Sustainably Influenced

SE 09 EP 14: Embracing Sustainability in Hair Care

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:41:41 GMT

We have spoken about beauty A LOT this season and I thought it was about time that we discussed hair too. In the United Kingdom, only half of our bathroom waste is recycled, leading to an alarming amount of packaging, including shampoo bottles and styling products, ending up in landfills. The beauty industry has responded to this environmental challenge by introducing sustainable hair care brands that focus on minimising both product and packaging impact before reaching consumers' bathrooms. Remarkably, these brands manage to maintain high-quality hair care standards while championing eco-friendly practices.

Dina Rosenbloom, is CMO of Hairstory

Adam Reed, Hair stylist & founder of ARKIVE Headcare

Show notes:

Green Salon Collective

B Corp Certification

Green Circle Salons

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SE 09 EP 13: Has The Beauty Industry Failed The Disabled Community?

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:36:37 GMT

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults has a disability?

The beauty industry has long been a global trendsetter, influencing beauty standards and societal norms. However, amidst the glittering world of cosmetics, there lies a question that demands attention: Has the beauty industry failed the disabled community?

Today’s guest is Diane Cheung - the founder behind MELIOR, a remarkable social enterprise based in East London. Meaning 'better' in Latin, MELIOR's mission is nothing short of inspiring. They are tirelessly tackling social injustices by creating hundreds of hours of meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, through vegan, refillable cleaning and beauty products that perfectly combine brains, beauty expertise and style. All profits from MELIOR are reinvested to employ people with disabilities and long term health conditions.

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SE 09 EP 12 Embracing Sustainability and Holistic Well-being in Beauty

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:00:13 GMT

Join us as we unravel the secrets of radiant beauty intertwined with holistic wellness. Our guests today are, Roshanne Dorsett, founder of The Glowcery, and Susanne Kaufman, Creative Director of the eponymous brand, Susanne Kaufman who share their insights on the profound link between natural beauty, skincare, and overall well-being. We are exploring the transformative power of natural ingredients, sustainable practices, and the journey towards a more radiant and balanced life. Get ready to be inspired and discover the harmonious synergy that awaits in the realm of nature's elixir for your skin and soul.

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Shop Susanne Kaufman here

Tune in for a conversation that goes beyond skin-deep, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the beauty that starts from within...

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SE 09 EP 11 Discussing The Interconnection of Wellness and Sustainability

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:11:49 GMT

Wellness is not just about what we consume but also how much. The principles of mindfulness can be applied to consumption patterns, promoting a more sustainable lifestyle. Being mindful of our choices, whether in terms of food, clothing, or other products, can lead to reduced waste and a lighter ecological footprint.

The next chapter of wellness will be mind-body beauty, where mental well-being and physical appearance are interconnected. This new chapter involves embracing stress relief techniques, healing practices, targeted supplements, and revamped daily routines to elevate the concept of beauty to a higher level in Beauty is evolving to include wellness practices.

Today's Guests:

Dr Thivi Maruthappu is the UK's only dual qualified Dermatologist and Nutritionist so could chat about a variety of topics within that space and recently launched her book Skin Food: Your 4 Step Solution to Healthy Happy Skin.

Danielle Stigwood, founder of Brûler Candles who offer vegan-friendly, luxury soy wax candles and reed diffusers handmade in London. Available here

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SE 09 EP 10: Flowing Green? Revolutionising Zero Waste Periods

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:24 GMT

In our quest for eco-friendly living, one often-overlooked arena is feminine hygiene. Did you know that globally, it is estimated that over 45 billion menstrual products are disposed of every year? That's an astronomical amount of waste, with traditional products contributing significantly to landfills. Look at the statistics from various corners of the world, the magnitude of the issue becomes clear – a staggering environmental toll that demands our attention. But it's not just about the problem; it's also about the solution. Join us as we explore the pressing need for truly biodegradable options in feminine hygiene. We'll unpack why the status quo is no longer acceptable and how a shift towards sustainable, zero-waste alternatives is not just a choice but a responsibility. The time has come for a conversation that goes beyond our beauty routines and touches on the global impact of our choices.

Our guest today is Dr Olivia Anh co-founder of FLUUS who launched the world’s first fully flushable, zero waste period pad at the beginning of the 2023; and have just successfully built the the first high-speed, microplastic free production line in the world (to make truly microplastic free pads accessible to more people).

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SE 09 EP 09: Celebrating the Evolution of Diversity and Inclusivity of Beauty

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:00:44 GMT

In the ever-evolving landscape of beauty, 2024 is poised to be a year of transformative change, marked by a commitment to celebrate diversity and redefine industry standards. The beauty industry has long been critiqued for its lack of inclusivity, both in terms of product offerings and marketing campaigns. However, the tide is turning, and beauty brands are recognising the power of diversity in shaping a more inclusive and representative beauty narrative. Today we discuss the historical lack of inclusivity in the beauty industry and the rise of beauty founders embracing diversity.

SE 09 EP 08: Boop Beauty's Sustainable Revolution in a World of Cosmetic Waste

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:14:39 GMT

So last week, we were chatting about sustainable fragrance and packaging and today, we're diving deep into the beauty industry's dirty little secret – it’s colossal waste problem.

As consumers become more aware of the environmental impact of ingredients, the demand for clean and organic cosmetics is on the rise. Nearly 50% of buyers are choosing nature over chemistry, prompting brands to adapt their formulas to incorporate natural ingredients and eliminate harmful chemicals. Today’s guest is Yasmine Amr, founder of Boop. From legal counsel to business founder, Yasmine Amr is building the beauty industry’s answer to wasted products. Boop has been dubbed The Outnet of beauty and they are offering a solution to the industry’s excess waste problem…

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SE 09 EP 07: Navigating Eco-Friendly Scents, Refills, and Packaging

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:27 GMT

Welcome back. In today's episode, we're diving into the aromatic world of perfumes and discussing a pivotal shift that's happening within the fragrance space. As we have found throughout this season, the beauty industry is undergoing a transformative journey towards sustainability and conscious consumerism, and it's time for the perfume industry to catch up to that wave!

Michelle Feeney is the founder of Floral Street, the sustainable, independent British fragrance brand. Having spent over 30 years in the beauty industry, at the helm of major brands like St. Tropez and MAC Cosmetics, Michelle founded Floral Street in 2017 after taking a 'gap year' aged 51. Floral Street has been turning the fragrance industry on its head since launching, using world-first coffee pulp packaging to house its fragrances via a 'cupcycling' scheme, and sustainable ingredients that are fully traceable from seed to scent.

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SE 09 EP 06: Affordable, Sustainable, and Certified Organic– Can Beauty Brands Do It All?

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:00:42 GMT

This week we are chatting about something super important seeing as we are in the heart of a cost of living crisis. AFFORDABILITY! Now for me, it’s a key component for whatever purchase I make, but at the same time, I am definitely the type of person that wants quality products and I am personally happy to pay a little more for something if I know the quality is going to be there!

Today I am speaking to Stephanie Matson from COSMOS organic certified and AFFORDABLE brand, Dr Organic. Available online and at Holland and Barrett stores nationwide!

Stephanie has more than 20 years’ experience, having started working life delivering environmental projects for Government departments and NGOs such as the Environment Agency before moving into organic beauty 15 years ago. She has worked for a diverse range of sustainable and ethical beauty brands and has been driving for sustainability at Dr. Organic for two years.

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SE 09 EP 05: Creating Beauty Brands That Give Back to Nature

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:06:32 GMT

In this week's episode our host Bianca Foley is chatting all about Regenerative farming and how it is helping to accelerate the beauty industry to new heights!

Did you know that regenerative farming can lead to a 26% increase in profitability for farmers while reducing carbon emissions? It's like a win-win for the planet and our pockets! We will look a bit more at these numbers and find out how beauty brands are hopping on the regenerative bandwagon, sourcing ingredients responsibly, and supporting initiatives that promote biodiversity and soil health.

Today's guests:

Laura Rudoe, who founded “Good Ventures’ in 2008 as an ethical development company with the mission to create new organic personal care brands that are a force for good. Under her Good Ventures umbrella Laura has created 2 beauty brands, Evolve Organic Beauty and Adaptology. The Evolve Beauty range consists of 52 products for skin, body and hair and is retailed in John Lewis, Holland & Barrett, and Sephora and is available worldwide in over 45 countries. Evolve is proud to have won over 100 industry awards and is one of the first 1000 B Corp companies in the UK. The brand is also certified Climate Positive, Vegan, Cruelty Free and is a certified Living Wage employer.

Tanya Hawkes began her career working in nature conservation and environmental education. Her interest in the botanical world soon led her to honeybees and the art of beekeeping. Over many decades she researched and worked with botanical and bee ingredients, using their healing properties for her reactive skin. In 2013, along with her daughter Esme, an Oxford Biology graduate turned ecologist and skincare aficionado; Tanya launched Therapi - meaning 'healing through the bee' - a natural and certified organic skincare range which harnesses the therapeutic properties of honey and propolis alongside time-honoured plant ingredients to transform skin and planet.

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SE 09 EP 04: What Does "Organic Beauty" Really Mean?

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:40:21 GMT

So, is Organic beauty really better...and what does it really mean to be an organic beauty brand?

This episode is sponsored by The Soil Association.

At its core, organic beauty refers to products made with ingredients grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This method of production emphasises a more natural and sustainable approach to skincare, steering clear of harmful chemicals that may find their way into conventional beauty products.

Now I have been doing loads of research for this episode and came across some really interesting stats - hilariously the source isn’t one I would have ever expected, Hollywood Mirrors makers of Dressing table mirrors, but hey ho! The organic industry experienced 10-year consecutive revenue growth of 13% between 2019 and 2020, making £13.8 million. The UK has over 14,000 certified organic ingredients and 15,000 all natural products in the beauty industry.

Soil Association Certification is the UK’s leading organic certifier offering a huge range of organic and sustainable certification schemes across food, farming, forestry, fashion & textiles and beauty & wellbeing. It is wholly owned by the Soil Association Charity, which campaigns for a world where the links between climate, nature and health are respected. Soil Association is a founding member of the international COSMOS standard, the largest international standard for organic and natural cosmetics. This is desperately needed in a world where cosmetics can be labelled as “organic” even if they have 1% organic ingredients!

Paige Tracey is the Business Development Manager for Non-Food at Soil Association Certification, leading on the communications for the organisation’s Beauty, Wellbeing and Textiles Organic certification schemes. She has been recognised for her strong impact to date in the world of organic and natural cosmetics, being named one of Natural Product News’s “30 under Thirty” finalists for two years running, as well as being named their 2022 Rising Star in “Who’s Who in Natural Beauty”. She has been a judge for Marie Claire UK on both their Sustainability Awards and their Skincare Awards.

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SE 09 EP 03: Is There Magic In Mushrooms? Unveiling Nature's Secret Beauty Ingredient

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:14 GMT

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If I say these words…what do they make you think of? “Oyster”, “Enocchi”, “Reishi”, what about “Cordyseps”? That’s right, we are talking about MUSHROOMS! In this episode, we're turning our attention to an exciting development set to redefine the beauty landscape in 2024 – the rise of mushroom extract as the coveted ingredient of the year. Get ready to unlock the secrets behind this natural wonder and explore why it's capturing the hearts of beauty enthusiasts worldwide.

