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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

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.

Liz and Sarah talk to comedy feature editor extraordinaire turned director, Debra Neil-Fisher, about all things editing. What makes something funny? How does music impact editing? What advantage does an editor have when directing? Then Sarah gives herself a Hit for writing in the morning, and a Bomb for not using her Pilates reformer enough. Liz gives herself a Hit for not obsessively checking Jack's grades on the Power School App, and a Bomb for losing her expensive Orange Theory Fitness heart monitor. This week's Hollywood Hack helps make style affordable: Buy something plain and make it special. Finally, this week Sarah has a recommendation that will lead you to lots of other recommendations — the Ecocult website and newsletter. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,' a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Debra Neil-Fisher: Debra Neil-Fisher | Editor, Director, Producerimdb.com Unplugging trailer: Unplugging | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical Entertainmentyoutube.com Ecocult: Ecocultecocult.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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? Learn more at patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcastIf you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it's a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldOr call the Clotheshorse hotline: 717.925.7417Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses: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.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! 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.com​High Energy Vintage is a fun and funky vintage shop located in Somerville, MA, just a few minutes away from downtown Boston. They offer a highly curated selection of bright and colorful clothing and accessories from the 1940s-1990s for people of all genders. Husband-and-wife duo Wiley & Jessamy handpick each piece for quality and style, with a focus on pieces that transcend trends and will find a home in your closet for many years to come! In addition to clothing, the shop also features a large selection of vintage vinyl and old school video games. 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Can this garment be upcycled and if not, can it be recycled?” Signup at decodenim.com to receive $20 off your first purchase. They promise not to spam you and send out no more than 3 emails a month, with 2 of them surrounding education or a personal note from the Founder. Find them on Instagram as @deco.denim.The Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.comBlank 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.Gabriela Antonas is a visual artist, an upcycler, and a fashion designer, but Gabriela Antonas is also a feminist micro business with radical ideals. She's the one woman band, trying to help you understand, why slow fashion is what the earth needs. If you find your self in New Orleans, LA, you may buy her ready-to-wear upcycled garments in person at the store “Slow Down” (2855 Magazine St). Slow Down Nola only sells vintage and slow fashion from local designers. Gabriela's garments are guaranteed to be in stock in person, but they also have a website so you may support this women owned and run business from wherever you are! 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! 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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

Today I am joined by Daniela Rodriguez. Daniela is the CEO and co-founder of Neems Jeans, a Latinx-owned denim company that designs custom jeans to your unique body for a perfect fit. Each pair is ethically handcrafted in Los Angeles and exclusively uses sustainable, rescued fabrics. Neems' mission is to empower folks with the confidence they deserve in their perfectly-fitting jeans, while never having to compromise on our planet or our people. Neems has proudly been featured in Business Insider, The Zoe Report, Ecocult, and CNN Underscored as the "jeans of your dreams". Tune in to learn more about Daniela's journey! Follow Neems Jeans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neemsjeans/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearneems Website: https://www.neemsjeans.com/ Follow Werk Mija on Social Media TikTok: @werkmija Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werkmija/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/werkmija Website: https://www.werkmija.com

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

This week we're talking about a topic that is fundamentally transforming the way we consume fashion, and it's called the sharing economy. We're joined by two guests helping us explore how we can make our wardrobes accessible to others, and what that means for making the industry more sustainable. First up we chat to Aisling Byrne, founder of peer-to-peer swapping and renting app, Nuw. You can sign up to Nuw here, and follow on Instagram. Next up we spoke to Kalkidan Legesse, founder of ethical retailer Sancho's and new venture, Shwap. Shwap offers circular solutions for both consumers and the brands they buy from, using innovative tech. Sign up for Shwap here, and follow on Instagram. Other clothes sharing platforms we recommend are Swopped.co.uk and Swishup. Read Ruth's article for EcoCult on clothes swapping here. Common Threads is an ethical fashion podcast from stylist Alice Cruickshank and writer Ruth MacGilp. If you liked this episode and you want to support our work, you can buy us a Ko-Fi here. For more updates on the ethical fashion conversation, follow Common Threads on Instagram, like us on Facebook, and join the conversation on Twitter. You'll find Ruth on Instagram: @ruthmacgilp_ and Twitter @ruthmacgilp You'll find Alice on Instagram: @styledbyalicex and Twitter: @styledbyalice Common Threads artwork was created by Madeleine Welsch. Music produced by Feena McKinnell.

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.

Resumen: En este episodio, Laura Beltrán-Rubio entrevista a Lillyana Mejía, consultora y experta en sostenibilidad. Laura y Lilliana hablan sobre algunas definiciones de la sostenibilidad y el concepto del “greenwashing”. Además, proponen algunas acciones que se pueden tomar para avanzar en el camino hacia la sostenibilidad desde el punto de vista empresarial y el del consumo.Lillyana es Abogada de la Universidad San Buenaventura Cali, con estudios en Mediación en Conflictos de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali. Se ha desempeñado como Directora del Observatorio de la Conducta Oficial de Cali. Directora de las Cátedras de Constitución Política y Democracia y Justicia Restaurativa, en la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali. Coordinadora de Cooperación y Desarrollo de esta misma universidad. Coordinadora de Investigación: Fundaciones Empresariales en Colombia: Una Mirada a su Estructura y Dinámicas (Financiado por Promigas). Desde hace 8 años se ha dedicado a la consultoría enfocada en el diseño, implementación y evaluación de estrategias de Sostenibilidad Empresarial e Inversión Social Privada. Desde el 2017, trabaja exclusivamente en el sistema moda, en relación con la sostenibilidad empresarial.Encuentra a Lillyana Mejía en: Instagram: @lillymejiap  Twitter: @lillymejiap  Página web: Hub Moda Sostenible, https://hubmodasostenible.com/ Referencias: Alden Wicker, “Fashion Is Not the 2nd Most Polluting Industry After Oil. But What Is It?” EcoCult, 1 de abril de 2021, https://ecocult.com/now-know-fashion-5th-polluting-industry-equal-livestock/. Ayesha Barenblat y Aditi Mayer, “Brands Are Today’s Colonial Masters”, Remake, 27 de mayo de 2020, https://remake.world/stories/news/colonialism-in-fashion-brands-are-todays-colonial-masters/. Briki Magazine sobre Moda y colonización en Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYc0itM41x/.Paloma G. López, “Con Gucci en los talones y la soga al cuello. Moda Sostenible, Moda Slow ¿o no?” The Circular Project Shop, 19 de septiembre de 2020, https://thecircularproject.com/2020/09/19/con-gucci-en-los-talones-y-la-soga-al-cuello/.The Sustainable Fashion Academy, “Big Closets Small Planet”, podcast. The Wardrobe Crisis, “Patagonia’s Director Vincent Stanley on the Big Stuff”, podcast, 57:09.

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.

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.

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.

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 :

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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)

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!

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