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A podcast about the small ways that we can all become more sustainable, without the pressure to be perfect. In each episode I discuss a different area of everyday life and how we can navigate it in a more eco-friendly and ethical way. I give options for wherever you are in your journey - whether y…

Bethany Austin

  • Jun 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 19m AVG DURATION
  • 30 EPISODES


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Everyday Ethical: The 5 Rs of low-waste living [S2, Ep.10]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 18:02


This episode of Everyday Ethical is kindly sponsored by Atlas and Ortus. In it, I go back to the basics, looking at the 5Rs of more low-waste living: Refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot. Find Atlas and Ortus online at www.atlasandortus.com and on Instagram at @atlasandortus  Follow me on Instagram @bethanypaigeaustin  

Everyday Ethical: 4 simple ways to reduce food waste [S2, Ep.9]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 21:47


This episode of Everyday Ethical is sponsored by Atlas and Ortus. www.atlastandortus.com  @atlasandortus on Instagram In this episode, I dive into just how wasteful the food industry is and how we can make simple switches in our everyday lives to combat it! Find me on Instagram: @bethanypaigeaustin   

Everyday Ethical: Is lab grown meat the ethical alternative to animal agriculture? [S2, Ep.8]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 19:00


In this episode, I dive into what lab grown meat is and whether it's an eco-friendly and ethical alternative to the current animal agriculture industry. The Show Notes: https://bethanypaigeaustin.com/2020/04/what-is-lab-grown-meat/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/ 

Everyday Ethical: 8 questions for a more sustainable wardrobe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 21:32


In this episode, learn my easy tips for sustainable shopping. Go from fast fashion addict to slow fashion queen with just 8 simple questions! The show notes: https://bethanypaigeaustin.com/2020/04/sustainable-shopping-questions/ My Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/  

Everyday Ethical: My sustainable self-care routine [S2, ep.6]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 16:47


Learn how you can have a zero-waste self-care routine! In this episode, I explore what self-care REALLY is and why it doesn't have to be a material endeavour, as well as my favourite sustainable self-care products. The show notes: https://bethanypaigeaustin.com/2020/04/zero-waste-self-care/ Follow me on instagram: @bethanypaigeaustin

Everyday Ethical: The secret to a more sustainable wardrobe for free (S2, Ep5)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 19:48


In this episode, I explore my biggest tips for a sustainable wardrobe for FREE: Making your clothes last! I cover the 4 tips I have for showing your wardrobe some love, so that it loves you back. Read the show notes: https://bethanypaigeaustin.com/2020/04/the-secret-to-a-…everyday-ethical/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/ 

Everyday Ethical: Are charity shops actually ethical? (S2 Ep.4)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 20:22


In this episode of Everyday Ethical, I debate what is the most eco-friendly way to get rid of your clothes. From donating to selling, I lay out the best 4 options for you! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/ Read the show notes: https://bethanypaigeaustin.com/2020/03/what-is-the-most…t-rid-of-clothes/

Everyday Ethical: How to save money and the planet

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 18:43


In this episode of Everyday Ethical, I cover exactly how being more eco-friendly can save you money! Please note that this episode was recorded before the outbreak of Covid-19 here in the UK. In this episode I recommend bulk buying. However, in this current climate, we need to ensure that we are being mindful of unnecessary consumption of essential goods. Please only buy what you need until this current situation has passed. Find the show notes: https://bethanypaigeaustin.com/2020/03/save-money-and-the-planet/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/   

Everyday Ethical: Which clothing materials are the most sustainable? (S2 Ep.2)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 25:34


Season Two of Everyday Ethical is here and today I'm asking "What is the most sustainable material for clothing?" This episode will teach you what to look out for on labels whilst shopping, to help kick-start your sustainable fashion journey. Read the show notes: https://bethanypaigeaustin.com/2020/03/sustainable-clothing-materials/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/

Everyday Ethical: Eco New Year's Resolutions (S2 Ep.1)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 18:08


I'm back with a special episode just in time for 2020! Today I'm chatting about some super simple new year's resolutions that you can make towards being kinder to the planet. Find the show notes: https://bethanypaigeaustin.com/2019/12/super-simple-eco…lutions-for-2020/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/  

5 eco-living lessons from Season 1 [ep. 20]

