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After a little break, Green Queens is back (for a bit...!) In this catch-up episode, Imogen and Abbie explain where they've been, why life got in the way, and what the future of the podcast looks like. Imogen opens up about leaving her role at Everything Electric after years of presenting and leading content and what it feels like to finally slow down. Along the way, the conversation wanders (as Green Queens conversations often do!) through holidays, books, careers, nervous systems, and some genuinely exciting sustainability news—including the rise of plug-in balcony solar, why Germany is leading the way, and why these tiny solar panels could transform clean energy for renters. 00:00 Welcome back to Green Queens 02:41 Where have we been? 03:49 Imogen leaves Everything Electric 08:55 Looking back on the clean energy journey 12:00 Burnout, rest and finding balance 14:45 Holiday highlights and travel chat 17:07 Sustainability news catch-up 18:38 Balcony solar explained 22:18 Why Germany is embracing plug-in solar 22:58 EV updates after leaving the industry 26:27 Why the future of transport still excites us 30:22 How we stay informed without doomscrolling 32:29 What's next for Green Queens 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #BalconySolar #PlugInSolar #EnergyTransition #ElectricVehicles #EV #SustainableLiving #EcoLiving #ClimatePositive #EnvironmentalPodcast #GreenPodcast #CleanTech #NetZero #ClimateNews #EnergyNews #EverythingElectric #BurnoutRecovery #CareerChange #WomenInSustainability #WomenInClimate #Podcast #SustainabilityPodcast #GreenLiving #Renewables Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Abbie heads into the world of wildlife conservation with one of the people helping to protect some of Africa's most extraordinary ecosystems. This week we're joined by conservationist and safari lodge owner Pamela Kertland Wright to explore Uganda's incredible conservation journey, how tourism can support wildlife, and why local communities are at the heart of successful environmental projects. In this conversation: 🌿 Uganda's conservation success story 🦏 Wildlife recovery after conflict 🌍 Sustainable tourism done properly 🏡 Building low-impact safari lodges ❤️ Why community-led conservation works Find out more: https://wildplacesafrica.com/ 00:00 Welcome & World Conservation Day 02:00 Meet Pam Kertland Wright 04:30 Falling in love with conservation 09:15 Uganda's wildlife recovery story 14:00 Conservation after conflict 19:15 Tourism as a force for good 24:00 Why local communities matter 29:00 Building a sustainable safari lodge 33:30 Creating low-impact tourism 38:30 Intentional sustainability 42:45 Reasons to feel hopeful 47:45 Everyday sustainability habits 52:45 Final thoughts 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism, Uganda safari, eco tourism, responsible travel, biodiversity, community conservation, wildlife recovery, sustainable travel, conservation success stories, climate podcast, sustainability podcast, eco lodge, renewable energy, solar powered safari lodge, protecting wildlife, nature conservation, green living, environmental podcast, Green Queens podcast #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #Sustainability #SustainableTravel #EcoTourism #ResponsibleTravel #Nature #Wildlife #Environment #Climate #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #Rewilding #Safari #Uganda #Africa #NationalParks #CommunityConservation #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #EcoLodge #GreenLiving #SustainableLiving #ConsciousTravel #Travel #NatureLovers #WildlifePhotography #Hope #Podcast #GreenQueens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've been hanging out with us for a while, you know we did an amazing Interrail trip last year and haven’t stopped talking about it since. Well, the travel itch is officially back, and it is entirely Cat Jones’s fault. In this episode, we sit down with Cat, the absolute powerhouse founder of Byway; a brilliant travel tech company rewriting the rules of holidays. Think flight-free, multi-stop, gorgeous journeys over land and sea that prove the journey itself can be the absolute best part of the trip. (Goodbye airport chaos, hello dining cars and mountain views! 