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There’s more to sustainability than the environmental component; today, we’re shining light on the concepts of social and economic sustainability. While climate change impacts everyone, we know marginalized groups will the first to feel the effects of climate change. We also know that some groups are feeling the burden of pollution and ecological injustices than others. We’re walking through some real-life examples of groups that are feeling the impacts of climate change, and giving ourselves some encouragement to bring absolutely everyone into the climate conversation. Follow us on social media! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com + find us on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at [email protected]. More info on: * Bahamas, GDP and Tourism, Sea level rise* South Bronx, air pollution and asthma* Dakota Pipeline, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe* HBCUs* Environmental racism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love a call-in episode! We are speaking with four people today about what research they’re currently working on, the value they’re adding to the scientific community, and how their projects are impacted by the current pandemic. Claire is a PhD student working on cancer biology; Charlotte is a PhD student working on hydrology and flooding; Leah is an undergraduate in environmental engineering interested in natural resource management; and Erika is an undergraduate in microbiology working on coral. Follow us on socials @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com + find us on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at [email protected]. Episode 72: The Value of Immersive Environmental Education | CJ Casey, The Green Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are celebrating Earth Week here every day this week! We are starting off with today’s episode with five at-home sustainability tips. Whatever quarantine phase you’re in – cooking, gardening, home improvement, impulse shopping – you have the opportunity to reassess how those actions are impacting the planet. Below, I have linked episodes that expand on specific points made in today’s episode. Follow us on socials @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, sign up for our newsletter + support our shop at totallyecochic.com + find us on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Email me at [email protected]. Helpful episodes to learn more, in the order respective topics are mentioned: * 9: The Compost Convo* 46: 10 Things to Stop Buying and Start Making from Your Food Scraps* 43: Your Guide to Becoming A Zero Waste, Vegan Home Cook | Jessie Stokes, Tiny Yellow Bungalow* 12: Green at Home* 98: Electricity Solutions for Saving Money + The Planet; Efficiency, Production, and Improving The System* 18: Get Thrifty* 90: How To Shop High-End + Luxury Pieces, Designer Resale, Making Money from Vintage Finds | Meredith Fineman, It Never Gets Old Bonus! Last year’s Earth Day episode: 5 Ways to Make Earth Day Every Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined today by Brittany Peet, the Director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement division for the PETA Foundation. We are talking all about captive animals: the current status of captive animals in America, where regulation needs to go, and also all things Tiger King! This conversation was heavily inspired by Netflix’s Tiger King, a docu-series focusing on exotic animal zookeepers and breeders. Brittany was featured in Tiger King speaking about captive animal law, the animal abuse allegations brought against Joe Exotic, and the Big Cat Public Safety Act. She works in behalf of animals who are held captive in roadside zoos, circuses, and aquariums and has personally overseen the rescues of hundreds of animals from roadside zoos. We speak about cub petting, how to tell the difference between a true sanctuary and a pseudo-sanctuary, and gaps in federal regulation. Brittany peels back the curtain and tells us more about some scenes and characters in Tiger King, like Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue and who the PETA Foundation has lawsuits currently pending against. We close off the conversation talking about exotic animals in entertainment, stemming from the photo of Doc Antle behind Britney Spears’ 2001 MTV VMAs performance. Get in touch! Instagram @ecochicpodcast + Facebook ECO CHIC Podcast. We have a weekly newsletter – sign up at totallyecochic.com + shop our current sale. Email me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re speaking today with Brooke Harris, founder of Goodmylk Co., a Los Angeles based sustainable, organic, and fresh alternative milk company. Brooke is peeling back the curtains of alternative milks: a lot of the options on the market now are full of strange gums, artificial flavoring or other unmentionables, in nearly-impossible-to-recycle containers. Brooke takes us through her own whole food wellness journey, and how her homemade almond milk experiment became a full-blown, wildly innovative beverage company. Brooke is candid in discussing challenges and finding creative solutions to stay true to her mission of only using simple, pure ingredients. We also discuss hemp milk, how cafes can cut waste, and where the mylk industry is going. Connect with me on Instagram, @ecochicpodcast + Facebook ECO CHIC Podcast. Shop totallyecochic.com (and sign up for our newsletter there too!). Email me [email protected]. The milk frother on Amazon; your morning coffee routine will not be the same! You can find Goodmylk online at goodmylk.co and find their products at cafes all across the US, including Blue Bottle, Cha Cha