In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my friend Juliet Russell, who is the Head of Sustainability at Stella McCartney. I met Juliet a few years ago when we were both working at PANGAIA, and ever since I’ve been learning so much from her on the impact of fashion on the planet, and how we can work towards a less harmful approach to how we produce and consume fashion. We spoke about fashion’s impact on nature, material innovation, and the hope she finds in regenerative agriculture as a solution to both the climate and biodiversity crises. We also touched on how she manages to connect with nature while living in Central London, and what she does to keep her climate anxiety at bay.

Want to dive deeper?

• Learn about regenerative agriculture - I’ve found the Kiss The Ground documentary to be a good place to start
• Learn about circular business models and circularity within the fashion industry. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has really good resources
• Consider the impact of what you wear, reflect on all the work and resources that went into the creation of any garment you’re about to purchase (or discard!)
• Avoid leather and animal products where you can – consider alternatives or second hand
• Be mindful of your consumption, only buy things that you know you’ll love and wear for a long time, consider second-hand and rental
• Take the time to connect with nature in little ways throughout your day eg. go for a walk in the park without your phone

Juliet’s recommendations

• The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/eckhart-tolle/power-of-now/9780340733509

Little links

• Juliet on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/julesarussell/
• Why We Care on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/
• Tiphaine on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/

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When asked how they can help the planet, most people will say things like ‘fly less’ or ‘cycle instead of driving’ – but how many would say ‘let leaves rot in my garden to help the soil’, or ‘buy regenerative instead of conventional cotton’?

Most people know how to reduce their carbon footprints, but few know how to directly help protect nature and biodiversity in their everyday lives. Yet I believe what drove most of us to join the climate movement in the first place is witnessing the destruction of the natural world and the suffering it’s causing to all the species we share the planet with. It’s obviously all interlinked but I do believe biodiversity and nature protection should be given more importance in the list of actions we can take to help the planet.

In Why We Care activists, scientists, creatives, and change makers are invited to share the story of their relationship with nature, and ways in which they are helping protect biodiversity on our beautiful planet — both through the careers they chose, and in their personal lives.

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