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Cleaning up oil spills using hair clippings with Lisa Gautier @ Matter of Trust Oct 05, 2020

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Small Act of Green Rebellion: Donate your hair to clean up oil spills.

Lisa Gautier, Founder and President of Matter of Trust, tells us about how hair, textiles and fur can be used to help soak up oil before it ever reaches the ocean. Since 1999, Matter of Trust has been making hair mats that are used in industrial settings and to help remove oil from the environment. These hair mats are then broken down by worms into usable compost, so it's completely green and renewable.

Season 3 of Trash Talking with Eco-Warriors is sponsored by Plaine Products. Plaine Products is a zero-waste personal care company that uses re-fillable aluminum bottles. Their shampoos, conditioners, and body products are toxin-free and vegan so they’re good for you and good for the planet. Get 20% off your first order by using the link above or entering promo code TRASHY20.

All proceeds from ads and sponsors for Season 3 will be donated to MyClimate, the leading provider of CO2 offsets and carbon offsetting consulting. By listening, sharing and supporting this podcast, you're also taking steps to reduce your carbon footprint.

Trash Talking with Eco-Warriors Season 3 Trailer Sep 28, 2020

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It’s 2020. Your local compost program has been canceled due to COVID. Shops are using single-use plastic in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus. Grocery stores are denying your reusable bags. Forget reusable cups at your local coffeeshop. And everyone is home, producing more disposable waste and individually trying to cool down their apartments during the hot summer.

For all of us eco-warriors, this year could not be a bigger climate disaster. And as the worst fires rage on the western coast and the southern coast is bombarded with hurricanes and tropical storms, we sit at home and wonder - WHAT CAN I DO?

Season 3 of Trash Talking with Eco-Warriors is all about fighting the green fight. Doing those small things that can turn into a wave, a movement, your win against the war. So if you’re tired of the status quo and staying at home doing NOTHING, this is it. Start small, start today. We’ll be giving you tips from leaders in the green movement who’ll share how you can contribute your small act in this green rebellion.

Rise up, Green Rebels.

Season 3 of Trash Talking with Eco-Warriors is sponsored by Plaine Products. Plaine Products is a zero-waste personal care company that uses re-fillable aluminum bottles. Plaine Products shampoos, soaps and oils are toxin-free and vegan so they’re good for you and good for the planet.

Visit the link in the show notes or go to PlaineProducts.com and use promo code TRASHY20 for 20 percent off your first order of zero waste shampoos, conditioner and hand sanitizer.

Just for Season 3, all proceeds earned through this affiliate link and from advertisements will be donated directly to The Ocean Foundation’s Seagrass Grow project. Planting and protecting coastal wetlands and helping individuals reduce their carbon footprint. By sharing this podcast to your friends and network, you’ll be multiplying your work in the fight against climate change. So listen, share and rate this podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Saving animals in South Africa using community programs with Wendy Hapgood @ Wild Tomorrow Fund Dec 02, 2019

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“So many people climb the ladder of success only to find it was against the wrong wall.”

Wendy Hapgood is the Co-Founder and COO of Wild Tomorrow Fund. She was working in electrical engineering in Australia when she decided she was following the wrong path in life. Now, Wendy and her husband run a project based out of New York and South Africa that focuses on restoration and wildlife protection in a small parcel of land that is a wildlife corridor. They recently started a program called The Green Mambas, a group of 14 women from Zululand who Wendy helping become self-sustaining stewards of this land.

Follow Wild Tomorrow Fund on Instagram and check out their page to take action.

This is our last episode of Season Two. Join us again in 2020 for Season Three!

There are 3 days left back the Wally Shop project so they can launch grocery delivery across the nation. Pledge here.

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Join the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast with other eco-warriors. We read all of your reviews and your positive ratings help us spread the word and spur more eco-warriors to action.

Oceanic discovery and marine research with Dr. Asha de Vos @ Oceanswell Nov 18, 2019

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Whale poop. That was how Asha de Vos, the first and only Sri Lankan to hold a PhD in Marine Mammal research, made her first big discovery - that Sri Lanka was home to a unique population of blue whales that did not follow textbook migratory patterns. Since her first discovery, Dr. de Vos has made it her personal mission to bring marine research to her home country in a pursuit of ensuring equal opportunity education for those in developing countries. In this episode, Dr. de Vos dives deep into what she had to overcome to pursue what she loved.

