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This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about our rapidly deteriorating oceans, how data centers are providing heat for homes in Norway, and a new study about toxic chemicals in plumbing fixtures including shower heads. Then award-winning author Alden Wicker talks about fast fashion, and how plastic clothing is not only a worldwide pollution problem but a health problem as well.
Všetko, čo ste potrebovali vedieť o zdravotných následkoch nosenia zafarbeného polyesteru a funkčného oblečenia, o výrobkoch z populárnych TEMU a SHEIN, ale aj o ďalších veciach, s ktorými denne prichádzame do fyzického kontaktu, sme prebrali práve v tomto podcaste s greenfluencerkou Natáliou Pažickou.Martinus knižné putovanie https://www.martinus.sk/knizneputovanieEXKLUZÍVNY OBSAH a dlhšia verzia podcastu: https://herohero.co/ggwSúťaž o knižku ''Zabijaci v móde'' od Alden Wicker nájdete na našom instagramovom profile.
Many people think sustainability requires fixing everything or else we'll collapse. The Spodek Method creates a mindset shift followed by continual improvement, not, as they might hope, a mindset shift followed by perfection.Alden has had her electronic bike in Vermont for some time but hasn't ridden it. She's used doing the Spodek Method as her excuse to ride it, but it's taken time. This time she used it and you'll hear both how she got it working as well as the challenges. As tends to happen with acting on sustainability, even the challenges end up rewarding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michel May joins us for a critical conversation about the unregulated toxic chemicals often used to dye textiles. May is the Executive Creative Director and CEO of Aizome. Aizome produces bedding––sheet sets, duvets, and blankets from regenerative cotton. The company infuses the organic cotton “with pigmented properties of medicinal plants, creating fabric that soothes irritated skin: no pesticides, no synthetics, no petrochemicals” (Aizome). Find out more at: https://aizome-textiles.com/.This is a better way to get a good night's sleep! Additional resources: To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick––and How We Can Fight Back by Alden Wicker https://ecocult.com/. https://www.letthembenaked.com/.Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It's affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code TAKE10 for an extra 10% off amazing deals in the Pour Moi holiday store online. Give the gift of healthy, glowing skin! Luxurious French skincare that starts at just $15, so you can find something for everyone on your list. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/.Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Michel May joins us for a critical conversation about the unregulated toxic chemicals often used to dye textiles. May is the Executive Creative Director and CEO of Aizome. Aizome produces bedding––sheet sets, duvets, and blankets from regenerative cotton. The company infuses the organic cotton “with pigmented properties of medicinal plants, creating fabric that soothes irritated skin: no pesticides, no synthetics, no petrochemicals” (Aizome). Find out more at: https://aizome-textiles.com/.This is a better way to get a good night's sleep! Additional resources: To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick––and How We Can Fight Back by Alden Wicker https://ecocult.com/. https://www.letthembenaked.com/. Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It's affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code TAKE10 for an extra 10% off amazing deals in the Pour Moi holiday store online. Give the gift of healthy, glowing skin! Luxurious French skincare that starts at just $15, so you can find something for everyone on your list. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/. Connect with Us! Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fashioncast®Episode #53, November 12, 2024Alden Wicker, Toxic Textiles (Part 3): Has Toxic Apparel Become Fashion's Watergate?This episode is Part 3 of a three-part series on toxic textiles and features Alden Wicker, award-winning author, freelance investigative reporter, and environmental blogger. The discussion covers Wicker's career in the fashion industry since 2011, including her introduction to fashion, the launch of her website EcoCult, and her first book released in 2023, To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick and How We Can Fight Back.This is a highly informative and fast-moving interview. In many ways, Wicker is like the authors who have appeared on the show before her. She's exceptionally intelligent, articulate, and speaks from experience and knowledge. In addition, Wicker is passionate about the surprising discoveries made during her research, and the listener can hear the urgency in her voice.While reading To Dye For, Wicker's investigative journalism instincts are pervasive throughout the book. From her invitation to investigate Alaskan Airline flight attendant complaints about new uniforms, to her trip to India dye houses, Wicker uncovers endless layers of the proverbial onion. Of course, all the while being scoffed at by gatekeepers and bureaucrats from the airline, medical, legal, and fashion industries. To Dye For is a reader's journey of intrigue, surprise, frustration, and anger. If the outcome weren't so tragic, the book was so well-written and full of unique characters, it could have passed as fiction. Fortunately, I am not the only one who noticed, Wicker recently won the Society of Environmental Journalists Rachel Carson Book Award for reporting on the environment. Sure, Rachel Carson's1962 book Silent Spring, challenged the use of chemical pesticides and sparked the environmental movement, but decades later big industry never got the memo, particularly the fashion industry. However, one can only hope, To Dye For, may be the catalyst that sparks a new and serious movement in the fashion industry about toxic apparel with Alden Wicker leading the charge! Enjoy this special episode.www.Aldenwicker.comwww.ecocult.comTo Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick--and How We Can Fight Back https://a.co/d/jl27WNk
What if the clothes on your back—the very fabrics that define your identity, keep you warm, or make you feel empowered—were actually working against your health? What if, beneath the aesthetics of sustainable fashion, there was a darker truth about toxic chemicals in everything from fast fashion to luxury garments? And how would knowing this change the way you choose, wear, and interact with your wardrobe moving forward?"The conversation of today's episode is equal parts eye-opening and actionable—one that might make you look at your closet differently by the time we're done. I'm speaking with Alden Wicker, a leading investigative journalist and author of the powerful new book To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick – and How We Can Fight Back. If you've ever wondered about the invisible chemicals lurking in your clothes or the impact the fashion industry is having on both the environment and your health, this conversation is going to be absolutely essential.Alden's work delves deep into the hidden costs of fashion, exploring everything from autoimmune disorders linked to synthetic dyes to how greenwashing is deceiving well-meaning consumers. She's appeared on platforms like NPR, Wired, and BBC, and today she brings her insights here to offer both a critique of the fashion industry and, more importantly, solutions for how we can all make safer, healthier, and more ethical choices moving forward and how we as consumers can push the industry toward genuine accountability. We'll also explore innovations in non-toxic materials, practical ways to detoxify your wardrobe, and the truth about what's really happening behind those ‘sustainable' labels.Episode highlights:00:51 Meet Alen Wicker: Investigative Journalist02:24 The Hidden Dangers in Our Clothes05:40 The Airline Uniform Scandal15:41 Common Toxic Chemicals in Clothing37:44 The Environmental Impact of Toxic Fashion43:58 Consumer Advocacy and Industry Change47:28 Future of Fashion: Transparency and Accountability52:52 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources mentioned:Alden Wicker's websiteTo Dye For by Alden WickerGuest's social handles:LinkedInFacebookP.S. If you enjoy this episode and feel it helps to elevate your life, please give us a rating or review. And if you feel others may benefit from this podcast as well, spread the word, share and help grow our tribe of Superhumans. When we help heal One, we help heal All. Much gratitude and love.Yours,Ariane
Many of us are aware of the ethical minefield of fast fashion—from the labor issues to the environmental damage. But did you know that the clothes in your closet could be making you sick? In this episode, I'm joined by award-winning investigative journalist Alden Wicker, author of To Die For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick and How We Can Fight Back. Alden's deep dive into the world of fashion goes beyond the well-known stories of sweatshops and waste to uncover the hidden impact of unregulated toxic chemicals in our clothing on our personal health.From flame retardants and PFAS to endocrine disruptors, Alden and I explore the unseen dangers lurking in everyday garments and how these chemicals are connected to a myriad of health problems, from skin issues to autoimmune diseases, fertility challenges, and even cancer. We'll talk about why these chemicals are allowed in the first place, what the fashion industry isn't telling you, and how you can protect yourself and your family—without breaking the bank.Whether you're looking for practical tips to detox your wardrobe or want to learn more about the systemic changes needed in the fashion industry, this episode will empower you to make safer, more informed choices when it comes to your clothes.Episode Highlights:How Alden Wicker got into sustainable fashion journalism—starting with a troubling case of Delta flight attendant uniforms making women sick.The toxic truth: What chemicals are lurking in our clothing, and why is no one talking about it?How these chemicals are affecting not just the environment but also our bodies.From rashes to reproductive health issues—how clothing can impact autoimmune diseases and fertility.Why women are disproportionately affected by toxic chemicals in fashion, and the industry's gender gap in addressing the problem.Practical tips: How to choose safer clothing, avoid harmful chemicals, and shop smarter without spending a fortune.Beyond your wardrobe: How you can join collective actions and advocacy to help push for systemic change.Alden's advice to her younger self: Simplifying health and happiness.Resources & Links:Alden Wicker's Website: EcoCult.comSafer States: saferstates.orgToxic-Free Future: toxicfreefuture.orgFollow Alden on Instagram: @ecocultcomConnect with Dr. Aviva Romm: @dr.avivarommIf this episode resonated with you, consider taking action by sharing it with a friend or leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Don't miss out on future episodes! Make sure to subscribe to On Health for more conversations like this one, bringing you expert insights and empowering you to take control of your health and well-being.Looking for supplements for yourself and your family, including some of those I talk about in episodes? You can find those - and your 15% discount on every order here: avivaromm.com/supplementsMentioned in this episode:Looking for supplements for yourself and your family, including some of those I talk about in episodes? You can find those - and your 15% discount on every order here: avivaromm.com/supplements
in today's episode, we review to dye for: how toxic fashion is making us sick - and how we can fight back by investigative journalist, alden wicker. the tl;dr: of this book is that everyone needs to read this book! truly, it is one of the most compelling, terrifying, and action-inspiring books about the fashion industry i have read in a long time. no matter whether you make all your own clothes, buy all your clothes, or fall somewhere in between the two extremes, i am confident you will walk away from this book making different decisions when it comes to your clothing. bring the magic of natural dyes into your home and classroom with the exploring natural dyes series, written in age-appropriate language for ages 4+. step into your conscious life with a little help from ash and yarrow atelier, where we build slow sustainable living crafted around everyday magic & ritual. never miss a thing by joining ash's newsletter. find full show notes and transcripts at ashalberg.com/podcast-episodes.
