Eco Chic

Where do condoms come from? What even is lube? Today, we’re breaking down the environmental impacts of our basic sexual wellness products! Let’s discuss the sustainability (and health!) of our bedroom choices: condoms, personal lubricant, vibrators, and a bit more. We’re also sharing lots of brands you may want to switch to, and how these products are linked to our larger environmental footprints. Instead of an end-of-ep question, this episode is answering your eco-conscious sex questions throughout our conversation. Let’s chat – find us on insta, @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez + online www.lauraediez.com. PS: @ecochicpodcast will be hosting a giveaway for vegan, non-GMO, fair trade rubber condoms this week! Resources: * Glyde: certified vegan + fair trade* Durex: some vegan + non-latex options* Sustain: non-GMO, fair trade, vegan condoms + aloe-based personal lubricant (plus great women’s health products) (website always has great discount codes!) * Unique Plus: non-latex + eco-friendly packaging

Buckle up for one of our most thought-provoking episodes yet! We’re sitting down with Dr. Brian Petersen today to discuss the circular economy theory – and why it doesn’t really make sense as a climate change solution. We touch upon the efforts of the zero waste movement, and larger social systems: are people truly happy with a society of constant consumption? How does technology impact our social systems, and can we use it to combat environmental issues? What do we *actually* need? 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. Let’s connect on insta – @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at lauraediez.com

Happy Thursday! We have a quick episode today all about ten easy things that you can totally start making on your own with your food scraps. Even if you’re not able to compost, you can definitely start to reduce your kitchen waste by rethinking what you’re purchasing, and how you can make some things on your own with what you already have. We’re breaking down the basics on some kitchen staples, sharing a couple of easy meal ideas, a bath product, and even a drink! Aiming for zero waste isn’t always about completely changing your lifestyle, but rather just encouraging some mindfulness around what you’re sending to a landfill. Vegan Banana Bread: * 2-3 super ripe bananas* 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (oat flour works great too!)* 1/2 cup sugar* 1/4 cup of vegetable or coconut oil* splash of almond milk* 1 tsp of baking soda* 1 tsp salt* cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla* Bake at 425F for ~30 minutes for muffins, ~60 mins for a loaf Let’s connect on instagram @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at lauraediez

If you’ve ever wondered if purchasing an organic cotton t-shirt is actually better than purchasing a conventional one … you’re not alone. Today we’re discussing the environmental considerations surrounding your cotton clothing: crop yields, irrigation, transportation, and even laundry while you own it. Our end-of-ep tidbit this week revolves around a somewhat laughable personal experience, sharing some health and safety considerations for essential oils and wool dryer balls! Let’s connect: @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez on instagram, and www.lauraediez.com online

Let’s talk about what nail polish has to do with staying healthy, looking good, and your dog. Today we’re hanging out with Valentina of *Hype Nail, a toxic-free polish brand. We’re discussing LOTS: the toxicity that is mainstream nail polish, how harmful chemicals can be replaced with plant-based ingredients, and how to dispose of polishes. We also chat about why animal testing needs to go, and the power of consumers in shifting the market. PLUS: ECO CHIC listeners get a special 30% off discount code so you can clean up your nail care asap! Our end-of-episode question is full of tips on how you can give some lower-waste, eco-conscious gifts this Valentine’s Day (and all year round)! Let’s connect on instagram, @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, or online at www.lauraediez.com Find *Hype Nail at www.hypenail.com and on Amazon!

Cheers to our first Thursday episode! We’re talking today with Jessie Stokes, author of the Zero Waste Vegan Cookbook! Let’s break down how zero waste and low impact living can look different for everyone, and the benefits of plant-based meals, even just a couple of times per week. Jessie is giving tips on how to shop at “regular” grocery stores, and even sharing some simple go-to plant-based recipes. More information + inspiration a lower impact kitchen: * Meatless Mondays: Do Yourself A Favor* Lower Waste Kitchen Swaps* How To: Shop Package Free Find us @ecochicpodcast or @lauraediez on instagram, or www.lauraediez.com online Find Jessie at www.tinyyellowbungalow.com and on instagram @tinyyellowbungalow

We are sitting down today with Nathan Friedman of Wanderlust Brewing Company in Flagstaff, AZ, breaking down the environmental and logistical variables that go into the brewing process. Nathan is discussing the everything that goes into your go-to beer: the water usage, the malting process, ingredient sourcing, bacteria and yeast … really SO much knowledge on a drink we all enjoy but may not think too deeply about. We’re also touching on how certain steps in the process can be tweaked for reuse or conservation, PLUS the topic that got me wanting to host this chat: Wanderlust’s microbrew made from reclaimed water. Let’s connect – on instagram, find us @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, and online at www.lauraediez.com

We’re sitting down with Nora Schaper today, co-founder of Bodylish, a natural beauty line, and HiBar, a new salon-quality solid shampoo bar. Nora discusses her unconventional path into entrepreneurship, and the conception of two totally different business models, both forward-thinking in sustainability. We’re breaking down some challenges associated with different business models and products, and the power of an environmentally-conscious brand to really shake up the market. Let’s chat! Find us on instagram @ecochicpodcast (so many good giveaways lately!), my personal page @lauraediez, or on lauraediez.com Connect with Nora at nora@bodylish.com or nora@hellohibar.com

Let’s all agree to be less trashy in 2019. Today, we’re getting into ten super simple ways you can reduce your waste. Plus, I’m breaking down the difference between “zero waste” and “low impact” lifestyles, and why I think the iconic trash jar is silly. Sticking to theme, the end-of-episode question is all about plastic bags! Find all the ten swaps for a lower impact lifestyle below; links are to Amazon. * Carry a reusable water bottle everywhere – to work, the gym, Panera… everywhere* Reusable Coffee Mug for your office or backpack* Stainless Steel Straws! Bonus: chic on a bar cart * Reusable Shopping Bags – remember, they’re not just for grocery stores! * Reusable Produce Bags* Wool Dryer Balls* Sign up for a local compost pick-up service (or start your own compost system!)* Shop Secondhand (more info on Episode 18)* Pick up lonely bananas* Carry a set of your own silverware (inexpensive thrift!), or opt for a spork that lives in your bag Let’s connect! Find @ecochicpodcast on instagram, or

Let’s get into clean, natural skincare – good for your body, inside and out. Jade rolling is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, using a crystal for its anti-aging properties. Jade rolling is receiving a ton of buzz lately, too, in the skincare community for helping with face bloat and lymphatic drainage. Today, we’re discussing the biological benefits of facial massage, the benefits of specific oils and serums, and even more pros for a cleaner, greener beauty routine. * Let’s connect on Instagram – @ecochicpodcast, @lauraediez, www.lauraediez.com * Read sursublimite.com + connect with Halle on Instagram @sursublimite (where we’ll be giving away a jade roller!)* Specific oils and serums mentioned by Halle: * Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum* Dr Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Acid Serum* Beauty Counter * Find Luna Nectar online at www.lunanectar.com and on Instagram @lunanectar* Read about how to shop package-free

Today we are setting the scene for future conversations about shiny climate change solutions. What is geoengineering? Can we really just stop absorbing solar radiation? Why isn’t this cool research being put into practice yet? Let’s connect! Find @ecochicpodcast / @lauraediez on Instagram, or email at laura@lauraediez.com Resources: * Check out the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) * Vegan meal prep inspo: @thetoastedpinenut, @minimalistbaker, @upbeetandkaleingit* Listen to Episode 33 with Nicole Walker, where I am asked this very question of, “Will technology save us?”

The US government shutdown is (unfortunately) going almost two weeks strong. A central conversation revolves around President Trump’s proposed border wall between the US and Mexico. Today, let’s discuss the environmental implications of this “huge, beautiful wall” – there is a lot to consider, between the associated greenhouse gas emissions and *whose* migration will be impacted. Find me on instagram,  @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez , and and online at www.lauraediez.com Find the McCallum et. al (2014) study here

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