Mushrooms, once considered mere toppings for pizzas or good in a risotto, have emerged as power players in the realms of both well-being and beauty. The fascination with fungi extends from their purported benefits in combating stress and anxiety to their role in enhancing various aspects of skincare. But is this mushroom trend a fleeting wellness fad, or do mushrooms truly hold the key to both looking better and feeling better?

Children of Earth was devised by a team of natural skincare experts (ex. Pai skincare, Dr Dennis Gross, Wildsmith Skin), an Oxford PhD neuroscientist, a celebrity astrologer, and me, Member of the Complementary Medical Association with studies in Face Yoga & Shinrin Yoku. We are proudly a Soil Association Certified organic brand. It’s founder, Bella Nesselrode, is a firm believer of working with the universe, not against it. The brand focuses on the skin-brain connection, achieving great skin and mental state, using a growing body of research into the power of neuro-cosmetic ingredients.

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SE 09 EP 02: Cleaner, Greener Ingredients In The Spotlight

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:00:32 GMT

Have you ever found yourself navigating the beauty aisle, bombarded with labels like "clean," "green," "eco," and "organic"? Well, buckle up because in today's episode, we're unraveling the mystery behind these buzzwords and exploring the wild world of eco-conscious beauty. I recently started a series on Instagram where I provide really short and simple definitions for some of the most commonly used terms.

We're not here to rain on the eco-conscious parade and for long time listeners you’ll know that Sustainably Influenced is all about equipping you with knowledge to understand what it all means. We're demystifying the certifications, deciphering the code behind "clean," "natural," "green," "eco," and "organic." It's like learning a new language, but instead of verbs and nouns, we're decoding the language of eco-conscious beauty.

Let’s speak to today’s guest. Onolla has emerged as a beacon of eco-conscious beauty. We're thrilled to have Suzanne Duckett, the visionary behind Onolla, joining us to unravel the secrets of their success. Striking the delicate balance between delivering effective skincare solutions and ensuring the sustainability of ingredients is no small feat. But the journey to cleaner, greener beauty doesn't end with Onolla. Suzanne has some golden nuggets of advice for other beauty brands and manufacturers looking to embrace this transformative trend.

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SE 09 EP 01: The Hottest Sustainable Beauty Trends To Look Out For in 2024

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:00:58 GMT

This year, the significance beauty consumers place on value will drive the importance of quality. The emerging ‘quiet beauty’ trend will emphasise the quality of ingredients, proven effectiveness of products and reassurance of simplicity. Other hot trends include, inclusive beauty, mushroom beauty, virtual try-ons etc, but how does this all work in the world of sustainability? According to a report from Statistica, the United Kingdom's beauty and personal care market is experiencing a surge in demand for clean and sustainable beauty products.

In the ever-evolving realm of beauty, 2024 promises a dazzling array of trends that transcend the conventional. Sustainability takes centre stage, and the fragrance industry is no exception. Upcycled and refillable perfumes are poised to redefine the olfactory experience, ushering in a new era of scents created from repurposed ingredients. With a growing consumer desire for environmentally responsible fragrances, this trend not only resonates with ecological consciousness but also makes financial sense. The allure of distinctive scents coupled with minimised waste aligns seamlessly with the contemporary quest for personalised and eco-conscious products. We are chatting with Millie Kendall OBE, CEO of the British Beauty Council; and Victoria Brownlie, Chief Policy Officer at the British Beauty Council.

Show notes:

Sustainable Beauty Coalition - https://britishbeautycouncil.com/sustainable-beauty-coalition/

Planet Positive Beauty Guide - https://britishbeautycouncil.com/ppbg/

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Season 9 Trailer "The Beauty Season"

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:48:32 GMT

Welcome back to Sustainably Influenced, the podcast that explores the ever-evolving world of sustainability. This season we are chatting all about Beauty, I'm your host Bianca Foley, and each episode, we are going to be discussing the stories, innovations, and eco-conscious practices that shape the future of the beauty industry.

Join us as we unravel the secrets behind your favourite beauty products, discovering how brands are going green without compromising on quality or style. From organic ingredients to cruelty-free practices, we explore the choices that make your beauty routine both glamorous and good for the planet.

So, join us every week as we embark on a journey to redefine beauty – one episode at a time. Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss a single episode and check out Sustainably Influenced for more info

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SE08 Live Episode: Sustainable Wellness - Nurturing Our Planet and Ourselves

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:00:38 GMT

In this live episode of Sustainably Influenced hosted by Bianca Foley, we will be deep diving into what it means to look after not only our planet but ourselves. We discuss the psychological impact of climate change, eco-anxiety and self-care as well as examine the relationship between sustainable lifestyle choices and individual well-being. We'll discuss eco-anxiety, sustainable living tips, resilience in the face of environmental challenges, and even the psychology of fashion in the context of sustainability. Our aim is to provide you with valuable information and perspectives that can help you navigate these complex issues in a meaningful way.

Our guests today are Chloe Pierre, Author, Creator and founder of the wellness platform thy.self; Shakaila Forbes-Bell, Author and Fashion Psychologist; and Lydia Bolton. Fashion Designer and creator.

The new season of Sustainably Influenced will be back in the new year so subscribe and listen back to previous episodes of Sustainably Influenced on all good podcast platforms. You can follow @sustainablyinfluenced on Instagram and TT. I’m Bianca Foley, thank you for listening.

This season of Sustainably Influenced, was produced by Content is Queen, Sound editor, Amber Miller, presented by Bianca Foley

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SE08 EP10: Paving the Way for a Responsible Future with Gemma Balm from Ernest Jones & Leanne Kemp, Founder and CEO of Everledger

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:00:40 GMT

In this final episode of the season, we reflect on the transformative potential of blockchain in driving sustainability across industries. Join us as we discuss upcoming trends, challenges, and opportunities for blockchain to continue making a positive impact on our planet.

As we navigate the evolving landscape of blockchain and sustainability, it's clear that the technology is not just a buzzword but a catalyst for positive change. It's redefining how we approach ethical and sustainable practices in industries where accountability is paramount. So, let's delve into the world of blockchain, sustainability, and the potential to create a brighter, more responsible future for our planet.

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

Ernest Jones, Britain's favourite high-street jeweller, is launching an exclusive new collection called "Origin by Ernest Jones”. This dazzling collection features 28 diamond rings, from classic solitaires to contemporary halo designs. But what sets it apart is the transparency it offers. Every diamond in the collection is fully traceable, responsibly sourced, and handcrafted in recycled platinum or gold.

Ernest Jones is a proud member of the World Diamond Council and the Responsible Jewelry Council. They've partnered with trusted suppliers to ensure their diamonds are conflict-free, responsibly sourced, and come from ethical mines that prioritise the well-being of miners and the environment.

And guess what? Ernest Jones is the first UK retailer to bring this fully traceable, blockchain-powered collection to their high-street stores. So, join us in leading the way to a more sustainable future with Origin by Ernest Jones. Let's make a difference, one diamond at a time! Shop the collection now

This is the final episode of the season so subscribe and listen back to previous episodes of Sustainably Influenced on all good podcast platforms. You can follow @sustainablyinfluenced on Instagram and TT. I’m Bianca Foley, thank you for listening.

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SE08 EP09: Unmasking the Power of Blockchain in Ethical Supply Chains with Helen Gibb, Director of Product Ernest Jones & Leanne Kemp, Founder and CEO of Everledger

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:00:12 GMT

In today's penultimate episode of the season, we are uncovering the role of blockchain in creating transparent and traceable supply chains. Over the course of this season we have looked into real-world examples where blockchain is empowering consumers and businesses to make ethical choices. Today, we explore how blockchain-enabled solutions are revolutionising the way we source, authenticate, and trade gemstones, especially diamonds.

We are joined by two special guests. Helen Gibb is the Director of Product Ernest Jones and Leanne Kemp is Founder and CEO of Everledger. In her role as CEO, she inspires and steers the team of Everlegder's to increase transparency and trust with technology, in close collaboration with our industry partners.

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

Until the next episode, subscribe and listen back to previous episodes of Sustainably Influenced on all good podcast platforms. You can follow @sustainablyinfluenced on Instagram and TT. I’m Bianca Foley, thank you for listening.

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SE08 EP08: Redefining the Rush Hour with Amy Grimshaw of Cowboy Bikes

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:00:49 GMT

In this episode, we investigate how blockchain is driving the transition to eco-friendly transportation. From electric vehicle charging networks to shared mobility platforms, learn how blockchain is improving the efficiency and sustainability of transportation systems worldwide. Tune in to discover the latest innovations in this fast-evolving space. We are joined by Amy Grimshaw from Cowboy Bikes.

A specialist in digital innovators, Amy Grimshaw has spent the past 11 years working in tech PR focusing on e-commerce, startups and VC, having moved into micro mobility after the pandemic when she became addicted to cycling. Amy now heads up global comms and brand partnerships for award-winning, B-Corp, Belgian e-bike brand, Cowboy.

Show Notes:

https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/feature/7-must-know-blockchain-trends

https://www.instagram.com/cowboybike/

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

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SE08 EP07: Tech-Driven Conscious Consumerism, with Jessi Baker of Provenance

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:52:32 GMT

In today's fast-paced digital age, technology is a potent catalyst for encouraging conscious consumerism. With the tap of a screen or the click of a button, consumers can access a wealth of information about products, including their origins, environmental impact, and ethical practices of the brands behind them. Apps and platforms provide easy access to product ratings, reviews, and sustainability certifications, empowering consumers to make informed choices aligned with their values.

One remarkable platform leading the charge in this realm is Provenance, founded by our guest today, Jessi Baker. Provenance empowers consumers by making the journey of a product transparent, allowing them to access information about its production, sourcing, and ethical practices. What's unique is that, as a consumer, you'll encounter Provenance in the same familiar ways you usually shop, seamlessly integrating sustainability into your everyday choices.

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

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SE08 EP06: Blockchain, AI, and Tech's Role in Climate Action, with Anja Sadock, TrusTrace

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:38:34 GMT

Welcome back to another episode of Sustainably Influenced. Today, we embark on a critical journey into the world of technology and climate action. In this episode, we look at how technology is empowering individuals and organisations to take meaningful steps in the fight against climate change. From carbon offsetting to climate data tracking, and even incentivizing eco-friendly behaviour, we explore how blockchain is fostering a sense of responsibility and collaboration.

Todays incredible guest is Anja Sadock, who oversees the marketing, communication and education at TrusTrace.

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

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SE08 EP05: How Blockchain Is Cultivating Natural Beauty Through Agriculture, with founder of Ulé, Lindsay Azpitarte

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:19 GMT

Welcome back to Sustainably Influenced. This episode uncovers how clean and natural beauty is being enhanced blockchain applications are optimising agriculture practices.

Just as technology is transforming the beauty industry by promoting sustainable practices, it also plays a pivotal role in sustainable agriculture. From precision farming powered by AI to blockchain-driven supply chain transparency, technology is driving efficiency and responsible resource management in agriculture, ensuring that sustainable practices are at the forefront of food production and environmental preservation.

