The Ethical Conversations Podcast

The Ethical Conversations Podcast

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The Ethical Conversations Podcast episodes

  • Second-Hand Shopping, Ethical Fashion Activism and The Gentrification of Thrifting - or not? With Emily Stochl

    Find Emily on Instagram - @emilymstochl and listen to the Pre-Loved Podcast here. 

    Read the article discussed in the episode here - Gone Vintage: How To Build A Better Thrifting System

    Follow Jess on Instagram - @jessrigg_

    In this episode of the Ethical Conversations Podcast, Jess talked to Emily Stochl all about union action, ethical fashion activism, vintage shopping, the gentrification of thrifting, how we can all contribute to a better second-hand system, what happens to clothes that we donate to charity shops and more. 

    39 min
  • Disrupting the Laundry Scene, With Dr Kyle Grant, CEO of Oxwash

    In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Kyle and I talk about Oxwash, the future of sustainable laundry and how we can all make our household laundry more sustainable. 

    About Oxwash:

    Launched in 2017, Oxwash was founded by ex-NASA scientist Dr Kyle Grant and currently operates in Oxford and Cambridge, with their recent expansion into London back in November 2020, with the opening of their Battersea Lagoon, serving the South West areas of London. As the world’s first sustainable laundry company, using the wet cleaning technique, Oxwash is re-engineering the laundry process from the ground up; the aim is for clinically-clean, net zero carbon emissions for the whole process, from collection, through washing, and back to delivery. This has never before been accomplished and Oxwash is determined to be the first truly sustainable and hygienic on-demand laundry company in the world.

    Find Oxwash online at Oxwash.com and on Instagram @Oxwash. 

    Read more: https://jessrigg.com/episode-15


    26 min
  • Is Renting Your Clothes Is The Answer to Overconsumption? With Victoria Prew, CEO of Hurr
    About the episode:
    In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Victoria and I chatted about the founding of Hurr, the rental market and the future of ethical fashion. This episode was edited by Amy Marshall-Clerc 💜
    About Victoria and Hurr:
    Victoria Prew is the co-founder and CEO of HURR Collective, the UK’s first peer-to-peer wardrobe rental platform. She was featured on Drapers 30 Under 30.
    Hurr is a clothing rental platform. It offers luxury fashion to women who prefer to rent rather than buying, HURR was deemed the ‘Airbnb of Fashion’ by Forbes in 2019!
    You can find Hurr on Instagram at @hurr and on their website hurrcollective.com
    Read more: https://jessrigg.com/episode-14-is-renting-your-clothes-is-the-answer-to-overcomsumption-with-victoria-prew-ceo-of-hurr
    20 min
  • Reducing Food Waste with Elsa Bernadotte, Co-Founder of Karma

    In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Elsa and I discuss the problems with food waste, what Karma does to combat them and how we can all reduce the food waste in our households!

    Karma, is a food rescue app that allows retailers to sell their surplus food to consumers at a lower price - instead of having great food go to waste.

    You can find Karma on Instagram at @karma_uk and on their website karma.life.

    Read more: https://jessrigg.com/episode-13-reducing-food-waste-with-elsa-bernadotte-co-founder-of-karma


    17 min
  • Having a sustainable period with Katie, founder of V For Your Viv

    Katie Yara Diasti is the founder & CEO of Viv for your V. Katie grew up in Tampa, Florida with a big Egyptian-American family.  Katie combined her passion for womxn empowerment and sustainability to create Viv for your V.

    Once she learned how harmful traditional period care is on the Earth, she knew there needed to be a change in the space. Viv’s mission is to bring earth-friendly and toxin-free products to the hands of all menstruators.

    You can find Viv for your V on Instagram @vivforyourv and online at vivforyourv.com.

