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It is Fashion Revolution Week. On the 24th of April marks the 11th anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy. Today we look back through the injustices of the fashion industry, the lead up and the aftermath, and what progress if any has been made in the last decade.

Sit down with us as we answer today's question “Who made my Clothes”

Let's face it the EU is a multifaceted and extremely confusing subject. This week on the pod we are interviewing two experts and talking about the upcoming EU Parliament Elections happening in June. Answering questions such as what is the EU, what is the EU parliament and how to vote.

We also breakdown and discuss the future of the Green New Deal the most ambitious climate plan currently in action

Globally, palm oil supplies 40% of the world’s vegetable oil demand. Today, 3 billion people in 150 countries use products containing palm oil. Globally, we each consume an average of 8kg of palm oil a year.

Palm oil rapid expansion threatens the planet's most beautiful habitats and our closest ancestor. 

Inspired by a recent influencer trip, in this episode, we delve deep into the ultra-fast fashion brand Shein. We break down the brand's origin, its numerous labour rights violations, and its effective marketing strategy.

Can you believe it's been 1 year since we realised our first episode! To celebrate we are doing a Q&A answering questions sent in by you, our lovely listeners.

Grab a Cuppa and join us as we reminisce over the past year

What are the Environmental consequences of the glowing rectangle we all worship? In this episode, we do a deep dive into our smartphones from the complex chemical elements that make up our phones to sustainable alternatives.

We have all donated an item of clothing (or more) at one point. But what happens to the world's unwanted clothes? This week we explore how effective clothing recycling is and the hidden truth of the second-hand clothing industry. A story of the effects of over-consumption and an ecosystem of sustainability all in one place.

It's beginning to look a lot like mass consumerism. We share our tips for conscious gifting during the festive season.

Today we are discussing maximalist vs capsule wardrobe, which is better? Is it better to have a streamlined wardrobe that goes with everything or is it better to have a big wardrobe with pieces that may get buried in the back but then get re-discovered?

The American Psychological Association defines Eco Anxiety as "a chronic fear of environmental doom". Join us this week as we share our experiences and tips for caring for yourself and the planet and how to turn our anxiety into action.

Is our period giving the planet cramps? Periods are an unfortunate part of life. This week Beth guides us through the history of periods and what sustainable period alternative is good for you and the planet.

Recycling can be a real minefield, rules are dependent on where you live and there are so many materials that fall into a grey area. This week we discuss the recycling system, its history, its flaws and what we can do as individuals to stop putting pressure on an already very broken system. 

You may not believe it but Beth and Marie are massive nerds, a shocking revelation, the question we are asking ourselves in this episode is whether it is possible to show our nerdiness and love for a particular franchise without engaging in extreme consumerism. 

Marie Streep is here to break down our clothes Devil Wears Parada style and reveal just how impactful a classic wardrobe staple is on the planet, from who made it, the materials and dying process and finally sending it to the big wardrobe in the sky (landfill).  We also break down the care labels we all know you have been ignoring.

What's the best non-dairy milk to put in your coffee? We take a closer look at Milk alternatives, from soya to rice milk to see if they really are better for the planet (and your morning brew!)

Who are the lovely voices behind the podcast? From voice notes to sitting down behind a microphone, journey through our humble origin story, where we discuss how we met at university, bonding over our mutual love of saving our planet, art and Tesco meal deals. Come along and join the sustainable support group.