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 18:18


Today's episode marks the end of season one of Everyday Ethical. I know, how the hell did that happen? In this finale, I look back at some of the most important lessons we've learnt over the last 20 episodes for being more environmentally friendly and ethical minded.    The show notes: https://bethanypaigeaustin.com/2019/08/season-finale/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/

Are books or eReaders better for the environment? [ep. 19]

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 16:11


One question that I've been thinking about a lot recently is: What's better for the environment, eReaders or books? So, in this episode, I delve into the ins and outs of how to read sustainably. Trust me, there's more to consider than you think! Read the show notes here: https://bethanypaigeaustin.com/2019/07/are-books-or-ere…-the-environment/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/  

Everyday Ethical: The 6 tenants to sustainable travel [ep. 18]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 22:57


With holiday season just around the corner, I want to help you to keep up your sustainable living habits whilst on a trip! So, here are my 6 top tips for moe eco-conscious travel.    Download my low-waste packing list: http://eepurl.com/gers7b The show notes: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/the-6-tenants-to…stainable-travel/  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/

Everyday Ethical: Everything you need to know before going cruelty-free [ep. 17]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 20:01


In this episode, I chat about everything you need to know about going cruelty-free and my tips for making the change. Basically, I've made the mistakes, so that you don't have to!    The show notes: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/tips-for-going-cruelty-free/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/

Everyday Ethical: How to make your laundry more eco-friendly [ep. 16]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 19:18


A guide on how to make your laundry more eco-friendly, including the best planet-friendly products for doing your washing and top tips for reducing your energy usage.  The show notes: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/?p=1656&preview=true My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/

Everyday Ethical: My low-waste kitchen essentials [ep. 15]

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 18:17


In today's episode, I talk about my 6 top low-waste kitchen essentials (although, count how many times I say "7" by mistake!). You'll get some juicy tips on how to reduce both your plastic waste and your food waste, and some product recommendations to help you on your journey.  The show notes: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/low-waste-kitchen-essentials/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/     

Everyday Ethical: Where to get eco-friendly makeup [ep.14]

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 22:00


One of the topics I get asked about most online is how to be more sustainable when it comes to makeup! And in 2019,  boy oh boy do we need the answers!  So, in this episode, I cover everything from low waste cosmetics to why you should be avoiding glitter at all costs.  The show notes: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/where-to-get-eco-friendly-makeup/ 

Everyday Ethical: 7 ways to spot greenwashing [ep. 013]

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 18:13


“'Greenwashing is conveying a false impression that a company or its products are more environmentally sound than they really are.' But how can we actually know when a company is environmentally sound and when it’s pretending to be? In this episode, I cover the 7 signs that a brand cares about cash, not the planet! The show notes: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/7-ways-to-spot-greenwashing/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/  Sign up to my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/gers7b 

Everyday Ethical: Eco on the go [ep. 012]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 18:32


There is no such thing as a list of definitive eco "essentials" for when you're outside of the house! What you need in your bag every single day completely depends on what you do every single day. In this episode, I discuss how to produce less waste whilst on the go, without having a bag that weighs an absolute tonne! You're welcome. Don't forget to sign up to my mailing list to download the resource to use alongside this episode: The Out and About Waste Audit.  Find it here: http://eepurl.com/gers7b  Read the show notes: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/how-to-be-eco-on-the-go/

Everyday Ethical: The 4 key principles of changing the world

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 15:41


In today's special Earth Day episode, I zoom out a little bit more than usual, looking at the fundamentals of changing the world, whatever your goals. So, whether you want to protect the planet from plastic pollution or save the rhinos, these are the principles that will help you to do so.  Find the show notes here: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/earth-day-specia…anging-the-world/ Get my guide to prioritising your ethical values here:  https://bethanypaigeaustin.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ceb8990de5b6763e0ed5523f2&id=43893b01bb  Find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/

Everyday Ethical: How to have a waste-free personal hygiene routine [Ep. 010]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 23:25


Today, in a very unsexy episode, I'm talking about personal hygiene routines and how to make them more eco-friendly. I cover everything from brushing our teeth to using deodorant without the plastic!  Find the show notes here: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/how-to-have-a-wa…-hygiene-routine/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/ 

Everyday Ethical: How to have an ethical Easter [Episode 009]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 19:32


Easter is just around the corner, so it seemed only right to dedicate a whole episode to chocolate! In it, I chat about all of the things you might want to think about to make your Easter egg more eco-friendly and ethical this year and beyond.  Find the show notes and full transcript of the episode here: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/how-to-have-an-ethical-easter/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/ 