Our guest today is, Lindsay Azpitarte, founder of Ule. Ulé is the vision of long-time beauty industry expert, Lindsay Azpitarte. After more than 20 years in the industry, where she was responsible for all of the Shiseido Group's prestige skincare brands in Europe, she was inspired to create a skincare brand that aligned with her values, and the values of the emerging beauty consumer. She shared their passion for products that took a more conscious approach to nature while still delivering high-performance results beyond our expectations.

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

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SE08 EP04: How Is Blockchain Revolutionising Sustainable Finance? With Ilana Milkes Espinosa

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:00:12 GMT

Welcome back to Sustainably Influenced. Today, we're delving into the world of sustainable finance and the role of blockchain in reshaping investment and funding practices. You will learn about the tokenization of green assets, carbon credit markets, and impact investing driven by blockchain-based platforms.

When we talk about the role of blockchain in sustainable finance, it's essential to understand that it operates on three distinct layers. The first layer involves tokenization, where assets like renewable energy projects, sustainable real estate, or green bonds are converted into digital tokens. This process makes it easier to divide and trade ownership in these assets.

Today’s guest is Ilana Milkes Espinosa - an entrepreneur and designer currently focused on democratising access to environmental markets & climate investing with Selva Wild. In the past, Ilana has supported the democratisation of high quality technology education by pioneering coding bootcamps in LatAm & open sourcing the methodology with World Tech Makers (worldtechmakers.com) and developing "decentralised" maker labs to teach children how to become technology creators. She is also behind Latin America's first digital nomads.

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

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SE08 EP03: Blockchain and the Circular Economy: Pioneering Sustainable Transformation with Real Circ

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Sustainably Influenced! This episode is all about one of my favourite topics, the Circular Economy. Today we are exploring the intersection of the circular economy and blockchain technology. We will be learning more about how blockchain is facilitating the tracking, recycling, and repurposing of products, reducing waste, and prolonging the life cycle of materials.

We have three fabulous guests with us, Rachel Kan and Ken Alston from Real Circularity and Chandra Prakash Jha, a Sustainability Consultant.

Show Notes:

https://realcircularity.com

https://realcircularity.com/book/

https://academy.realcircularity.com

www.TheKenAlston.com

www.RSKan.com

www.circular-earth.co.uk

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

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SE08 EP02: Technological advances in Renewable Energy, with guest Anjali Devadasan, founder of Treeva

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:21:07 GMT

In this episode, we are exploring how technological advances are revolutionising the renewable energy sector. Today’s guest is Anjali Devadasan, founder of Treeva. We are looking at how decentralised energy trading platforms are enabling individuals and communities to generate, share, and sell clean energy directly to consumers. I think the biggest takeaway from today is how we highlight the potential of blockchain to accelerate the transition to a greener and more sustainable energy future.

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

Until next week, make sure you subscribe and listen back to previous episodes of Sustainably Influenced on all good podcast platforms. You can follow @sustainablyinfluenced on Instagram and TT. I’m Bianca Foley, thank you for listening.

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SE08 EP01: Transparency Through Blockchain Technology with Josh Gelder, founder of The Fision & David Geisser, CEO of collectID

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:00:16 GMT

Welcome back to Season 8 of Sustainably Influenced. In this episode we're diving deep into a topic that's at the heart of sustainability – transparency. As we strive for a more eco-friendly future, it's essential to know exactly where our products come from. And that's where technology comes to the rescue.

In this episode, we're shedding light on how innovative technologies, particularly blockchain, are revolutionising transparency across various industries, ensuring that sustainability isn't just a buzzword, but a verifiable reality.

**This season is sponsored by Ernest Jones**

My guests today are David Geisser and Josh Gelder.

David is one of the co-founders and CEO of collectID. collectID is a fast growing tech company combining physical and digital to prove authenticity and create an immersive "phygital" consumer experience.

Josh Gelder is the Founder and CEO of The Fision, a passionate apparel industry visionary and changemaker, with more than 25 years of experience across entrepreneurial C-suite roles that span mass to couture. The Fision is a company that creates fashionable T-Shirts with a purpose, he is focused on reimagining the industry's value chain to minimise its effect on the planet while positively impacting society through authenticity, transparency and education.

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SE 07 EP 08: Is Tech Separating Human Rights From Humans?

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:00:52 GMT

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. This episode is entitled “Is tech separating human rights from humans?” But I really want to know how we can put an end or slow the possibility of this happening through intentional engagement and building responsive, responsible systems.

We can’t discuss people without discussing employee wealthfare and reporting. How can we create a framework for defining and measuring that “S”? Today’s guest is Elena Fanjul-Debnam, founder of Labor Solutions who will be able to explain just that. They are providing a new, scalable approach to managing and preventing supply chain risks by Engaging Workers + Suppliers using technology. In this conversation we discuss the negative consequences of unresolved grievances such as stress, anxiety, and depression, in the workplace which can lead to physical health issues.

Sources:

https://www.laborsolutions.com/

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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SE 07 EP 07: Is Recycled Plastic Going to Solve the Planet’s Waste Problem?

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:08 GMT

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. Most of you will have seen that recycled plastic is everywhere, from our clothes (in the form of polyester) to bags, car components, furniture, building materials, paint pots and even kerbstone. Recycling plastic has been touted as a solution to the waste problem in the technology industry, but it is not a silver bullet. While recycling plastic can help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, it is only part of the solution...

I'm speaking with Laurelin Stuart-Smith, Senior Product Manager at Belkin.

Sources:

https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/ground-breaking-technology-to-recycle-all-forms-of-plastic-waste/

https://www.zdnet.com/article/ces-2023-belkin-to-start-shipping-accessories-made-of-recycled-plastic-to-kick-off-sustainability-initiative/

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SE 07 EP 06: Sustainable Agriculture: Are innovations in technology the answer to more eco-friendly farming?

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:00:35 GMT

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. By now, I think that most of us are aware that the agricultural industry has a significant impact on the environment, and it's essential to find ways to reduce that impact. The use of innovative technologies can help farmers make more informed decisions and improve the efficiency of their operations, reducing waste and minimising the use of harmful chemicals. As this is the tech season, I thought it would be interesting to look at how technology is aiding more eco-friendly methods in farming. Let me just start off by saying that technology has the potential to play a significant role in making agriculture more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Kayleigh and her co-founder, Blaze, grew up in Lincolnshire surrounded by farms and food factories. Over lockdown, Kayleigh noticed how a changing climate was affecting local food systems and began learning how the food we choose affects the climate, too. Together, they developed the Floop App - the mobile app that tracks the carbon footprint of your food.

Sources:

https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/research/indicators-and-trends/natural-environment/sustainable-agriculture/

https://www.thefloopapp.com/

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SE 07 EP 05: Why is clean technology important?

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. In today's episode we are talking about clean technology, also known as "green technology" or "clean tech," which refers to a broad range of products, services, and processes that minimise negative environmental impacts while promoting sustainability. Clean technology encompasses a wide range of areas, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, green transportation, sustainable agriculture, waste management and recycling, and water conservation, among others. The importance of clean technology cannot be overstated, as it plays a crucial role in addressing some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, deforestation, water scarcity, and air pollution.

The Tyre Collective, which is a clean-tech company founded in 2020 by Hanson, Hugo and Siobhan with a vision to reduce their impact on the environment.

What began as a master’s project at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, now brings people across disciplines and industries together to tackle the complex problem of tyre wear.

Sources:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17201-9

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abd6951

https://www.cdc.gov/air/particulate_matter.html

https://www.insiderintelligence.com/insights/last-mile-delivery-shipping-explained/

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SE 07 EP 04: How can science promote more sustainable production?

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:17:47 GMT

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. In today's episode we are discussing ways to make production more sustainable through scientific innovations. These play a crucial role in promoting sustainable living by creating new technologies and improving existing ones that help reduce the negative impact of human activities on the environment.

Amphico is a material innovation start-up developing bio-inspired and circular material technology to disrupt the watersport and outdoor high-performance sportswear industry. They are a combination of experienced scientists and designers, passionate about making the future a better place, both in creating a more sustainable future for the planet and in the improved performance and experience of the products that they create. Today I’m joined by Dr Deana Tsang CTO and Fergus Telfer, Design engineer.

Sources:

https://www.amphico.uk/

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SE 07 EP 03: Are "green apps" the future of changing consumer behaviour?

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 06:00:12 GMT

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. In today's episode, we are discussing the impact of "green apps". As we have spoken about, time and time again on this podcast, sustainability is a crucial concern in the modern world, and with the rise of technology, there is an increasing focus on how we can utilise it to make a positive impact on the environment. In this regard, more “green apps” have emerged as an innovative tool for promoting eco-friendly consumer behaviour.

Our guests this week are: Tamryn Stowell, founder of the app SoCo; and Laura Vehanen and George Kassab, the co-founders of BEARTH: The Climate Action App.

This episode is sponsored by BEARTH: The Climate Action App. Accurately and effortlessly track and offset your carbon footprint from online purchases and learn how to make more sustainable consumption choices in your everyday life. Available now in the App Store and Google Play

Sources:

https://www.bearth.co.uk/

https://www.amazonconservation.org/

https://www.soco.world/

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0J6OZE0D1NlY0GfPGidmwd?si=627ab079f31e4cca

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SE 07 EP 02: How is technology improving traceability in the supply chain?

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to Sustainably Influenced. In today's episode we are discussing traceability in the supply chain and how AI is being used to improve processes. In recent years, sustainability has become a top priority for many brands, as consumers demand environmentally friendly and socially responsible products. However, ensuring that the supply chain is environmentally friendly and socially responsible is not an easy task. Brands are now turning to blockchain technology to track and trace their products from source to shelf, helping them achieve their sustainability goals.

Sources:

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a42555201/trustrace-sustainability-predictions/

https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/in-search-of-fashions-sustainability-seekers

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SE 07 EP 01: How is AI driving sustainable consumption?

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:00:24 GMT

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. In today’s episode we will be discussing Artificial Intelligence or “AI”. AI is increasingly being used to drive sustainable consumption, by helping consumers make more informed choices about their purchases and by providing businesses with insights into consumer preferences and behaviours. AI has the potential to greatly enhance sustainability by reducing waste and maximising resource efficiency. I should point out that we need to consider the pros and cons of how AI is driving more sustainable consumption, in order to fully understand its impact and potential limitations. I'm speaking with two incredibly knowledgeable guests, Luc Berlin, founder of Miigle+, an AI-driven social impact tech ecosystem with a mission to turn consumption into cause-sumption and Hugo Empson, Founder of Generous APE, who describes Generous APE as “A style-led conscious platform with a curation of brands and products that ensures consumers are truly making a difference to our planet."

Sources:

https://blog.winnowsolutions.com/5-examples-of-how-ai-is-helping-companies-become-more-sustainable

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00146-021-01227-8

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-14108-y

https://blog.winnowsolutions.com/5-examples-of-how-ai-is-helping-companies-become-more-sustainable

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Changemakers - LIVE from the Lone Design Club pop up with guest Shanna Bent, founder of Maison Bent

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:00:42 GMT

Welcome back to the final instalment of Changemakers. Today’s episode is another live one, recorded last year September at the Lone Design Club pop up store on London’s Regent Street.