Matcha, Intelligentista, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s milestone episode is focusing on the discussions swirling around climate and current events: what can the COVID-19 pandemic teach us about how to deal with the climate crisis? We’re discussing today the roles of individuals, corporations, and the environmental responses we’re seeing around the world in response to the tragic pandemic. Thank you to our first responders – hospital staff and public frontline workers making sure the world stays healthy and functioning so many of us can practice social distancing. Please keep in touch! I want to hear your thoughts. On Instagram, @ecochicpodcast + on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Sign up for our newsletter at totallyecochic.com + shop our Social Distancing Sale. Email me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are speaking all things health with The Modern Pharmacist, Dr. Mona Vand! Dr. Mona is a health practitioner that believes in preventative, proactive wellness, from diet, exercise, and mindset. We’re speaking today about food, and how dietary choices may help your immunity, nutrient levels, and even overall mood. Dr. Mona shares some insight on Ayurvedic medicine and how food combining may help your digestion. We segway into skincare, and Dr. Mona breaks down from a chemical level why certain exfoliants, serums, and other products are useful to include in your routine. We also talk about long-term helpful skincare steps, like the vampire facial (or Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy) and dermaplaning. Shop our sale: totallyecochic.com + sign up for our newsletter while you’re there! Connect with me on Instagram @ecochicpodcast, @lauraediez, ECO CHIC Podcast on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As they say, in the pie chart of life … electricity and heat production make up 25% of our global greenhouse gas production. We’re speaking today about climate solutions that could massively cut back on our electricity consumption, carbon-intensive generation, and improve our long-term resiliency. Plus, these measures could save you money today at home. We’re discussing ways we can improve our energy dependancies through efficiency, shifting production, and improving the electric system. Today’s episode pulls from research by Drawdown, and their just-released update, The Drawdown Review! Drawdown is the world’s leading resource for climate solutions – the most digestible, encompassing list of already-existing ways to combat climate change. The original book (here linked on Amazon) is a must-have for anyone interested in climate solutions, and the update is available here as a downloadable PDF. Also mentioned: The Quest by Daniel Yergin. Let’s hang out during these quaran-times on Instagram, @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez, on Facebook ECO CHIC Podcast, and join our newsletter at totallyecochic.com (where code ECOCHIC gives you 10% off!). Email me [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re chatting today with Daniella Monet: actress, singer, animal rights advocate and big time supporter of plant-based businesses. Daniella shares her journey to veganism (spoiler: she was not even 13!). We converse openly about her dedication to investing in plant-based businesses, from her first stocks to her now full-on involvement in uplifting the vegan economy. She is heavily involved in Kinder Beauty, Sugar Taco, Outstanding Foods, Mo4Paws, and most recently, Bridget. Daniella shares her simple philosophy for decision making, both as a consumer and an investor: be a voice for the voiceless. Connect with me! @ecochicpodcast on Instagram, @lauraediez, and ECO CHIC Podcast on Facebook. Sign up for our newsletter at totallyecochic.com. Email me at [email protected]. Use code ECOCHIC for a surprise gift in your first Kinder Beauty Box. Daniella’s podcast, Adulting Like A Mother Father + @daniellamonet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that the cosmetics industry is one of the least regulated industries in America? We’re joined today by Lindsay Dahl, SVP of Social Mission at Beautycounter. Beautycounter is quite literally revolutionizing the clean beauty movement; they are actively demanding stricter regulations in their own industry. Beyond their cosmetics and skincare products, Beautycounter does an amazing amount of activism in policy and consumer education. Lindsay leads safety, sustainability, advocacy and philanthropy – an incredibly comprehensive approach to what it means to be truly safe. Lindsay has been working for over 15 years to remove toxic chemicals from everyday consumer products (including leading America’s first BPA ban in baby bottles!). Lindsay and I talk about working in government, the process of passing legislation, the value of regulation and how Beautycounty is setting standards to encourage tighter regulation in their own industry. Join us on social media, @ecochicpodcast on instagram, @lauraediez on instagram, and ECO CHIC Podcast on Facebook. Join our email list at totallyecochic.com! Email me at [email protected] Beautycounter’s documentary, “Transparency: The Truth About Mica” on YouTube The Never List (1,800+ questionable or harmful chemicals!) Consultants to shop through: @rosycheeksandrose + @sursublimite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking about art, activism, and how environmental issues can be creatively tackled. Tre’ and Akira of Pangeaseed Foundation are joining us to discuss the crossroads of sustainability, education, ecology, and design. Pangeaseed Foundation has facilitated approximately 400 public art projects in 15 countries through a community-first approach. Artists become spokespeople and educators for local concerns. Right now, they’re working on their Sea Walls project; artists all over the globe are prompting conversations around pollution, conservation, ocean acidification… they’re bringing the sea into the streets. Follow along – @ecochicpodcast on Instagram, @lauraediez, and find us on Facebook at ECO CHIC Podcast. Sign up for our newsletter at totallyecochic.com. Email me at [email protected]. Find Pangeaseed Foundation on social media, @pangeaseed and online at pangeaseed.foundation and seawalls.