Everyday Ethical: Showers, Baths and Reducing Your Waste

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 20:34


In today’s episode, I’m talking about how we can reduce our waste and be more eco-friendly every time we take a shower! I cover water usage, product packaging and the pressure to constantly buy in the beauty industry. Find the full transcript and links to everything mentioned in this episode in the show notes: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/showers-baths-an…ucing-your-waste/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/   

Everyday Ethical: A Guide to Ethical Cleaning

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 19:54


In today's episode, I'm talking about all of the ways that we can be more ethical when it comes to cleaning, from shopping cruelty-free to going zero-waste. Find the full transcript and show notes here: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/everyday-ethical…-cleaning-ep-007/ My blog: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/BethanyPAustin

Everyday Ethical: The Future of Periods is Sustainable with DAME [Episode 006]

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 27:41


In today's episode, I chat with Celia and Alec, co-founders of the sustainable period brand, DAME. Having just launched the world's first reusable tampon applicator, we discuss what sustainability means to them, how they're fighting period taboos and their ethical design process.  DAME: https://wearedame.co DAME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dameforgood/ Find the show notes here: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/dame-tampon-applicator-interview/     

Everyday Ethical: How to Eat More Sustainably Without Being Vegan [Episode 005]

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 20:16


In today's episode, I'm talking about all of the ways that we can eat more sustainably that DON'T revolve around animal products! Organic, GMO, palm oil and waaaay more.  Find the full transcript and show notes here: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/how-to-eat-more-…hout-going-vegan/ My blog: www.bethanypaigeaustin.com My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/BethanyPAustin  

Everyday Ethical: Can you Eat Meat and be Ethical? [Episode 004]

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 21:28


In today's episode, I'm talking all about - dun, dun, DUN - eating meat. We'll chat about whether it's possible to eat meat and be considered an ethical consumer and some simple ways to transition to a more plant-based diet, if you want to!  Find the full transcript of this episode and links to everything I mention, including facts and figures: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/eating-meat-and-being-ethical/  Michelle, The Unfinished Bookshelf: https://theunfinishedbookshelf.com Venetia Falconer: https://www.instagram.com/venetiafalconer/ Emily from Consciously Plant-Based: https://www.instagram.com/easypeasy.lemonsqueezy/  The Vegan Society: https://www.vegansociety.com My blog: www.bethanypaigeaustin.com My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/BethanyPAustin  

Everyday Ethical: Sustainable Fashion [Episode 003]

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 24:29


In today's episode I'm talking all about fast fashion, what it is, why it's bad and how we can avoid it. Being a more sustainable shopper ain't easy, but I hope this episode will leave you with some simple and actionable steps to set you in the right direction!    My blog: www.bethanypaigeaustin.com My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/BethanyPAustin Find the full transcript of this episode and links to everything I mention, including facts and figures: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/everyday-ethical…-vs-fast-fashion/ The Fashion Transparency Index: the fashion transparent index  

Everyday Ethical: Sustainable Period Products [Episode 002]

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 21:05


In today's podcast I'm talking all about periods and how we can make them less wasteful. I chat about each and every period product that I know of - which is a fair few! -  how sustainable they are, the pros and the cons, so that you can decide which one is right for you!    Find the full transcript of this podcast on my blog: https://www.bethanypaigeaustin.com/everyday-ethical…-period-products/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/BethanyPAustin Mooncup: https://www.mooncup.co.uk TOTM sanitary products: https://www.totm.com Dame reusable tampon applicator: https://wearedame.co/products/d-the-reusable-tampon-applicator  Thinxs: https://www.shethinx.com  Earthwise Girls: https://www.earthwisegirlsuk.co.uk     

Everyday Ethical: My journey to sustainable living

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 10:11


Welcome to the first ever episode of Everyday Ethical - a podcast about how we can be more sustainable without the pressure to be perfect!  Today I'm chatting all about my own journey to more ethical living, introducing myself and putting this little podcast of mine into a bit of context.  I can't wait to dive into the proper nitty gritty once I've submitted this show to all of the main streaming platforms.  But, until then, give me a follow on my blog and all of my socials.  Blog: https://bethanypaigeaustin.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanypaigeaustin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BethanyPAustin   

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