Follow Asha and Oceanswell on social.

Fund the change. The Wally Shop just kicked off a Kickstarter campaign to launch package free grocery delivery across the entire country. We kicked off Season Two with Tamara’s inspiring story (go back and give it a listen!) and it was actually my desire to share this story that made me relaunch the podcast. I've made my pledge and hope you will too.

Zero-waste products with Ramona Barnes @ Orez [LIVE from NYC] Nov 04, 2019

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Ramona Barnes was born in Thailand where she spent her childhood playing on the beach. When she became a mother, she dedicated her life to a natural lifestyle but she was frustrated by the solutions for zero waste that weren't designed the way she wanted. So Ramona started her own zero waste lifestyle line called Orez, which is zero spelled backwards. This live recorded episode finds us going through Ramona's journey to creating beautiful zero waste solutions.

Creating vegan, refillable bath products with Lindsey McCoy @ Plaine Products Oct 20, 2019

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Every piece of plastic ever created still exists on this planet. After seeing the effects of plastic in our environment firsthand while working in environmental education out in the Bahamas, Lindsey McCoy decided it was time to do something about the plastic in her household. Together with her sister, Lindsey started Plaine Products, a vegan, zero-waste circular hair and body beauty company based out of Cincinnati, OH. Since launching in 2017, Planie Products has already helped to divert 100,000 plastic bottles from landfill.

Get your green haircare on point and use promo code TRASHY20 for 20% off your first order on this line of refillable shampoos, face wash and lotions. Follow Plaine Products on Instagram.

Upcycling clothing through take back programs with Carmen Gama @ Eileen Fisher Renew Oct 07, 2019

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From winning a contest with her modular outerwear collection. Carmen Gama landed a one-year fellowship to work at Eileen Fisher’s Renew program. Her mission, to figure out something to do with the 35% of 1.3 million garments that have been sent back over the years through the company’s Renew program. Carmen tells us about how she build a program for textile reclamation and helped figure out a circular design for beloved pieces.

If you’re in the NYC area, there’s an opportunity for you to meet Carmen in person this week! On Thursday, Oct. 10th from 6-8 PM at Eileen Fisher Brooklyn at 47 Bergen Street, Carmen will be speaking on a panel about circular design. Check out the events on the Eileen Fisher website to find out where to shop the Resewn and Renew collection.

Reducing corporate food waste with Christina Grace @ Foodprint Sep 23, 2019

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From Eataly to Google, CEO Christina Grace's company Foodprint has been asked to help take some of the biggest companies to zero waste. What is a Foodprint, you ask? Your foodprint is the result of everything that it takes to get food to your plate, including the effect your food has on the farmers who make it, the land where it’s grown and the animals who are part of it.

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Sustainable and safe periods for women everywhere with Amber English @ Pixie Cup Sep 09, 2019

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Amber English, Co-Founder of Pixie Cup, grew up in the midwest where she never had curb-side recycling. When she went to live in South Korea, where they recycle everything, Amber realized the importance of reducing her impact on the planet through reducing waste. Amber started Pixie Cup with her brother and they now sell reusable silicone menstrual cups that are better for both women and the environment. They also have a give back program where a cup is donated when one is purchased.

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Find Pixie Cups here or on social.

Join us for an end of summer beach clean up with Rockaway Waterfront Alliance on Saturday, September 14th from 11-1 PM EST. Sign up here and come pick up trash with us!

Environmental action and cleaning up the Rockaways with Jeanne DuPont @ Rockaway Waterfront Alliance Aug 26, 2019

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The Rockaway waterfront South of Manhattan was an area prone to illegal dumping and destruction. Through activating the youth in the area, Jeanne Dupont has been able to help protect this land and allow the local youth to connect with it as well. Jeanne founded Rockaway Waterfront Alliance 15 years ago and has run the center as the Executive Director ever since. From a background in fashion and costume design, Jeanne has made nature her stage.

Join us for an end of summer beach clean up on Saturday, September 14th from 11-1 PM EST. Sign up here. Hope to see you there!

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