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perhaps our most thought-provoking call-in episode yet! We’re exploring today the social psych concept of environmentalism and green habits often being associated with femininity. Are you less “manly” if you’re carrying a reusable bag or opting for a fuel efficient vehicle? We’re hearing thorough breakdown from two environmentalist working through this issue in their own circles, Ryan and CJ. Ryan opens up our episode laying the foundation for better understanding these generalized groups of men, and CJ has some meaty research to back up his environmental mission among machos. Follow us on social – @ecochicpodcast on Instagram, @lauraediez on Instagram, ECO CHIC on Facebook. Sign up for our newsletter + support the show on totallyecochic.com. Listen to the last episode CJ joined us on, Episode 72: The Value of Experiential Education + read his blog post on today’s topic here, Climate Change and the Fragile Male Persona! Listen to Episode 28: ECOFEMINISM: Women + The Environment Read more about the social psych research around this topic here, here + here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s easy to be impressed by all the “sustainable” products entering stores, but it’s also easy to be tricked into believing deceitful eco-friendly labels. Today, we’re discuss greenwashing: a marketing tactic leading consumers to assume a company’s products are more environmentally sound than they truly are. This episode gives an overview of items currently in market, plus campaigns and habits that we should be thinking more critically about regarding their environmental impact. We discuss certifications to look out for, questions to ask your brands, and overall mindfulness in the marketplace. Follow us on Instagram @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez or on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Sign up for our newsletter at totallyecochic.com (where you always get 10% off with code ECO CHIC). Email me directly at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re taking our conscious consumption one step further today! We’re speaking with Charity Driggs of Morningstar, an investment research firm. Charity is shedding light on lots of topics across the financial landscape for us individuals. Because we aim to be more eco-conscious in our daily lives, we should also start thinking more deeply about our savings. We know that the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to major corporations… and if you have a 401K, you’re an investor! Charity educates us on how to make sure your savings profile puts your money towards causes that align with your values, and how to assess where your dollars currently are. We also learn more about ESG, environmental social governance, a rating criteria for corporate actions. We spoke last week with Christine Bader about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), listen here. We spoke about corporate sustainability on the latest Chic Chats call-in episode, listen here. Email me! [email protected]. Find us on Instagram, @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez. We are on Facebook, ECO CHIC Podcast. Sign up for our newsletters + support the show on totallyecochic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is such a treat! Christine Bader is the author of The Evolution of a Corporate Idealist: Girl Meets Oil. In her book, she recounts her experiences working for BP on social impact on major projects around the world. Christine was working in corporate social responsibility (CSR) before it was truly a dedicated concern for organizations. Christine goes on to a United Nations mandate dedicated to human rights, and various teaching and speaking roles. Later on, she is the Director of Social Responsibility at Amazon, where she bettered supply chains and ethical, sustainable operations. Christine is sharing her perspective on corporate idealism; there are people in all organizations genuinely interested in doing “the right thing.” She encourages us to think broader about our careers and personal roles in corporations, plus gives a positive perspective on where environmental, ethical efforts are headed. Connect with us on Instagram, @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez; ECO CHIC Podcast on Facebook; sign up for our newsletter on totallyecochic.com (code ECOCHIC always gets ya 10% off!). Email me at [email protected]. Episode 84: UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, How Humanitarian Concerns Are Tied To Climate | Claudia LaRue, United Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shopping secondhand can be a treasure hunt… and luxury secondhand is a whole new ballgame. We’re chatting today with Meredith Fineman, host of It Never Gets Old: A Firsthand Account of All Things Secondhand. Meredith is sharing tips on how to begin finding designer pieces for a fraction of their retail prices. We’re talking about authentication, where to look for your high-end pieces, and what brands hold the most value. We also discuss how to begin reselling goods and looking at your closet as a business. Meredith is sharing insight on the different label associated with the resell economy: resale, consignment, vintage, thrift, pre-loved… they