    Read more: https://jessrigg.com/episode-#12:-having-a-sustainable-period-with-katie,-founder-of-v-for-your-viv

    Where to find us:

    Instagram - @ethicalconversationspodcast / @jessrigg_



    32 min
  • Let's Chat About What Makes an Ethical Fashion Brand // With Ruth MacGilp
    ABOUT RUTH
    Ruth is an Ethical fashion writer and digital marketer who focuses on copywriting, social media, email marketing, SEO, websites, PR etc. for purpose-driven brands, mostly sustainable fashion & lifestyle. Ruth has written articles for publications like Eco Age & Eco Warrior Princess and on her own blog. Ruth’s been blogging since about 2015 and is passionate about bucking the trend of influencers + fast fashion with second hand style, outfit repeating, caring for clothes and education/activism on issues that matter. Alongside this, Ruth’s volunteered with Fashion Revolution since 2017 through community events.
    Recently, Ruth started an Ethical Fashion newsletter which I urge you to support here: ruthmacgilp.substack.com
    Ruth is on socials @ruthmacgilpblog and her own site, ruthmacgilp.com
    FOLLOW JESS
    Blog - https://jessrigg.com
    Instagram - @jessrigg_
    The Podcasts' Instagram - @ethicalconversationspodcast
    ABOUT THE EPISODE
    In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Ruth and I discuss what makes a brand ethical, the problems with fast fashion, how important ethics is in sustainability and a whole lot more!
    Ruth’s Cosmo Article: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/fashion/style/a30243970/fast-fashion-toxic-relationship/
    Fashion Revolution’s Website: https://www.fashionrevolution.org
    READ MORE: https://jessrigg.com/lets-chat-about-what-makes-an-ethical-fashion-brand
    33 min
  • Let's Chat About Transparency in Sustainability, Fashion Revolution & Green Washing // With Melissa Watt

    FOLLOW MELISSA:

    Blog - https://melissawatt.co.uk

    Instagram - https://instagram.com/melissawattt

    Newsletter - https://notwhatitseams.substack.com


    FOLLOW JESS: 

    Blog - https://jessrigg.com

    Instagram - https://instagram.com/jessrigg_

    Podcast Instagram - https://instagram.com/ethicalconversationpodcast


    ABOUT THE EPISODE:

    In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Melissa and I discuss what transparency actually is and why it’s so important in sustainability and fashion. We also delve into the controversy that the Fashion Revolution Index caused and how we can avoid being greenwashed by fast fashion brands.

    The blog post that inspired the episode: https://www.melissawatt.co.uk/post/let-s-talk-about-that-h-m-score

    READ MORE: https://jessrigg.com/lets-chat-with-melissa-watt

    37 min
  • Let's Chat About Sustainable Travel // With Natasha of Mindful Feet

    FOLLOW NATASHA:

    Blog - https://mindfulfeet.com

    Instagram - https://instagram.com/natasha_re

    FOLLOW JESS: 

    Blog - https://jessrigg.com

    Instagram - https://instagram.com/jessrigg_

    Podcast Instagram - https://instagram.com/ethicalconversationspodcast

    ABOUT THE EPISODE

    In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Natasha and I chat about sustainable travel & it’s accessability, overtourism, the pros and cons of Air BNB and how we can make our travels more eco-friendly.

    READ MORE: https://jessrigg.com/lets-chat-about-sustainable-travel


    32 min
  • Let's Chat About Eco-Friendly Living // With Rae Ritchie

    FOLLOW RAE:

    Instagram - @rae_ritchie_

    Website - https://raeritchie.com

    Newsletter - https://raeritchie.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f09e9a1ce10b6a548a658b7ca&id=9084273bb6


    FOLLOW JESS:

    Instagram - @jessrigg_

    Blog - https://jessrigg.com

    Podcast Instagram - @ethicalconversationspodcast


    ABOUT THE EPISODE: 

    In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Rae and I chat about eco-friendly living, minimalism and actionable steps we can all take to live more sustainable lives.

    READ MORE: https://jessrigg.com/lets-chat-about-eco-friendly-living

    36 min
  • Let's Chat About Environmental Activism, Modelling & Female Empowerment // With Brana Dane

    Follow Brana:

    Website: https://branadane.com 

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/branadane.

    Follow Jess:

    Blog: https://jessrigg.com

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessrigg_

    Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ethicalconversationspodcast

    ABOUT THE EPISODE:

    In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Brana and I discuss her environmental activism, female empowerment, the model mafia and being a sustainability advocate.


    Read More: https://jessrigg.com/lets-chat-about-environmental-activism-modelling-female-empowerment

    24 min

About The Ethical Conversations Podcast

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Hello! Welcome to The Ethical Conversations Podcast, hosted by Jess Rigg. If you're looking to live a more sustainable life, this is the podcast for you!