The Rise of Waterless Beauty: Why Consumers Are Saying No to Excess H2O

The Glass Recycling System Is Broken—but Franziska Trautmann Is on a Mission to Fix It: If you live in an area that doesn’t accept glass recycling, tossing a single bottle in your bin can wreak havoc on the planet. Franziska Trautmann, co-founder of Glass Half Full, is challenging the current system by turning glass "waste" into a... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

29 min listen

How to Travel Sustainably, From Booking the Best Accommodation to Packing Your Bag: If you have the travel bug, you’re not alone. Recent data shows 71% of Americans are planning on traveling for leisure this year. This week, we’re sharing tips and tricks that will help you explore as sustainably as possible, from booking a place... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

34 min listen

Your Guide to Being a First-Time Plant Parent: If your lack of a green thumb has kept you from becoming a plant parent, you're not alone—promise. But that’s all about to change. This week, we’re discussing the best plants for beginners, how to avoid making common mistakes that can kill your... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

39 min listen

For Chef Nisha Vora, the Switch to a Plant-Based Diet Is All About Small Wins: If adopting a plant-based diet is among your strategies for bettering the planet, you’re not alone. This week, Nisha Vora, the lawyer turned plant-based chef and cookbook author behind Rainbow Plant Life, shares how to cook up vegan dishes even the... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

33 min listen

How to (Finally!) Break Up with Fast Fashion for Good: Fast fashion dominates our feeds. Scroll through your TikTok "For You" page and you’re bound to see clothing hauls from SHEIN, Princess Polly, and other brands. This week, Laura sits down with Garik Himebaugh of Eco-Stylist to discuss how to finally... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

35 min listen

Footwear's Footprint: The Shoe Industry’s Issues—and Steps Toward a Sustainable Future: When it comes to building a sustainable wardrobe, a lot of focus (read: ire) falls to fast fashion. But what about footwear? Though shoes are designed to travel with you, it's the journey from factory to foot that is cause for concern—and that... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

31 min listen

The Environmental Impact of Periods with Nadya Okamoto: Every month, an estimated 1.8 billion people around the world menstruate. As you can imagine, that results in a lot of waste. This week, Nadya Okamoto, the co-founder of August, discusses the environmental impact of periods, how period products have... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

37 min listen

How to Shop Secondhand Like a Pro with Kellie Brown: Kellie Brown of "And I Get Dressed" is known for her incredible taste in style and interior design. But you won't always find her buying new—she prefers being thrifty and is a pro at scoring secondhand home finds that belong in your favorite... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

31 min listen

Nuclear Waste Isn't What You Think It Is—Here's the Truth and How It Could Benefit the Planet: Our dependence on fossil fuels is quite literally reaching a boiling point. And while the likes of electric vehicles and solar power are among essential alternatives, a wholesale, readily available solution to our carbon dependence can sometimes feel... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

32 min listen

How Environmental Activist Sharona Shnayder Is Using Social Media to Start an Anti-Litter Revolution: If you were to take a walk around your block right now, what are the odds you’d find at least one piece of trash? Going out of your way to pick it up might feel pointless. But Sharona Shnayder of Tuesdays for Trash is here to prove small climate... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

28 min listen

The Rise of Waterless Beauty: Why Consumers Are Saying No to Excess H2O: Earlier this year, we dropped our —and one of the buzziest of the bunch was waterless beauty. In this week’s episode, Kate McLeod, the pastry-chef-turned-beauty-entrepreneur behind the brand of the same name, discusses the rise of waterless... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

31 min listen

How the Restaurant Industry Is Tackling Food Waste, One Deep Fryer at a Time: The restaurant industry loses billions of dollars every year due to food waste. Luckily, some entrepreneurs are already figuring out how to make a difference. In this week’s episode, Jeremiah Chapman, the CEO and co-founder of FreshFry, shares how... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

35 min listen

Curious About Minimalism? An Expert Shares How (and Why!) to Downsize Responsibly: A huge cornerstone of sustainability is reevaluating our relationship with consumerism—which means taking stock of what we have, what we need, and what we don’t. A minimalist lifestyle coach shares how to downsize responsibly. by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

38 min listen

What Is Ocean Acidification—and How Is It Affecting the Planet?: We talk a lot about greenhouse gas emissions and what they’re doing to our atmosphere. But what about our oceans? That’s a question best posed to Dr. Jessica Cross, a research oceanographer with the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