all have surprisingly different meanings that the fashion industry is still working through. If you’re coveting an item that feels a bit out of reach, this episode will give you the best tips to start your luxury secondhand hunt. Connect with us! @ecochicpodcast on Instagram, @lauraediez + ECO CHIC on Facebook. You can also join our Facebook group, Low Waste Shoppers. Sign up for our newsletter at totallyecochic.com UIC Summer Institute for Sustainability and Energy: uicsise.com Episode 85: Practical Minimalism, Streamlining Your Closet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Australian Fires are unprecedented in their size, destruction, and duration. The staggering number of lost lives, homes, and wildlife is heartbreaking. We’re all wondering: is this happening because of climate change? We’re exploring today how and why climate change exacerbates natural hazards. First, we’re clarifying the difference between weather and climate, and then getting into human-induced climate change as a risk multiplier. Beyond breaking down the impact of temperature rise and low rainfall on the Australian bushfires, we’re also briefly discussing the severity of hurricanes in the Caribbean. Follow us @ecochicpodcast + shop totallyecochic.com (use code ECOCHIC for 10% off – the sale for silicone storage bags is still on!) Personal page is @lauraediez + you can email me [email protected] Some great organizations to donate to if you’re willing and able are the Australian Red Cross, Australian Salvation Army, NSW Rural Fire Service, and Wires Wildlife Rescue. Information, stats, and inspiration for this particular episode was drawn from this USGS collection of research + this news article + this NPR piece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This call-in episode is overflowing with career inspo! We’re speaking with six women today about their professional dedication to environmental work at climate change, all in different fields and different organizational levels. Across five conversations, we’re hearing from: Sophia in research with NASA Develop; Ariel in corporate sustainability with MacMillan Publishing; Hannah and Lacie in socially conscious Public Relations with Lum A Terra Media; Gabi interning on climate literacy with the CLEO Institute nonprofit; and Alison formerly consulting with an efficiency initiative through Duke Energy. There is truly a place for everyone, across the board, to get involved with environmental responsibility. Sign up for our newsletter!! totallyecochic.com (and while you’re there, use code ECOCHIC for 10% off) If you’d like to participate in the next CHIC CHATS, enter our giveaway for silicone storage bags, or just keep in touch… follow along on instagram! @ecochicpodcast + @totallyecochic (or my personal page, @lauraediez). Email me [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know plant-based diets require less resources and encourage nutrient diversity. But did we realize that a plant-based diet also helps us lessen the amount of toxins, chemicals, and other grossness that enters our lives? We’re introducing today the concepts of bioaccumulation and biomagnification: how toxins build up in organisms and move up the food chain. In fish, beef, or any other supermarket animal product, it’s tricky to know what exactly we are ingesting. We go through the Cliff’s Notes version of two classic cases: 1960’s birds and DDT, and Minamata Disease. Let’s agree to normalize selective veganism: the occasional plant-based meal helps us not only lower our environmental footprints, but also eat a little cleaner. SHOP totallyecochic.com with code ECOCHIC Connect with me!! @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re just beginning your environmental journey, or curious to know what the zero waste movement is all about… this episode is for you! We’re giving a grand overview of what a zero waste or low waste lifestyle stands for: reduce, reuse, recycle, repair, rot. Plus, sharing tips to help you lower your footprint today. Helpful episodes to learn more: * How To Shop Package Free* Straws vs Fishing Nets: What’s The Big Deal?* Get Thrifty * How To Recycle Almost Anything* The Compost Convo Shop produce bags (and more) at totallyecochic.com – use code ECOCHIC for 10% off! Thank you for supporting this show! Let’s connect on instagram – @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez. Email me at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may seem like the answer to your sustainable wardrobe goals may be minimalism… and minimalism can be intimidating! Today we’re speaking with Erin Orbach, Brand Manager of Boody Ecowear, a brand of eco-conscious basics. We’re discussing why bamboo is an ultra-sustainable fabric choice and certifications to look for when you’re choosing your pieces. Plus, we’re sharing easily implementable tips to help you streamline your closet, shift your buying habits, and reshape your idea of a “green” wardrobe. Use code ECOCHIC for 15% off your boodywear.com purchase! (I won’t stop talking about their long-sleeve shirt in black.) Follow along + chat with me – @ecochicpodcast on Instagram or @lauraediez. Email me at [email protected]. Support this show by shopping our sister brand for your chic sustainability supplies! TOTALLY ECO CHIC: The Eco-Conscious Lifestyle Shop at totallyecochic.com + follow along on social media, @totallyecochic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United Nations has set Sustainable Development Goals to help us tackle concerns across multiple dimensions: societal, economic, and environmental. Today, we’re speaking with Claudia La Rue, the First Secretary to the Dominican Republic mission of the United Nations. We’re first overviewing the Millennium