Your Guide to Traveling Sustainably—From Accommodations to Packing

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

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

Dealing With Eco-Anxiety? A Climate Psychologist Is Here to Help: If you're feeling anxious about the current state of our planet, you're not alone. These feelings, coined as "eco-anxiety" and "climate anxiety," have been affecting all of us in different ways. This week, we're resharing a past episode we love... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

43 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

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

36 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

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

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

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

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

Dishwasher vs Hand Washing—Which Actually Saves More Water?: When it comes to environmental footprints, our water use warrants a serious conversation—and Jonah Schein, the national program manager for Homes & Buildings at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program, agrees. This week,... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

34 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

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

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

Reduce, Reuse, Romance: How to Have a Sustainable Valentine's Day: There’s nothing less romantic than trashing the planet. This week, Laura is giving you the low-down on how to celebrate Valentine's Day in the most sustainable way possible. From gift ideas that won't break the bank (or the planet) to simple ways to... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

27 min listen

What Is the Heat Island Effect—and How Is It Affecting Cities Across the Country?: Temperatures are rising all around the world. But if you feel like the streets of your urban neighborhood are especially sweltering, you may be right. Climate scientists like Dr. Jeremy Hoffman are studying the heat island effect, an infrastructure,... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

39 min listen

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

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

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

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 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

Graham Hill Shares 'The Big 6'—Impactful Actions That Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Graham Hill has worked in the environmental field for more than 20 years. From founding the website Treehugger in 2004 to the creation of The Carbonauts in 2019, he’s made it his life mission to better the planet. In this week’s episode, he’s... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

36 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

32 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

How to Make Your Wellness Routine More Sustainable: In today's fast-paced, stressful world, a wellness routine isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. This week, Laura chats with Samantha Leal, the deputy editor at Well+Good, about how taking care of yourself and the planet can go hand in hand. From... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

33 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

Sustainable Present Ideas for Even the Most Hard-to-Gift People: Let’s be real—some people are really hard to shop for. This week, Laura is sharing her top tips for choosing the perfect holiday gifts, which not only brings on the holiday cheer, but also prevents returns—a category that accounts for five... by Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living

33 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

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

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