🏔️🍰) Cat shares how Byway is using smart tech to fix the massive headache of planning flight-free travel, combining dynamic routing with independent, locally owned hotels, and (our personal favourite) an in-trip WhatsApp group that feels like texting your mates when things go a bit sideways. Join us to chat about: Cat’s Top 3 Magical Routes: From waking up to deer on Rannoch Moor to paddling in Lake Bled by breakfast.Traveling with children: How to survive (and actually enjoy!) long train journeys with kidsThe "Package Holiday" Rethink: Why Byway reclaimed the term to protect green travelers.The Real Impact: Ditching short-haul flights and the frustrating politics behind jet fuel tax breaks.Sustainable Travel Leave: The ready-made policy that gets you extra holiday days just for choosing the train. (Yes, really. Go pitch it to your boss immediately!) 👉 Check out Byway: https://www.byway.travel/ 00:00 - Introduction & The Joy of Slow Travel 02:47 - Introducing Cat Jones & The Concept of Byway 06:38 - The Tech Challenge: Solving Overland Travel Chaos 10:56 - The Hybrid Model: Package Protection & WhatsApp Support 15:33 - Are Flight Cancellations Shifting the Industry? 18:01 - Cat's Top 3 Magical Train Journeys (Slovenia, Swiss Alps, & Scotland) 23:58 - Train Travel Pro-Tips for Parents with Kids 26:34 - Hard Data: The Climate & Community Impact of Ditching Flights 30:15 - What is "Sustainable Travel Leave"? 31:13 - The Behind-The-Scenes Startup Story of Byway 39:14 - Magic Wand: Fighting Jet Fuel Tax Breaks & Media Bias 46:12 - Seed Swapping! #GreenQueens #GreenQueensPodcast #SlowTravel #FlightFree #TrainTravel #SustainableTravel #EcoTravel #TravelByTrain #RailTravel #OverlandTravel #FlightFreeTravel #EuropeanTravel #SleeperTrain #Interrail #ClimateAction #ConsciousTravel #SustainableLiving #GreenTravel #EcoFriendlyTravel #FutureOfTravel #TravelPodcast #PodcastEpisode #ClimatePodcast #TravelTips #AdventureTravel #TravelEurope #TrainJourney #DigitalNomad #SustainableTourism #LowCarbonTravel #TravelInspiration #TravelTok #Byway #GreenQueens #TravelLessFlyLess #ClimateConscious #TravelHacks #FamilyTravel #NatureTravel #MindfulTravel #AlternativeTravel #TravelTechnology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the problem isn’t climate inaction, but rather the way we are telling the story? 🌍 In this live episode of Green Queens, we sit down with Emily Renshaw-Smith, the Managing Director of Open Planet to go behind the scenes of her team's incredible productions, including the David Attenborough-narrated documentary Ocean, to unpack how storytelling serves as a vital tool for real-world climate impact. From her professional journey through Channel 4 and Comic Relief to her current role leading one of today's most ambitious environmental media initiatives, Emily explains why data alone is insufficient to inspire change. She shares how powerful narratives can shift perspectives, influence global policy, and transform climate anxiety into meaningful action. We also explore Open Planet’s groundbreaking open-source footage library. This platform is designed to provide creators everywhere with access to world-class natural history content, effectively democratising the ability to tell stories that truly matter. Find out more: https://www.openplanetstudios.uk/ https://openplanet.org/ https://otherhouse.com/south-kensington/ 00:00 – Welcome to The Other House: Live with the Green Queens 02:00 – Reusing & Sourcing 03:10 – Introducing Emily Renshaw-Smith: From Comic Relief to Open Planet 05:00 – The "Golden Thread": A career in purposeful media 07:15 – Data vs. Storytelling: Why we are hardwired for narrative 08:45 – The Mission of Open Planet 11:20 – Ocean: Baking impact into David Attenborough’s latest film 15:30 – Open Source Revolution: Giving away world-class footage 17:40 – Individual Acts vs. Systemic Change: The tuna sandwich dilemma 19:50 – Fighting the "Slop": Authenticity in the age of AI 22:00 – Hopeful Storytelling: Imaging a better future 24:30 – The Next Generation: Finding new trusted voices 26:40 – Community Narratives: Why local stories cut through 30:00 – Short Form Power: Nature doesn't have a bin 34:10 – Advice for Creators: Know your audience & entertain first 39:30 – The Yogurt Pot: Small acts and final thoughts 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #GreenQueensPodcast #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateStorytelling #Sustainability #Environmentalism #ClimateSolutions #Storytelling #ImpactFilmmaking #EnvironmentalDocumentary #DocumentaryFilmmaking #OceanConservation #MarineConservation #DavidAttenborough #OpenPlanet #HopefulStorytelling #ClimateCommunication #SustainableFuture #MediaForChange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you organise a marathon for 60,000 people… without wrecking the planet? 