Development Goals, then discussing what the Sustainable Development Goals hope to accomplish for global wellbeing by 2030. There is really an opportunity for individuals across sectors to contribute to solving these international issues! We’re sharing ideas and progress to look towards, beyond the agenda. You can find more information on the Sustainable Development Goals here. Connect with me! @ecochicpodcast on Instagram or @lauraediez. Email me at [email protected]. Check out our new shop! totallyecochic.com is eco-conscious lifestyle shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Friday sales are upon us, and holiday gift giving is definitely testing our commitment to being conscious consumers! On today’s bonus episodes, we’ll be going through guidelines to be a mindful shopper for both yourself and others. We’re sharing some creative ideas as alternatives to likely landfill-bound presents, plus reframing our mindset around extreme sales. Let’s hang out on Instagram! – @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez . Email me at [email protected]. Check out TOTALLY ECO CHIC: The Eco-Conscious Lifestyle Shop at totallyecochic.com + use code LAUNCH10 through Monday, December 2. Find us on social media at @totallyecochic on Instagram + Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am beyond thrilled to welcome you today to TOTALLY ECO CHIC: The Eco-Conscious Lifestyle Shop! I am sharing my journey thus far: how this podcast began, including some behind-the-scenes insight, like why we don’t have advertisers. TOTALLY ECO CHIC is our new sister brand – a place for all your stylish sustainability supplies. I’ll discuss the vision behind the products in our first drop: produce bags, silicone bags, baseball caps, and postcards featuring one-of-a-kind, cheeky graphics. You’ll also be introduced to the team behind the shop! You can shop with us online at totallyecochic.com + keep in touch via Instagram, @totallyecochic + Facebook, @totallyecochic. I truly cannot wait for you to see the products and experience this movement!! Let’s connect on Instagram: @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez . Email me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With some potential sticky climate conversations looming this holiday season, we’re learning today how to have thoughtful, relatable conversations with climate skeptics. We’re chatting with Sarah Ott, a chapter leader with Citizens Climate Lobby in a conservative North Georgia region, and a teacher ambassador with the National Center for Science Education. Sarah is a former climate skeptic herself, College Republican, and the granddaughter of a coal miner. We’re sharing lots of tangible, take-home tips on how to handle conversations around your environmental values with people who may not hold the same concerns. TOTALLY ECO CHIC: The Eco-Conscious Lifestyle Shop. Coming very, very soon at totallyecochic.com!! Connect with me – @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez. Email me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Election Day! We’re gearing up to hear about a lot of different environmental plans this next campaign season, so this episode is breaking down the basics to help you better determine which policies really speak to you. We’re talking about carbon pricing – explaining the difference between a carbon tax and a cap-and-trade policy – plus all the ways we can label net zero emissions. We’ll touch on the Paris Climate Accord, and how the U.S. leaving may have major economic implications. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with politics, but this episode will ideally help you quickly realize what certain plans are really about. Episode 69: What Is The Carbon Budget? Connect on instagram – @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez . Email me at [email protected]. A great blog post from Patagonia on the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love a call-in episode! Today is all about encouraging those around you to think deeper about eco-conscious lifestyles. We’re speaking with three listeners about their initiatives in their respective local communities: Bella, creator of Sage Magazine; Faith, a host of local TV segments and workshops; and Nika, president of a free campus pop-up thrift shop. Across all conversations, we’re talking about those personal connections that really help those around you transition into more eco-conscious lifestyles. Connect with us @ecochicpodcast on instagram or via email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April Davis of The Vagina Blog joins up today to talk about all things menstruation! We’re discussing all of your options for period products – health benefits, reusable versus disposable, and encouraging you to find what works best for your body. April is also discussing fertility, and how we can support our cycle all month long. Other episodes mentioned are Episode 24 on menstrual cups + Episode 48 on sexual health products. Chat with me!! @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez Find April at http://thevaginablog.com + @thevaginablog Products recommended: * O.b. applicator-less tampons * Dot Cup (featured on Episode 24, listen here!)