I ask guests to do episodes 1.5 when they tell me they couldn't do their Spodek Method commitment or keep postponing. Sometimes they say they don't want to share that they didn't do it. But experience has shown that talking about that vulnerability by sharing that they didn't do it overcomes it. Then redoing the Spodek Method usually leads to it working better than expected. The goal isn't perfection, after all. It's to create experiences that prompt emotions they like.Alden wasn't doing her ebike commitment, as you'll hear in this episode. She also shares some of her priorities in the rest of life. Many people think they don't have time for sustainability, but that view is a red herring. The Spodek Method acts on strong emotions the person likes. Emotion and values are related. To manifest powerful emotions is pretty close to living by your values, which is what our time is for.We redid the Spodek Method. Listen for yourself, but I'd say she enjoyed the process. She came up with a new commitment. She also shared why she expects this commitment will be easier. We also shared common natural joys like foraging, permaculture, and wild food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Americká investigatívna novinárka Alden Wicker v knihe Zabijaci v móde prináša šokujúce informácie o tom, aké oblečenie nosíme, a odhaľuje skutočnú cenu toxických a do značnej miery neregulovaných chemických látok, ktoré sa nachádzajú vo väčšine našich odevov.
Bertie speaks to fashion expert and journalist Alden Wicker about her book To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick - and How We Can Fight Back. Drawing from case studies in Alden's book, they discuss the health risks with chemicals modern clothing is often treated with, and whether there has been enough research and regulation on the issue.Further reading: Buy To Dye For from Penguin Random House. Visit Alden's website, EcoCult, for more reporting on these issues. 'Hitting the gym or going to yoga? Your workout clothes could be doing more harm than you realize', CNN, 2023 'That Organic Cotton T-Shirt May Not Be as Organic as You Think', New York Times, 2022'Sick of smelly, plastic clothes? Blame oil and industrial farming', Land & Climate Review, 2023Click here to read our investigation into the UK biomass supply chain, or watch a clip from the BBC Newsnight documentary.
Discover the shocking findings from a new study by Columbia University and UC Berkeley on HTS, where Doctor G and guest Alden Wicker discuss the presence of toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in 30 tampons from 14 different brands. This study reveals that these metals were detected across all samples, regardless of their USDA organic status. Join us as we explore the implications of these findings, including tampon usage statistics, the absorption of substances by the vaginal mucosa, symptoms of metal toxicity, and the researchers' conclusions. Gain insights and recommendations on whether tampons could potentially pose health risks or if concerns are overblown Show Notes: Detection of lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in 30 tampons from 14 brands Metals found regardless of USDA organic certification Discussion on tampon usage statistics in the United States How substances are absorbed by the vaginal mucosa Symptoms of metal toxicity: neurological, gastrointestinal, and other effects Conclusions drawn by researchers regarding metal contamination Doctor G and Alden Wicker's insights and recommendations Addressing concerns about tampon safety and health risks Importance of informed consumer choices and potential regulatory implications Key findings from the study regarding variations in metal concentrations and sources Insights into the implications for menstrual health and safety Conclusion and recommendations from Doctor G and Alden Wicker regarding tampon safety and consumer choices Call to action for informed decision-making and potential regulatory measures Closing remarks and invitation to subscribe for more health-related updates and discussions === Thank you to our sponsors! BiOptimizers Go to https://bioptimizers.com/drg and use promo code DRG10 to get 10% any order. LMNT Visit DrinkLMNT.com/DRG to claim your free sample pack for Heal Thy Self listeners only. === Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/
FATHERS' DAY CONTEST-end in a story about fishing with your Dad or if that is not where it is at then talk about a father figure or Dad's talk about fishing with your kids. We will pick a winner of a Glasswater Tee-Shirt and some lures, weights and such 50 bucks total, second prize is 20 worth of merch and third prize is ten bucks worth. And I will send out small prizes to everyone who enters. We are going to run the contest starting now through June and start playing responses as soon as we start getting them. We will pick the winners in July. How to: Hit the mic on the website or call 607-378-FISH 607-378-3474 or record it on your phone or other gear and email it to clay at or crappie hippie at crappiehippie @glasswaterangling.com Doc's Field Report from Florida Shark Tagging Training w Dr. David Shiffman 1 FITN: England Needs the EPA! https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/20/fish-deaths-in-englands-rivers-rise-tenfold-in-four-years Latest on Spinning Fish Mass Mortality in Florida sent in by Luke Chammings-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwMumpWctTQ Not-so-Gold-Goldfish- https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-massive-feral-goldfish-are-threatening-the-great-lakes-ecosystem EPIC FISHING JACK ASS NEWS: Macho IDIOT-https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-body-slam-orca-new-zealand/ Tim CHEATERS- A MORON never thinks it through-https://www.wired2fish.com/news/cheater-caught-altering-fish-at-sealy-big-bass-splash Tim Smoking is bad for your health but it can help catch losers-https://www.wired2fish.com/news/angler-caught-cheating-in-illinois-bass-tournament me Clay's Interview 2 Alden Wicker book “To Dye For-how toxic fashion is making us Sick and how to fight back,” Fish Wrap has a new article out: https://fishwrapwriter.com/2024/05/27/tommorows-fish-need-help-today/ hanks to Wally Pleasant, Dianah's Bath Salts, Doc Martin, Tim “Tackle Box” Bete, Luke Chammings,
A promising journalism career briefly takes a dark turn down the path of Instagram influencing. Alden Wicker, a freelance journalist and author, managed to come out the other side. Her career as a sustainable fashion journalist - as the editor of EcoCult and freelancer for numerous big name publications - culminated with her book To Dye For. We also discuss manifesting, MDMA and sex parties. Countries featured: U.S.A., Bangladesh, India Publications featured: Huffington Post, LearnVest, Newsweek, EcoCult, WIRED, Quartz, Refinery29, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, VTDigger Here are links to some of the things we talked about: My story in the Overseas Press Club Award-winning series - https://bit.ly/4ac8bBa Alden's book To Dye For on Amazon.com - https://bit.ly/4afMBf5 EcoCult - https://ecocult.com Alden's story for Newsweek - https://bit.ly/43ByRch Her story about American Spirit cigarettes - https://bit.ly/4aCD5Cu Her story on a startup sex party with a questionable founder - https://bit.ly/4cEZwcg Her Harper's Bazaar story on toxic clothing - https://bit.ly/43FM5og Sourcing Journal - https://sourcingjournal.com Rebecca Solnit's story In the Shadow of Silicon Valley - https://bit.ly/4cD02Hw Alden's story about Burning Man environmental impacts - https://bit.ly/3xknjOw The book She Said - https://bit.ly/4aBJmP2 Follow us on Twitter @foreignpod or on Facebook at facebook.com/foreignpod Music: LoveChances (makaih.com) by Makaih Beats From: freemusicarchive.org CC BY NC
Could your clothes be making you sick? Idaho Matters finds out the answer to this question with award winning journalist Alden Wicker.
Since recording this conversation, I've mentioned to a lot of people, "you wouldn't believe the situation with dyes and poisons in our clothes."The most common response has been something like, "Oh yeah, I've heard. It's terrible."Then I share some of what Alden shares in this conversation and they say, "Wow, I didn't realize it was that serious," and become very interested to learn more.Our clothing touches us intimately. Microfibers enter our lungs. Our children, everyone is affected.You'll value learning from Alden in this conversation, then reading her book To Dye For, then acting personally, then acting politically.Alden's home pageHer book, To Dye ForHer conversation on NPR, among many media appearances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Often, when we think of toxic chemicals, our minds go to household cleansers or environmental pollution. But we can also be affected by harmful chemicals in our clothing. What are some of the chemicals found in clothing, and what potential impact do they have on our health? Are there resources to help consumers identify fashion products that are safe, sustainable, and free from harmful chemicals? We spoke to Alden Wicker, award-winning journalist, sustainable fashion expert, and author of To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick – and How We Can Fight Back, about the potentially unhealthy chemicals fabrics can hold, go-to resources to help us identify safe products, and the most efficient way to edit, audit, and refill our closets with less toxic and more sustainable fashion.
Produits toxiques dans la mode : qu'est-ce qui nous colle à la peau ? Alden Wicker est une journaliste primée. Elle a signé diverses enquêtes pour le New York Times, Wired, Vogue Business et bien d'autres grands médias. Elle est la fondatrice et éditrice d'EcoCult, un site web d'information international renommé sur les impacts de la mode et les alternatives durables. Elle effectue des recherches pour des organisations à but non lucratif, à la recherche de réponses pour faire progresser l'industrie. Elle est également auteure d'un livre publié en juin, "To Dye For", au sujet des polluants toxiques contenus dans nos dressings.Les vêtements peuvent-ils nous rendre malades ?C'est un fait : la plupart d'entre nous ont pris l'habitude de vérifier les étiquettes des ingrédients sur nos aliments ou nos produits pour la peau. Mais qu'en est-il de nos vêtements ?"Entretien facile", "Infroissable", "Déperlant" ou "Anti-tâche", "Séchage rapide", "Anti odeurs"… Si vous retournez la petite étiquette au dos du col de votre t-shirt, vous ne trouverez pas beaucoup d'informations, en dehors du pays de fabrication et de la composition textile. Rien sur les produits chimiques utilisés pour garder le vêtement résistant et éclatant. Le plus inquiétant ? L'industrie elle-même l'ignore.En tant qu'entreprise, à quel point connaissez-vous ce que vous vendez ? Et jusqu'où y êtes vous tenus, au regard de la loi ?Qui au sein d'une marque de mode décide que les bénéfices des performance esthétiques ou techniques d'un produit chimique sont supérieurs aux risques représentés par les effets secondaires potentiels sur la santé des consommateur·ice·s ?Dans cet épisode, nous recevons Alden Wicker, pour explorer ce sujet vaste et assez effrayant. Durant 45 minutes d'échange lors de l'édition de février 2024 de Première Vision Paris, nous tentons de répondre en direct à la question suivante : Comment nous - à la fois membres de l'industrie de la mode et consommateur·ice·s - avons nous fini par porter des vêtements infiltrés de produits chimiques potentiellement toxiques, et de quelles options disposons nous pour nous en sortir ?Episode en anglais.https://www.premierevision.com/Trame indicative des questionsSur votre parcours et vous Sur votre éthique et vos méthodes de travailSur le thème du livreSur les solutions* Que pouvons-nous faire en tant que citoyens pour nous protéger, notamment les plus fragiles ?* Que pouvons-nous faire en tant que militants individuels ?Dans une économie mondialisée, la plupart des acteurs de l'industrie ne voient pas les effets mortels que nos choix de mode ont sur les autres. Comment agir :* En tant que marque ?* En tant que fournisseur ?* En tant que média ?Mais la réglementation arrive. Traçabilité et ACV sont deux mots importants que l'on peut entendre chuchoter dans l'espace Smart Tech de ce hall. Qu'est-ce qui est au menu des politiques ?* Aux Etats-Unis?* En Europe?Vous êtes actviste pour une mode durable depuis plus d'une décennie. Pour vous, la santé est-elle un nouveau chapitre de notre activisme, susceptible de conduire à des changements plus concrets et significatifs ?Quelles sources recommanderiez-vous pour nous former continuellement, en tant que professionnels, à part Ecocult bien sûr ? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
This week Patti and Doug talk about chemicals in our clothes with award-winning journalist Alden Wicker. Should clothes come with an ingredient list?
