Anupama and Batul, these lovely ladies and best friends, are using their time and resources for a beautiful cause. Anupama is an Architect, and Batul is a management graduate. They started their respective careers and then had to pause to embrace motherhood and care for their families! Which sounds like most of the woman's story, right? But these two lovely women came together to utilize their knowledge and awareness about environmental problems to start a social initiative where they help spread the word while trying to improve their sustainability efforts daily! These cheerful and passionate women will engage you throughout the conversation. They prove that no matter your situation, we can make a big difference by having the will to do so!

In this episode, they share their journey to sustainability and what really drove them to start a social initiative that they manage without disturbing their responsibilities as a mother and homemaker. 

To check their wonderful social initiative Upcycle Transform, you can visit their Instagram handle here :)

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There was a time when I was super elated when there was an announcement for a sale of any kind whatsoever! 

Especially when it was clothes, I felt the itch and need to grab that opportunity and get clothes from some big brands that I might not want to buy at their regular price… even if I did not need it then! Just thinking I might need it. 

Do you relate to this?

In this short episode, I share my practical journey of switching to sustainable clothing.

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With a background in corporate law, Charlene was convinced she wanted to do more to create positive change for the people and the planet. Not just a band-aid solution but changing policies, practices, and mindsets that would have long-lasting effects for generations to come.

Charlene is an impact consultant, speaker, and advocate who supports purpose-led businesses to use their business as a force for good. Her rigorous methodology skills and a strong focus on regenerative and purpose-driven companies make Charlene an enabler in driving change in various social and environmental impact areas. Charlene is also a trained B Corp consultant and one of the UAE's leaders in the B Corp movement, offering support with certification and the Business Impact Assessment.

She explains all you need to know about selecting natural soaps and skincare products and also how we, as common people, can benefit and contribute to a sustainable world by supporting and buying from B-corp-certified companies.

You can get in touch with Charlene on Linkedin here 

For People in UAE, you can buy natural pure soaps from Charlene at https://unwrappedco.com

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Have you ever felt uneasy when smelling aerosol-based air fresheners?

I have experienced suffocation when exposed to strong indoor air fresheners, as has my son. My son used to feel nauseous when we used such air fresheners. I never looked into the cause then, but I stopped using these products at home to avoid feeling suffocated and making him uneasy.

As I delved deeper into environmental concerns, I was astonished to discover some shocking facts about aerosol products. This includes commercial aerosol air fresheners, perfumes, nail polish, and more. But today, we will mainly focus on air fresheners.

Here's the not-so-fresh fact about air fresheners - they do not "freshen" the air. Contrary to the name, these products mask unpleasant odors, often with artificial scents. A cocktail of chemicals is used to create these synthetic fragrances, many of which could harm our health and the environment.

In this episode, I delve deep into the reasons why you should stay away from aerosol air fresheners and all the science behind ground ozone that is creating havoc for us and the planet. Also, I give you some good alternative natural solutions that will benefit your health and the environment.

Do listen to the end, and if you have anything to add or any comments, write to me at the email address below. You can write to me at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

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Bees! When I used to hear about them or probably have one flying around me, the instant reaction is always to be scared and close my ears :)) Does this happen to you too? Or relate to it with some other response? 

I was terrified of bees, but that fear slowly dissipated after reading this book, "What Has Nature ever done for Us?" There is a chapter in this book called "Pollinators," when I was reading that, I realized they are so precious to our ecosystem and survival. They are more than just honey makers!!

In this episode, I delve into why these bees are essential for our survival, their extinction, and what we can do about it as ordinary people. 

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Our guest, Marita, grew up in Dubai and has seen the city evolve. In her current role as Executive Director Middle East at Surge, a water non-profit organization, she is able to fulfill her desire to help fellow human beings through her volunteer work with them.

Surge’s mission is to end the cycle of poverty by bringing safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health solutions to those most in need. The Dubai chapter has grown steadily in the last ten years since it was established in 2013. Surge’s wider mission is to bring awareness to water conservation.

As a budding environmental activist, scuba diver, and novice beekeeper, Marita spends much of her time learning about various issues, including the mainstream education system, sustainable agriculture, and plastic pollution and their terrible side effects on the planet and our health. She volunteers with various local organizations, taught the Eco Club at her children’s school, and is generally up for anything that brings attention to these very important subjects.

Being a mother of two young girls, she is passionate about teaching children about the connectedness of everything in nature and how our ecosystem works. Personally, I loved this conversation so much! Marita explains sustainable living from a scientific, spiritual, and practical perspective by nurturing and rekindling our love of all living beings. Marita believes that together we will change the world.

Toward the end, she also describes her experience of living in the most sustainable city of Dubai, which is called "Sustainable city" :)

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It is always a dream when you buy your first house or even move into a new home, even a rented one; that excitement is constantly surging through you to decorate it, make it as beautiful as you can, and purchase everything fancy as possible and on a budget you can afford! This is precisely what I felt for every rented house I moved in too :))

But most of us hardly think about what materials we bring to decorate our houses because it is external to us; it is not what we wear or eat. We never think if it will be safe for our health or the interior and exterior environment! Most of all, we never think at the end of its life how it will be discarded because we never think of where the waste goes and what impact it has on the environment, which in turn will affect us!

If you have started fretting, thinking you can relate to this, my friend, you are not alone; I am with you too! Not until a few years ago did I think about all these questions. 

In this episode, I help you understand the simple concepts and considerations you need to keep in mind when designing your beautiful homes :) 

I have also shared a personal experience and learning I received from my Father, for which I am very grateful!

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The age-old question in the checkout line: Paper or plastic? Many of us have confidently chosen paper, thinking we're making the best choice for our environment. But is the solution black and white? I unpack the details in this episode.

It is a short but mighty episode which will make you rethink your ecofriendly choices!

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Rita Jivani has an inspiring journey! At 59, having no university education, she embarked on a journey to educate herself about natural skin care when she and many of her family members experienced severe skin ailments, and also a family member survived cancer.

Now 62, she is enthusiastic about learning and researching continuously to create more natural skin care products to help people find healthy alternatives to synthetic chemical-laden skin care products!

She is an absolute delight to talk to! She brings her wisdom and experience using natural products through her growing-up years! 

Listen to the end to know her story about how she got into natural skincare formulation :)

To buy Rita's natural plant-based skin care products, you can visit https://purpleswan.ae/

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