* Smartliners reusable pads + liners – use code “ecochic” for 15% off! Books recommended: * The Happy Hormone Guide* Beyond The Pill * Period Repair Manual* Taking Charge of Your Fertility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking about your dog’s environmental impact today. Let’s chat about poop bags: are they really biodegradable? We’re also addressing the age-old question of whether or not your dog should be a vegetarian. Plus, we’re talking about the best options for toys and beds that will last. Thank you to all listeners that gave recommendations to share on this episode! Connect with us on instagram, @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez Items mentioned: * BioBag (compostable doggie bags)* Nylon bag (zero waste bags)* SERTA CertiPUR pet beds* Natural Balance Vegetarian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plastic isn’t inherently “bad”… but what we’re doing with it definitely is! We’re talking today about where plastic comes from and how it ends up in your drinking water (and food!). Is recycling a good option? What’s wrong with those “eco” plastic water bottles? Plus, we’re touching on the environmental and health impacts of Styrofoam. Lots of good tidbits to help you educate and encourage your friends to join the plastic-free movement. Email me if you would be interested in taking a survey for a new ECO CHIC project!! Just write “survey” in the email subject line, [email protected] Connect with me on instagram, @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scooters are popping up on streets across the world… big cities, campuses, and coming to just about everywhere in between. E-scooter share programs are selling the idea of the “last mile ride,” but we’re breaking down why they’re not quite living up to that promise. On this episode, we’re talking about policy concerns, emissions, but also how e-scooters could definitely serve as a climate action tool in the future. Connect with me @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are diving deep today with Christina Vidal of JetSet Christina + Watercolors Swim! She’s explaining the intricate process of creating a swimwear line, and how a smaller fashion brand really operates. We also discuss the true meaning of “sustainability” in the fashion industry. Plus, Christina shares her experience of having fast fashion giant, Zara, steal one of her designs. We’re chatting about waste, consumer responsibility in America versus Bali, and ensuring passion throughout a supply chain. Connect with me on instagram, @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez Read jetsetchristina.com (here is the blog post I keep referring to!) + follow on her instagram, @watercolorsswim +@jetsetchristina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The local food movement is gaining popularity, and we’re here for it! We’re chatting today with Wen-Jay Ying of Local Roots NYC, a CSA in New York City. We’re discussing how regenerative agriculture supports our long-term ability to farm (and why the time is now to make a change!). Plus, we learn the value of supporting local farms both for your environmental footprint and your personal health. Your food choices are the easiest, most impactful way to lessen your impact on the planet – and we totally have the power to make a difference. Find Local Roots NYC online or on instagram Connect with me!! On instagram @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Amazon Rainforest has been burning for three weeks largely due to deforestation for cattle ranching. This episode is a special report on the current situation: how the fires began, why this emergency will accelerate climate change, + what you can do. We are explaining deforestation, carbon sinks, and current climate science predictions for global temperature thresholds. Statistics shared today are collected from BBC and CNN. Organizations to donate to, helping protect the Amazon (bottom of the article has a good list!) The latest IPCC Special Report, Climate Change and Land Episodes, if you’d like to learn more about today’s topics: * 69: What is the Carbon Budget?* 66: 5 Ways to Eat A More Plant-Based Diet* 46: 10 Foods to Stop Buying and Start Making with Your Food Scraps* 3: What’s The Beef?* 9: The Compost Convo Chat with me on insta – @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez or email me at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Honesty hour: I sometimes struggle my to balance my environmental lifestyle + “regular” millennial culture. Today, I’m sharing a couple of tidbits from my life + internal conflicts around vegan leather handbags, introducing myself as an environmentalist, and when bringing your own metal straw is nonnegotiable. This episode is the first of a few more personal episodes I’d like to share – opening up the conversation around our collective concerns + conflicts with becoming truly ECO CHIC. Listen to Episode 16 with Ashlee Piper here Connect with me on instagram, @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez (I would love your feedback!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tis the season for education, career shifts, and even back-to-school fever for those of us out in the workplace. Today, we’re speaking about the value of short-term, immersive experiences to build on your environmental education. Whether you are looking to dive deeper into your passions or learn about a totally new topic, there is plenty to gain from field stations, programs abroad, or bootcamp-style institutes. We are specifically today discussing our personal times at: * The Green Program (through which CJ went to Iceland); learn about CJ’s scholarship program here * Highlands Biological Station (but also mention Flathead Lake Biological Station and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute)* University of Illinois – Chicago’s Summer Institute for Sustainability and Energy * WWOOF, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms Connect with CJ at @cjcasey3320 on Twitter + Instagram Listen to Episode 58, Careers in Climate Hang out with me on insta! @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recycling incorrectly can be just as harmful as not recycling at all! However, recycling properly can be challenging based on