How does one go plastic-free?  With a little planning and a lot of patience.  Olivia Angus is not only a plastic-free blogger but also a policy volunteer for Surfrider.  Hear her story of WHY she chose to pursue a (mostly) plastic-free lifestyle, what inspired her to start her blog, and how you can adopt plastic-free or at least reduce your acquisition of plastics! https://oliviafortheocean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oliviafortheocean ***** Thanks for listening to the Ethical Consumer Podcast! If you liked this episode, we'd love it if you shared it with a friend or revie ..read more

Did you know 45% of bottled water in the US is just packaged tap water? Juia shares the truth and the dangers behind plastic water bottles. Don't miss the helpful tips Julia shares for drinking water that's better for you and the environment! ***** Thanks for listening to the Ethical Consumer Podcast! If you liked this episode, we'd love it if you shared it with a friend or reviewed the show on Apple Podcasts :) Get notified when new episodes drop by following us on Instagram @the.ethical.consumer See you next time ..read more

Have you ever felt motivated to change, then created a huge lofty goal that you couldn’t keep up with? Often times we create big goals only to discontinue them after a couple of days. This is why we’re striving to become just 1% more sustainable every day, as this will lead to high growth long-term. Listen as Julia explains this objective and shares the steps you can take to become 1% more sustainable today.  ***** Thanks for listening to the Ethical Consumer Podcast! If you liked this episode, we'd love it if you shared it with a friend or reviewed the show on Apple Podcasts :) Get noti ..read more

Still searching for the perfect holiday gifts? Julia shares some ethically made gift ideas that will excite even the hardest to shop for! Check out our social media to see the full list. Happy Holidays!  ..read more

Founders Peter Awad and Nick McCann knew they wanted to build their business around giving back.  They’ve done this with their high-quality, clean, no-nasties meat sticks, bars, and jerky.  10% of all profits go to social organizations like BonZeb in Haiti, Perspectives Minnesota, and Educate! in Africa, and over 100 independent Dream Centers across the country.  Could a veggie stick be in their future?  Listen and see! https://missionmeats.co/ https://www.instagram.com/missionmeats ***** Thanks for listening to the Ethical Consumer Podcast! If you liked this episode, we ..read more

Today's minisode is about less waste and waste-free shopping options! Listen to learn about some of our favorite cool waste-reducing retailers and services. ***** Thanks for listening to the Ethical Consumer Podcast! If you liked this episode, we'd love it if you shared it with a friend or reviewed the show on Apple Podcasts :) Get notified when new episodes drop by following us on Instagram @the.ethical.consumer See you next time! Tags: food ..read more

In this minisode, Julia shares another exciting announcement: FedEx is going Carbon Neutral by 2040! Listen as Julia explains how FedEx plans to reach this goal and shares the steps that FedEx is currently taking to reduce carbon emissions.  **** Thanks for listening to the Ethical Consumer Podcast! If you liked this episode, we'd love it if you shared it with a friend or reviewed the show on Apple Podcasts :) Get notified when new episodes drop by following us on Instagram @the.ethical.consumer Sign up for our newsletter: https://hello.ethicalconsumerpodcast.com/newsletter-opt-in See ..read more

Growing up in India, Oregon-based Mompreneur Pallavi Pande loved the food-nature connection of eating off of banana leaves.  This is still common practice in many parts of the world, but not in the US.  She wanted to share this with her children and keep it as sustainable as possible.  Tableware that is sturdy, reusable, and composts just like the plants in your garden? What could be easier than that! And - they’re BEAUTIFUL!  Hear about how she gives back to the community involved in the harvesting of the areca nut leaves for the plates, the most sustainable farm I’ve ever ..read more

Booni Doon is at the forefront of scientifically developed, zero waste skincare.  Using clean ingredients, effective formulas, with minimal footprint and carbon offsetting, Pooja Ganesan is revolutionizing green beauty.  Green beauty is known to come with a hefty price tag - but is it always necessary?  How much do green products actually cost, and what exactly are we paying for?  Listen to hear what Pooja has to say on keeping her products as waste-free and clean as possible and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the skincare and cosmetic industries.  https ..read more

Sister duo Amanda Brezzell and Claire Austin saw a problem with food access in their own community of Detroit and they’re on a mission to solve it.  Have you heard the term food apartheid?  I hadn’t, until I met these two.  Chances are, you’ve seen it in your own community, but haven’t put all of the pieces together as to why this is such a problem.  Listen to hear what these two are doing to help communities become more resilient and independent in the face of food apartheid.   https://fennigansfarms.com/ @Fennigansfarms ***** Thanks for listening to the Ethical Co ..read more