Have you ever stopped to consider what's lurking in the very fabric of your wardrobe? Join me as I sit with sustainable fashion expert Alden Wicker, who brings compelling insights from her book "To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick." Together, we unravel the shocking truth about toxic chemicals in our clothing and their alarming health implications. Topics Discussed: 0:07:50 - Chemicals in Clothing 0:13:07 - Health Effects of Uniforms and Fashion 0:21:14 - Organic Certification and Toxicity in Fashion 0:23:18 - Dyes Used in Synthetic Fibers 0:26:25 - Vegan Leather is Dangerous 0:35:21 - Concern About Workout Clothes 0:37:14 - Government Regulations and Safety Concerns 0:42:49 - Detoxification and Avoiding Forever Chemicals 0:47:17 - Improving Fertility and Health Through Detoxification 1:01:14 - Chemical Dose and Endocrine Disruptors Impact Check Out Alden: To Dye For - Book Online https://ecocult.com Sponsored By: Cured Nutrition www.curednutrition.com/realfoodology REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% off Armra https://tryarmra.com/realfoodology 15% off first order with code REALFOODOLOGY Organifi www.organifi.com/realfoodology Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% Off Natural Cycles for 15% off go to naturalcycles.com with code REALFOODOLOGY Open Guided Meditation Get 30 days free of Open by visiting withopen.com/REALFOODOLOGY Check Out Courtney: @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited By: Mike Frey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with journalist Alden Wicker for a conversation about the link between our clothes, toxic chemicals, and your health. Alden is a journalist and author who has written investigative pieces for outlets including Wired, The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, Popular Science, Craftsmanship Quarterly, Vox and others. Her reporting specializes in issues in the fashion industry and her latest book is called To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick – and How We Can Fight Back. The book is a startling investigation into how chemicals and materials used by many clothing brands can actually make the people who wear them very sick. She is also the founder of a website called EcoCult, that tracks and reports on sustainable fashion. SPONSOR: Change Agents is presented by Montana Knife Company. Use CODE "CHANGEAGENTS10" for 10% off your first order at https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ MTNTOUGHGo to https://mtntough.com and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription. Shop IRONCLAD Apparel: https://shop.thisisironclad.com/ Change Agents is an IRONCLAD original. Visit https://www.thisisironclad.com to learn more.Be sure to subscribe to @thisisironclad on YouTube and major social platforms.
Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2023. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2024 and beyond. Give now to support Make Me Smart. Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. It's time to air out some of fast fashion's dirty laundry. Recently, fast-fashion retailer Shein was in the headlines over a paid influencer trip to one of its factories in China. It's also facing allegations that range from labor rights abuses to high levels of carbon emissions. Sustainable-fashion writer Alden Wicker's new book, “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick” documents another gritty side of the industry: the toxic chemicals used to make the clothing many companies sell. As it turns out, there aren't many laws in the U.S. to prevent those chemicals from ending up in our clothes. “It’s a pretty untenable situation that we’re putting this all on consumers who largely do not have a degree in chemistry to protect themselves from what we know are hazardous chemicals,” Wicker said. On the show today, Wicker explains why harmful chemicals are in our clothing, how flight attendants became a breakthrough case for toxic clothing and how more regulation could help ensure safer practices in the fashion industry. Plus, what consumers can do to reduce their exposure. Then, more on harmful chemicals: A recent study found a type of “forever chemical” is uncomfortably common in the U.S. water supply. And, the pending merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard got a big push forward from a federal judge this week. We'll get into why the decision is a major blow to the Federal Trade Commission. Later, a listener shares an adorable cartoon that has Kimberly Adams written all over it. Plus, this week’s answer to the Make Me Smart question is a lesson on the power of language. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Shein, the fast-fashion giant, hits roadblocks” from The Washington Post “Are your clothes making you sick? The opaque world of chemicals in fashion” from The Guardian “The incredible story of how hatmakers really did ‘go mad’ 300 years ago” from Business Insider “Influencers are under fire for praising working conditions in Shein’s clothing factory despite abuse allegations” from NBC News “Toxic Chemicals in Shein and Other Fast Fashion Clothing” from Insider “What Is Prop 65? And Why Is There a Warning Label on This Thing I Bought?” from The New York Times “How to remove PFAS — aka forever chemicals — from drinking water” from Vox “Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals' across the US” from U.S. Geological Survey “Microsoft Can Close Its $75 Billion Buy of Activision Blizzard, Judge Rules” from The Wall Street Journal ‘“USA Geography” Features Humorous Illustrations Of Each State” from Bored Panda “The Slowdown” podcast from APM We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2023. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2024 and beyond. Give now to support Make Me Smart. Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. It's time to air out some of fast fashion's dirty laundry. Recently, fast-fashion retailer Shein was in the headlines over a paid influencer trip to one of its factories in China. It's also facing allegations that range from labor rights abuses to high levels of carbon emissions. Sustainable-fashion writer Alden Wicker's new book, “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick” documents another gritty side of the industry: the toxic chemicals used to make the clothing many companies sell. As it turns out, there aren't many laws in the U.S. to prevent those chemicals from ending up in our clothes. “It’s a pretty untenable situation that we’re putting this all on consumers who largely do not have a degree in chemistry to protect themselves from what we know are hazardous chemicals,” Wicker said. On the show today, Wicker explains why harmful chemicals are in our clothing, how flight attendants became a breakthrough case for toxic clothing and how more regulation could help ensure safer practices in the fashion industry. Plus, what consumers can do to reduce their exposure. Then, more on harmful chemicals: A recent study found a type of “forever chemical” is uncomfortably common in the U.S. water supply. And, the pending merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard got a big push forward from a federal judge this week. We'll get into why the decision is a major blow to the Federal Trade Commission. Later, a listener shares an adorable cartoon that has Kimberly Adams written all over it. Plus, this week’s answer to the Make Me Smart question is a lesson on the power of language. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Shein, the fast-fashion giant, hits roadblocks” from The Washington Post “Are your clothes making you sick? The opaque world of chemicals in fashion” from The Guardian “The incredible story of how hatmakers really did ‘go mad’ 300 years ago” from Business Insider “Influencers are under fire for praising working conditions in Shein’s clothing factory despite abuse allegations” from NBC News “Toxic Chemicals in Shein and Other Fast Fashion Clothing” from Insider “What Is Prop 65? And Why Is There a Warning Label on This Thing I Bought?” from The New York Times “How to remove PFAS — aka forever chemicals — from drinking water” from Vox “Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals' across the US” from U.S. Geological Survey “Microsoft Can Close Its $75 Billion Buy of Activision Blizzard, Judge Rules” from The Wall Street Journal ‘“USA Geography” Features Humorous Illustrations Of Each State” from Bored Panda “The Slowdown” podcast from APM We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2023. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2024 and beyond. Give now to support Make Me Smart. Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. It's time to air out some of fast fashion's dirty laundry. Recently, fast-fashion retailer Shein was in the headlines over a paid influencer trip to one of its factories in China. It's also facing allegations that range from labor rights abuses to high levels of carbon emissions. Sustainable-fashion writer Alden Wicker's new book, “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick” documents another gritty side of the industry: the toxic chemicals used to make the clothing many companies sell. As it turns out, there aren't many laws in the U.S. to prevent those chemicals from ending up in our clothes. “It’s a pretty untenable situation that we’re putting this all on consumers who largely do not have a degree in chemistry to protect themselves from what we know are hazardous chemicals,” Wicker said. On the show today, Wicker explains why harmful chemicals are in our clothing, how flight attendants became a breakthrough case for toxic clothing and how more regulation could help ensure safer practices in the fashion industry. Plus, what consumers can do to reduce their exposure. Then, more on harmful chemicals: A recent study found a type of “forever chemical” is uncomfortably common in the U.S. water supply. And, the pending merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard got a big push forward from a federal judge this week. We'll get into why the decision is a major blow to the Federal Trade Commission. Later, a listener shares an adorable cartoon that has Kimberly Adams written all over it. Plus, this week’s answer to the Make Me Smart question is a lesson on the power of language. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Shein, the fast-fashion giant, hits roadblocks” from The Washington Post “Are your clothes making you sick? The opaque world of chemicals in fashion” from The Guardian “The incredible story of how hatmakers really did ‘go mad’ 300 years ago” from Business Insider “Influencers are under fire for praising working conditions in Shein’s clothing factory despite abuse allegations” from NBC News “Toxic Chemicals in Shein and Other Fast Fashion Clothing” from Insider “What Is Prop 65? And Why Is There a Warning Label on This Thing I Bought?” from The New York Times “How to remove PFAS — aka forever chemicals — from drinking water” from Vox “Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals' across the US” from U.S. Geological Survey “Microsoft Can Close Its $75 Billion Buy of Activision Blizzard, Judge Rules” from The Wall Street Journal ‘“USA Geography” Features Humorous Illustrations Of Each State” from Bored Panda “The Slowdown” podcast from APM We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