We often ask the question, “can fashion ever be truly sustainable?” According to BBC futures, more of us now understand that the fashion industry accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions, and nearly 20% of wastewater. And while the environmental impact of flying is now well known, fashion uses more energy than both aviation and shipping combined.”

LDC was founded in 2018 and signals the start of a critical shift towards more responsible patterns of consumption in the fashion industry and beyond. Aligning our spending to our values has never been more important.

The ability to unite innovators and creators championing environmental and social sustainability in this space is a testament to the LDC community’s hard work and purpose-driven mission.

Describing themselves as the antidote to fast fashion, Lone Design Club was founded as the result of emerging international fashion + lifestyle brands uniting with like-minded businesses in rising up, taking control and shaping the future of retail. Today’s guest is Shanna Bent, the Founder and Designer of conscious fashion brand Maison Bent with a key mission of championing diversity. An alumna of Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion, she strengthened her product development skills at Roland Mouret and PR knowledge at Agent Provocateur before becoming Branding Coordinator at St. Pancras Chambers Collections. Having launched Maison Bent in 2020, she has since been quoted in Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, CR Fashion Book, Vogue Italia and more.

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions.

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Changemakers - How have influencers changed the landscape of sustainable fashion? LIVE episode, from the COACH Tomorrow's Vintage Pop Up

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:55 GMT

We often ask the question, “can fashion ever truly be sustainable?” According to BBC futures, more of us now understand that the fashion industry accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions, and nearly 20% of wastewater. And while the environmental impact of flying is now well known, fashion uses more energy than both aviation and shipping combined.”

Welcome to Changemakers. This is a 5 part mini series focussing on the people and businesses making impactful changes in the sustainable fashion space.

A person, group of people or even a platform have the capacity to influence and educate their audience through informative posts, creative videos or other innovative forms of content creation.

Today’s guests are Lara Adkins, Mira Almomani and Andrea Cheong who are all influencers utilising their platforms on not only Tik Tok but also Instagram to affect change. My former co-host, Charlotte Williams and I spoke to our guests as part of the Coach “Tomorrow’s Vintage” conception store and pop-up, located in Spitalfields Market, London.

Coach created the Coach(Re)Loved program, a circular ecosystem for refurbishing, reimagining and recycling pre-loved products, as the fashion house’s commitment to crafting a better-made future for all. This immersive experience brings the four unique pillars of Coach (Re)Loved together , “Upcrafted, Vintage, Restored and Remade” to life through bespoke events and activations including the Coach Craftsmanship Bar, the opportunity to shop Coach (Re)Loved bags, as well as interactive collaborations with visiting artists throughout the experience

Guests:

Lara Adkins

Mira Al-Momani

Andrea Cheong

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Changemakers - What role do activists play in sustainable fashion?

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:00:08 GMT

Welcome to Changemakers. This is a 5 part mini series focussing on the people and businesses making impactful changes in the sustainable fashion space.

Food for thought interlude: Is radical activism always a useful method to make change in the sustainability space, or can this push away from the original focus lead to backlash? ( e.g. JustStopOil methods of throwing soup on famous paintings)

Guests:

Jemma Finch - Founder & CEO, Stories Behind Things

Samata Pattinson - CEO of Suzy Amis Cameron’s RCGD Global

Sol Escobar - Founder & Director of Give Your Best

Sources:

https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/importance-types-examples-environmental-activism.php

https://www.jstor.org/stable/27649696

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/sustainable-fashion-activist-follow-social-climate/

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Changemakers - How innovations in the tech space are shaping the world of sustainable fashion

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 06:00:35 GMT

Welcome to Changemakers. This is a 5 part mini series focussing on the people and businesses making impactful changes in the sustainable fashion space.

Food for thought interlude: Which trending hashtags in the sustainability space have you seen making an impact?

Guests:

Eshita Kabra-Davies - Founder and CEO of ByRotation

Bianca Rangecroft - Founder and CEO of Whering

Sources:

https://www.heuritech.com/market-reports/sustainability-fashion-report/#study

https://www.vaude.com/en-GB/Men/Favourite-New/Sustainable-Materials/QMILK-felt/

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Changemakers - The future of fashion and retail, with guests Ngoni Chikwenengere, Aja Two Crows & Anna Woods

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:03:50 GMT

Welcome to Changemakers. This is a 5 part mini series focussing on the people and businesses making impactful changes in the sustainable fashion space.

Food for thought interlude: What was the most shocking piece of information you learned about the effects of the fashion industry on the climate, that forced you to shift your perspective and take action in your own life?

Guests:

Ngoni Chikwenengere - founder of We Are Kin

Aja Two Crows - Marketing and Communications Manager at TômTex Co

Anna Woods - Leadership Coach & Founder of Positive Retail

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200310-sustainable-fashion-how-to-buy-clothes-good-for-the-climate

https://unfccc.int/news/un-helps-fashion-industry-shift-to-low-carbon

https://www.notion.so/Fashion-and-Textiles-Changemakers-8e9c8fced9634fb0839c7a9ee21b1bfe

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SE06 EP10: Is the shift to subscription economy delivering long term sustainability benefits? With Rui Ferreira, CCO of ONTO

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:00:32 GMT

What is a subscription model?

A subscription model is a business model in which a customer pays a recurring subscription fee in order to receive products or a service. The popularity of a subscription model has changed the trajectory of how we as a society consume media, art, products and how we approach commercial services.

Royal Mail has reported that 26% of Brits are now signed up to subscription boxes, either for themselves or as a gift for others. The value of this market in the UK is predicted to be £1.8 billion by 2025. The pandemic over the last 18 months massively accelerated this trend as consumers limited trips outside the home to shop. Whether its coffee, candles, weekly meals or shaving gear subscription boxes are big business.

Sources:

The pandemic is boosting the shift to a subscription economy – but is this shift delivering sustainability benefits?

Special thanks to Bliss Staple (Founder of Or Collective) and Rui Ferreira (CCO of Onto) for providing their comments in today's episode. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions.

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SE06 EP 09: Does bespoke tailoring encourage sustainability?

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:08:36 GMT

Bespoke tailoring can be seen as an inherently sustainable business as it encourages slow fashion. High quality fabrics are used and the outfits are tailored specifically to the individual, to fit them well and be worn across many years.

As 80% of the tailoring process is done by hand, the carbon footprint is incredibly low. For the issue of wastage in tailoring, a skilled cutter is generally quite efficient in using the cloth so very little amount of fabric waste would ultimately end up in the disposal. It is also common practice for larger design houses to donate off-cut cloths and trimmings to students. Compare this to mass-produced garments where, on average, 35% of all materials in the supply chain end up as waste before the final product reaches the consumer.

Sources:

https://tmtailor.com/pages/sustainability
https://goodonyou.eco/altering-clothes-sustainable/

Special thanks to Byron Austin for providing a comment in today's episode. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions.

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SE06 EP08: Which nappies are the most eco-friendly?

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:38:40 GMT

During a child’s first few years of life they go through an obscene number of nappies. It’s estimated that nearly 3 billion nappies are thrown away in the UK every year – that’s roughly 8 million nappies a day.

The Environment Agency estimates that some components of disposable nappies can take up to 500 years to biodegrade. On the market today, there is no disposable nappy that is 100% biodegradable. Even most biodegradable brands only claim to be made of 60 % to 80% biodegradable material. The most environmentally friendly choice would be to go for reusable nappies.

A baby goes through around 5,000 disposable nappies before being potty trained, if they made the switch to reusable, they’d only need around 20 to 30 reusable nappies. Even if just used part-time as little as two changes a day – that’s about 700 nappies a year you’re not sending to landfill.

Sources

Special thanks to Imriel Morgan for providing a comment in today's episode. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions.

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SE06 EP07: The art of blacksmithing is surprisingly eco-friendly! With guest, Callum Cooper

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:09:52 GMT

As a rule, blacksmith art is eco-friendly because it comes from a naturally occurring material, iron, and then lasts for a very long time.

“Blacksmiths have always been great recyclers," says Blacksmith Artist Jay Silber. "From the very earliest days of the Iron Age, metal was a scarce commodity. By repairing items instead of trashing them, that means less for the landfill and less energy spent making new metal.”

Today's guest is Callum Cooper who is a traditionally trained architectural blacksmith, at 29 Callum decided to retrain and learn a craft and trained at Plumpton College in Sussex for 2 years. Initially his business Ferrous Wheel provided architectural and sculptural projects in metal before later expanding and starting Meal Deal Workshop where they offer blacksmithing, fabrication, machining in the metal work department and have a joinery workshop. They also offer design capabilities with a team producing 3D models of projects and full technical drawings. Meal Deal now has a full time staff of 9 people. We are currently based in Forest Hill in South East London.

Sources:

https://www.monash.edu/engineering/about/news/articles/2019/making-sustainable-materials-through-the-ancient-art-of-blacksmithing

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jan/20/blacksmith-recycles-canisters-into-cult-kitchen-knives-for-zero-waste-foodies

Thanks to our special guest for today's episode. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced and email info@sustainablyinfluenced.com with questions, feedback and guest suggestions.

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SE06 EP06: Can leather be eco-friendly? With Emily Rea, co-founder of The Restory

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:06:45 GMT

Welcome back to another episode of Sustainably Influenced. In today's episode we are discussing the world of leather and asking the question, can leather ever be eco-friendly? We are joined by Emily Rea, co-founder of The Restory

Source: https://moralfibres.co.uk/can-leather-be-eco-friendly/

The Restory are a retail company that provide aftercare for Luxury Fashion. They have previously partnered with Harrods, Manolo Blahnik, FarFetch, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols among others. They revive and repair bags, shoes and clothing.

Their team consists of specialists brought together from all over the globe to ensure items are in the most capable and passionate hands. They are also training the next generation of masters to ensure the best and brightest are retained and have room to grow and develop their careers.

Thanks for listening today, you can follow us on @sustainablyinfluenced

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SE06 EP05: What Is Ethical And Sustainable Jewellery?

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:00:46 GMT

This week we are asking the question, why is Jewellery unsustainable? What’s the problem with the Jewellery industry?

There are two types of jewellery- fine jewellery and fashion jewellery.

The main ingredient of fine jewellery are precious metals and gemstones that are mined from the ground, stripping the earth of its natural resources.

Guests:

Arabel Lebrusan founder of brand Lebrusan Studio. Spanish born Arabel’s roles include designer, leading artist and as one of the world’s very first Fairtrade Gold licensees, a key founder of the ethical jewellery movement.

Darren Sherwood is a London based designer who studied at the world leading centre for art and design education, Central St Martins College of Art and Design. Sherwood Jewellery has made it their mission to strive every day to better themselves and reach perfection, to earn the confidence and trust of their clients by meeting and exceeding their expectations of quality, service, and unsurpassed value.

Show notes:

The Goldsmith's Centre

Kimberley Process

Fair Mined Jewellery

Sources:

A huge thanks to our guests for joining us on today's episode!