🏃‍♀️🌱 In this episode of Green Queens, we go behind the scenes of the London Marathon with Kate Chapman, Head of Sustainability at London Marathon Group, just days before race day. Kate takes us through how one of the world’s biggest sporting events is designed with the planet in mind, and the role sport can play in creating positive impact. From carbon levies to behavioural science, Kate reveals how the marathon achieved “Evergreen” status, the highest global standard for sustainable sport, and what it really takes to get there. Inside this episode: 🌍 The marathon’s carbon footprint 💡 How “Team Green” nudges runners into better choices, with real perks 👀 ♻️ Why carbon removal is replacing traditional offsets 🚿 The surprisingly powerful role of toilets, queues, and incentives 🌆 How sustainability also includes inclusion, accessibility, and community Whether you are a runner, an event organiser, or simply in need of some positivity, this episode shows how small design choices can drive massive impact. 00:00 – Race Week! 02:45 – Meet Kate Chapman 06:50 – How the London Marathon Evolved 10:40 – What Is “Team Green”? (And Why It Works) 14:50 – “Evergreen” Status 19:10 – Competing (and Collaborating) Globally 22:50 – The Biggest Carbon Problem: Travel 24:40 – The Mile 11 Forest Experiment 🌳 29:10 – Future Tech: Edible Packaging & Refill Systems 31:40 – Climate Change vs Race Day Reality 35:20 – Carbon Removal vs Offsetting 39:30 – Why Sport Changes Behaviour Faster 44:50 – Advice for Smaller Events 51:30 – Round Up 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #GreenQueensPodcast #Podcast #LondonMarathon #SustainableSport #ClimateAction #EcoInnovation #GreenEvents #CarbonRemoval #NetZero #Marathon #RunningCommunity #SustainabilityPodcast #BehaviourChange #EventSustainability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie sit down with Dr. Ravina, a GP and women’s health specialist, to unpack the science behind microplastics and what it actually means for your body. After the buzz around  @Netflix  's The Plastic Detox, we wanted answers beyond the headlines. Dr. Ravina breaks down how chemicals like BPA and phthalates can mimic hormones in the body, why fertility conversations need to include men too, and how small, realistic changes can make a meaningful difference. 💚 To find out more: https://theonelabs.co/pages/the-lab https://www.instagram.com/doctor.ravina/ 0:00 – Welcome to Green Queens! 2:45 – Introducing Dr. Ravina 4:50 – What are microplastics and where are they hiding? 9:30 – The "Plastic Detox" experiment: Science vs. Fiction 12:30 – How "Fake Oestrogen" affects your body 18:00 – Gut health, Endometriosis, and environmental factors 24:00 – The One Fertility supplement story 30:45 – Period products: Should we be worried about toxins? 34:00 – Male fertility: The 3-month regeneration window 39:30 – 3 Achievable swaps you can make TODAY 45:00 – One final question! 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Secondhand is reshaping the fashion industry. This week, Abbie and Imogen are joined by a very special (and returning) guest, Olivia May. She joins us to delve into the data behind the fashion industry's resale boom. Why are over a third of us hooked on platforms like Vinted and eBay? Is the “French way” of shopping actually better for the planet? And what happens when luxury brands start embracing resale, digital passports, and circular design? In this episode, we cover: 👗 The £50B Shift: How secondhand is reshaping the future of retail 👗The “Vinted Credit” Effect: Why selling has to be seamless 👗 Can AI and tech actually fix fashion? 