Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. In today's episode we are discussing ways to make production more sustainable through scientific innovations. These play a crucial role in promoting sustainable living by creating new technologies and improving existing ones that help reduce the negative impact of human activities on the environment. Amphico is a material innovation start-up developing bio-inspired...
Mar 29, 2023•30 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. In today's episode, we are discussing the impact of "green apps". As we have spoken about, time and time again on this podcast, sustainability is a crucial concern in the modern world, and with the rise of technology, there is an increasing focus on how we can utilise it to make a positive impact on the environment. In this regard, more “green apps” have emerged as...
Mar 22, 2023•50 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Welcome back to Sustainably Influenced. In today's episode we are discussing traceability in the supply chain and how AI is being used to improve processes. In recent years, sustainability has become a top priority for many brands, as consumers demand environmentally friendly and socially responsible products. However, ensuring that the supply chain is environmentally friendly and socially responsible is not an easy task. Brands are now turning to blockchain technology to track and trace their p...
Mar 15, 2023•53 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. In today’s episode we will be discussing Artificial Intelligence or “AI”. AI is increasingly being used to drive sustainable consumption, by helping consumers make more informed choices about their purchases and by providing businesses with insights into consumer preferences and behaviours. AI has the potential to greatly enhance sustainability by reducing waste an...
Mar 08, 2023•50 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Welcome back to the final instalment of Changemakers. Today’s episode is another live one, recorded last year September at the Lone Design Club pop up store on London’s Regent Street. We often ask the question, “can fashion ever be truly sustainable?” According to BBC futures, more of us now understand that the fashion industry accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions, and nearly 20% of wastewater. And while the environmental impact of flying is now well known, fashion uses more energy ...
Feb 08, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We often ask the question, “can fashion ever truly be sustainable?” According to BBC futures, more of us now understand that the fashion industry accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions, and nearly 20% of wastewater. And while the environmental impact of flying is now well known, fashion uses more energy than both aviation and shipping combined.” Welcome to Changemakers. This is a 5 part mini series focussing on the people and businesses making impactful changes in the sustainable fash...
Feb 01, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We often ask the question, “can fashion ever truly be sustainable?” According to BBC futures, more of us now understand that the fashion industry accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions, and nearly 20% of wastewater. And while the environmental impact of flying is now well known, fashion uses more energy than both aviation and shipping combined.” Welcome to Changemakers. This is a 5 part mini series focussing on the people and businesses making impactful changes in the sustainable fash...
Jan 25, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We often ask the question, “can fashion ever truly be sustainable?” According to BBC futures, more of us now understand that the fashion industry accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions, and nearly 20% of wastewater. And while the environmental impact of flying is now well known, fashion uses more energy than both aviation and shipping combined.” Welcome to Changemakers. This is a 5 part mini series focussing on the people and businesses making impactful changes in the sustainable fash...
Jan 18, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We often ask the question, “can fashion ever truly be sustainable?” According to BBC futures, more of us now understand that the fashion industry accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions, and nearly 20% of wastewater. And while the environmental impact of flying is now well known, fashion uses more energy than both aviation and shipping combined.” Welcome to Changemakers. This is a 5 part mini series focussing on the people and businesses making impactful changes in the sustainable fash...
Jan 11, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1
What is a subscription model? A subscription model is a business model in which a customer pays a recurring subscription fee in order to receive products or a service. The popularity of a subscription model has changed the trajectory of how we as a society consume media, art, products and how we approach commercial services. Royal Mail has reported that 26% of Brits are now signed up to subscription boxes, either for themselves or as a gift for others. The value of this market in the UK is predi...
Dec 07, 2022•53 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Bespoke tailoring can be seen as an inherently sustainable business as it encourages slow fashion. High quality fabrics are used and the outfits are tailored specifically to the individual, to fit them well and be worn across many years. As 80% of the tailoring process is done by hand, the carbon footprint is incredibly low. For the issue of wastage in tailoring, a skilled cutter is generally quite efficient in using the cloth so very little amount of fabric waste would ultimately end up in the ...