Alden Wicker is a journalist, founder of ecocult.com and the author of To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick—and How We Can Fight Back. You can subscribe to Alden's newsletter HERE. Avoiding toxic chemicals in clothing is important for both personal health and environmental sustainability. Here are some tips from Alden Wicker and the ecocult.com team: 1. Choose Organic and Natural Fibers: Look for clothing made from organic cotton, linen, and hemp. These materials are generally grown and processed without harmful pesticides and chemicals. Organic certification labels, such as the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), can be a reliable indicator of this. 2. Avoid Synthetic Fibers: Synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, and acrylic are petroleum-based and often treated with various chemicals during production. These can include harmful dyes, flame retardants, and other toxic substances. Most “vegan leather” contains very toxic PVC or PUC, one plastic-free plant based leather that Alden recommends researching is called Mirum. 3. Check for Certifications: Certifications like GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and Bluesign ensure that clothing is made without harmful chemicals. These certifications cover various aspects of textile production, from raw material extraction to the finished product. ToxicFreeFuture.org is another group Alden mentioned as a resource that tests products and urges legislators to mandate transparency in materials and chemicals. 4. Be Wary of Certain Treatments and Applications: Avoid clothing with features like wrinkle resistance, static resistance, and stain resistance, as these often involve the use of chemicals. Also, be cautious of overly bright or unnatural-looking colors, which can be a sign of heavy dye use. 5. Research Brands: Support brands that are transparent about their manufacturing processes and committed to reducing chemical use. Many eco-friendly brands prioritize non-toxic production methods and are open about their supply chains. 6. Wash New Clothes Before Wearing: New clothing can have surface chemicals or residues from the manufacturing process. Washing them before wearing can help reduce your exposure to these chemicals. 7. Use Gentle, Eco-Friendly Laundry Products: The detergents and fabric softeners you use can also contribute to chemical exposure. Choose products that are eco-friendly and free from harsh chemicals. 8. Practice Minimalism in Your Wardrobe: By buying fewer but higher quality items that are made sustainably, you can reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals and also contribute to a more sustainable fashion industry. 9. Speak Up: Ask retailers and manufacturers about their standards and materials. Over time, the market reflects what we ask for as well as what we refuse to buy. Ask your legislators what they are doing to make clothing safer and to require transparency of the chemicals workers and wearers are exposed to. Remember, while it's challenging to completely eliminate exposure to all toxic chemicals in clothing, these steps can significantly reduce your risk and contribute to a healthier environment. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching. If you've ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn't know where to start, this Podcast is for you. For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit micheleolendercoaching.com or email info@micheleolendercoaching.com “Buy Me A Coffee” Donate Button Facebook page Instagram Music, Production, and Editing by Charlie Weinshank. For inquiries email: charliewe97@gmail.com Virtual Support Services: https://proadminme.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vedgeyourbest/message
Could your clothes be making you sick? Idaho Matters finds out the answer to this question with award winning journalist Alden Wicker.
Episode 35 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “Toxic Fashion.” It features a conversation with Alden Wicker, author of “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick – and How we can Fight Back.”The book explores the impacts of clothing made with synthetic materials and dyes derived from fossil fuels. In this interview, Wicker talks about the connection between clothing, textiles, and MCS.Thank you for listening!Please share your feedback with us. We love hearing from you.Alden WickerEcoCultSupport the showIf you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter!Thank you very much! Support the podcast. Find the podcast on Patreon. If you like, please buy me a coffee. Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language. Follow for all updates on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokThe Chemical Sensitivity and its associated website are made possible with grant funds awarded to Aaron Goodman by Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) under the KPU 0.6% Faculty PD Fund. With the exception of Aaron Goodman as the creator of the Podcast, neither KPU, its directors, officers and employees operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast and associated website. The content, opinions, findings, statements, and recommendations expressed in The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast and associated website do not necessarily reflect the official views of KPU or the students of KPU.
Ever open a brand new package of clothing and get a strong whiff of chemicals? Journalist Alden Wicker took a deep dive into the chemicals in our clothes in her new book, “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick and How We Can Fight Back.” Craftsmanship Magazine interviewed Wicker about the prevalence of chemicals in clothing, and about the regulatory efforts and personal choices that can keep fashion safe. Written by CRAFTSMANSHIP EDITORSIntroduction by PAULINE BARTOLONENarrated by PAULINE BARTOLONE & ALDEN WICKERProduced by PAULINE BARTOLONEMusic by BLUE DOT SESSIONSYou can find out more about Alden Wicker's work on ecocult.com, including how to get her new book, “ To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick—and How We Can Fight Back.” If you liked this episode, subscribe to Craftsmanship on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Craftsmanship Magazine is funded by grants and donations from readers and listeners like you. If you like our journalism, please consider making a donation at craftsmanship.net. Every bit of financial support goes a long way.You can also support us by sharing our work with others. Thanks for listening. Until next time!
Have you ever wondered what harmful substances might be lurking in your everyday routine? One such example is endocrine disruptors, and they're making their way into our lives in the most unexpected ways, not only harming our health but also the environment. This week, award-winning journalist Alden Wicker joins Laura to discuss the growing problem and what conscious consumers can do to stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk to journalist and sustainable fashion expert Alden Wicker about her book To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick—and How We Can Fight Back.
Our clothing is the closest thing to our skin, and yet, it's often last on the list of things we consider when wondering what could be causing our flares. Alden Wicker is an independent journalist and founder and editor in chief of EcoCult, a website dedicated to informing us and guiding us around sustainable and ethical fashion. She's also the author of "To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick — and How We can Fight Back." National Eczema Association (NEA) NEA is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action and propelled by the promise for a better future. https://nationaleczema.org/ Contact us: podcast@nationaleczema.org.
Clothes have always been a main form of non-verbal communication, but is this display of individuality worth the cost of our health? Alden Wicker, author of To Dye For, exposes the fashion industry's frequent use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are serious threats to our health. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/mercury-hats-arsenic-dresses-and-poisoned-shoes-toxic-fashion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you'll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! Today's episode is with Jaclyn, Goldberg, the founder of Jac's Gold based in Brooklyn New York. Jaclyn was born into the fashion industry – her father owned 13 clothing stores and fashion was always a large part of her life. She's been collecting vintage since she was a teengager, and worked in the garment industry in production for 18 years. During the pandemic, she started classes in sustainability at FIT while she was furloughed, and also started selling tie-dyed vintage t-shirts on her Instagram. In the end, she decided not to go back to production work – turning to vintage clothing full time, which we discuss on the show. These days you can find her at the Brooklyn Flea every weekend, as well as shows like Manhattan Vintage. She says her favorite part of vintage is digging for the gold – sifting through so many garments to find special treasure, and the smile on a customers face when they find a special piece they love. That's golden. All this and more in today's episode, so let's just dive right in! *This episode is sponsored by Dirty Labs A big thank you to Dirty Labs for supporting Pre-Loved Podcast! You visit dirtylabs.com/preloved and use the promo code PRELOVED for 20% off your first order. DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [2:00] Growing up in the fashion industry, where her father owned 13 clothing stores. [4:58] After going to school for art, Jaclyn ended up in fashion production afterall. [7:21] Jaclyn loved vintage after her dad started carrying vintage pieces from Antique Boutique, and she got her first pair of vintage Levi's. [14:16] Jaclyn's journey with sustainability was inspired by the people, and the garment factories, that she worked with while doing garment production. This led her to take a course on fashion sustainability at FIT. [17:07] While furloughed during the pandemic, Jaclyn rediscovered her love for tie-dying. [21:48] Jaclyn starts selling at the Brooklyn Flea Market. [29:33] Looking for interesting washes on vintage jeans. [32:35] NASCAR jackets have become a hot seller for Jac's Gold as of late. [38:39] Picking up her sewing lessons again. [46:00] Sourcing by bicycle in Brooklyn. EPISODE MENTIONS: @jacsgoldvintage Jac's Gold Vintage Bridgett Artise of Born Again Vintage Brooklyn Flea @bkflea Pre-Loved Podcast episode on the Brooklyn Flea Metropolis Vintage Alternew Manhattan Vintage Arielle Crawford @therealnesspreserve Alden Wicker from Eco Cult To Dye for by Alden Wicker Iki Kimono NYC Willis - @joysofanothertime LET'S CONNECT:
Dr. Alison reviews "To Dye For" by Alden Wicker and how chemicals in our clothing, water, air, and food have been linked to almost all health issues and diseases. She shares her take on the information presented and what she recommends for supporting your health. Get the book: https://a.co/d/9uG9uB9 Detox Protocols: https://us.fullscript.com/protocols/littleblackbagmedicine-favorite-detoxification-programs Schedule online: www.LittleBlackBagMedicine.com
Fashion advocate Alden Wicker uncovers the critical issues plaguing the fashion industry, offering actionable steps to effect positive change. The discussion goes beyond fashion, empowering listeners to lead cleaner, safer, and healthier lives in more ways than one. Get inspired to make a difference and explore the transformative journey towards a more sustainable and ethical future. Join the producer of the Remarkable People podcast, Madisun Nuismer, for an eye-opening discussion that will inspire you to make a difference and become a catalyst for positive change. Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable. With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy's questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People. Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable. Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopology Listen to Remarkable People here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827 Like this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! Thank you for your support; it helps the show!
