more people than ever are ditching fast fashion in favour of thrifting, treasure hunting, and snagging pre-loved bargains.

Olivia reveals who’s buying, what’s selling, and which brands are topping the Vinted charts—plus, how second-hand is reshaping first-hand fashion trends. Can big brands survive the resale takeover? And how does shopping pre-loved save you money, cut waste, and cut your carbon footprint?

Olivia has so many absolutely fascinating insights - if you're a fashion lover, thrifter or data nerd - this is for you!

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Is a record-breaking March a good thing? And can flights really be offset?

In this episode of Green Queens Podcast, Imogen and Abbie catch up on their week in sustainability before diving into why an unseasonably warm March is great for BBQs but bad for bees and hayfever sufferers. They also crunch the numbers on offsetting a flight to Sydney—can solar panels, EVs, or heat pumps really balance it out?!

To help answer that, Imogen phones a friend - expert Dr. Hannah Ritchie—Deputy Editor and Lead Researcher at Our World in Data and a researcher at Oxford University’s Martin Programme in Global Development. Check out her incredible newsletter here: https://www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/

For more on weird weather patterns: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2024/warm-may-and-spring-for-the-uk

https://www.climatecentral.org/

Other notable mentions go to:

💇🏼‍♀️ Green Salon Collective: https://www.greensaloncollective.com/

👵🏼 Like Nana Did: https://likenanadid.co.uk/

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👑 In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie chat with Jordan Brompton, co-founder of Myenergi—a green tech powerhouse and a total breath of fresh air in the often male-dominated clean tech world.

Jordan’s known for making sustainable energy smarter, more fun, and way more accessible—all while rocking killer shoes and putting Grimsby back on the map with her bold, stylish approach to renewable energy.

Thanks to her work at Myenergi, she’s revolutionised how we power our homes, charge electric cars, and slash energy bills. And she’s not slowing down—she’s also an angel investor and board-level advisor, backing the next wave of industry innovators.

She opens up about her journey as a co-founder, the challenges of scaling a business, what’s next, and a few not-so-green guilty pleasures.

If you thought clean tech was all sensible spreadsheets, think again—Jordan’s here to prove you very very wrong!

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In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie unravel their week in sustainability before threading their way into the world of slowing down fast fashion—armed with a needle and thread.

Inspired by Maeve Campbell’s brilliant Forbes article They Made It. You Bought It. So Why Won’t They Fix It? We Need A Repair Revolution, they discuss the case for mending our clothes, how it could help change our relationship with clothes, and why some generations are just better at darning and crocheting than others.

Are we too far gone, or can we forge a future where fixing our clothes is the norm? Time to pin down some answers...! 🧵✨

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As well as Imogen's mother-in-law, other notable mentions go to:

🪡 The Loom App - https://www.instagram.com/theloomapp/?hl=en

✍🏼 Maeve Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/ecomaeve/

👗 Threads And Fibre - https://www.instagram.com/threadsandfibre/

🧵United Repair Centre - https://www.unitedrepaircentre.com/impact

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In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie are joined by the ultimate Green Queen herself—Laura Tobin. You might know her as the brainiest climate expert on morning telly, seamlessly weaving sustainability facts and debunking climate myths in her weather forecasts.

She’s also the author of Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet—a book we highly recommend for its abundance of practical, planet-saving, and (bonus!) money-saving tips. And if all else fails, it makes an excellent coffee table book—perfect for irritating your most climate-denying relative.

From her incredibly poignant trip to Svalbard, reporting firsthand on melting glaciers, to her adventures in dressing sustainably for live TV, Laura is a goldmine of sustainability wisdom. And with her infectious energy, this chat is the perfect antidote to the normal doom-and-gloom climate news!

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It’s here—the very first full-fledged, shiny episode of Green Queens—the perfect podcast for imperfect environmentalists!

In this episode, your hosts Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal introduce themselves, share what inspired Green Queens, and give you a sneak peek into the wonky, wonderful world of living a little greener. Whether you’re a sustainability pro or just dipping your toe in all of this green stuff, you’re in the right place!

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