Nov 30, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 9
During a child’s first few years of life they go through an obscene number of nappies. It’s estimated that nearly 3 billion nappies are thrown away in the UK every year – that’s roughly 8 million nappies a day. The Environment Agency estimates that some components of disposable nappies can take up to 500 years to biodegrade . On the market today, there is no disposable nappy that is 100% biodegradable. Even most biodegradable brands only claim to be made of 60 % to 80% biodegradable material. Th...
Nov 23, 2022•29 min•Season 6Ep. 8
As a rule, blacksmith art is eco-friendly because it comes from a naturally occurring material, iron, and then lasts for a very long time. “Blacksmiths have always been great recyclers," says Blacksmith Artist Jay Silber . "From the very earliest days of the Iron Age, metal was a scarce commodity. By repairing items instead of trashing them, that means less for the landfill and less energy spent making new metal.” Today's guest is Callum Cooper who is a traditionally trained architectural blacks...
Nov 09, 2022•27 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Welcome back to another episode of Sustainably Influenced. In today's episode we are discussing the world of leather and asking the question, can leather ever be eco-friendly? We are joined by Emily Rea, co-founder of The Restory Source: https://moralfibres.co.uk/can-leather-be-eco-friendly/ The Restory are a retail company that provide aftercare for Luxury Fashion. They have previously partnered with Harrods, Manolo Blahnik, FarFetch, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols among others. They revive and ...
Nov 02, 2022•49 min•Season 6Ep. 6
This week we are asking the question, why is Jewellery unsustainable? What’s the problem with the Jewellery industry? There are two types of jewellery- fine jewellery and fashion jewellery. The main ingredient of fine jewellery are precious metals and gemstones that are mined from the ground, stripping the earth of its natural resources. Guests: Arabel Lebrusan founder of brand Lebrusan Studio . Spanish born Arabel’s roles include designer, leading artist and as one of the world’s very first Fai...
Oct 19, 2022•47 min•Season 6Ep. 5
In a traditionally male dominated industry, Emma Buckley is championing young, female beekeeping and is using her entrepreneurial spirit to transform the family business, Buckley’s Bees, founded by her father David Buckley, together they have over 65 years of beekeeping experience. Emma’s drive to raise awareness and create new opportunities is taking the skill of beekeeping to new places and to younger generations, raising awareness on the importance of all pollinators and the environment. Emma...
Oct 12, 2022•58 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Butchery is an age-old trade with their duties dating back to the domestication of livestock; its practitioners formed guilds in England as far back as 1272. Even though a growing number of the population are opting for vegetarian or vegan diets, high end butchery is on the rise, with more young people turning to roles in agriculture. I personally love going to my butcher because, unlike their supermarket equivalents, ethicality, traceability and quality are among the things that actually matter...
Oct 05, 2022•42 min
This week we are coming to you live from Sustainable Fashion Week in Bristol. The conversation around sustainability in the garment industry often forgets about the people in “people & planet”. So today we are here to discuss just that, the human story in fashion. "Seeing The Human Story" Panelists: Anna Bryher from Labour Behind the Label , Delphine Williott from Fashion Revolution and Kristian Hardiman from Good on You . Good Clothes Fair Pay demanding a living wage for the people who make...
Sep 28, 2022•49 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Welcome back to season 6 of Sustainably Influenced. This week's guest is Vanessa Butt of Vanessa Butt Upholstery . Vanessa runs a small, Lambeth-based upholstery business with expertise in both modern and traditional upholstery. They market themselves as upholstery with sustainability at it’s core. Upholstery is a very inherently sustainable practice. If you are considering having your furniture repaired and reupholstered then you are already helping preserve raw materials and reduce waste. Trad...
Sep 21, 2022•47 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Welcome back to a brand new season of Sustainably Influenced the podcast guiding people through the minefield of sustainability, with your hosts, Charlotte Williams and Bianca Foley. This season is all about the people behind the product. In a society where everything has become so disposable and waste is one of the biggest problems affecting our planet. We wanted to go back to a time where what you owned was treasured. Come with us on a journey this season where we chat with experts who are tak...