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SE06 EP04: Is honey sustainable? With guest Emma Buckley, founder of Buckley's Bees

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:17:00 GMT

In a traditionally male dominated industry, Emma Buckley is championing young, female beekeeping and is using her entrepreneurial spirit to transform the family business, Buckley’s Bees, founded by her father David Buckley, together they have over 65 years of beekeeping experience. Emma’s drive to raise awareness and create new opportunities is taking the skill of beekeeping to new places and to younger generations, raising awareness on the importance of all pollinators and the environment. Emma has quickly become one of Britain’s most exciting beekeeper’s, creating her Beecause Campaign that looks to enhance the viability and success of natural pollinators and imparting their expert beekeeping knowledge to educate and encourage future generations of the importance of pollinators. To date Buckley’s Bees are supporting organisations including Bentley Motors, Yeo Valley and Taylor Wimpey to name a few.

Sources:

https://www.lbka.org.uk/beekeeping.html

https://www.agricology.co.uk/resources/beekeeping-and-sustainability

Mentioned in this episode:

A huge thanks to Emma Buckley from Buckley's Bees for joining us on today's episode!

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S06 EP03: Can you eat meat without damaging the environment?

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:01:47 GMT

Butchery is an age-old trade with their duties dating back to the domestication of livestock; its practitioners formed guilds in England as far back as 1272. Even though a growing number of the population are opting for vegetarian or vegan diets, high end butchery is on the rise, with more young people turning to roles in agriculture. I personally love going to my butcher because, unlike their supermarket equivalents, ethicality, traceability and quality are among the things that actually matter. Today we are looking at the ethics of butchery in a modern age as well as the rise of young people turning to the trade.

Article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/meat_environment

Show Notes:

Tackling Climate change through livestock https://www.fao.org/3/i3437e/i3437e.pdf

Meat supply vacancies: 'Being a butcher is like being an artist' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-58807182

How butchers have innovated and adapted to grow sales during the pandemic https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/specialist-retailers/how-butchers-have-innovated-and-adapted-to-grow-sales-during-the-pandemic/653999.article

Mentioned in this episode:

PFLA - Pasteur For Life https://www.pastureforlife.org/

Ground Swell - conference on regenerative agriculture https://groundswellag.com/

Sustainable Food Trust - Feeding Britain https://feedingbritain.org/a-hunger-free-uk-report/

A huge thanks to Glen Burrows from The Ethical Butcher for joining us on today's episode!

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SE06 EP02: Sustainable Fashion Week Live

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:30:01 GMT

This week we are coming to you live from Sustainable Fashion Week in Bristol.

The conversation around sustainability in the garment industry often forgets about the people in “people & planet”. So today we are here to discuss just that, the human story in fashion.

"Seeing The Human Story" Panelists: Anna Bryher from Labour Behind the Label, Delphine Williott from Fashion Revolution and Kristian Hardiman from Good on You.

Good Clothes Fair Pay demanding a living wage for the people who make our clothes 👕

Become a Labour Behind The Label Activist Now

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SE06 EP 01: How can the art of upholstery become more sustainable?

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:06:40 GMT

Welcome back to season 6 of Sustainably Influenced.

This week's guest is Vanessa Butt of Vanessa Butt Upholstery. Vanessa runs a small, Lambeth-based upholstery business with expertise in both modern and traditional upholstery. They market themselves as upholstery with sustainability at it’s core.

Upholstery is a very inherently sustainable practice. If you are considering having your furniture repaired and reupholstered then you are already helping preserve raw materials and reduce waste. Traditional upholstery is one of the most sustainable crafts in the UK. This is mostly due to the natural materials that are used to build a strong and comfortable padding from the frame of the chair. The majority of work is done by hand tools, and the upholstery should last generations.

However, not all upholsters have a focus on sustainability and some of the materials used by them have questionable environmental impact. To embrace sustainable practices, upholsterers should focus on using natural, sustainable, eco-friendly materials- coconut fibre, Jute and Flax are becoming increasingly used. Wool is also an eco-friendly material and recycled Polyester is commonly used.

Sources:

Thanks to Vanessa for joining us. Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced. Season 5 of SI is available to listen now on all good podcast platforms!

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Season 6 Trailer

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:50 GMT

Welcome back to a brand new season of Sustainably Influenced the podcast guiding people through the minefield of sustainability, with your hosts, Charlotte Williams and Bianca Foley.

This season is all about the people behind the product. In a society where everything has become so disposable and waste is one of the biggest problems affecting our planet. We wanted to go back to a time where what you owned was treasured. Come with us on a journey this season where we chat with experts who are taking us back to a time where craftsmanship and ethical consumption were key, but making it suitable for today's modern society.

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Sustainable Saturdays - In conversation with Claudia Campbell, founder of Viable Beauty

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:06:42 GMT

In today’s episode of this mini series, I am chatting with Claudia Campbell, founder of Vyable Beauty. Prior to starting the brand, her experience was in the digital space to help global retail brands achieve online growth and create better customer experiences across their online platforms. Vyable beauty was started as a side hustle, keeping Claudia busy and sane throughout lockdown and as a beauty lover, it has been a real passion project for her. She enjoys learning all about the impact of ingredients on both people and planet. Through building a brand like Vyable, Claudia embarked on a personal journey to leading a more sustainable lifestyle with the aim to help educate others and give back to communities/causes impacted by climate change.

Thanks to my guest today. I have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch. Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced. Season 5 of SI is available to listen now on all good podcast platforms. Thank you for listening

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Sustainable Saturdays - In conversation with Belinda Smith, founder of St. Rose Luxury Fragrances

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:51:33 GMT

In today’s episode, I’m catching up with Founder of St. Rose, Belinda Smith. ST. ROSE is a fragrance house rooted in the art of nature, born in Australia and crafted in New York. The good for you, good for the earth fragrance line has at the heart of its creation process a sustainable and ethical supply chain, as well as transparency on every ingredient used in its six signature gender-neutral fragrances.

Founded by Belinda Smith in 2018, it was her insatiable curiosity and search for clean transparent luxury fragrances that led her to start ST. ROSE. Although Belinda had spent her career in the luxury sector, working in marketing for companies such as Omega, she very much came to the world of fragrance as a maverick. In hindsight she believes this to have been a gift as she went straight to farm to source many of the key ingredients used in the six signature scents which are all clean and made from up to 98% natural and naturally derived ingredients.

Named after the Patron Saint of Gardeners, ST. ROSE is also a 1% for the Planet Business working with key environmental partners WildArk, One Tree Planted and also the KFDF, an Indigenous-run not-for-profit foundation in Australia linked to its Sandalwood Farm.

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Sustainable Saturdays - In conversation with Ruth MacGilp

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 05:03:55 GMT

Ruth MacGilp is the Communications Manager at Fashion Revolution, a global movement campaigning for systemic change in the fashion industry. Since 2015 she has been writing about the intersection of fashion, environment and labour rights, collaborating with purpose-driven brands and publications, and co-hosting the award-winning ethical fashion podcast Common Threads. She is passionate about connecting people with the rich stories, cultures and crafts behind clothing and textiles throughout the supply chain.

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Sustainable Saturdays - In conversation with John Hackett CEO of Arena Flowers

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:53:55 GMT

Today I am chatting with CEO of Arena Flowers, John Hackett. As the industry’s leading ethical and sustainable florist, they have set tough standards, established challenging ambitions and maintained their relentless commitment to improving the lives of people and planet. With almost a quarter of a century building international supply chains for flower businesses John has worked in almost every sector. He is a stubborn optimist who passionately believes that business should always be a force for good. This episode is one of my favourites.

https://www.arenaflowers.com

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Sustainable Saturdays - In conversation with Indie Lee Skincare

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 14:45:16 GMT

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with the founder of premium clean beauty brand, Indie Lee. We are discussing whether sustainability is just another buzzword in the beauty industry and what changes established brands can make to improve their supply chain.

A little more about their story. In 2008, Indie Lee was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that doctors felt could be environmentally derived and attributed to something as simple as what she was putting on her skin. This was her awakening. After surviving a successful surgery, she embarked upon a new journey, Indie Lee skincare - a clean beauty line dedicated to educating and empowering others to live their healthiest life.

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Sustainable Saturdays - In conversation with Annie Rudnick and Natasha Buchler of Akojo Market

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:07:44 GMT

Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley.

In this series I will be discussing sustainability in the fashion space; everything from how to measure impact to definitions within the industry. There are 4 episodes to listen to ahead of season 6 of Sustainably Influenced which is coming very soon. Hope you enjoy!

We can't forget that adaptation that was key to surviving a global pandemic. So in today’s episode, I am speaking to Annie Rudnick and Natasha Buchler, founders of AKOJO MARKET which is a global online marketplace selling handmade accessories, jewellery, homeware and fashion from independent African designers about surviving a pandemic, adaptation and why it is important for brands to measure their impact.

Their mission is to be an inclusive, curated global marketplace, elevating and promoting brands that have a positive impact on their local communities and the local environment. They bring together changemakers, thought leaders and industry pioneers on their collective journey of discovery and responsible consumption.

Thanks to my guest today. We have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch. Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.

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Sustainable Saturdays - In conversation with Esther Knight, founder of Fanfare Label

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:04:28 GMT

Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley.

Today I am chatting to Esther Knight, founder of Fanfare Label, all about circularity in fashion and how traditional fashion brands can implement ethics into their supply chains. Esther has worked in the fashion industry for over 12 years, working as a buyer for many high street & designer brands, including Vivienne Westwood.

Working her way up to buyer level, Esther saw first-hand the pressure that fashion companies placed on their suppliers, the exploitation of factory workers & the environmental impacts of the industry. Esther saw the need for urgent change and realised she could not contribute to the broken system any longer, rather than leaving the industry she began working on a solution.

Fanfare Label is an award-winning circular clothing brand changing the way people buy, wear & consume clothing and one I personally adore.

Thanks to my guest today. We have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch. Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.

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Sustainable Saturdays - In conversation withe Gemma Metheringham

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:00:48 GMT

Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley.

In this episode I am speaking with Gemma Metheringham, Former Creative Director, of @labelmix at Next. We are chatting about changes to the fashion industry over the past 3 decades and what lies ahead? Label Mix, now known as Designer Boutique is focused on building an online boutique collaborating with emerging designers and talent as well discovering new, independent and niche brands, showcasing what they do to new audiences.

Through her personal instagram @this_old_thing2020, Gemma wants to challenge the concept of “throwaway fashion”, starting conversations about the relationship we have with the clothes we wear.

Thanks to my guest today. We have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch. Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.

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Sustainable Saturdays - In conversation with Gabriella Diana, founder of Onesta

Sat, 28 May 2022 05:54:35 GMT

Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley.

In today’s episode Bianca is chatting with Onesta founder, Gabriella Diana about the disparities between definitions of sustainability in the fashion industry.

Onesta is a Welsh brand that provides high quality, timeless clothing for men and women that is ethically made in the UK. Their collections are thoughtfully designed and made to be loved for a lifetime.

Thanks to my guest today. We have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch. Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.

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SE05 EP10: Season Finale - We visit the GROW Farm with special guest Lucy Gray, Fundraising Director at the Grow Farm

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:11:16 GMT

Today's episode is something a little different! We are heading to the Grow Farm which focuses on AGROECOLOGY.