👗 Fast Fashion Fallout in France 📝 Check out the full research report here: https://www.occstrategy.com/en/article/fashion-reincarnated/ 00:00 – The Smoothest Intro Ever & Special Guest Olivia May 02:50 – The Resale Boom: 35% of the UK is Now Shopping Secondhand 05:12 – Beyond Vinted 07:58 – How Brands are adapting 09:20 – Higher Liquidity: Is Secondhand Speeding Up Our Consumption? 12:40 – Designing for Three Kids: Circularity and Longevity in Luxury 20:30 – Digital Product Passports: Scanning Your Clothes for the Future 22:45 – Removing Friction: How AI and Image Recognition will Change Selling 25:20 – The "Birkin" Effect: Why Secondhand Can Sometimes Cost More 28:45 – The French Way: Anti-Fast Fashion Laws and Capsule Wardrobes 31:50 – Searching with AI: Using ChatGPT to Find Your Next Blue Linen Shirt 35:30 – The Struggle of Stock Images 38:40 – Democratising Fashion: Is it Snobbish to Criticise Fast Fashion? 43:10 – The Supermarket Shift & The Klarna Conundrum 47:00 – Future Forecast: Reaching a $50 Billion Market by 2030 50:50 – Who are the Losers? The Challenge for Value Price Point Brands 54:30 – The Last Thing for the Planet & Final Thoughts 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueensPodcast #SustainableFashion #SecondhandStyle #ResaleRevolution #CircularFashion #VintedFinds #SlowFashion #EcoLiving #FashionIndustry #PreLovedStyle #UKPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Abbie and Imogen investigate a very specific life event: Why does turning 30 make you suddenly interested in birds?! A biological clock but for binoculars? We’re joined by wildlife photographer Georgia Barker (@NatureWithGeorgia), who went from “typical Essex girl in Ironappa” (her words..!) to fully-fledged birder, and is now on a mission to rebrand birdwatching. In this episode we discuss: 🦅 The “Nigel Thornberry” stereotype vs the Vogue-approved birding glow-up 📸 How to start wildlife photography on a budget 🌿 Why birdwatching is meditation for people who hate meditating 🇬🇧 Why the UK is wildly underrated (yes, even compared to New Zealand) 🦆 The “Adult Pokémon” thrill of spotting rare species ✨ Why being bad at a hobby is actually the point Follow Georgia: Instagram & TikTok: @NatureWithGeorgia 00:00 – The 30s Survival Guide: From Saggy boobs to Bird Obsession 03:45 – The Rebrand of Birding: Moving Past the "Nigel Thornberry" Stigma 07:20 – Nature With Georgia: How a "Typical Essex Girl" Found the Wilderness 15:10 – The UK is Elite: Why You Don't Need to Travel for Stunning Nature 21:00 – Monetising Your Passion: Balancing a 9-5 with Content Creation 27:15 – Adult Pokémon: Why Birdwatching is the New Mindful Hiking 32:00 – The Beginner’s Toolkit: Apps, Budget Gear, and the Power of Being "Bad" 38:45 – Join the Green Group Chat: Final Thoughts and Romania Adventures 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueensPodcast #Birdwatching #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NatureWithGeorgia #Turning30 #MillennialWomen #UKNature #BritishWildlife #RSPB #OutdoorHobbies #Mindfulness #MentalHealthOutdoors #SlowLiving #EcoPodcast #SustainableLiving #NatureLovers #HotGirlWalk #AdultPokemon #WomenWhoBird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re breaking down The BRIT Awards 2026 and asking the big question: Can music awards ever really be sustainable?!! With Imogen away, Abbie is joined by radio host and pop culture queen Mary Mandefield for a deep dive into the BRITs’ move to Manchester and what it means for the future of the music industry. The ceremony took place at the brand-new Co-op Live, a venue claiming major sustainability credentials. But is it progress… or PR? We discuss: 🌆 Manchester vs London — Is moving The BRITs north a genuine sustainability and industry shift? 🌿 Co-op Live’s green tech — Solar panels, rainwater toilets & free public transport for ticket holders 👗 Red Carpet Reality — Why aren’t more artists choosing vintage, rental or re-wears? 🎤 Industry Pressure — Why speaking about climate still feels “risky” for artists From sustainable fashion to music industry greenwashing, this episode explores the tension between climate ambition and celebrity culture. 