The Greenstyle Podcast

Allie Cameron founded Hara the Label in 2016 after her travels led her to new insights on the fashion industry today. After seeing the the environmental devastation that the production and distribution of clothing has on our people and planet, she knew a change had to be made. Hara mostly creates intimates as well as many other products - all of which are produced with extreme care and thoughtfulness. Allie and her team also are paving the way for brand voice and identity on social media. They use their platform to sell their clothes, but also to spread positive messages to their audience. We talk lockdown, finding your passion...and sticking with it. 

Music and sound effects: Zapsplat.com

Hello everybody!

So grateful you're here and tuning in to another episode of The Greenstyle Podcast.

In this special episode, Nicola Tsiolis interviews Ricki Hersburgh the executive director of Plastic Oceans Australiasia, an organisation that is a part of a global network of independent not-for-profits and charitable organisations, they're united in their aims to change the world’s attitude towards plastic within a generation.

Within this episode we have a conversation about the impact of our consumption habits on our Ocean, on our society and also exploring the public campaign of 'Picnics Unwrapped'. Which allows you guys (YES YOU) to get involved and host a plastic-free picnic wherever you may be! To raise awareness on the impact of plastic on our ocean whilst raising money for Plastic Oceans Australiasia's Education Program (https://www.plasticoceans.org.au/education )!

What an amazing episode, we'd love for you to tag us and Plastic Oceans Australiasia in your photos of the picnic events and all the efforts!

Be sure to check out POA's website and the campaign itself to get involved.

Thanks for tuning in once again!

How to get involved: https://picnicsunwrapped.org.au

Greenstyles website: http://greenstyle.life/about/

Instagrams: @Plasticoceansaustralasia , @greenstylle (be sure to tag us in your pics!)

Welcome back everyone! 

This week , Nicola Tsiolis is interviewing founder and much more of the Melbourne based label A.BCH, Courtney Holm.

Article By Courtney Holm is nothing short of incredible. A circular fashion label that has every process thought through from growing, to cutting and creating to when the life of the garment may be on its last thread (sorry about the pun)! As they state, "A.BCH is a circular fashion label. We're transforming the way people buy, wear and discard clothing." and they are doing just that.

Through this episode you'll gain such a great appreciation for every aspect within this circular label and just how passionate Courtney is! Thank you for speaking to us Courtney, we all learnt so much, it was truly incredible!

Enjoy this episode!

The link below is a materials list which explores in-depth, different materials A.BCH does/doesn’t love and why that is! Check it out.

https://abch.world/pages/about-materials-list

Link to A.BCH website:

https://abch.world/

From writing up impressive transparency reports, to staff planting trees in their own backyards, the Melbourne based brand, ELK is experimenting on a journey towards a happier and healthier planet.

This week Lucy chats with Erika Martin, who is the Ethics and Sustainability Manager at ELK. They touch on how they go about choosing fabrics, suppliers, the future of sustainable fashion and a few of the outstanding achievements of the brand.

Co-founded by Marnie and Adam, Elk is a brand to keep a close eye on in these years to come.

Sound effects and Music: https://www.zapsplat.com

In this episode, Maha talks to Stacey Horton based in the beautifulPapamoa, New Zealand. She's the 27-year-old woman behind the new surfboard bag business, Billy Bags. From taking old materials at op-shops and used coffee bags from a food truck, with the help of her mum, the grooviest surfboard bags are created. Each Billy Bag that is sold helps give $5 to Sheldrick Trust. 

Maha and Stacey have an in depth conversation about upcycling and the connection a surfer feels to preserving our oceans. They talk about the recent shark sightings in New Zealand as well as marine conservation. 

Have a listen to this great episode with Stacey to find out what Billy Bags and their kaupapa (mission) is all about. 

To purchase one of their bags, you can check out their Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/_billybags/ 

Enjoy!

Co-founder of the Australian outdoor brand, Cam Greenwood and his wife, started Zorali in 2019. After a rocky start in business, Cam came out the other side and created Zorali. He advocates for the power of nature and what its offers in terms of sustainability and our greater wellbeing. 

It's been a tricky year for businesses, particularly Zorali as their mission is to get the world outside! Yet...this year it has been mostly illegal to do that in Australia. Cam talks about how they tried to work around these barriers, and stay true to their brand values (with their customers and suppliers).

Lucy and Cam talk about practices being undertaken within the business to ensure minimal damage to the environment. But, they also discuss consumers, and how they are-or are not-engaged in issues such as sustainability. Approaches to communicating fast fashion as an issue are evolving and Zorali is creating a narrative around their brand that invites all people to be apart of a more sustainable lifestyle.