Rank #1: Let's Chat About What Makes an Ethical Fashion Brand // With Ruth MacGilp

Ruth is an Ethical fashion writer and digital marketer who focuses on copywriting, social media, email marketing, SEO, websites, PR etc. for purpose-driven brands, mostly sustainable fashion & lifestyle. Ruth has written articles for publications like Eco Age & Eco Warrior Princess and on her own blog. Ruth’s been blogging since about 2015 and is passionate about bucking the trend of influencers + fast fashion with second hand style, outfit repeating, caring for clothes and education/activism on issues that matter. Alongside this, Ruth’s volunteered with Fashion Revolution since 2017 through community events.
Recently, Ruth started an Ethical Fashion newsletter which I urge you to support here: ruthmacgilp.substack.com
Ruth is on socials @ruthmacgilpblog and her own site, ruthmacgilp.com
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Ruth and I discuss what makes a brand ethical, the problems with fast fashion, how important ethics is in sustainability and a whole lot more!
Ruth’s Cosmo Article: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/fashion/style/a30243970/fast-fashion-toxic-relationship/
Fashion Revolution’s Website: https://www.fashionrevolution.org
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Jul 17 2020
32mins
Rank #2: Let's Chat About Transparency in Sustainability, Fashion Revolution & Green Washing // With Melissa Watt

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ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Melissa and I discuss what transparency actually is and why it’s so important in sustainability and fashion. We also delve into the controversy that the Fashion Revolution Index caused and how we can avoid being greenwashed by fast fashion brands.
The blog post that inspired the episode: https://www.melissawatt.co.uk/post/let-s-talk-about-that-h-m-score
Jul 10 2020
36mins
Rank #3: Let's Chat About Sustainable Travel // With Natasha of Mindful Feet

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ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Natasha and I chat about sustainable travel & it’s accessability, overtourism, the pros and cons of Air BNB and how we can make our travels more eco-friendly.
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Jul 03 2020
31mins
Rank #4: Let's Chat About Eco-Friendly Living // With Rae Ritchie

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ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Rae and I chat about eco-friendly living, minimalism and actionable steps we can all take to live more sustainable lives.
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Jun 26 2020
35mins
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Rank #5: Let's Chat About Environmental Activism, Modelling & Female Empowerment // With Brana Dane

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ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Brana and I discuss her environmental activism, female empowerment, the model mafia and being a sustainability advocate.
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Jun 19 2020
24mins
Rank #6: Let's Chat About Consumerism, Culture & Climate Change // With Eugenia Chow

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Blog: https://www.veganhkblog.com Her Podcast: The Everyday Activist
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Eugenia and I discussed her time backpacking in Nepal and what she learnt about consumerism, sustainability and other cultures. We talk about community, whether climate change is the consumers issue and what is actually essential.
Eugenia’s blog post that inspires this conversation: https://www.veganhkblog.com/blog/2020/2/9/climate-change-and-culture-1
Ted Talk on Bhutan: https://www.ted.com/speakers/tshering_tobgay
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Jun 12 2020
22mins
Rank #7: Let's Chat About What Happens To Our Old Clothes // With Amelia Easley from Sustainability Of Podcast

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ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Amelia and I talked about whether shopping second-hand is the most sustainable and ethical way to buy clothes, what actually happens to our clothes when we donate and recycle them, the impact that the second-hand clothing industry has on LEDCs, why some companies incinerate their stock and the impact this has, if our clothes actually get recycled when we send them off to be & much more on this super educational and informative episode!
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SOURCES MENTIONED:
HuffPost – We Buy A Staggering Amount Of Clothing, And Most Of It Ends Up In Landfills.
The Atlantic – Where Does Discarded Clothing Go?
BBC – Where Do Your Old Clothes Go?
Oxfam’s Study – The impact of the second-hand clothing trade on developing countries
Business Of Fashion – Africa vs the USA: A Secondhand Clothing Showdown
BBC – Burberry Burns Bags, Clothes and Perfume Worth Millions
Ellen MacArthur Foundation – Make Fashion Circular
Ellen MacArthur Foundation – A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning fashion’s future
Jun 10 2020
43mins
Rank #8: Let's Chat About Coronavirus' Impact On Nature // With Camilla Bertolini

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In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Camilla and I talked about the impact of Coronavirus on nature, marine animals, habitats and our daily lives. We also discussed changes in pollution and what we think will happen once the crisis is over – will people actually slow down? There’s also some information about her activism with groups in Venice to help conserve the lagoon and reduce waste in the city. If you’re an ocean lover like me, then this is a super fun and interesting episode!
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May 29 2020
29mins
Rank #9: Let's Talk About Textile Waste // With Tatty Moo

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ABOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Julia and I chatted about how Julia got into making clothes and sustainable fashion, what deadstock fabric is and why there’s so much of it, some upcycling tips, changing the fashion industry and if social media is the best way to educate people on sustainable fashion.
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May 28 2020
26mins
Rank #10: Let's Chat About Veganism // With SustainablyChar

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In this episode of The Ethical Conversations Podcast, Char and I discussed her veganism journey, the impact that the meat industry has on the planet, how people react to veganism as an environmental act over an ethical one, being a vegan on a budget/as a student and other simple ways to have an impact. This episode is a great listen for anyone worried about veganism costing more – Char’s shopping rundown soon helps that fear!
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May 28 2020
37mins