Sep 21, 2022•1 min
In today’s episode of this mini series, I am chatting with Claudia Campbell, founder of Vyable Beauty. Prior to starting the brand, her experience was in the digital space to help global retail brands achieve online growth and create better customer experiences across their online platforms. Vyable beauty was started as a side hustle, keeping Claudia busy and sane throughout lockdown and as a beauty lover, it has been a real passion project for her. She enjoys learning all about the impact of in...
Jul 23, 2022•19 min
In today’s episode, I’m catching up with Founder of St. Rose, Belinda Smith. ST. ROSE is a fragrance house rooted in the art of nature, born in Australia and crafted in New York. The good for you, good for the earth fragrance line has at the heart of its creation process a sustainable and ethical supply chain, as well as transparency on every ingredient used in its six signature gender-neutral fragrances. Founded by Belinda Smith in 2018, it was her insatiable curiosity and search for clean tran...
Jul 16, 2022•20 min
Ruth MacGilp is the Communications Manager at Fashion Revolution, a global movement campaigning for systemic change in the fashion industry. Since 2015 she has been writing about the intersection of fashion, environment and labour rights, collaborating with purpose-driven brands and publications, and co-hosting the award-winning ethical fashion podcast Common Threads. She is passionate about connecting people with the rich stories, cultures and crafts behind clothing and textiles throughout the ...
Jul 09, 2022•20 min
Today I am chatting with CEO of Arena Flowers, John Hackett. As the industry’s leading ethical and sustainable florist, they have set tough standards, established challenging ambitions and maintained their relentless commitment to improving the lives of people and planet. With almost a quarter of a century building international supply chains for flower businesses John has worked in almost every sector. He is a stubborn optimist who passionately believes that business should always be a force fo...
Jul 02, 2022•27 min
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with the founder of premium clean beauty brand, Indie Lee . We are discussing whether sustainability is just another buzzword in the beauty industry and what changes established brands can make to improve their supply chain. A little more about their story. In 2008, Indie Lee was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that doctors felt could be environmentally derived and attributed to something as simple as what she was putting on her skin. This was her a...
Jun 25, 2022•20 min
Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley. In this series I will be discussing sustainability in the fashion space; everything from how to measure impact to definitions within the industry. There are 4 episodes to listen to ahead of season 6 of Sustainably Influenced which is coming very soon. Hope you enjoy! We can't forget that adaptation that was key to surviving a global pandemic. So in today’s episode, I am speaking to Annie Rudnick and Natasha Buc...
Jun 18, 2022•26 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley. In this series I will be discussing sustainability in the fashion space; everything from how to measure impact to definitions within the industry. There are 4 episodes to listen to ahead of season 6 of Sustainably Influenced which is coming very soon. Hope you enjoy! Today I am chatting to Esther Knight, founder of Fanfare Label, all about circularity in fashion and how traditional fashion brands can implement ...
Jun 11, 2022•18 min•Ep. 3
Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley. In this series I will be discussing sustainability in the fashion space; everything from how to measure impact to definitions within the industry. There are 4 episodes to listen to ahead of season 6 of Sustainably Influenced which is coming very soon. Hope you enjoy! In this episode I am speaking with Gemma Metheringham, Former Creative Director, of @labelmix at Next. We are chatting about changes to the fashio...
Jun 04, 2022•29 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley. In this series I will be discussing sustainability in the fashion space; everything from how to measure impact to definitions within the industry. There are 4 episodes to listen to ahead of season 6 of Sustainably Influenced which is coming very soon. Hope you enjoy! In today’s episode Bianca is chatting with Onesta founder, Gabriella Diana about the disparities between definitions of sustainability in the fash...
May 28, 2022•30 min•Ep. 1
Today's episode is something a little different! We are heading to the Grow Farm which focuses on AGROECOLOGY. GROW, established by George Lamb, is a life skills education programme that gives children the opportunity to interact with nature, teach them about nutrition and provide a sustainable source of food for schools and the local community. Today we are speaking with Lucy Gray, Fundraising Director at the Grow Farm in Totteridge, London. As this was recorded live on location (on a very wind...
May 18, 2022•33 min
