Hello folks! I am bringing you a shiny, new addition to the Support Local Series. This week I chatted to the lovely Alice from Refill Quarter, Belfast’s first zero-waste shop.

Refill Quarter was set up by two friends, Alice and Susan. During the episode, we talk about how the shop was created, the support from the local community and how they are adapting as a small business in the current pandemic.

If you would like to take advantage of Refill Quarter’s delivery service, please go to https://refillquarter.com/

You can also find Refill Quarter on Instagram @refillquarter

The jingle for this podcast was written by Arnav Srivastav.


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During these uncertain times, it has never been more important to support local. I want to introduce listeners to exciting, Northern Irish businesses and charities who need your support now more than ever. Through this Support Local series, listeners can sit down with a cuppa and switch off the outside world.

First up, we have the delightful, Charlie McCurry. Charlie runs Strawberry Fields Vintage, an online vintage store where she curates a range of hand-picked, unique pieces. You can find Charlie on Instagram @strawberryfields.vintage
Please note, this was recorded via video call.

We also mention Finders Keepers Bray, a vintage store based in Bray, Ireland @finderskeepersbray

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The jingle for this podcast was written by Arnav Srivastav.

This week on the podcast we have Rebecca, AKA The Nifty Thrifter. She is a slow fashion advocate with an Instagram page full of thrifted beauties! We talked all things Fast Fashion, Slow Fashion, Sustainability (and it’s accessibility) her future plans, as well as her approach to shopping both now and in the past.

We also touch on the app, Good on You which provides information on a fashion brand’s environmental impact, labour rating and use of animals. It is definitely worth a download if you want to shop a little more consciously!

You can find Rebecca on Instagram @theniftythrifter_

The jingle for this podcast was written by Arnav Srivastav.

On this week’s episode is Caoimhe O’Connell, Kathryn McNickle & Stevie Maginn from Green Party Northern Ireland. We discussed their involvement with the party and environmental issues such as, air pollution which is a significant problem in Northern Ireland. We also touched on the Stormont devolution and how people can take action in fighting the climate crisis.

If you wish to get involved with the Green Party NI you can reach out to Stevie, Caoimhe or Kathryn on Twitter.

Green Party website can be found at: www.greenpartyni.org/

Hope you enjoy and learn a little bit more about the Green Party!


The jingle for this podcast was written by Arnav Srivastav.

A few months ago I attended a talk about Climate Change with Secretary General of Amnesty International, Kumi Naidoo. The one question which almost always arises around this topic is, “What can we do about it?" Normally, the answer sounds something like, "fly less, eat little meat, invest in reusables or plant more trees." Acknowledging how these actions are important, Kumi's advice was rather different. He described how climate strikes, held by young people across the globe, have had more impact upon the political sphere than any other environmental initiative.

Today, Northern Ireland has a busy calendar of climate protests organised by, Northern Ireland Student Climate Network. A recent protest held in Belfast on 20th September saw Belfast City Council declare a climate emergency. Regular strikes are held across the country and also receive support from local community groups and individuals. This week on the podcast, I chatted to Anna from Youth Strike 4 Climate Belfast/ Fridays for Future Belfast. Emma from Youth Strike 4 Climate Derry and Melanie from Múscail, a network mobilising action on the climate crisis. I wanted to hear why they got involved, their thoughts on Climate Change and why others should join them to act in favour of climate justice.

Find Youth Strike 4 Climate on Instagram & Twitter - @ys4cbelfast @ys4cderry

Múscail on Instagram at- @muscailawake and Twitter - @Muscail8

The jingle for this podcast was written by Arnav Srivastav.

Hello hello! Kicking off season one with a shiny, new episode all about Sustainable Fashion. I had the pleasure of chatting to the lovely, Emma Quinn (aka Ethical Emma) I followed Emma a little while ago because I noticed how passionate she was about second-hand fashion. Through Instagram she breaks down the stigma around charity shopping and shows how there are plenty of amazing pieces out there! She was a delight to talk to and I really hope you enjoy this episode. Find Emma on Instagram: @ethical_emma and myself: @sarahabell05

Twitter: @sazzlerb

People/businesses we mentioned: @venetiafalconer @lucyandyak @thetruecostmovie @theguardian @brixcollective_

Youtube short film: Unravel: The Final Resting Place of Your Clothes
BBC series: Breaking Fashion

The jingle for this podcast was written by Arnav Srivastav.

THANK YOU! Happy second-hand shopping!