Eco Chic

Today we are sitting down with my friend Emerald McCormick to talk about some major, global issues: climate refuges, terrorists, and developing world setbacks. We are get into how climate change is a women’s rights issue in many countries, and even touch on subjects like ecofeminism. If you are interested in learning more about EcoFeminism, check out Episode 28, or Women + Children, check out episode 30.  If you’re interested in getting in touch with Emerald + further learning about the intersection of politics and climate issues, please email or DM me and I will put you in touch!  Find me on instagram, @lauraediez + @ecochicpodcast and online at www.lauraediez.com

On this (slightly sassy) episode, I am hitting you with the three most common arguments of people who deny climate change, and how you can intelligently rebuttal. The holiday season might prompt some of these conversations with family, and it’s a lot easier to keep your cool when you’re armed with easy facts to disprove those conspiracies.  Let’s connect! Find me @ecochicpodcast and @lauraediez on Instagram, or email me at laura@lauraediez.com Resources: * For an easy, comprehensive list of climate denial rebuttals* An article on the last time the earth was as hot as we’re projecting it will be, due to human activity* Soap Nuts on Amazon* Wool Dryer Balls on Amazon* ECO CHIC: The Master List PDF download 

This week we are diving deep into the topic of clean beauty with Halle Beeler of clean beauty blog, Sur Sublimite! We’re talking all about the products you should be rethinking in your routine, what labels and ingredients are worth looking into, and sharing tips on how to be an educated shopper. Connect with me on instagram, @ecochicpodcast and @lauraediez, and find more resources at www.lauraediez.com * Visit www.sursublimite.com  * Follow Halle on instagram, @sursublimite * Product Database: Environmental Working Group * Think Dirty app

This week we are joined by Nicole Walker, the author of Sustainability: A Love Story. Nicole and I are chatting about what sustainable actually means, the idea of a “personal cap-and-trade program”, and mindfulness moving forward. * Check out Nicole’s personal website, www.nikwalk.com * Find Sustainability: A Love Story on Amazon + your local retailers Let’s connect!! Find me on Instagram @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez and at www.lauraediez.com 

‘Tis the season! With the holidays upon us, we’re talking today about some easy tips + important considerations when it comes to keeping the season eco-conscious. We’re tackling some big-ticket topics today, like leftovers, Christmas trees, and gifts. Today’s end-of-episode question is all about the most important (zero-waste, vegan) meal of the day. Keep in touch! Email me at laura@lauraediez.com, or DM me at @lauraediez + @ecochicpodcast. Please reach out if you’d like some new ECO CHIC stickers! You can find our first printable PDF, ECO CHIC: The Master List (and lots of other fun things) at: www.lauraediez.com/

We’re talking today with Emma and Abby of the UNC Sustainable Fashion Initiative! We’re just skimming the surface of all things sustainable fashion: thrifting/upcycling, manufacturing pollution, workers’ conditions, and more. Let’s chat!! Message me @lauraediez, @ecochicpodcast, or laura@lauraediez.com * Check out UNC SFI here * The True Cost * Additional Climate Change Resources * For more on thrifting, check out Episode 18 of ECO CHIC: Get Thrifty

Family Planning is one of the most crucial issues to tackle – population growth is super closely linked to increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Today, we’re highlighting the challenges associated with family planning services around the world, some successful countries, and how babies are totally tied to climate change. Slide into my DMs at @lauraediez ; follow ECO CHIC @ecochicpodcast ; email me at laura@lauraediez.com * Additional stats/resources linked here * Climate change educational resources linked here

Today I’m hanging out with my friend Miles Dunlap, an expert in the electric vehicle space. We are getting into the innovation that is currently happening (and what has yet to be done), Tesla’s impact on the industry, Elon Musk’s motives… it’s a good one, y’all. * Chat with me on instragram @lauraediez, @ecochicpodcast + via email at laura@lauraediez.com * Connect with Miles on instagram @milesdunlap_ + on twitter @quartermiles * Pick up Drawdown, my fave constantly-referenced, super readable collection of stats on the most feasible ways to combat climate change on Amazon

Let’s introduce the concept of ECOFEMINISM. There is an intersection of gender equality and environmental exploitation … and today we’re just skimming the surface of the issues within that connection. Beyond explaining the ideology behind ecofeminism, we’ll also touch briefly on women’s education, maternal health, fast fashion, and veganism. Keep in touch! I’m on instagram @lauraediez + @ecochicpodcast. You can also email me at laura@lauraediez.com  Information + Inspiration: * Julia Mason, TEDxGrandValley: An Ecofeminist Perspective Françoise d’Eaubonne * Greta Gaard, Lori Gruen: “Ecofeminism: Toward Global Justice and Planetary Health” (1993) * Venn Diagram Youtube Video * What Is Ecofeminism and Green Consciousness? Youtube Video

Let’s talk about WINE. Today, we’re chatting with Tampa-based sommelier Jen Bingham all about the basics of growing wine, plus: some labels on wine (“natural”? “organic”? “biodynamic”?) + how you can make some smarter, more eco-conscious wine purchases. Find Cru Cellars on Instagram or in Tampa at: 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 + Armature Works Chat with me!! Find me on instagram (@lauraediez) or via laura@lauraediez.com. You can also now follow ECO CHIC specifically at @ecochicpodcast on instagram.  