00:00 – Welcome to Green Queens feat. Mary Mandefield 01:14 – The Big Move: Why the Brits Finally Left London 03:28 – Inside Co-op Live: Solar Panels & Rainwater Toilets 05:55 – The Fashion Debrief: Olivia Dean & Red Carpet Waste 11:13 – No Music on a Dead Planet: Climate in Pop Culture 13:42 – The Hosting Debate: Was it Too "London-Centric"? 16:42 – Gen Z & The Future of Award Show Relevance 22:45 – Setting Goals for a Sustainable Brits 2027 26:30 – The "Call-Out" Culture: Why Perfection is the Enemy 30:50 – Wrap Up: Mary’s Next Steps & Joining the Group Chat 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #podcast #greenqueenspodcast #TheBrits #Brits2026 #Manchester #CoopLive #SustainableFashion #OliviaDean #MaryMandeville #ClimateAction #NoMusicOnADeadPlanet #EcoFriendly #PopCultureDebrief #AwardsSeason #ImperfectEnvironmentalist #NorthernSoul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sun is out, and apparently so is the sewage...☀️🤢 In this week's episode, Imogen and Abbie dive (not literally, thank god) into the "Fountain of Filth" and the shocking realities exposed in the new Channel 4 docu-drama, Dirty Business. We’re joined by the incredible Sophie Hellyer, surfer, model, and activist, who shares her harrowing personal experience with sewage pollution and why she’s now a literal face of the very confronting London South Bank installation. 👀Noteworthy Mentions: 💩 Channel 4, Dirty Business - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/dirty-business💩 Surfer's Against Sewage, Live Sewage Map - https://www.sas.org.uk/sewage-map/📝 Sign the petition - https://www.sas.org.uk/water-quality/our-water-quality-campaigns/dirty-business-petition/🎙️ Listen to our episode with SAS - https://youtu.be/Y2ULn172Y7w?si=Qg_XhwZB3fsuGgHk🎙️ Listen to Sojo on Amol Rajan's Radical Podcast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mxncmp 00:00 Sunshine is HERE! 02:22 The "Fountain of Filth" on South Bank 05:33 Voice Note: Sophie Hellyer’s Story 07:25 Reviewing Channel 4’s Dirty Business 08:52 The Systemic Failure of Water Companies 13:55 What Surfers Against Sewage are demanding 15:00 Why storytelling beats statistics 18:40 Recommendation: Sojo’s Josephine Phillips on Radical 21:50 Why consumers aren't to blame 22:30 Concluding thoughts 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #greenqueenspodcast #GreenQueens #Sustainability #SewageScandal #DirtyBusiness #SurfersAgainst Sewage #SophieHellyer #CleanWater #EnvironmentalPodcast #FastFashion #Sojo #ClimateAction #UKWaterways #ThamesWater #EcoFriendly #ImperfectEnvironmentalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Green Queens podcast features Daisy Harvey, a British fashion entrepreneur who is revolutionising the way we look at what's in our wardrobes. As the founder of The Loom App, Daisy is on a mission to make upcycling mainstream and accessible by connecting users with high-end designers to reimagine and "redesign" their existing clothes. From turning wedding dresses into daily wearable fashion to her personal journey from luxury brands like Burberry to sustainable tech founder, Daisy shares insights on overcoming business failure and building a more purposeful career in the fashion industry. 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Daisy Harvey, founder of The Loom App 02:30 – Career Origins: From English Lit to TK Maxx and Burberry 03:34 – The "Aha" Moment: Realizing the environmental impact of fashion 06:58 – Lessons from a first business failure 10:08 – What is Loom? Connecting people with professional designers 13:00 – Viral Redesigns: Giving wedding dresses a second life 16:45 – How the App Works: From photo upload to final creation 17:50 – Breaking Stigmas: Why "Redesign" is the new "Upcycling" 27:28 – Fashion Tech: Being a non-technical founder 31:30 – Future Goals: Loom Studios and New York expansion 34:06 – Advice for Founders: Collaboration over comparison 37:20 – The Green Queens Final Question: One sustainable swap at a time 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #greenqueenspodcast #TheLoomApp #DaisyHarvey #UpcyclingFashion #SustainableFashion #FashionEntrepreneur #SlowFashion #EcoFriendlyWardrobe #FashionTech #CircularFashion #futureoffashion #redesign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Greenest Girl Gang around 💚✨ In this Series 5 premiere, hosts Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst reintroduce themselves to new listeners and reflect on the journey so far, from Instagram DMs to celebrating their first podcast anniversary. From Oxford aerodynamics engineering to a decade in broadcast meteorology, the duo share how their careers collided with climate; and why they’re on a mission to make the “big and scary” world of sustainability feel more accessible, more hopeful and a little more sparkly. In this episode: 🌹 The Business of Valentine’s Day Why your bouquet of red roses could carry a carbon footprint of up to 75kg of CO₂e — and what that really means. 