ECO CHIC

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Latest Episodes

60: Clean, Conscious Beauty: Waterless, Responsible, Customizable Beauty from Food Waste | LOLI Beauty
May 07, 2019

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,

59: The Grid: Energy Dependencies + The Future of Electricity
April 30, 2019

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,

58: Careers in Climate
April 23, 2019

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,...

57: 5 Ways To Make Earth Day, Every Day
April 22, 2019

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,

56: 3 DIY Projects for Your Lower Waste Lifestyle | Feelin’ Loopy Crochet
April 16, 2019

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,

55: Eco-Conscious Beef: How Animal Agriculture Can Be Done Sustainably | Diablo Trust
April 09, 2019

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,

54: Environmentalism is Elitist; Plastic is Political
April 04, 2019

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,

53: Does “Organic” Matter?
March 26, 2019

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.

52: Should We Really Be Boycotting Palm Oil?
March 21, 2019

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,

51: Art Imitates Life: Environmental Influences and Messages | Dana Rodriguez
March 19, 2019

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.