GROW, established by George Lamb, is a life skills education programme that gives children the opportunity to interact with nature, teach them about nutrition and provide a sustainable source of food for schools and the local community. Today we are speaking with Lucy Gray, Fundraising Director at the Grow Farm in Totteridge, London.

As this was recorded live on location (on a very windy day), please note that the sound quality may dip in and out!

Find out more here: https://wearegrow.org/communityfarm/

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SE05 EP09: Electric Vehicles...Are They Really Better For The Environment? With Guest Lucy Crane, Cornish Lithium

Wed, 11 May 2022 05:23:24 GMT

This week is the penultimate episode of the season (😭) and we are discussing Electric Vehicles. There is a lot of chat about whether Electric Vehicles are actually better for the environment or not, so we decided to get down to the nitty gritty of the matter, with special guest Lucy Crane ESG & Sustainability Manager at Cornish Lithium.

Article: Are Electric Vehicles Really Better For The Environment?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesellsmoor/2019/05/20/are-electric-vehicles-really-better-for-the-environment/?sh=3b17c52876d2

Good to read:

https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/20/electric-car-batteries-what-happens-to-them

https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/cornwall-uk-electric-car-battery-hub-world-first-mining-breakthrough-1381841

Follow: @mikaelaloach https://www.instagram.com/p/CcUfQt4pk56/

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SE05 EP08: Carbon Offsetting - the good, the bad, and the slightly confusing.

Wed, 04 May 2022 04:10:25 GMT

In this episode we discuss the good, the bad and the slightly confusing idea of carbon offsetting. Priya Bhullar, one of the co-founders of nature-based carbon removal company Planboo explains the difference between carbon offsetting and carbon removal, and we score the concept on how sustainable we actually think it is.

Article: The biggest problem with carbon offsetting is that it doesn’t really work

https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/the-biggest-problem-with-carbon-offsetting-is-that-it-doesnt-really-work/

SE05 EP07: The impacts of domestic laundry on the environment

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:07:08 GMT

In this episode we are going to be discussing the impact of washing. We talk about fashion a hell of a lot and the impact that fashion production has on the environment, but we haven’t really spoken about the true impact that caring for our clothes has on the environment.

In a previous episode we spoke to one of the founders of Oxwash and we discussed why swapping to greener alternatives is so much better for our planet.

Article: What Is The Environmental Impact Of Laundry?

https://www.blueland.com/articles/what-is-the-environmental-impact-of-laundry

SE05 EP06: Gen Z & Their Relationship With Fashion Resale

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:50:22 GMT

Can wearing other people’s old clothes actually be cool? Absolutely, according to Gen Z, who have taken over the resale shopping market. At least one in three Gen Zs are expected to buy secondhand clothing, shoes or accessories this year alone—a 46 percent growth from 2017.

Today's Article: Why Gen Z loves the resale shopping market. https://www.genzinsights.com/why-gen-z-loves-the-resale-shopping-market?hs_amp=true

We also speak to Connor Hill - Connor is the founder of inspire circular. He has spent over ten years developing and delivering circular strategies at Adidas, John Lewis and M&S. Today, he advises and inspires brands and individuals on how they can start and accelerate their journeys towards circularity. Connor is currently the Programme Lead at the University of Cambridge for the Circular and Sustainability Strategies Executive Leadership Course.‍

In 2022 Connor will launch a new inspire circular 6-week online course in partnership with the brands and startups to make circularity and reality

Tiktoker mentioned: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLCmE1b5/

SE05 EP05: Can the Diamond Industry Ever Be Sustainable? With Special Guest, Jessica Warch co-founder of Kimai

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:24:23 GMT

In today's episode we are discussing whether the diamond industry can ever be sustainable...

Article:New Sustainable Diamond Certification Standard Provides Scientific Proof Of Origin And Builds Consumer Trust

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kyleroderick/2021/07/27/new-sustainable-diamond-certification-standard-provides-scientific-proof-of-diamond-origin-and-builds-consumer-trust/?sh=11795f5d547a

Transparency is integral in every part of the supply chain for a product, but even more so when it comes to the mining. The diamond industry in particular has a lot to answer for when it comes to ethics and exploitation. The worst impact is experienced on the communities who are actually doing the mining. In more recent years, there has been an increase in the demand for lab grown diamonds, which we will discuss later.

Jessica Warch is the co-founder of Kimai, an innovative fine jewellery brand leading a new way for modern luxury, uniquely using lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold. Jessica studied at Cass Business School and started out her career as operations manager at Appear Here, before leaving to fund her start-up; Kimai. Jessica grew up in Antwerp, surrounded by diamond traders in her family, so from a young age she was drawn to the emotional value behind jewellery. But it was her frustration with an outdated and opaque industry, which drew Jessica to partner with childhood friend Sidney Neuhaus to build their brand and provide transparency to the diamond jewellery world, without compromising on luxury.

Since launching Kimai in 2018, the brand has been worn by Meghan Markle, Emma Watson and Jessica Alba, and is stocked by prestigious retailers including Browns and Nordstrom.

Jessica Warch is featured in Forbes 30 under 30.

SE05 EP04: We talk Fast Interiors With Founder of Narchie Harriet Wetton

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:00:08 GMT

In this week's episode Charlotte talks to us about "fast interiors", what it means and why secondhand furniture shopping is on the rise!

Article Discussed: National poll reveals almost half of Brits are unaware that buying preloved or second-hand furniture is greener than buying new

https://www.build-review.com/national-poll-reveals-almost-half-of-brits-are-unaware-that-buying-preloved-or-second-hand-furniture-is-greener-than-buying-new/

We also speak with the founder of www.narchie.com Harriet Wetton. Narchie is a social marketplace app dubbed the 'Depop of homeware' where a new generation of decor enthusiasts can buy, sell and connect.

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SE05 EP03: How Sustainable is Luxury fashion?

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode of Sustainably Influenced, we are discussing luxury fashion and how sustainable it really is.

Bianca asks us "when we hear the word luxury, what comes to our minds?

Article name: Is Sustainability The Next Frontier For Luxury Brands? https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2021/11/24/is-sustainability-the-next-frontier-for-luxury-brands/?sh=486be2ed96b5

She also talks with Sustainable fashion contributor, Scott Staniland https://www.instagram.com/twinscott/

2 other notable articles:

https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/luxury/ubs-luxury-report-gucci-and-louis-vuitton-millennials-favourite-brands/

https://www.appnova.com/sustainability-in-luxury-fashion-top-brands-and-their-sustainable-practices/

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SE05 EP02: Fatbergs and Things You Can't Flush Down The Loo

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:14:33 GMT

In this week's episode of Sustainably Influenced, we are discussing Fatbergs and Thames Water's new campaign "Bin It Don't Block It"

Do you really know what you can and can't flush down the loo? Thames Water clear around 75,000 blockages from our sewers each year. Many of these are caused by items like wet wipes, sanitary items and cotton pads that can't break down...listen as Charlotte tests Bianca's knowledge on things you can and can't flush!

Items you shouldn't be flushing:

Baby Wipes. This is important
Q-Tips, Cotton Pads or Other Cotton Products
Menstrual Products
Condoms
Nappies
Dental Floss
Medication

Articles discussed:

Canary Wharf Fatberg: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-56124639.amp

Bin It Don't Block It Campaign: https://www.thameswater.co.uk/about-us/responsibility/bin-it

Turning Fatbergs into Biofuel: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/turning-fatbergs-biofuel-180970049/

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S05 EP01: Innovations in the Textile Industry with Genia Mineeva, Founder of Been London

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:32:01 GMT

In today’s episode we are going to be discussing innovations in the textile industry. When you think of bananas, coffee, pineapple, lotus and hemp what do you think of? Where some may think of their next grocery shop, it is in fact a list of natural resources that can be turned into sustainable textiles. As the world’s natural resources become scarce, the need for sustainable alternatives to the fashion faves like acrylic, polyester, nylon and spandex which are petroleum-based fibres has become greater than ever.

Discussion Topic: https://fashionunited.uk/news/business/10-sustainable-textile-innovations-everyone-should-know/2018090738711

Useful info and stats:

https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/sustainable-textile-innovations-kapok-fibres/2018040929005

https://www.commonobjective.co/article/the-issues-water

https://www.tencel.com

https://luxiders.com/innovations-changing-fashion/

Special Guests:

Harriet Saywood-Bellisario @saywood.studio https://www.instagram.com/saywood.studio/

Genia Mineeva @been.ondon https://www.instagram.com/been.london/

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Sustainably Influenced Season 5 Trailer

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 06:30:06 GMT

Welcome back to another season of Sustainably Influenced. This season, Bianca & Charlotte have been working hard in the background to bring you a new season which is bigger and better! There's lots of informative and fun conversations coming your way so remember to subscribe and like every episode and you can follow them over on Instagram and TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced

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S04EP12: Christmas Special - Making Sustainable Christmas Swaps 🎄

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMT

In today's episode we discuss how you can make swaps this Christmas in favour of more conscious or sustainable items, from giftware, to tree decorations to a purely plant based Christmas dinner, listen to Bianca & Charlotte chat through the changes that you can make in time for the big day!

We wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your continued support over the past 2 years. We love creating this podcast and cannot wait to be back in the New Year 💕

Products/Services mentioned in today's show (please note no products mentioned are endorsed by the brands):

Dissolvable Wrapping Paper: https://cleanwith.plus/products/the-dissolvable-gift-wrap

Treedom Trees: https://www.treedom.net/en/

The Week Junior: https://theweekjunior.co.uk

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S04EP11: Season Finale with Bianca Foley & Charlotte Williams

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:34:40 GMT

We wanted to close of this incredible fashion season by saying thank you to all of our guests and to say we will see you in 2022! In the meantime, you can find us on Instagram @sustainablyinfluenced and www.sustainablyinfluenced.com Thank you all for your support and please remember to rate and review us on Apple podcasts!

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S04EP10: Live from the Voicebox stage at the Cheltenham Literature Festival

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:53:41 GMT

Todays episode is another live one! Listen to Bianca & Charlotte discuss how Sustainably Influenced came to be. Thank to The Cheltenham Literature Festival and Voicebox for the incredible opportunity.

Watch the live episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfJUftYOkRA&t=704s

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S04EP09: Is Rental Finally Becoming Acceptable in Mainstream Fashion? With CEO and co-founder of HURR, Victoria Prew

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 GMT

There are many ways that eco-conscious fashion lovers keep their closets low-impact and fashion rental is just one of them. In today’s episode, we will be discussing how fashion rental is a positive way to consume and how mainstream retailers can pivot into non-traditional routes to market with Victoria Prew, the co-founder and CEO of HURR, the fashion marketplace changing the way we wear. HURR aims to address an underserved market of women who want access to the latest trends, without the commitment of purchase. Prew is the first to tap into the growing market, spearheading rental fashion and shifts in millennial behaviour.

Headquartered in London, HURR aims to address an underserved market of women who want access to the latest trends, without the commitment of purchase. Prew is the first to tap into the growing market, spearheading rental fashion and shifts in millennial behaviour.

