#3 | Is plastic really that bad?
#2 | Why is Primark so irresistible?
#1 | How we started giving a sh*t
IS plastic really that bad? That’s more or less the question we try and answer in today’s episode. And look, we get it; plastic is everywhere and pretty much unavoidable. So, what can you do? Listen in to hear about our plastic struggles (mainly plastic packaging), some ideas to start tackling the plastic in your life, and, of course, the greyness of it all.So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.Links and resources:#1 | How we started giving a sh*t#2 | Why is Primark so irresistible?What is chamomile?What is upcycling?What is downcycling?How do we stop fishing gear ending up in the ocean?Katherine Kellogg, Going Zero WasteWhere we ordered our pizza from and who delivered itHow Bad Are Bananas? (and a non-Amazon option to buy online)Should You Swap Plastic Bags For Tote Bags To Reduce Your Impact?I tried ALL these zero waste shampoos so YOU don’t have toWhy the zero waste movement is NOT a solution to the climate crisisHistory and Future of PlasticsFrom edible algae packaging to olive pit bioplastic, here’s how 7 startups are fighting plastic pollutionCompostable vs BiodegradableCreating a Circular Economy for PlasticsSingle-Use Plastics 101 Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah
Join us in today’s episode for our inaugural Tea Time, where we spill the tea (one of us quite literally) on ourselves about shopping at Primark. Tune in to hear about our Primark struggles, our thoughts on fast fashion (and fast retail in general), the greyness of it all, and ways to start giving (more of) a sh*t today.Links and resources:More than you ever wanted to know about peppermint teaWith a knock on the door, Egypt aims to turn families greenerThe correct pronunciation of PrimarkShelbizleee on Youtube (and her video specifically about the problem with sustainable brands and their lack of size inclusivity)The True CostThe troubling evolution of corporate greenwashingClimate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashingHow to Tell if a Fashion Brand is Green — or Just GreenwashingWrite to brandsEthical ConsumerCertified B CorporationNo-buy month/year/whatever works for youFree things to do instead of shoppingThe Two Major Problems The Secondhand Industry Is Facing (That We Have The Power To Solve!)More documentaries (about minimalism) Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah
Today, we’re talking all about how we met, why we started this podcast, and our unique sustainability journeys. We even come up with some new phrases along the way and share what’s in it for you. So, hit that play button to hear how we started giving a sh*t and what this season will look like! Links and resources:COP25 (and the more recent COP26)Greta Thunberg (and Fridays For Future)An Inconvenient TruthPETABeyond MeatImpossible FoodsNo Impact Man – book, film, and websiteCowspiracyA Vegan Diet: Eating for the Environment Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah
Welcome to The Tea on Sustainable Living, a podcast where we spill the tea on living sustainably in a world on fire. (The “tea” being our honest thoughts, struggles, and whatever else comes up along the way.) It's not easy living on a dying planet. Between work, relationships, bills, and the never-ending laundry, we all have enough on our plates (and yet ANOTHER dish to wash). Add in the state of the world, and it's natural that we want to curl up in bed (re-reading our favorite fantasy novels, of course). Taking action isn’t as black and white as we want it to be. Sometimes, we get stuck in the big, messy grey area of caring for our planet, the people on it, AND ourselves…So, how do we live a more meaningful life? And look after ourselves? And keep on top of that laundry?And stay connected with loved ones? And make better decisions and habits?All while sustainably living our values? What does this even look like?We don't know! But you can be a fly on our walls as we (Brandee and Hannah) try to figure it out. So, brew yourself a cup of tea, and let’s get comfy in that grey area together. TEA you soon! Send us a text message and let us know what you thought about the episode! Or questions for us to answer in future episodes :) Support the show Connect with us on Instagram @theteaonsustainableliving https://www.instagram.com/theteaonsustainableliving-Brandee and Hannah