We are back with our second Happy Hour episode! Today, we’re talking with my friends Tristan and Liz all about food: socio-economic issues, farmers’ markets, waste, marketing, GMOs… everything you’ve ever wondered about food, we’re wondering, too. Let’s chat!! Shoot me an email at laura@lauraediez.com or an Instagram DM @lauraediez 

The argument against straw-free movements has been circulating the internet… today we’re addressing the real deal when it comes to commercial fishing debris! Yes, a lot of our marine plastic is from fishing nets – but that doesn’t mean we should ignore efforts to eliminate plastic straws. We’re getting into the issues with both sides of the argument. And we have a fun surprise later!! * Great article about fishing debris, ghost nets  * Plastic Island  * Reusable stainless-steel straws on Amazon

Let’s talk about periods. 50% of the population has them, yet we’re nervous to talk about menstruation openly and honestly. Ridiculous!! Today on ECO CHIC we are joined by Betsy Drach, the founder of Dot Cup, a new one-for-one menstrual cup. We’re talking about everything you’ve ever wondered about menstrual cups: what they are, why they’re the move for your health and the environment, and how they can empower women around the world. Keep in touch! DM me on instagram (@lauraediez) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). * Follow @dotcup on Instagram * Purchase Dot Cup 

Today we are chatting with Elise and Lori of Unicreamer, a totally vegan, non-GMO, hypoallergic coffee creamer! We touch on the benefits of incorporating plant-based products into a diet, especially for non-vegans (like us). Elise and Lori are also committed to animal welfare, a topic that is super important to respecting the planet that we do not talk about enough. Keep in touch! DM me on instagram (@lauraediez) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). * Order Unicreamer (40% off right now!!) * Follow @Unicreamer * Check out Marley’s Mutts, the awesome organization Lori and Elise mentioned partnering with!  

Today we’re breaking down what makes up our personal water footprints! We’re skimming the surface of the direct and indirect sources of water consumption in our lives. Let me know your thoughts on this new series! If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends! * Calculate your personal water footprint here * Calculate your personal carbon footprint here * Water consumption of energy sources

I am PUMPED to be introducing a new series to ECO CHIC… Happy Hour! You’ll meet experts in the sustainability space from totally different specialties, we’ll have some drinks, and we’ll talk honestly and openly about ENERGY. We’re discussing the potentials and pitfalls of renewables, posing some questions, and getting nerdy. Cheers! Let me know your thoughts on this new series! If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends!

Today we are speaking with Celia of Litterless! Litterless is a blog + social media space where Celia discusses moving towards a zero-waste lifestyle. She also host workshops and aids in fostering zero-waste communities in the Midwest. We talk about what zero-waste is, finding resources wherever you may be, and encouraging community around a lower impact lifestyle. If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends! Find ECO CHIC wherever you listen to podcasts + don’t forget to rate, review, share. See ya next Tuesday!! * Read Celia’s blog, Litterless, here. Follow here on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, @litterless * Here is Litterless’ super handy compost resource locator 

At the intersection of wellness and sustainability, we find The Green Witch: super sustainable, beautiful CBD products based out of New York City. Leila, the founder of The Green Witch, is speaking with us today on the what CBD is, why organic practices are important, and how we can all be a little more eco-conscious in our personal health journeys. ECO CHIC listeners have an exclusive discount code for The Green Witch products – stay tuned until the end! If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), contact through my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends! * Shop Green Witch products at shopgreenwitch.com + follow at @shopgreenwitch * Visit The Green Witch pop-ups at Canal Street Market (265 Canal St, New York, NY 10013) + soon at The Shops NYC Union Square (Broadway between 12th and 13th) * Bulk Store Locator – take advantage of search filters! * Find LUSH solid shampoo bars here

One of the most ECO CHIC things we can do is shop secondhand for good looks! We’re continuing our conversation combatting fast fashion today – I’m sharing my top five tips for thrifting, and then recommendations for where to thrift both online and IRL, throughout the country. If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends! * Listen to Episode 10 on Fast Fashion  * Thrifting apps: Poshmark, Depop, Etsy * Locations-specific recs: * Chapel Hill, NC + Richmond, VA: Rumors * Miami, FL: Miami Twice * NYC: Beacon’s Closet, L Train Vintage, Housing Works * AZ: Buffalo Exchange, Runway Fashion Exchange (both actually have a ton of locations nation-wide!) * LA: Melrose Trading Post, Wasteland, Council Thrift Shop   

This week on ECO CHIC we are talking with Megan Faletra of The Well Essentials! Megan is enlightening us on the truth of sustainability in diets – we should acknowledge that there is more to it than just eating organic, or just eating local, or just eating vegan … especially considering climate change, nothing in our food systems happens in isolation. If you want to chat more, DM me on instagram (@lauraediez), my site (lauraediez.com) or email me (laura@lauraediez.com). We can also be Facebook friends! * Connect with Megan on Instagram * Visit The Well Essentials online  * Shop for Sustainability Supplies on Amazon