Jeśli myślisz, że wystarczy wyprać nowe ubranie, by było bezpieczne- posłuchaj tego odcinka. Jeśli wierzysz, że wszystkie szkodliwe chemikalia są zakazane w UE i znane marki ich nie używają- posłuchaj tego odcinka. Jeśli sądzisz, że w najgorszym wypadku dostaniesz wysypki - posłuchaj tego odcinka. W 2012 r. testy ponad 100 ubrań z 20 czołowych marek modowych sprzedawanych w 29 krajach wykazały, że wszystkie te marki oferowały produkty w których obecne były niebezpieczne chemikalia. Dziennikarka Alden Wicker dorzuca do tego historie załogi linii lotniczych, która przez służbowe ubrania traciła nie tylko zdrowie, wzrok i włosy, ale także życie. PS. Nagrałam ten odcinek nie po to, by straszyć, dołować i jeszcze bardziej zohydzić wszystkim modę, ale z nadzieję, że choć kilka osób uda się dzięki tej wiedzy uchronić od zdrowotnych utrapień, a kilku innym pomóc w dotarciu do ich przyczyn, przyspieszając leczenie. Jeśli doceniasz moje treści, rozważ proszę wsparcie tego kanału: Postaw mi kawę na https://buycoffee.to/odpowiedzialnamoda Dołącz do Patronite: https://patronite.pl/odpowiedzialnamoda Kup moją książkę "Odpowiedzialna moda" (wydawnictwo Znak) - dostępną także jako e-book i audiobook. Podcastu Odpowiedzialna Moda można słuchać także w aplikacjach: m.in. na Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor i EmpikGo. Powiązany odcinek: #19 Toksyczne ubrania. Rozmowa z Pawłem Urbańskim: https://youtu.be/-76mJuOW3L0 Źródła: Raport Greenpeace "Toxic Threads: The Big Fashion Stitch-Up" : https://www.greenpeace.org/internatio... Książka Alden Wicker: "To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick – and How We Can Fight Back” Artykuł The Guardian: https://www.businessoffashion.com/art...#odpowiedzialnamoda #katarzynazajaczkowska #toksycznamoda #fastfashion #slowfashion #podcast
Amanda is joined by award-winning journalist and sustainable fashion expert, Alden Wicker. She will tell us about her new book, To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick – and How we can Fight Back. We will be talking about the chemicals on brand new clothing being sold right now, what the impact of these chemicals is (and yes, it's major nightmare fuel), and what we can do to protect ourselves. Also, Amanda explains why retailers are betting big on the Barbie movie and how collective nostalgia fuels consumerism.Want more of Alden's expertise? Check out EcoCult!Listen to The Department episodes about Kidulting here. (Or find them on your favorite streaming platform).Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.comWant to support Amanda's work on Clotheshorse? 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If you are interested in Gabriela making a one of a kind garment for you DM her on Instagram at @slowfashiongabriela to book a consultation.Vagabond Vintage DTLV is a vintage clothing, accessories & decor reselling business based in Downtown Las Vegas. Not only do we sell in Las Vegas, but we are also located throughout resale markets in San Francisco as well as at a curated boutique called Lux and Ivy located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jessica, the founder & owner of Vagabond Vintage DTLV, recently opened the first IRL location located in the Arts District of Downtown Las Vegas on August 5th. The shop has a strong emphasis on 60s & 70s garments, single stitch tee shirts & dreamy loungewear. Follow them on instagram, @vagabondvintage.dtlv and keep an eye out for their website coming fall of 2022.Country Feedback is a mom & pop record shop in Tarboro, North Carolina. They specialize in used rock, country, and soul and offer affordable vintage clothing and housewares. Do you have used records you want to sell? Country Feedback wants to buy them! Find us on Instagram @countryfeedbackvintageandvinyl or head downeast and visit our brick and mortar. All are welcome at this inclusive and family-friendly record shop in the country!Located in Whistler, Canada, Velvet Underground is a "velvet jungle" full of vintage and second-hand clothes, plants, a vegan cafe and lots of rad products from other small sustainable businesses. Our mission is to create a brand and community dedicated to promoting self-expression, as well as educating and inspiring a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle both for the people and the planet.Find us on Instagram @shop_velvetunderground or online at www.shopvelvetunderground.comSelina Sanders, a social impact brand that specializes in up-cycled clothing, using only reclaimed, vintage or thrifted materials: from tea towels, linens, blankets and quilts. Sustainably crafted in Los Angeles, each piece is designed to last in one's closet for generations to come. Maximum Style; Minimal Carbon Footprint.Salt Hats: purveyors of truly sustainable hats. Hand blocked, sewn and embellished in Detroit, Michigan.Republica Unicornia Yarns: Hand-Dyed Yarn and notions for the color-obsessed. Made with love and some swearing in fabulous Atlanta, Georgia by Head Yarn Wench Kathleen. Get ready for rainbows with a side of Giving A Damn! Republica Unicornia is all about making your own magic using small-batch, responsibly sourced, hand-dyed yarns and thoughtfully made notions. Slow fashion all the way down and discover the joy of creating your very own beautiful hand knit, crocheted, or woven pieces. Find us on Instagram @republica_unicornia_yarns and at www.republicaunicornia.com.Cute Little Ruin is an online shop dedicated to providing quality vintage and secondhand clothing, vinyl, and home items in a wide range of styles and price points. If it's ethical and legal, we try to find a new home for it! Vintage style with progressive values. Find us on Instagram at @CuteLittleRuin.
In 2018, Delta airlines unveiled new uniforms made of a synthetic-blend fabric. Soon after, flight attendants began to get sick with rashes, hair loss, and brain fog. Alden Wicker explains how toxic chemicals get in clothes in To Dye For. Also, jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a newly unearthed recording from tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan.
In 2018, Delta airlines unveiled new uniforms made of a synthetic-blend fabric. Soon after, flight attendants began to get sick with rashes, hair loss, and brain fog. Alden Wicker explains how toxic chemicals get in clothes in To Dye For. Also, jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a newly unearthed recording from tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan.
This week on GSN, Patti and Doug discuss PFAS in butter wrappers, health costs of fossil fuels, and what will finally get politicians to address climate change. Then investigative journalist and author Alden Wicker talks about her new book and the toxic chemicals in the fashion industry. More info at www.AldenWicker.com and www.ecocult.com.
It's time to air out some of fast fashion's dirty laundry. Recently, fast-fashion retailer Shein was in the headlines over a paid influencer trip to one of its factories in China. It's also facing allegations that range from labor rights abuses to high levels of carbon emissions. Sustainable-fashion writer Alden Wicker's new book, “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick,” documents another gritty side of the industry: the toxic chemicals used to make the clothing many companies sell. As it turns out, there aren't many laws in the U.S. to prevent those chemicals from ending up in our clothes. On the show today, Wicker explains why harmful chemicals are in our clothing, how flight attendants became a breakthrough case for toxic clothing and how more regulation could help ensure safer practices in the fashion industry. Plus, what consumers can do to reduce their exposure. Then, more on harmful chemicals: A recent study found that a type of “forever chemical” is uncomfortably common in the U.S. water supply. And, the pending merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard got a big push forward from a federal judge this week. We'll get into why the decision is a major blow to the Federal Trade Commission. Later, a listener shares an adorable cartoon that has Kimberly Adams written all over it. Plus, this week’s answer to the Make Me Smart question comes from Major Jackson, host of “The Slowdown” poetry podcast. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Shein, the fast-fashion giant, hits roadblocks” from The Washington Post “Are your clothes making you sick? The opaque world of chemicals in fashion” from The Guardian “The incredible story of how hatmakers really did ‘go mad’ 300 years ago” from Business Insider “Influencers are under fire for praising working conditions in Shein’s clothing factory despite abuse allegations” from NBC News “Toxic Chemicals in Shein and Other Fast Fashion Clothing” from Insider “What Is Prop 65? And Why Is There a Warning Label on This Thing I Bought?” from The New York Times “How to remove PFAS — aka forever chemicals — from drinking water” from Vox “Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals' across the US” from U.S. Geological Survey “Microsoft Can Close Its $75 Billion Buy of Activision Blizzard, Judge Rules” from The Wall Street Journal ‘“USA Geography” Features Humorous Illustrations Of Each State” from Bored Panda “The Slowdown” podcast from APM We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
It's time to air out some of fast fashion's dirty laundry. Recently, fast-fashion retailer Shein was in the headlines over a paid influencer trip to one of its factories in China. It's also facing allegations that range from labor rights abuses to high levels of carbon emissions. Sustainable-fashion writer Alden Wicker's new book, “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick,” documents another gritty side of the industry: the toxic chemicals used to make the clothing many companies sell. As it turns out, there aren't many laws in the U.S. to prevent those chemicals from ending up in our clothes. On the show today, Wicker explains why harmful chemicals are in our clothing, how flight attendants became a breakthrough case for toxic clothing and how more regulation could help ensure safer practices in the fashion industry. Plus, what consumers can do to reduce their exposure. Then, more on harmful chemicals: A recent study found that a type of “forever chemical” is uncomfortably common in the U.S. water supply. And, the pending merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard got a big push forward from a federal judge this week. We'll get into why the decision is a major blow to the Federal Trade Commission. Later, a listener shares an adorable cartoon that has Kimberly Adams written all over it. Plus, this week’s answer to the Make Me Smart question comes from Major Jackson, host of “The Slowdown” poetry podcast. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Shein, the fast-fashion giant, hits roadblocks” from The Washington Post “Are your clothes making you sick? The opaque world of chemicals in fashion” from The Guardian “The incredible story of how hatmakers really did ‘go mad’ 300 years ago” from Business Insider “Influencers are under fire for praising working conditions in Shein’s clothing factory despite abuse allegations” from NBC News “Toxic Chemicals in Shein and Other Fast Fashion Clothing” from Insider “What Is Prop 65? And Why Is There a Warning Label on This Thing I Bought?” from The New York Times “How to remove PFAS — aka forever chemicals — from drinking water” from Vox “Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals' across the US” from U.S. Geological Survey “Microsoft Can Close Its $75 Billion Buy of Activision Blizzard, Judge Rules” from The Wall Street Journal ‘“USA Geography” Features Humorous Illustrations Of Each State” from Bored Panda “The Slowdown” podcast from APM We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. You can reach us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.
