In a world where every click leads to a purchase and every decision impacts the planet, the conversation about sustainability is more relevant than ever.   Today I’m joined by Monica Richards, creator of the ecobabe consultancy + collective, who shares how to achieve sustainability individually and collectively.   We discuss the essentiality of sustainable living practices such as minimalism, upcycling, and eco-advocacy; the power of personal responsibility and corporate action in achieving significant environmental improvements, including a 30% reduction in global emissions; and the crucial role of personal reflection in driving individual and systemic change towards environmental stewardship.   Monica Richards is the founder and co-founder of two conscious companies: ecobabe and The Collective. Ecobabe is an online community, lifestyle brand and blog where people are empowered with the tools and products to live more sustainably. The Collective is a global community where like-minded individuals come together with one common mission at hand: united action for a regenerative world.   What we discuss: (0:06:55) - Monica’s journey towards environmental advocacy, fashion industry insights and the challenge of making sustainable consumer choices   (0:13:20) - Minimalism and the "having method”, and the benefits of upcycling and supporting small businesses   (0:29:54) - The importance of language in environmental discussions and how to be an advocate for grounded, common-sense approaches to environmental activism   (0:41:12) - The shift in corporate attitudes during Climate Week in NYC, where companies are now actively seeking environmental solutions, and corporate initiatives like Green Time   (0:52:25) - The importance of introspection for personal and planetary health.    Thank you to our sponsors: Manna Vitality: Go to www.mannavitality.com and use code DARIN12 at checkout for 12% off. Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Barùkas: Go to www.barukas.com and use code DARINPOD10 for a 10% discount.   Find more from Monica Richards: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theecobabe/ Website: https://www.ecobabe.co/ Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/