🎶 The Sound of Sustainability A deep dive into Earth Percent, the initiative enabling artists like Sam Ryder and Billie Eilish to credit “Planet Earth” as a co-writer — with royalties funding climate solutions. https://www.earthpercent.org/sounds-right-fund Episode Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Series 5: Meet the Green Queens 01:00 – Imogen’s Story: Aerodynamics, EVs & PPE 05:09 – Abbie’s Story: BBC Weather & 3am alarms 07:18 – From Instagram DMs to One-Year Anniversary 10:14 – The “Blocked” Weather Pattern: Why It Won’t Stop Raining 14:19 – Changing Your Mindset (and Your Raincoat) 16:28 – The Vinted Dilemma: Sustainable or Just Shopping? 18:59 – The 75kg Valentine’s Secret: The Carbon Cost of Roses 22:43 – Better Than Roses: Handmade Cards, Acorns & Snowdrops 30:46 – A 400-Year-Old Discovery in Studland Bay 33:53 – Crediting the Planet: Inside Earth Percent 39:26 – Private Jets & Economic Impact: The Taylor Swift Debate 42:58 – Why Birds Sing More in February 46:58 – Big Plans for the Year: Join the Green Group Chat 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #greenqueenspodcast #GreenestGirlGang #ClimatePodcast #SustainabilityPodcast #WomenInClimate #ClimateConversations #EcoPodcast #SustainableLiving #ClimateAction #CarbonFootprint #ValentinesDay #SustainableCelebration #EcoFriendly #ConsciousLiving #NatureLovers #ClimatePositive #EnvironmentalNews #WomenInSTEM #ClimateCommunity #girlgang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this festive special, Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal invite you to simulate that very specific moment on Christmas Day: you’re full of food, the port has been cracked open, and you're ready for a deep, reflective chat. We’re opening the "Big Red Book" of 2025 to revisit our favourite moments and the most impactful lessons we’ve learned along the way. We discuss how Laura Tobin changed our mindset on climate communication, the "Trojan Horse" strategy of Vinted, and how Juliet Kinsman completely reshaped the way we book holidays. Plus, we share our chaotic interrail adventures, discuss our sustainable goals for 2026 (Festivals! Merch?!).. Thank you to everyone who has listened along this year! Merry Christmas! 00:00 - Intro: Festive chaos & confusion over what year it is 01:21 - Why the build-up is the best bit of Christmas 02:40 - Setting the scene: The "Post-Roast Potato" vibe 06:51 - Guest Clip: Laura Tobin on shifting her climate mindset 08:15 - Reflecting on Laura’s impact: "Everyone can do something" 10:55 - Montage: 2025 Highlights (Sewage spills, Vinted, EVs & Loved Before) 14:15 - Key Insight: The "Trojan Horse" of sustainability 23:30 - Guest Clip: Juliet Kinsman on travel & community 24:25 - Using your emissions wisely & reframing tourism 28:00 - Interrailing regrets & driving to the Alps 30:30 - Listener Mail: We need Green Queens Merch! 33:00 - 2026 Goals: Festivals & "Bigger, Better, Greener, Queener" 36:25 - A gentle note for anyone finding Christmas difficult 37:45 - Fun Fact: Tax returns on Christmas Day? 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #greenqueenspodcast #GreenQueens #sustainablegifting #christmas #ecofriendlyliving #sustainablechristmas #lowimpactliving #GreenQueensPodcast #SustainableChristmas #GreenQueens #SustainableChristmas #EcoFriendlyLiving #ChristmasParty #Podcast #SlowFashion #ZeroWasteChristmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Green Queens Christmas Party! 