Could your clothes be making you sick? Idaho Matters finds out the answer to this question with award winning journalist Alden Wicker.
People often complain they get sick when they fly on an airplane. And they claim the problem is the recirculated air passengers breathe. That's actually not quite right. This episode begins with an explanation of what does cause people to get sick from air travel and why it is likely not the air. https://www.rd.com/article/recirculated-air-on-airplanes/ You are about to be amazed when you hear how often we miscommunicate with each other. It happens when we speak, when we send a text or email, on the phone – everywhere. Often, what we say is not what people hear and that causes all kinds of trouble. Here to explain how this happens and how we can prevent all this miscommunication is Roger Kreuz, an associate dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Memphis and a professor in the university's psychology department. He is also author of the book Failure to Communicate: Why We Misunderstand What We Hear, Read, and See (https://amzn.to/44lnHaE) Your clothes are full of chemicals. They are in there to make clothes anti-wrinkle, anti-odor, stain resistant and a bunch of other reasons. The problem is those chemicals aren't all that effective and they can be harmful. Hear to explain why this is going on and why you probably haven't heard much about it is Alden Wicker. She is an award-winning journalist and author of the book To Dye For How Toxic Fashion is Making us Sick (https://amzn.to/3pt4Vzj). Do you get food cravings? If so and you want to try to curb them, it seems pickles can help. Listen as I explain how. http://www.wisegeek.com/why-do-some-pregnant-women-crave-pickles-and-ice-cream.htm PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Keep American farming and enjoy the BEST grass-fed meat & lamb, pastured pork & chicken and wild caught-Alaskan salmon by going to https://MoinkBox.com/Yum RIGHT NOW and get a free gift with your first order! The Dell Technologies' Black Friday in July event has arrived with limited-quantity deals on top tech to power any passion. Save on select XPS PCs and more powered by the latest Intel® Core™ processors. Plus, get savings on select monitors and accessories, free shipping and monthly payment options with Dell Preferred Account. Save today by calling 877-ASK-DELL ! Let's find “us” again by putting our phones down for five. Five days, five hours, even five minutes. Join U.S. Cellular in the Phones Down For Five challenge! Find out more at https://USCellular.com/findus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nearly 70% of men over 60 have a noncancerous enlarged prostate. Dr. Shivank Bhatia, a top interventional radiologist, talks about a procedure called prostatic arterial embolization (PAE) that is non-invasive and very effective in shrinking the prostate. (1:23)Then, investigative journalist and sustainable fashion expert Alden Wicker joins the program to enlighten us about the clothes we wear. Her new book is "To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick --And How We Can Fight Back.” (26:17)
Have you ever put on a new shirt and then discovered that it makes you feel itchy? Or have you ever taken off a new pair of pants at the end of the day to find that the fabric has given you a skin rash? This is a problem that's increasingly common as more and more chemicals are being added to our clothing when they're dyed different colors or treated with additives that make them stain-, wrinkle-, or odor-resistant. Some of these chemicals are irritants that can cause breathing problems or skin issues. Some others are toxic enough to trigger life-altering autoimmune diseases. Since the fashion industry operates within loose regulations, the problem of toxic apparel isn't going away anytime soon. This week on Gadget Lab, we're joined by journalist and author Alden Wicker. Her new book is called To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick—And How We Can Fight Back. We discuss the wide range of chemicals, dyes, and treatments that get put into our clothes, and we offer tips on how to avoid the worst offenders while shopping for a new wardrobe. Show Notes: Alden's book is To Dye For. It's out this week from G.P. Putnam's Sons; buy it wherever books are sold. Also read Alden's reporting on the fashion industry for WIRED. Recommendations: Alden recommends Vermont. Lauren recommends tzatziki sauce. Mike recommends The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Alden Wicker can be found on Twitter @AldenWicker. Lauren Goode is @LaurenGoode. Michael Calore is @snackfight. Bling the main hotline at @GadgetLab. The show is produced by Boone Ashworth (@booneashworth). Our theme music is by Solar Keys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Alden Wicker is an an award-winning journalist and sustainable lifestyle and fashion expert. She has written investigative pieces and deep dives on innovation, materials, and consumer trends for The New York Times, Wired, The Cut, Vox, Vogue, InStyle, Harper's Bazaar, Quartz, Inc. Magazine, Glamour, Popular Science, Refinery29, Vogue Business, Craftsmanship Quarterly, and more. She is also the founder and editor of EcoCult, a leading international information hub on sustainable and ethical fashion, where she and contributors explain the science and sustainability of fashion to shoppers and industry pros alike. Her book, To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick – and How we can Fight Back, reveals how clothing manufacturers have successfully swept consumers' concerns under the rug for more than 150 years, and why synthetic fashion and dyes made from fossil fuels are so deeply intertwined with the rise of autoimmune disease, infertility, asthma, eczema, and more.Need help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our education group: exposingmold.org/membership We'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsors:HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, is a company that specializes in improving indoor air quality through proper mold remediation, offering services nationwide. You can visit them at homecleanse.com to learn more.The Mold Guy performs mold sampling and testing for homeowners, renters, and businesses. Please visit themoldguyinc.com to learn more.Black Diamond Services provides solutions to the unforeseen challenges that can affect homes and families with no out-of-pocket costs. Services include temporary housing relocation and mold test referrals for homeowners. Visit blackdiamondservices.com to learn more.Exposing Mold is a nonprofit! Donate here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTY0OTg0Medical Disclaimer:This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition.Support the showFind us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube
PVC or polyvinyl chloride, one of the most widely used plastics in the world, has a unique combination of properties, making it versatile and useful in the fashion industry and beyond. However, it's also a controversial material due to its environmental impact and potential health risks. This week, Laura dives into the topic with Alden Wicker, an award-winning journalist and the author of ‘To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick.' For more information, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/pvc-health-environment-concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we highlight the Fall 2022 edition of the Wilson Quarterly, “As Strong as Our Weakest Link,” with the help of editor Stephanie Bowen. Also joining us is journalist and contributor Alden Wicker, who discusses her article, “Could the Uyghur Human Rights Crisis Finally Force Fashion to Reveal Its Supply Chain?” The article examines how blockchain technology might finally push the fashion industry into a new era of transparency.
Is fashion really the second most polluting industry after oil and does it account for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions? Sustainable fashion journalist Alden Wicker does some fashion fact checking with Adam Fleming, presenter of BBC podcast and Radio 4 programme Antisocial. And reporter Charlotte McDonald revisits a claim made in an edition of More or Less last month about the effectiveness of using condoms as a form of contraception. Presenter: Tim Harford Producer: Jon Bithrey Editor: Richard Vadon Production Coordinator: Jacqui Johnson Sound Engineer: Rod Farquhar (Image: Models display outfits / BBC images/Susana Vera/Reuters)
Audrey of Flourish Style Collective is back to talk about capsule wardrobes, secondhand shopping, and why you should wear your skinny jeans. Yvette shares her short but sweet story of quitting a job. And Maggie calls in to talk about TerraCycle (and Amanda gets riled up).Check out these links from Audrey:• Services, including Virtual Style Archetypeing: https://flourishstyling.co/services• Sustainable Shopping Guide (blog post): https://flourishstyling.co/2022/02/19/our-sustainable-shopping-guide-by-style-archetype/• Found, order a Style Box, etc: https://flourishstyling.co/foundAnd read more about TerraCycle:"This company claims to help the world's biggest corporations recycle. Activists say it's greenwashing," Alden Wicker, Vox."Five sustainable boondoggles: greenwashing all the way to the bank," The Guardian."TerraCycle Is Corporate America's Favorite Recycling Company. It May Be Helping Them Greenwash," Molly Taft, Gizmodo."How a lawsuit against TerraCycle shows the limits of recycling trash in the U.S." Alan Yu, WHYY.Attend Amanda's virtual workshop with the Lake Bluff Library!When: Tuesday, March 8, 7pm CSTWhere: Zoom (you will receive the link after registering)How to register: go to bit.ly/lake-bluff NEW AUDIO ESSAY OPPORTUNITY ALERT!In last week's episode, we talked about the style “rules” that we have all had forced upon us as if they are actual laws. From “no mini skirts after 30 “ to “cut your hair short at some mysterious age,” we are swimming in a sea of style rules around age, gender, size, and lifestyle that are frankly, bullshit. Yet we've been exposed to them for so long that we don't know that they are bullshit?I want to hear from you: What is a style “rule” that you're glad to break? What was your journey to realizing that your style was personal and nothing to do with anyone else's rules and opinions? Or conversely, are you fearful of breaking the rules and why? Tell us about your relationship with how you dress!Okay, but what is an audio essay? It's a recording you make--using either your phone or your computer. You email it to me at amanda@clotheshorse.world, and I edit and mix it, and add it to an episode. I will not accept written essays for this. I recommend that you write it all out, then record it. It's okay if you make a mistake while recording, just say that part again and keep talking. I'll edit it when I put it in the episode! Record in a quiet room, away from fans/air conditioners. The deadline for this project is April 1. Your recording should be anywhere from 3 minutes to 10 minutes long. Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable brands:Picnicwear: a slow fashion brand, ethically made by hand from vintage and deadstock materials - most notably, vintage towels! Founder, Dani, has worked in the industry as a fashion designer for over 10 years, but started Picnicwear in response to her dissatisfaction with the industry's shortcomings. Picnicwear recently moved to rural North Carolina where all their clothing and accessories are now designed and cut, but the majority of their sewing is done by skilled garment workers in NYC. Their customers take comfort in knowing that all their sewists are paid well above NYC minimum wage. Picnicwear offers minimal waste and maximum authenticity: Future Vintage over future garbage.Shift Clothing, out of beautiful Astoria, Oregon, with a focus on natural fibers, simple hardworking designs, and putting fat people first. Discover more at shiftwheeler.comNo Flight Back Vintage: bringing fun, new life to old things. Always using recycled and secondhand materials to make dope ass shit for dope ass people. See more on instagram @noflightbackvintageThe Pewter Thimble is a curated second hand shop, based out of Rome, Italy. Owner Desiree Marie Townley has a background in costuming and makeup for Dance and Opera, and focuses on dressing for the character you want to be in the world. Curated collections are dropped in a story sale and always have a specialized theme, like the color palette of Starry Night, the film classic Casablanca, and the children's novel The Secret Garden. Desiree works with local artisans and pieces are rescued from markets and rehabilitated and resold with worldwide shipping. The Pewter Thimble is a collection of pieces that will have Eternal Style, from the Eternal City. Discover more on instagram @thepewterthimble.Late to the Party, creating one of a kind statement clothing from vintage, salvaged and thrifted textiles. They hope to tap into the dreamy memories we all hold: floral curtains, a childhood dress, the wallpaper in your best friend's rec room, all while creating modern sustainable garments that you'll love wearing and have for years to come. Late to the Party is passionate about celebrating and preserving textiles, the memories they hold, and the stories they have yet to tell. Check them out on Instagram!Vino Vintage, based just outside of LA. We love the hunt of shopping secondhand because you never know what you might find! And catch us at flea markets around Southern California by following us on instagram @vino.vintage so you don't miss our next event! Gabriela Antonas is a visual Artist, an ethical trade fashion designer, but Gabriela Antonas is also a radical feminist micro-business. She's the one woman band, trying to help you understand, why slow fashion is what the earth needs. The one woman band, to help you build your brand ! She can take your fashion line from just a concept, and do your sketches, pattern making, grading, sourcing, cutting and sewing for you. Or the second option is for those who aren't trying to start a business, and who just want ethical garments! Gabriela will create custom garments for you. Her goal is to help one person, of any size, at a time, including beyond size 40. For inquiries about this serendipitous intersectional offering of either concept DM her on Instagram to book a consultation. Please follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse at @gabrielaantonasDylan Paige is an online clothing and lifestyle brand based out of St. Louis, MO. Our products are chosen with intention for the conscious community. Everything we carry is animal friendly, ethically made, sustainably sourced, and cruelty free. Dylan Paige is for those who never stop questioning where something comes from. We know that personal experience dictates what's sustainable for you, and we are here to help guide and support you to make choices that fit your needs. Check us out at dylanpaige.com and find us on instagram @dylanpaigelifeandstyleLocated in Whistler, Canada, Velvet Underground is a "velvet jungle" full of vintage and second-hand clothes, plants, a vegan cafe and lots of rad products from other small sustainable businesses. Our mission is to create a brand and community dedicated to promoting self-expression, as well as educating and inspiring a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle both for the people and the planet.Find us on Instagram @shop_velvetunderground or online at www.shopvelvetunderground.comCute Little Ruin is an online shop dedicated to providing quality vintage and secondhand clothing, vinyl, and home items in a wide range of styles and price points. If it's ethical and legal, we try to find a new home for it! Vintage style with progressive values. Find us on Instagram at @CuteLittleRuin.Blank Cass, or Blanket Coats by Cass, is focused on restoring, renewing, and reviving the history held within vintage and heirloom textiles. By embodying and transferring the love, craft, and energy that is original to each vintage textile into a new garment, I hope we can reteach ourselves to care for and mend what we have and make it last. Blank Cass lives on Instagram @blank_cass and a website will be launched soon at blankcass.com.Caren Kinne Studio: Located in Western Massachusetts, Caren specializes in handcrafted earrings from found, upcycled, and repurposed fabrics as well as other eco-friendly curios, all with a hint of nostalgia, a dollop of whimsy, a dash of color and 100% fun. Caren is an artist/designer who believes the materials we use matter. See more on Instagram @carenkinnestudioSt. Evens is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing you those special pieces you'll reach for again and again. More than just a store, St. Evens is dedicated to sharing the stories and history behind the garments. 10% of all sales are donated to a different charitable organization each month. For the month of February, St. Evens is supporting the Yellowhammer Fund, a reproductive justice organization serving Alabama and the Deep South. New vintage is released every Thursday at wearStEvens.com, with previews of new pieces and more brought to you on Instagram at @wear_st.evens.Thumbprint is Detroit's only fair trade marketplace, located in the historic Eastern Market. Our small business specializes in products handmade by empowered women in South Africa making a living wage creating things they love like hand painted candles and ceramics! We also carry a curated assortment of sustainable/natural locally made goods. Thumbprint is a great gift destination for both the special people in your life and for yourself! Browse our online store at thumbprintdetroit.com and find us on instagram @thumbprintdetroit.Country Feedback is a mom & pop record shop in Tarboro, North Carolina. They specialize in used rock, country, and soul and offer affordable vintage clothing and housewares. Do you have used records you want to sell? Country Feedback wants to buy them! Find us on Instagram @countryfeedbackvintageandvinyl or head downeast and visit our brick and mortar. All are welcome at this inclusive and family-friendly record shop in the country!Selina Sanders, a social impact brand that specializes in up-cycled clothing, using only reclaimed, vintage or thrifted materials: from tea towels, linens, blankets and quilts. Sustainably crafted in Los Angeles, each piece is designed to last in one's closet for generations to come. Maximum Style; Minimal Carbon FootprintSalt Hats: purveyors of truly sustainable hats. Hand blocked, sewn and embellished in Detroit, Michigan.Republica Unicornia Yarns: Hand-Dyed Yarn and notions for the color-obsessed. Made with love and some swearing in fabulous Atlanta, Georgia by Head Yarn Wench Kathleen. Get ready for rainbows with a side of Giving A Damn! Republica Unicornia is all about making your own magic using small-batch, responsibly sourced, hand-dyed yarns and thoughtfully made notions. Slow fashion all the way down and discover the joy of creating your very own beautiful hand knit, crocheted, or woven pieces. Find us on Instagram @republica_unicornia_yarns and at www.republicaunicornia.com.Gentle Vibes: We are purveyors of polyester and psychedelic relics! We encourage experimentation and play not only in your wardrobe, but in your home, too. We have thousands of killer vintage pieces ready for their next adventure!
Clothing production isn't as bad as we thought for the environment! (It's still very bad, though (it's confusing, no one understands all the implications (but we understand even fewer of them (even the metric system)))). What we do know now is that "recycled clothing" is mostly a greenwashed lie and brands that based their entire identity around "this shirt is made of plastic bottles" are going to have to find a new schtick. We also discuss the following: Heimat Knits RRL Ackworth suede jacket William Ellery Join Heddels+, shop at Heddels Shop, email us at blowout@heddels.com, call us at (720) 675-7098. Also follow Alden Wicker on Twitter.
Everyone in the fashion world wants to find a more sustainable, environmentally friendly way to make cotton clothes — or a benign (and comfy) alternative. Some are on the brink of succeeding. But almost no one understands these innovations' social costs. "The Human Cost of Recycled Cotton," written and narrated by Alden Wicker, originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly, a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You'll find many more stories, videos, audio recordings, and other resources on our site — all free of charge and free of advertising. Editor's note: This story was updated from the original by the author for re-release in our Fall 2021 issue. Written by ALDEN WICKER Introduction by CHRIS EGUSA Narrated by ALDEN WICKER Produced by CHRIS EGUSA Music by MIKE SNOWDEN
This episode is part of our series “Artisan Interviews,” in which we bring you conversations with the artisans behind the stories, and with those who write about them. Alden Wicker, award-winning journalist, sustainable fashion expert, and founder of EcoCult, talks about her disillusionment with the idea of “voting with your dollars;" why the cotton industry is in disarray; and some concerning new research around toxicity and chemicals in fashion. Craftsmanship Quarterly is a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You'll find many more stories, videos, audio recordings, and other resources on our site — all free of charge and free of advertising. Produced by CHRIS EGUSA Music by MIKE SNOWDEN / BLUE DOT SESSIONS
If you want an unusually cozy scarf or sweater made of natural fiber, merino wool or alpaca are the usual choices. But what about the guanaco, the alpaca's little-known cousin, which grows even finer fleece? For Adriana Marina, the guanaco's time has come to be South America's finest source for sustainable textiles. "Argentina's Textile Crusader" written and narrated by Alden Wicker, originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly, a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You'll find many more stories, videos, audio recordings, and other resources on our site — all free of charge and free of advertising. Written by ALDEN WICKER Introduction by CHRIS EGUSA Narrated by ALDEN WICKER Produced by CHRIS EGUSA Music by MIKE SNOWDEN / BLUE DOT SESSIONS Alden Wicker is an award-winning journalist and sustainable fashion expert.
Alden Wicker joins Sophia today as the third guest in WIP's Well & Good mini-series on sustainability! Alden is the founder and editor-in-chief of EcoCult, a website featuring shopping guides and researched articles about the big ideas and issues in the international sustainable fashion industry. EcoCult has been mentioned by the NYT, Teen Vogue, MSNBC, NPR, NYLON and more. Alden is also a contributing freelance writer for publications like Glamour, Popular Science, Newsweek, Vox,and Refinery29. Listen as they discuss… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Questionable facts and numbers plague the conversation around sustainability and fashion, and that makes the industry harder to regulate. Sustainable fashion expert and journalist Alden Wicker found out why and how the average person can help. Read Alden's full story here. - Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Quick Hits ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. - Looking for a new show or movie? Let us help you find it! No request is too vague or specific. Email taylor.maycan@voxmedia.com. We read every email. - Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Quick Hits by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. - What to Watch has new episodes every Friday. Support the show by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by: - Host: Meredith Haggarty (@manymanywords) - Producer: Taylor Maycan (@taylormaycan), Schuyler Swenson - Engineer: Paul Mounsey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When consumers see a brand that claims to be "sustainable," reporter Alden Wicker encourages them to investigate. Every product's supply chain has different sustainability opportunities, so sustainability strategies will look different for every brand.First, she says brands have to acknowledge that sustainability is not binary. One product can be more sustainable than another, but sustainability is an ongoing journey rather than a final destination. Next, brands need to define their sustainability strategies and what sustainability looks like to them. This requires unraveling the supply chain of each product to see the impact of your materials, manufacturing, and transit.It's a lot to unpack, and Alden is always eager to investigate. In this episode, Alden answers the question, "What do we talk about when we talk about sustainability?" She advocates for a bigger focus on factories, warns against recycling red herrings, and confronts the challenge of assigning value to sustainability.Visit the Lumi blog for links and images.