where you live or what you’re disposing of. While every area may have different regulations around their specific acceptable items, we’re discussing things you should always recycle, plus programs for your hard-to-recycle items, like contact lens packaging and toothpaste tubes. We also chat about the importance of personal care product take-back programs and dispel myths about what bathroom items can’t be diverted from a landfill. While we should be focused on reducing and reusing, correct and effective recycling should also be a priority. Previous episodes mentioned: Episode 64, Dating Sustainably: Chic Chats; Episode 67, The World’s First Totally Zero Waste Makeup Palette; Episode 9, The Compost Convo Learn more about TerraCycle here Learn more about E-Steward here Check out Greenpeace’s electronics report card + EPEAT here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our second Chic Chats call-in episode! Today, we’re speaking with four women about their experiences with environmental lifestyles around the world: Celine from Germany, Lynn in South Korea, Marley in Uganda, and Jainan in China. We’re discussing national policies and location-specific challenges, plus coming to terms with things like family and social norms. Pollution, food, recycling, and so much more! This episode is one of my favorites yet, because it is so full of personal knowledge and relatable stories. Follow along @ecochicpodcast (or my personal page, @lauraediez), and email me at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re breaking down the elusive “carbon budget” – what is really means, and what it will take to keep our planet within reasonable levels of warming. Between the promise of shiny technologies and human habits, we’re talking about limiting emissions with the current reality of a climate crisis. Connect with me @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez on instagram. I’d love to send you stickers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silk sheets are totally having a moment, and cotton is a classic … but both of these options problematic! Today we’re chatting with Phoebe and Kat of Ettitude, a bamboo lyocell bedding company. Bamboo is an environmental superstar, requiring minimal resources and causing no animal harm. We spend one-third of our lives asleep … and Ettitude sheets are a super luxurious vegan option for that huge portion of your life! We’re also talking about ethical factory standards and the importance of educating women. Use the code ECOCHIC of 15% off at ettitude.com or ettitude.com.au Follow along at @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez, or online at lauraediez.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sustainable, non-toxic, inspiring makeup – let’s discuss! Today, we’re chatting with Tiila Abbitt of Aether Beauty, the brand behind the world’s first zero waste makeup palette. Tiila served as the Head of Product Development for Sephora, which led her to create a truly clean eyeshadow collection. She talks about her background in the beauty industry and challenges of creating a zero waste consumer product. I was especially interested to learn about how crystal can actually benefit your skin, and the pros to lab-grown mica. Let’s connect – @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez on instagram, and online at lauraediez.com Find Aether Beauty online at aetherbeautyco.com, @aetherbeautyco + a variety of big-name stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plant-based diets are actually the most impactful personal climate change solution you can make. We’re talking today about five easy ways to transition into a more plant-based diet, little by little – you don’t have to be totally vegan overnight! First, let’s discuss two major food groups you can reassess, and then we’ll get into three key ingredients you can incorporate into your meals as animal product replacements. Today’s episode is full of simple recipe ideas and encouragement for you to start taking the next steps for lightening your environmental footprint. Connect with me – @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and on lauraediez.com Linked here is the B12 supplement spray I mentioned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transportation is a *massive* source of global greenhouse gas emissions. Today, we’re going over some ways that innovation and up-and-coming ideas are making our travel more efficient. We’re diving deep into why a typical gasoline-powered car doesn’t make a lot of sense, how hyperloop could totally change public transportation, + where there is still plenty of work to be done. Explore more solutions/research here Connect with me!! Find us on Instagram, @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez + connect via email through lauraediez.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first call-in episode! Today, we’re talking with FIVE friends of ECO CHIC all about their experiences dating as someone making eco-conscious lifestyle choices. We discuss how living low-waste, plant-based, or just environmentally aware can influence romantic relationships. Each guest lives a little differently from one another, so it is really eye opening to understand how we can date while still keeping true to our values. Leave a rating/review to enter our giveaway for reusable produce bags! Simply send a screenshot of your review to @ecochicpodcast on instagram or via email to [email protected] Let’s chat! Find me on instagram @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez. Send emails to [email protected]. Plus, we have stickers again! Reach out if you’d like to receive one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The diamond industry is dirty, corrupt, and arguably