🎄✨ Imogen and Abbie are fully sequinned up (at 4:56 PM on a Thursday) to show you how to host the ultimate festive bash without trashing the planet. In this special episode we look at the four ingredients of a sustainable Christmas party: Outfits, Decorations, Food & Drink, and Organised Fun.... Plus: Hear the story of why Coldplay’s PR team rejected us 💔 and the horrifying truth about Abbie’s childhood "Dewhurst Christmas Album" CD. 00:00 - Intro: Sequins & Ugg Boots 05:50 - Fashion: Re-wearing & Vinted Finds 11:45 - Decorations: Wallpaper Chains & The "Rule of 30" for Foraging 18:50 - Food & Drink: Net Zero Whisky & Rescuing Food 23:30 - Beer Stats: 57 Olympic Pools of Beer?! 28:20 - The Games: Humming & Speed Pictionary 33:00 - Abbie’s embarrassing Christmas Album story 37:15 - The Sustainable Playlist (and the Coldplay rejection) 💚 Noteworthy Mentions: 🥃 Cooper King Distillery - https://www.cooperkingdistillery.co.uk/ 🍌 Too Good To Go - https://www.toogoodtogo.com/ 🍺 Tap Social Beer - https://www.tapsocialmovement.com/ 🎵 BeyGood - https://beygood.org/ 🎵 Clara Lionel Foundation - https://www.claralionelfoundation.org/ 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #greenqueenspodcast #GreenQueens #sustainablegifting #christmas #ecofriendlyliving #sustainablechristmas #lowimpactliving #GreenQueensPodcast #SustainableChristmas #GreenQueens #SustainableChristmas #EcoFriendlyLiving #ChristmasParty #Podcast #SlowFashion #ZeroWasteChristmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎄 Ho ho ho! Welcome to a very festive episode of the Green Queens Podcast! ✨ This Christmas, we’re spreading holiday cheer without the waste. Did you know that in 2024, 3 in 5 Brits received gifts they didn’t want, creating over £1 billion of waste? 😱 So we (Abbie Dewhurst & Imogen Bhogal) curated a sleigh-full of sustainable, ethical, and truly thoughtful gifts—perfect for everyone on your list (and totally okay to treat yourself, too!). From upcycled saris and bread-brewed beer to heated cushions and experiences that give back, this is your ultimate Green Queens Christmas Gift Guide. We also share our family traditions, spill the tea on the perils of buying “tat,” and explore why sometimes the best gift is just time together. 💚 🎁 Josh's Chocolate - https://joshschocolate.co.uk/ I was a Sari - https://iwasasari.com/collections/clothing Nearly New Cashmere - https://www.nearlynewcashmere.co.uk/ Stoov - https://uk.stoov.com/collections/heated-cushions Ere Perez - https://ereperez.com/en-gb/products/coco-crayon-lipstick?_pos=1&_sid=63795f35c&_ss=r BAM Clothing - https://bambooclothing.co.uk/ Unseen Tours - https://unseentours.org.uk/ Tinwood Wine Estate - https://www.tinwoodestate.com/ Tea People - https://teapeople.co.uk/ Regilt - https://www.regilt.co/ The Ballroom Emporium Oxford - https://www.ballroomemporium.co.uk/ Lush Spa Treatments - https://www.lush.com/uk/en/c/spa-treatments Toast Brewing - https://www.toastbrewing.com/ 00:00 - Intro: Festive jumpers & technical difficulties 02:16 - Why we are doing a sustainable gift guide 05:25 - The shocking stats on Christmas waste & unwanted gifts 09:44 - A genius (free) gift idea for nieces & nephews 12:20 - Our family gift traditions: Needs vs. Wants 21:26 - The Virtual Gift Exchange Begins! 22:20 - Gift 1: Josh's Chocolate (Cornish & Sustainable) 23:30 - Gift 2: 'I Was A Sari' Upcycled Goods 26:15 - Gift 3: Nearly New Cashmere Fingerless Gloves 29:00 - Gift 4: Stoov Heated Cushion (Energy Saver!) 30:45 - Gift 5: Homemade Gingerbread & The Gift of Time 35:00 - Gift 6: Ere Perez Plastic-Free Lipstick 36:35 - Gift 7: Unseen Tours (Social Enterprise) 39:30 - Gift 8: BAM Bamboo Leggings 41:35 - Gift 9: Tinwood Estate English Sparkling Wine 43:55 - Gift 10: Tea People (Ethical Loose Leaf Tea) 45:30 - Gift 11: Regilt Upcycled Jewellery 47:50 - Gift 12: Vintage Gucci Strawberry Earrings 50:55 - Gift 13: Lush Spa Massage 52:00 - Gift 14: Toast Brewing (Beer made from waste bread!) 54:30 - Friendship, community, and wrapping up 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #greenqueenspodcast #GreenQueens #sustainablegifting #christmas #ecofriendlyliving #sustainablechristmas #lowimpactliving #GreenQueensPodcast #SustainableChristmas #EcoFriendlyGifts #EthicalShopping #HolidaySeason #Christmas2025 #ThoughtfulGifts #ZeroWasteChristmas #MindfulHolidays #GiftGuide2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.