Prew studied Real Estate, launching her own technology product before training as a Chartered Surveyor. The entrepreneur identified an opportunity born from two complementary movements: the rise of sustainable fashion and the rental revolution. The website showcases an unlimited ‘virtual wardrobe’ for luxury rentals, including curated edits, the latest trend pieces and celebrity wardrobes. HURR carries over £10 million+ of inventory and is showing no signs of slowing down. Partnerships with Depop and Selfridges are putting HURR on the map as a pioneer of the fashion tech sector.

Rent today: https://www.hurrcollective.com

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S04EP08: What is Ethical Photography? With Eunice Pais, founder of Pais Agency

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:00:00 GMT

As influencers are no strangers to photography and photoshoots, but what impact does what we do and the wider fashion industry have on the environment? Can photography be carbon neutral as well as environmentally and socially impactful? We are speaking with Eunice Pais, founder of Pais Agency to find out just that…

Eunice Pais is a photographer and co-founder of PAIS. PAIS is a photography production agency specialized in carbon neutral and socially impactful fashion photo productions. The agency focuses on addressing systemic imbalances in fashion photography by supporting people and celebrating a diversity of voices through deep engagement in the ethical fashion community.

As an artist, Eunice creates bodies of work that explore, aesthetically, all things related to human-nature interactions.

@pais.agency

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S04EP07: What goes into getting a B Corps Certification with Kristi Soomer, founder of Encircled

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Have you ever heard of the phrase “B Corps Certified?” In the UK there are only 16 certified B Corporation fashion brands

Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

Encircled is a slow fashion brand that does it all. Founded by Kristi Soomer, Encircled is one of the few apparel brands that is a Certified B. Corp, which puts the planet and people before profits. To give you some perspective, there are only 9 apparel brands in Canada that are Certified. B Corps, and only 4 of these are female-founded/majority female owned B.Corps.

Find out more about Encircled here: https://www.encircled.ca

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S04EP06: THE LIVE EPISODE with Circular Block Party

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the first live episode of Sustainably Influenced!

Our Panel:

Harriet from @Saywoo.studio - responsible sourcing and ethical manufacture. Small quantity stock model.

Teresa from @this_is_Revive - vintage sourcing and revival through embroidery and painting - small collection drop model.

Tabby @Re_considered - Repurposing and remaking - small collections and bespoke service.

Sara @Simastylistlondon - sustainable fashion influencer and conscious shopper.

The Circular Block Party is a new initiative bringing together a collective of small brands and start-ups to celebrate their sustainable and circular approach to creation and showcase their brands. A unique shopping experience, the Circular Block Party provides a creative atmosphere for audiences to interact, create and learn from the brands and industry experts through workshops and events. Today's episode was recorded back at the end of August 2020 in front of a live audience so you may hear a few other voices!

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S04EP05: Colonialism, climate change & consumerism...How can me make changes? With Aja Barber

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:49:08 GMT

Aja is writer, stylist and consultant whose work deals with the intersections of sustainability and the fashion landscape. Her Instagram video 'Why Performative Allyship is Triggering', which called out brands and influencers for monetising the Black Lives Matter movement, has accumulated over one million views. The video also put a spotlight on the disparity between fast fashion brand billionaires and their unpaid factory workers during the Covid-19 economic downturn. Aja’s upcoming book, Consumed, continues this important work by exploring the endemic injustices in our consumer industries and confronting the uncomfortable truth behind why we consume the way we do.Get your copy of “Consumed” here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/consumed/aja-barber/9781914240041

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S04EP04: What does it take to create a sustainable fashion brand? With Steven Wright, Prof at USW

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:15:00 GMT

In this episode we wanted to discuss what it takes to create a sustainable fashion brand. A lot of our audience are entrepreneurs and we thought it would be good to really do a deep dive. First, let’s get into what “sustainable fashion” actually is and what it isn’t to make sure that we’re on the same page. Sustainable isn’t exactly the same as ethical, although a brand can be both. When it comes to sustainability, we are talking about how a brand impacts the environment. Ethical fashion, on the other hand, concerns moral issues such as working conditions and the welfare of animals, which is super important, too! You can contact Steven Wright on Instagram via these handles: @uswfashiondesign@usw_fashion_marketing@usw_fashion_promotion@dress.wright

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S04EP03 What is Regenerative Agriculture? Special Guest Hilmond Hui, Vice president of PFG

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Today we are going to discuss the steps after sustainability. To be sustainable is great and it is something we strive for here on Sustainably Influenced, however the term “sustainability” itself is unclear. What exactly are we trying to sustain? What can we do to rebuild after the mass devastation to the planet? We need to look forward and look towards the future.

Vice President of PFG and head of their BOMBYX Silk division, Hilmond Hui leads a team in defining consciously-made silk for the industry. A second generation of his family’s international business, Hilmond has been immersed in the world of garment manufacturing all his life. From this family legacy and experience, he’s witnessed the challenges with conscious production methods in silk. In Hilmond’s mind, things like quality and construction have always gone hand in hand with social responsibility and sustainability to create a garment. It starts from the source of the raw materials, leading him to create the world’s cleanest silk at the very same point of origin of this ancient textile. Hilmond has always followed a path that marries ancient and modern thinking. Having studied Communications at Ryerson University in Toronto, Hilmond brings a global perspective to operations. Currently, Hilmond works closely with numerous departments including raw material development and sourcing, product and development, merchandising, corporate social responsibility and sustainability, production, and marketing.

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S04EP02 The Evolution of fashion and why sustainability is so important - Special Guest Amelia Twine, Founder of Sustainable Fashion Week

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:39:33 GMT

In the nearly 80 years since Fashion Week began, we wanted to talk about its evolution and more specifically, how the event as well as the fashion industry has changed over the past 30 years - since the start of the fast fashion era. There are so many huge question marks around sustainability and fashion and whether the 2 can really co-exist. But with online searches for sustainable fashion tripling between 2016 & 2019 it just goes to show that consumers are beginning to ask more of designers and brands. Sustainable Fashion began this year with a focus on up-skilling, inspiring and empowering the community rather than showcasing next season’s trends.SFW is the passion project of Amelia Twine. She’s spent over a decade working in sustainability in different industries. Between 2018-2020 she ran the online retail platform GIVE WEAR LOVE, stocking established and emerging sustainable fashion brands with the aim of providing a style-focused alternative to standard online fast fashion stores. Becoming more aware of potential barriers to participation in sustainable fashion she founded SFW to try and help make it more relevant, accessible and inclusive, promoting community-led action at a grass-roots level.Learn More:https://www.sustainablefashionweek.ukIG: @sustainablefashionweek_ukMessage

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S04EP01: The Fashion Season

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:39:05 GMT

Introduction to the new season with Bianca Foley & Charlotte Williams. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming season, why we chose to make a whole season dedicated to fashion in the sustainability space and what it’s like for us as influencers to juggle sustainability and our live of fashion…

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S03EP08: How Econyl Is Making Waste Useful With Guilio Bonazzi

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:59:33 GMT

Today we are speaking to the CEO of Textile manufacturer Aquafil, Giulio Bonazzi, who is doing his part to help clean up the ocean plastics pandemic through recovering waste and turning it into a regenerated nylon for use in carpets and clothing. Giulio wants to bring the circular economy model further into the mainstream and help brands and consumers make responsible choices about clothing. Today, Aquafil is recognized as a sustainability leader company, and an innovator within the synthetic textile industry.Bonazzi was honoured with Ernst & Young’s 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the industrial products category for his entrepreneurial excellence and leadership ability in expanding Aquafil SpA globally. ECONYL® was launched and in 2014 the company won the most prestigious award in Germany dedicated to sustainability- specifically for the development of a regeneration system that allows Aquafil to transform waste into regenerated ECONYL® fibre.

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S03EP07: Consciousness in the Kitchen with Zoe Adjonyoh

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

In a whole new episode of Sustainably Influenced, we chat with Chef, Author, founder of Zoe's Ghana Kitchen & Black Book Global and host of ‘Cooking Up Consciousness’ podcast, Zoe Adjonyoh! #ghanabetasty @ghanakitchen

Shop Zoe's Ghana Kitchen Here

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S03EP06: Environmental Activism and Renewable Energy with Juliet Davenport

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode we speak with Founder of the UK’s first 100% renewable electricity supplier, Good Energy, Juliet Davenport. An environmental activist with the emphasis on ‘action’, she has dedicated her life to the practical solutions to the climate crisis. Known as an innovator, she has been developing technologies and empowering people to fight climate change and transform the energy sector for more than 20 years.

Juliet currently sits on the board of the Renewable Energy Association, Innovate UK and the Crown Estate — the latter a position to advise on how the organization's substantial land can be used for climate solutions. She is Vice President of the Energy Institute, and is a member of the advisory boards of leading UK think tanks, including Energy Systems Catapult, Aurora, Oxford Energy, and LSE’s Grantham Institute.

Juliet is also the host of Great Green Questions podcast, a lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line' - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/great-green-questions/id1557916383

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S03EP05: Discussing the rise of Fashion Rental with Eshita Kabra-Davies, founder & CEO of ByRotation

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:41:30 GMT

Today we are getting into the nitty gritty of Fashion Rental! Our guest this is week is Eshita is the Founder and CEO of the award-winning app By Rotation, the social fashion rental platform. Inspired by a love for fashion that doesn’t weigh on her conscience and with an approach grounded in practicality over indulgence, Eshita founded By Rotation as a side hustle in April 2019. An investment professional with over 6 years of experience, she combines her commercial experience with her passions for fashion and graphic design. A Forbes 30 under 30 for Technology, Eshita is especially focused on creating a conscious and inclusive global community that democratises fashion.

Download the app and start renting here: https://byrotation.com

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S03EP04: Impact Investing with Tom McGillyCuddy, Co-Founder of tickr

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:54:55 GMT

This week we're joined by Tom McGillycuddy, co-founder of tickr, to learn more about Impact Investing and using our money for good. tickr are a London & Liverpool based impact investing startup, designed to empower a previously excluded generation to invest for the first time using the feel good factor of positive impact. Prior to tickr Tom spent 8 years in investment management & investment banking, most recently as part of the founding team of Wellington Management's $1B Global Impact Fund. He is a CFA charterholder. Learn more about tickr here: https://tickr.co.uk/

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S03EP03: Fixing Fashion with Josephine Phillips, founder of Sojo

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:00:00 GMT

This week we speak to Josephine Philips, a 23-year-old recent graduate turned Fashion Tech entrepreneur working to make the fashion industry circular with her App, Sojo. Sojo makes clothing alterations and repairs an easy and hassle-free process. She created it after realising she was continuously falling in love with second-hand clothes that weren't her size and did not have a convenient way to get them altered. Sojo was made to simplify the process, and by promoting a circular model, Josephine hopes that it will aid others in their quest for a more sustainable wardrobe. You can find them here: https://www.sojoapp.co.uk/journal-1/thestartofsojo

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S03E02: Green Cleaning with Kyle Grant, founder of Oxwash

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

This week we speak with Kyle Grant, Founder of Oxwash. After a career at NASA, Kyle founded Oxwash during his Synthetic Biology PhD at Oxford University. Armed with just a bike and a backpack, Kyle started collecting and washing clothes for fellow students, this quickly snowballed into a growing on-demand laundry business as interest grew. Kyle’s passion for sustainability and tenacious entrepreneurial attitude continue to propel Oxwash to lofty heights. You can find Oxwash here: www.oxwash.com

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S03E01: Happy Earth Day

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Sustainably Influenced is back! Your favourite sustainability podcast hosts, Bianca Foley & Charlotte Williams, are back to interview a new season of sustainability experts. Today we talk Earth Day, its importance and what's to come for Sustainably Influenced.