31 min listen

Sustainable Maximalism Is Possible—and This Designer Is Proof: When most people think of sustainable fashion, they think of a minimalist wardrobe—a sea of browns, beiges, and creams. But designer and content creator Sara Camposarcone is teaching the world that maximalism—chunky jewelry, layering, bold prints,... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

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Does Climate Change Affect Childcare and Education? This Expert Thinks So: Climate change doesn't just impact wildlife and the weather. It also impacts human life—and that includes parenting. In this week’s episode, Sara Mauskopf, CEO and co-founder of Winnie, discusses the intersection between climate and... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

33 min listen

Sustainable Textiles 101: How to Avoid Greenwashing and Shop Like a Pro: From the sheets on our beds to the clothes on our backs, textiles are everywhere. But what are our textiles really made of? And how should you go about shopping for options that are actually planet-friendly? In this week's episode, Eileen Mockus, the... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

36 min listen

Remy Morimoto Park on Her Sustainability Journey, Dealing with Trolls, and Staying Authentic on Social Media: All it takes is a quick scroll through Remy Morimoto Park’s Instagram feed to inspire you to whip up a delicious vegan meal or make a lifestyle change that betters the planet. This week, the founder of Veggiekins is here to chat about her... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

29 min listen

The Ins and Outs of Building a Climate-Friendly Business from Scratch: Entrepreneurship and product innovation are the true drivers of change within the vision of a more sustainable future. There's always room for more people to work on solutions, small and large, that can change our way of life for the better. This... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

33 min listen

It’s Back-to-School Season! Tips and Tricks for a Sustainable Academic Year: Typical back-to-school essentials include clothing from fast fashion brands, stacks of new textbooks and notebooks, and plastic school supplies. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to make this school year your most planet-friendly... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

35 min listen

Leadership Lessons We Can Learn From Our Animal Friends: We support all creatures, great and small. We also take the opportunity to learn from animals, because they can teach us a lot. This week, Julie C. Henry, author of Wisdom from the Wild, shares how both new and experienced leaders can learn from—and... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

36 min listen

Sustainability Entrepreneur Jeffrey Hollender Talks Greenwashing and the Need for Corporate Transparency: Over the last couple of decades, small and big businesses alike have begun incorporating sustainability commitments into their business models. Whether it’s going carbon neutral or switching to compostable packaging, these promises surrounding a... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

33 min listen

Everything You Should Know About Residential Solar Power: 10 years ago, most people's version of being energy-efficient was running a fan instead of an air conditioner. While that's still a great move, technology is making it easier than ever to help the planet—and the rise in residential solar panels in... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

34 min listen

Extra Sneezy Lately? How Climate Change Is Making Allergy Season Worse: If you've been feeling extra sneezy this spring, climate change may be to blame. Here's how climate change is making allergies worse. by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

34 min listen

Is Eating Plant-Based *Actually* More Expensive? A Common Myth, Busted: We know eating more plant-based dishes is a healthy and sustainable choice, but the assumption is that it’s also an expensive one. This week, we’re busting that myth with Toni Okamoto, founder of Plant-Based on a Budget. by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

36 min listen

Real or Artificial Christmas Trees: Which Option Is Better for the Environment?: The holidays are quickly approaching, and you know what that means: it’s time to decorate the Christmas tree! Before making a purchase, let’s dive into one of the most popular holiday debates: Which is better for the environment—real or... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

40 min listen

Realistic Sustainable Parenting Tips: Cloth Diapering, DIY Baby Food, and Beyond: This week, host Laura Wittig shares everything she's learned about sustainable parenting in her first year of motherhood. She covers the realities of cloth diapering, tips for cutting costs on essentials, how homemade baby food has helped her family... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

37 min listen

Spring Cleaning? Here's How to Get Rid of Your Stuff Sustainably: Spring is here, aka the season of deep-cleaning and decluttering. But there's no need to sweep the planet under the rug in the process. Though this time of year finds many Americans sorting through their belongings, the practice can result in undue... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

38 min listen

Australia’s Plastic Recycling Scam—Plus Other Current Eco-Events to Know About: In our new series that covers current eco-events, Laura will be discussing important headlines you should know about. This week, learn about a recycling scam in Australia that’s resulted in a ton (actually, thousands of tons) of wasted plastic. For... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

24 min listen

How to Make Your Next Move More Sustainable: Last year, 27 million Americans moved. Not surprisingly, that many moves result in a lot of waste. Think about all the boxes, packing tape, and bubble wrap it takes to pack up and transport your entire life to a new location. This week, you’ll get... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

28 min listen

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