Eco Chic

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

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.

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!

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

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 hello@lauraediez.com Let’s chat! Find me on instagram @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez. Send emails to laura@lauraediez.com. Plus, we have stickers again! Reach out if you’d like to receive one.

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 hello@lauraediez.com

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Earth Day, friends! We’re firm believers that we should be celebrating Earth Day every day by thinking a little more about our environmental footprint. Today’s bonus episode outlines five easy ways you can live more eco-consciously. Below, each tip has links to additional podcast episodes in the Apple Podcast app if you’d like more info – episode are available wherever you listen to podcasts! You can also find some of my fave climate change resources (books, documentaries, etc) here + some zero-waste supply recommendations here. Connect with me on instagram – @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez, and you can send me an email via lauraediez.com! Eat More Plants 3: What’s The Beef? 17: Our Global Food Systems + Sustainability: Megan Faletra, The Well Essentials 43: Your Guide To Becoming A Zero Waste, Vegan Home Cook 55: Eco-Conscious Beef: How Animal Agriculture Can Be Done Sustainably Avoid The Big Four: Water Bottles, Straws, Bags, Coffee Cups 25: Straws vs. Fishing Nets: The Real Deal 40: 10 Easy Zer

We’re crafting today! I’m joined by my friend Elizabeth Lancione of Feelin Loopy Crochet to talk you through three do-it-yourself projects for your lower waste lifestyle. We’re teaching you how to make a reusable shopping bag, produce bags, and cotton face rounds (crochet or sew!). We also have two bonus projects to share: coffee scrub and beeswax wraps! If you’d like to follow along with written directions and photos, we created a PDF! Download it here, from lauraediez.com. Let’s connect on insta – @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez! Find Elizabeth on Etsy and Instagram!

It can be easy to preach against animal products when promoting an environmental lifestyle – but that definitely doesn’t work for everyone! I’m excited for us to be diving deep into the world of animal agriculture, cattle ranching, and climate change today with Megan of the Diablo Trust, a collaborative group of ranchers, advocacy groups, and even government agencies. We are educating ourselves on the *actual* environmental concerns with animal ag, trends in eco-conscious land management, + so much more. Let’s talk about where your food is coming from, who is growing it, and how all communities and ecology can truly come together. Let’s def connect – find us on insta, @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez + online www.lauraediez.com. 

Last week, AOC reminded us that “climate change is not an elitist issue,” … but perhaps environmental lifestyle choices inherently are. We’re touching upon the social factors that influence your ability (or inability!) to make lower-waste, more eco-concious choices. We’re breaking down how your neighborhood and socioeconomic status influence your environmental footprint, but then taking it a little further and discussing how the politics of your region play into that. Let’s break down why it’s easier to shop plastic-free in California versus a Publix grocery store in Florida (a juicy investigation, if I do say so myself!). While climate change absolutely impacts all of us, the choices we make in response to that acceptance are a little more tricky. Let’s connect on insta – @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at lauraediez.com Today’s episode of ECO CHIC is brought to you by Kinder Beauty Box! Use ECOCHIC at kinderbeauty.com for a surprise bonus gift in your first box of totally vegan, cruelty-fre

Let’s break down a cool little intersection of environment + health: organic produce. Today, we’ll discuss what organic certification truly means, the agricultural implications, and even some benefits of conventionally grown fruits and veggies. We’re also introducing the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list, to help us all be more savvy shoppers. Let’s connect on insta – @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at lauraediez.com USC is hosting their annual The Big Event, and they’d love you to participate in The Climate Ribbon Project! Sign your name on a ribbon here + learn more about The Climate Ribbon Project here. Today’s episode of ECO CHIC is brought to you by Kinder Beauty Box! Use ECOCHIC at kinderbeauty.com for a surprise bonus gift in your first box of totally vegan, cruelty-free makeup and skincare.  Resources: * EWG’s 2019 Dirty Dozen List* Pinterest graphic * Research on organic vs conventional farm yields

Palm oil: one of the biggest things the internet is telling you to give up if you care about the planet. Today, we are breaking down the situation a little further – let’s talk about how palm oil is harvested, who is being hurt, how it’s effecting our global greenhouse gas emissions… but let’s also talk about the lesser-advocated-for benefits of this oil. While deforestation is environmentally villainous, and efforts to save orangutans really tug at your heart … we also should acknowledge that palm oil is one of our absolute most efficient globally. I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on today’s semi-controversial conversation! Let’s connect on insta – @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at lauraediez.com Today’s episode of ECO CHIC is brought to you by Kinder Beauty Box! Use ECOCHIC at kinderbeauty.com for a surprise bonus gift in your first box of totally vegan, cruelty-free makeup and skincare. 

Art, the environment, and eco-conscious messages you may not even realize you’re being sent! My great friend Dana Rodriguez is joining us today to talk about art: creating it, buying it, and what how it’s influencing the masses. We’re getting into materials, discussing specific artists famous for their work, and the impact of social media culture in the art world. Get in touch with Dana on instagram, @danarodriguezart Today’s episode of ECO CHIC is brought to you by Kinder Beauty Box! Use ECOCHIC at kinderbeauty.com for a surprise bonus gift in your first box of totally vegan, cruelty-free makeup and skincare. Follow us @ecochicpodcast on instagram (giveaway going on right now!) + @lauraediez. Email me via www.lauraediez.com

Energy: where does it come from + why should you care? We’re sitting down with my great friend, Christina Lizzo, to discuss how we extract natural gas, and some drawbacks of renewable energy alternatives. We’re also touching on the subjects of geopolitics, political awareness, and where different people fit into shifting our larger energy systems. Today’s episode of ECO CHIC is brought to you by Kinder Beauty Box! Use ECOCHIC at kinderbeauty.com for a surprise bonus gift in your first box of totally vegan, cruelty-free makeup and skincare. Follow us @ecochicpodcast on instagram (giveaway going on right now!) + @lauraediez. Email me via www.lauraediez.com

Reducing your packaging is arguably one of the easiest ways to start lessening your environmental footprint! Let’s talk today about one of your most frequent plastic-ridden purchases: groceries. We’re sharing tips on how to prepare for your grocery trip, what to do at the store, and how to store things once you get home. Package-free shopping shouldn’t be intimidating, inconvenient, or too different from your usual grocery run. It doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing, either – if you can only do package-free produce, that works. Do what you can! Follow us @ecochicpodcast on instagram (giveaway going on right now!) + @lauraediez. Email me via www.lauraediez.com Resources: * How To Shop Package Free blog post* Bulk Bin Finder* Reusable Produce Bags* How to DIY produce bags