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S02E09: Andrea Cheong - Conscious Influencing & Building a Business

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:26:31 GMT

This week we speak to Andrea Cheong, influencer, content consultant and founder of sustainable mask brand @fleuroselondon.

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S02E08: Edzard van der Wyck: Carbon-Negative Fashion

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:48:42 GMT

Today we’re joined by Edzard van der Wyck, co-founder of Heist Studios and Sheep Inc. The company launched in October 2019 and is the world’s first carbon-negative fashion brand, leading the way in being a restorative brand with a net positive impact. Alongside this, they are also the first brand to provide a fully traceable and transparent account of the supply chain and carbon footprint. Accessible with the tap of a phone against an NFC tag on the sweater hem. www.sheepinc.com

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S02E08: Keshia Hannam: #climatejustice

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:33:37 GMT

This week we speak with our friend Keshia Hannam, global speaker, writer, and activist, who works to heighten individuals’ and groups' understanding of their own biases, the actions they can take, and how the climate crisis impacts brown and black communities most. Known as a global community builder and orator, she has spoken for The New York Times, Fortune 500 companies like Marriott and Macy’s, and at The United Nations. This is the second time we've had Keshia on the podcast and we could listen to her speak about climate justice forever. You can find Keshia on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/keshiahannam

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S02E07: Ashleigh Bishop: Making Money for the Greater Good

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:31:29 GMT

Today’s episode we speak to Ashleigh Bishop, cofounder of Bagboard, the sustainable reward scheme that brings conscious brands and people together to drive sustainable environmental and social change. Ashleigh joined her long time schoolmate Ben Ayres, to found the company after he easily convinced her that disrupting the advertising industry and saving the world (at the same time) was possible. Ashleigh has a background in advertising and most recently was at McCann London, with experience in creating fully-integrated advertising campaigns for global brands such as Pandora, Nestlé and Nespresso.

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S02E06: Sophie Slater: Building a Slow Fashion brand

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

This week we talk to Sophie Slater, the co-founder and CEO of ethical, sustainable, locally made fashion brand Birdsong. Together her and designer Susanna create ethical wardrobe staples, paying living wages to talented Londoners facing barriers to work to bring their designs to life. Sophie also freelances for social enterprises and occasionally writes and lectures in sustainable fashion.

www.birdsong.london

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S02E05: Harriet Saywood-Bellisario: Why sustainable fashion can't be cheap

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT

This week we're joined by Harriet Saywood-Bellisario and we ask the question on everybody’s lips… Why is sustainable fashion so expensive?

Harriet is a womenswear designer and creative director of the new Contemporary London womenswear label Saywood. She is a London College of Fashion Alumni who has worked with the likes of Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders, Richard Nicoll & Paul Smith.

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S02E04: Elena Polisano: Deforestation in the Amazon & Greenpeace's Monster

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:30:00 GMT

Today we’re joined by forests campaigner at Greenpeace, Elena Polisano to discuss Deforestation in the Amazon and their new campaign Monster.With her job as a forest campaigner, Elena calls on the UK’s biggest food retailers to stop buying industrially produced meat and dairy from companies linked to destruction of the Amazon rainforest, and to reduce meat sales by half by 2025. Her recent work includes confronting Tesco bosses with a personal appeal from the heart of the Amazon from Brazilian Indigenous leader Sonia Guajajara. Elena previously led the campaign calling on UK supermarkets to reduce their plastic footprint and has been at the forefront of Greenpeace’s creative interventions aimed at some of the world’s biggest companies including Coca-Cola and Shell. Prior to Greenpeace, Elena was an advertising creative.

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S02E01: Introduction to the new season

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Sustainably Influenced! We took a bit of a break over the summer and now we're back with 11 brand new episodes and a fancy new website! Check out www.sustainablyinfluenced.com to learn more about who we are and what we do!

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S02E02: Monica Vinader: Moving to 100% Recycled Silver in 2020

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Today’s episode we spoke to cult jewellery brand owner Monica Vinader about the launch of her new collection made from 100% recycled silver.

Founded in 2002, the Monica Vinader brand has created collection after collection of beautifully designed jewellery, a lot inspired by Monica’s travels and vintage pieces she has collected over the years through friends and family. Roll on 2020 and we see Monica Vinader’s first-ever collection made from 100% recycled Sterling Silver, in collaboration with leading sustainable fashion influencer, Doina Ciobanu. A collaboration that heralds in the brand's commitment to moving completely away from mined materials, with all collections moving to recycled Sterling Silver by the end of 2020.

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S02E03: Zinnia Kumar: Performative Sustainability

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Today we’re joined by Published Scientist, Ecologist and model, Zinnia Kumar. We talk about performative sustainability & how sustainable fashion & ecosystems are linked.

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S01E22: We Talk Plant Based News with Robbie Lockie

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This week we’re joined by Robbie Lockie, oo-founder of Plant Based News, the multi-award-winning resource for the latest up-to-the-minute plant-based-interest & vegan content.

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S01E21: We Talk Clean Curl Care with Bouclème Founder Michele Scott-Lynch

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:00:00 GMT

This week on Sustainably Influenced we talk clean curl care with Michele Scott-Lynch founder of haircare brand Bouclème. Michele tells us about her journey, how the business got started and about her biopolymer product bottles made from sugarcane.

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S01E20: We Talk Ethical Jewellery with Mamater

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 14:00:00 GMT

This week we speak with Marilyne Kekeli, founder of ethical jewellery brand, MAMATER. Marilyne began her journey to fulfil her needs and those of women with similar desires. Named after a play on the French words for Mother Earth, MAMATER makes ethical...

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S01E19: We Talk Environmental Racism with Keshia Hannam

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT

This week's guest recently spoke at the Conscious Festival and if that sounds familiar it should do! We interviewed the co-Founder Paula Miquelis last week and after listening to Keshia speak at the event we knew we had to have her speak on our...

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S01E18: We talk to Green Is The New Black & The Virtual Conscious Festival co-founder, Paula Miquelis

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:00:00 GMT

This week we speak to Paula Miquelis, Co-Founder of lifestyle and media platform, Green Is The New Black and subsequently the Conscious Festival... Paula together with her co-founder Stephanie Dickson seek to inspire people to live more consciously and...

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S01E17: We Talk Environmentally-Friendly Periods with Ella Daish

Fri, 29 May 2020 18:00:00 GMT

After a week off WE ARE BACK. We're joined by Ella Daish, an environmental activist, who started a petition in 2018 to remove plastic from menstrual products. Her award-winning campaign is leading to significant changes in the period industry and has so...

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S01E16: It's a Check In Episode!

Sat, 16 May 2020 15:00:00 GMT

This week Bianca and Charlotte talk through their last 5 episodes. They also touch on Fashion Revolution and their thoughts on the sustainability movement - good and bad.

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S01E15: We Talk Sustainability & Second Hand Fashion with Emma Slade Edmondson

Fri, 08 May 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week we chat to Emma Slade Edmondson, strategic creative director, consultant and writer with a focus on social change and sustainability. She is the founder of ESE consultancy (which works to elevate brands who have a desire to do some social or...

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S01E14: We Talk Hand Wash and Football Clubs with Faith in Nature

Sat, 02 May 2020 21:00:00 GMT

This week we're talking all about natural hair and skin brand Faith in Nature, with Head of Marketing Hannah Whitaker. Faith in Nature was founded in 1974 in New York on the belief that natural, ethical, products should be available to everyone, in a...

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S01E13: We talk through Fashion Revolution Week

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT

This week is Fashion Revolution Week, which happens every year on the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, which killed 1,138 people and injured many more in 2013, we encourage millions of people to come together to campaign for systemic...

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S01E12: We talk face masks with FAACE Founder Jasmine Wicks-Stephens

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:00:00 GMT

This week we're joined by Jasmine Wicks-Stephens, founder of Known PR and Faace, the no BS capsule collection of face masks. We discuss the ins and outs of her new beauty brand Faace and what it's like to launch during Lockdown. One not to be missed,...

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S01E11: Talking Ethical Influencing with Besma, founder of Ethical Influencers

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:00:00 GMT

We spoke to Besma, founder of Ethical Influencers and the Curiously Conscious blog. You can find out more about the Ethical Influencer network here: https://ethicalinfluencers.co.uk/

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S01E10: A check-In Episode with Bianca and Charlotte

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT

This week we're doing a bit of a recap on our last few episodes. We talk about the Odacité products Charlotte is using at the moment and our reaction to the RSPCA episode. Let us know what you think at www.instagram.com/sustainablyinfluenced

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S01E09: We Talk Litter with RSPCA

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT

This week we're talking to Holly Barber and Ren Shilcock from the RSPCA. We ask them about their #EndSkyLitter campaign and the RSPCA's involvement with the Great British Spring Clean. As well as, top tips we can all follow to ensure our litter is...

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S01E08: We Talk Skincare with Clean Beauty Pioneer & Founder of Odacité, Valerie GRANDURY.

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:00:00 GMT

This week we Talk Skincare with Clean Beauty Pioneer & Founder of Odacité, Valerie Grandury. A blend of luxurious French skincare and California green living, Odacité uses the highest quality ingredients, plant extracts and oils to create pure...

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S01E07: We Talk All Things Sustainability with Shope Delano

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Shope Delano is a brand marketer, writer and headshot photographer that specialises in content and comms in consumer-tech and fashion. She's passionate about authenticity in sustainability, new-age consumer brands and re-defining what 'work' means for...

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S01E06: We talk fashion with Georgie Hyatt, founder of Cult Label Fashion Rental Platform Rotaro

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:00:00 GMT

This week we're joined by Georgie Hyatt, founder of fashion rental service, Rotaro. Rotaro is a Cult Label Fashion Rental Platform, that stocks highly curated new season fan favourites from brands such as Ganni, Reformation, Shrimps, The Vampire's Wife,...

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S01E05: Sarah Hildyard from Shopstyle Collective Talks Sustainability & Influencers

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:00:00 GMT

This week we're joined by Sarah Hildyard from Shopstyle Collective to talk about all things influencers and sustainability. ShopStyle Collective is the leading affiliate network for influencers to monetise their content with thousands of brand...

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S01E4: The Plastic Challenge Check In

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT

In Episode 3 our friend Noelle challenged us to go a week without using plastic. In this week's episode, we talk through our experience and what we struggled with. You can see more over on our IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablyinfluenced/

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S01E3: We're joined by Conscious Lifestyle Blogger Noelle Riemslag

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, we are joined by our friend and Lifestyle Blogger Noelle Riemslag.

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S01E01: An introduction to Sustainably Influenced by hosts Bianca Foley & Charlotte Williams - In collaboration with RSPCA

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 22:00:00 GMT

An introduction to the Sustainably Influenced podcast hosted by Bianca Foley and Charlotte Williams.

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