In this episode we continue to explore the most commonly repeated "factoids" in fashion and sustainability in order to determine whether they are substantive and useful. As a reminder, a "factoid" is information that is reported and repeated so often that it becomes accepted as fact. During Stockholm Fashion Week, Mike spoke with Alden Wicker, freelance journalist and founder of Eco-cult and Sandra Roos, Head of Sustainability at KappAhl and PhD in Environmental Systems Analysis, about commonly used social and environmental statements related to the fashion industry and if they are based on credible research and robust analysis. They then dive deeper to discuss whether fashion has a broader problem with misinformation regarding sustainability, the role of fashion journalists and fashion researchers in promoting misinformation, and what could be done moving forward to ensure robust and credible information is used when presenting the status of sustainability performance in fashion. This interview was inspired by an article written by Alden for Vox.
Everyone in the fashion world wants to find a more sustainable, environmentally friendly way to make cotton clothes — or a benign (and comfy) alternative. Some are on the brink of succeeding. But almost no one understands these innovations’ social costs. The Human Cost of Recycled Cotton, written by Alden Wicker, originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly, a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You'll find many more stories, videos, audio recordings, and other resources on our site — all free of charge and free of advertising. Introduction by: Anh Oppenheimer Narrated by: Nancy LeBrun Produced by: Larry Rosen Music by: Mike Snowden of The Cigar Box Guitar Maker.
With fewer cars on the road, COVID-19 could lead to the biggest drop in emissions since WWII, but this stat doesn't paint a full picture of the pandemic's environmental impact. Sustainability is complicated, and journalist Alden Wicker is an expert in navigating the nuances.Alden worries that the strain on businesses could set back environmental progress by a decade. In Bangladesh, one million apparel factory workers have been laid off due to a shortage of new orders and huge businesses like JCPenney, Kohl's and Walmart declining to pay for orders — over $3B worth. Through the lens of sustainability, Alden is not only concerned about where those clothes might end up, but how these dire circumstances have already lead to the suspension of significant environmental regulations.In this episode, Alden and Stephan discuss how these challenges have magnified issues in the apparel supply chain and Alden shares her three-prong solution for true environmental impact that's not solely reliant on conscious consumerism.Find links and images for this episode on the Lumi Blog.
Part 2: We focus on the growth of conscious consumerism in 2019. More people than ever became aware this year of the negative effects of fast fashion, the positive benefits of meatless Monday, and how their Amazon shopping carts are impacting the planet. Laura and Liza invited Alden Wicker, investigative journalist and founder of EcoCult.com to weigh in on 2019's biggest themes in sustainable news. This is part two of a two-episode series.
It's been quite a year for advancements in the ethical + sustainable lifestyle movement, whether we’re talking about the rise of Marie Kondo or the banning of plastic straws. There’s also been some setbacks (such as in the fight against climate change) and more information than ever before is coming to light about issues like recycling, fast fashion and more. Laura and Liza invited Alden Wicker, investigative journalist and founder of EcoCult.com to weigh in on 2019's biggest themes in sustainable news. This is part one of a two-episode series.
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Having first taken the dive into the health food movement Alden Wicker set out to better understand the intersection of sustainability and fashion via her freelance journalistic efforts.
In this exploration of the hidden stories behind materials such as wool and rayon, silk and polyester, and vegan leather, Alden Wicker — a frequent writer, blogger, and speaker on sustainable fashion — finds some inconvenient truths about the animal rights movement. "Eco-Fashion's Animal Rights Delusion", written by Alden Wicker, originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly, a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You can find many more stories, videos, audio recordings, and resources on our site. Introduction by: Summer Brown Narrated by: Dinah Berkeley Produced by: Larry Rosen
Bienvenue dans le podcast qui s’intéresse au sens de l’Habit. Que révèle le Style ? Comment le vêtement change l’Histoire ? Se fait miroir de notre époque ? Influence nos rapports sociaux ? Comment mettre du sens dans nos dressings pour les rendre durables ? Peut-on s’offrir le luxe d’être soi dans un monde où l’on possède trop de tout ? Je suis Victoire Satto, cofondatrice de Thegoodgoods et je reçois dans cet épisode Alden Wicker, une green-blogueuse new-yorkaise très renommée. Elle est la fondatrice d'Ecocult où elle écrit sur la Mode écoresponsable et le slowliving depuis 2013, elle est aussi journaliste freelance et fondatrice d'Ethical Writers, un collectif de créatifs engagés pour la transparence et la durabilité dans des domaines variés. Dans cet épisode nous allons parler : De camp scout hippies pour enfants aux États-Unis Du magazine de mode idéal Et des nouvelles identités des new-yorkaises Cet épisode a été enregistré en anglais et conservé dans sa version originale, doublée en français aujourd’hui par Emilie Satt de Madame Monsieur que je remercie infiniment. RETROUVEZ ALDEN WICKER : Sur Ecocult : https://ecocult.com Son compte Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ecocult/ Le comité Ethical Writers : http://www.ethicalwriters.co/ Le journal Vestoj dont nous avons parlé : http://vestoj.com/ RETROUVEZ-NOUS : ° Sur Facebook : @thegoodgoods.fr ° Sur Instagram : @thegoodgoods.fr ° Sur Twitter : @victoiresatto ° Sur www.thegoodgoods.fr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Avant de partir... Si vous appréciez le podcast, ce qui nous aide le plus pour le porter aux oreilles d'un maximum de personnes, c'est que vous preniez quelques secondes pour laisser une note étoilée sur Apple Podcast ou sur Itunes. N'hésitez pas également à :
Do you worry about plastic packaging, perfumes tested on animals, or whether child labour was responsible for your jeans? How often do those values actually affect your spending? Surveys suggest a majority of global consumers are concerned about the environment, animal welfare and workers' rights, but what we spend on ethical products is tiny in comparison. So how do we explain this so-called ethical consumption gap and how difficult is it to bridge? Plus, who is at fault for the lack of spending on ethical goods - consumers, or the brands themselves? What response have companies made to growing ethical concerns, and can they be encouraged to do more? Contributors: Marylyn Carrigan, professor of sustainable and ethical marketing at Keele University; William Sankey, founder and director of The Ethical Company Organisation; and Alden Wicker, founder and editor of the website EcoCult. (Picture: A stressed young woman standing in front of a clothes rail. Credit: Getty Images)
Green Dreamer: Sustainability and Regeneration From Ideas to Life
As part of 'speaking up for what we believe in,' how can we muster up the courage to say things that are different or that might go against the current? And, what needs to happen alongside conscious consumerism in order for us to accelerate positive change? Alden Wicker, Editor-in-Chief of EcoCult.com, President of Ethical Writers & Creatives, and journalist with bylines in Racked, Quartz, Refinery29, Glamour, Inc Magazine, and more, shares her wisdom with you here. HIGHLIGHTS: [9:45] The biggest challenge Alden faced building EcoCult into a leading sustainable lifestyle blog. [12:30] Kaméa: "If you were to start all over, what would you do differently to establish yourself more quickly?" [14:20] Kaméa: "Do you get nervous before publishing something controversial, and what gives you the courage to do it anyway?" [16:20] Alden: "There's too much emphasis being placed on guilting people into working harder at being sustainable." [19:05] Alden: "There's this rampant perfectionism in the movement. [19:15] Alden: "There's this idea that we can't demand the government tax or ban plastic bags unless we haven't ourselves used a plastic bag in a year, because that'd be hypocritical. No, I want them to tax and ban them. Because then, it'll be easier for me to not use a plastic bag and be the person I want to be." [19:40] Alden on her viral article "Conscious Consumerism is a Lie" on Quartz. [23:00] Alden: "It's really easy to become popular in this world by overpromising people, or holding yourself up as perfect." [25:10] Alden: "I don't want people to feel guilty. I do want them to feel pissed." SPONSOR: Kanekta.co is a digital sourcing platform connecting ethical brands and suppliers to retail buyers across the globe. Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your key takeaways from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!
Journalist Alden Wicker, author of “Multilevel-marketing companies like LuLaRoe are forcing people into debt and psychological crisis” for Quartz.com joins us for a discussion on the cost of MLMs. Read the article here. Oh My Dollar! has a cat-filled purrsonal finance illustrated workbook raising funds on kickstarter! We can use your help. Check out http://www.ohmydollar.com/kickstarter/ to back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, Kestrel welcomes two guests to the show: Jason Kibbey, the CEO of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and Alden Wicker, writer and founder of EcoCult. The idea for this show exploded for Kestrel after she read an article Alden wrote for Racked: “We Have No Idea How Bad Fashion Actually Is For The Environment”. It struck a chord with her -- and many other people who have been using the same unverified fact over and over again in our conversations: the global fashion industry is the 2nd most polluting industry in the world. In this chat, Jason shares his thoughts on where we are currently when it comes to determining the "impact" of the fashion industry. He highlights the reality that creating standards can be especially difficult in the fashion industry because value judgements will inevitably come into play. He also shares what The Sustainable Apparel Coalition is working on with the Higg Index. Kestrel, Jason and Alden also dive deep into the question of whether conscious consumerism can make an impact, and if so - how much. The search for analytics in the fashion industry is a constant thread throughout this conversation.
Ecocult is one of the best resources out there for urbanites and cool kids interested in living a more conscious life without sacrificing personal style or fun. I interviewed Alden Wicker, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief, in the
PVC or polyvinyl chloride, one of the most widely used plastics in the world, has a unique combination of properties, making it versatile and useful in the fashion industry and beyond. However, it's also a controversial material due to its environmental impact and potential health risks. This week, Laura dives into the topic with Alden Wicker, an award-winning journalist and the author of ‘To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick.' For more information, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/pvc-health-environment-concerns.Our Sponsors:* Go to myeq.com and use code GOODTOGETHER at checkout for 15% off! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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