super outdated. Diamonds are simply compressed carbon – and technology has caught up with nature to alleviate some of the adverse effects of mining. Today, we are sitting down with Anna-Mieke Anderson of MiaDonna & Co. and The Greener Diamond Foundation. We’re discussing how the technology of growing diamonds in a lab facility has actually surpassed the quality of stones we can find in nature, and how historically oppressed communities can be revitalized through sustainable investments. Connect! – @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez, and via email on lauraediez.com. Leave a rating/review on iTunes to enter the giveaway for a set of reusable produce bags; just send a screenshot via DM to @ecochicpodcast or via email to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s get analytical today when we talk about waste: what is it really costing our communities? We’re discussing the economic and social downfalls of a disposable society, plus possible solutions. It’s easy to simply encourage recycling and composting, but we also have to realize the policies and infrastructure currently in place. Waste-To-Energy electricity and fuel generation is also a hot topic, but there are cons to those systems, too. Where do we need our markets to go, and how do we deal with the trash we already have? Connect! @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez on Instagram, or www.lauraediez.com Info + Inspo * “Advancing Sustainable Materials Management: Facts and Figures.” by Environmental Protection Agency, 2017* “The economics of municipal solid waste.” by Beede, David N., and David E. Bloom* “What a waste: a global review of solid waste management.” by Hoornweg, Daniel, and Perinaz Bhada-Tata* “Issues and options in waste management: a social cost–benefit analysis of waste-to-energy in the UK.” by Hoornweg, Daniel, and Perinaz Bhada-Tata* “Municipal waste management systems for domestic use.” by Jouhara, H., et al. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a lot of speculation on if technology will save us from a climate crisis … today, we’re bringing that conversation down to a much more personal level. How are the products you’re inviting into your life impacting the environment? We’re sitting today with Josh Poulsen of House of Marley, an eco-conscious brand of personal audio products. We are getting into the challenges with designing sustainable speakers and headphones, a more responsible supply change, and where the technology industry as a whole needs to be headed. Find House of Marley online at houseofmarley.com and @houseofmarley Let’s please connect! Find me @ecochicpodcast and @lauraediez on Instagram, and via email through lauraediez.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking today about shopping for beauty products the same way you shop for groceries: personalized, food-grade organic, ethically sourced, and even a little spiritual. Tina Hedges, founder of LOLI Beauty, joins us to discuss how LOLI is on a mission to stir up clean, conscious beauty. Makeup, skincare, and haircare products are crafted from organic food waste, and also contain no water, addressing issues of scarcity and high-end food byproducts that are often overlooked. Coming from the beauty industry, Tina thinks deeper about improving products that are impacting our personal health, but also how our environmental footprints and bigger-picture supply chains can be more righteous. Find LOLI Beauty online at www.lolibeauty.com and use code ‘ECOCHIC15’ for 15% off (I’m honestly obsessed!). Follow on instagram at @loli.beauty Connect with me on instagram, @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez or online at lauraediez.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grid: what even is it? We’re talking today about why you should care about where your electricity comes from! Let’s break down the whole situation: importance of grid reliability and flexibility, how our energy is generated, and how we’re going to transition into a safer, more stable system. Lots of goodness to better prepare you not only for climate conversations, but deeper thinking about national security and consumer comfort. Keep in touch! On instagram, @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez. Email me via lauraediez.com. Find my recommendations for learning more about climate change here, on my Resources page. Learn more about energy sources on Episode 21: Happy Hour: Energy More info here on biomass, off-shore wind versus on-shore wind, + rooftop solar power Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Climate change is impacting all of us – and we all have the ability contribute to solutions! Today, we’re exploring a whole variety of ways that you can tailor your expertise for a career in cliamte. We’re first introducing the obvious scientist roles, but then diving deep into sectors you may not immediately associate with sustainability: economics, insurance, marketing, education, community planning, policy… there is really no shortage of opportunities! Whether you’re unsure of your next career move or just looking to better understand our society, this episode will definitely encourage you to think a little more about your role in facilitating positive change. Connect with me – @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez, or send an email via lauraediez.com, where you can also find climate science and green living info (like this post on some great resources, like books and documentaries!) I also mentioned an article on the legalities of selling public lands; if you’re interested in learning about land management and policy, learn more here about the issues surrounding National Monuments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices