Eco Chic

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   

Today we are chatting with Ashlee Piper, author of GIVE A SH*T: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet. Ashlee is a political strategist turned vegan and eco-lifestyle advocate and TV personality.  We’re getting into how she started living more eco-consciously, the practicalities of this lifestyle, the deal with ethical veganism… so much good stuff. 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! * Order GIVE A SH*T on Amazon * Visit Ashlee’s website + follow her on Instagram     

So excited to share today’s episode with Carly Bergman! Carly and I are talking about what eco-spirituality means, the rationale behind permaculture, and finding positivity in people when discussing sustainability. 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 Carly on Instagram here + The Sustainable Duo here  * For Carly and Brendon’s ebook, zero waste survival kit, speaking dates, and more, here is The Sustainable Duo’s website + Etsy 

Today we are having a conversation with Manuela Baron, better known online as The Girl Gone Green! She has just returned from a six month journey throughout Asia, learning about sustainability and wellness. She shares some lessons she’s taking with her, and how we can all stay practical in our environmental mindset when traveling. 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! * Check out The Girl Gone Green on Youtube + Instagram * Watch Manuela’s Ted Talk

Today we are talking with Sharon Rowe, founder + CEO of Eco Bags! Eco Bags is the original reusable bag in the U.S. We’re discussing profitability in sustainability: laser-focused business plans, identifying a niche, and sticking to your values. 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! * Check out The Magic of Tiny Business on Amazon * Shop Eco Bags’ official site here + Amazon: string shopping bags can be found here and reusable produce bags here. Everything is 100% organic, fair trade, B-Corp certified… everything your sustainability dreams are made of * Find Sharon online here

On this episode of ECO CHIC we are talking about reducing our energy + water consumption at home! We will be going through each room and discussing how to make some implement more eco-friendly habits and products. 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! * Here are some more tips for homeowners to make some eco-friendly upgrades * Here is a recipe for DIY toothpaste – there are also plenty of recipes online for DIY lotions, scrubs, etc. I make body scrub out of coffee grounds with this recipe. * Laundry!! Here is one laundry detergent free of unnecessary chemicals. Here is a link to soap berries on Amazon – a cool, natural, plastic-free option. Here are wool balls to replace single-use dryer sheets. * More info on vampire power can be found here * I wrote this post on easy kitchen staples you can make yourself to reduce waste, and this episode of the podcast talked about trash in general. I like

One of my favorite topics when it comes to climate change: the impacts on animal and plant communities! Here we are discussing how birds and bees are responding to changes in precipitation, habitat shifts, and more. 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! Resources * The two research groups on bees I mentioned are this post-doc out of Florida State and this lab out of NC State * Learn how you can support your local bee communities here * This page from the Audubon Society is a fun way to learn more about birds – you can break it down by region! If you want to get into birding, the gold-standard resource for calls/identifications/etc is EBird.

Today we are starting to tackle one of the biggest topics when it comes to being ECO CHIC – fast fashion! The conversation starts today with denim and leather.   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! Information + Inspiration: * The two sustainable denim brands I mentioned were Everlane + Reformation * I referenced the documentary True Cost to learn about the environmental and ethical impacts of fast fashion – it’s on Netflix! * One of my favorite slow fashion bloggers is Megan of Tunes and Tunics – she showcases lots of sustainable brands on her blog and insta! * The sustainability index I mentioned is the Higg Index – you can download the whole index right now and figure out the implications of different fabrics.

Let’s talk compost! This week, we’re getting in to why composting matters + how easy peasy it is to offset your environmental footprint. 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! References * Here is any easy walk-through of setting up a home composting system * I like this article in Scientific American + this page from the EPA, both discussing methane emissions from landfills * This article discussed landfill methane capture projects * Here, here, and here are studies I mentioned that link carbon sinks and climate change mitigation