Sustainably Influenced

Welcome back to Season 8 of Sustainably Influenced. In this episode we're diving deep into a topic that's at the heart of sustainability – transparency. As we strive for a more eco-friendly future, it's essential to know exactly where our products come from. And that's where technology comes to the rescue. In this episode, we're shedding light on how innovative technologies, particularly blockchai...

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. This episode is entitled “Is tech separating human rights from humans?” But I really want to know how we can put an end or slow the possibility of this happening through intentional engagement and building responsive, responsible systems. We can’t discuss people with...

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. Most of you will have seen that recycled plastic is everywhere, from our clothes (in the form of polyester) to bags, car components, furniture, building materials, paint pots and even kerbstone. Recycling plastic has been touted as a solution to the waste problem in...

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. By now, I think that most of us are aware that the agricultural industry has a significant impact on the environment, and it's essential to find ways to reduce that impact. The use of innovative technologies can help farmers make more informed decisions and improve t...

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 talking about clean technology, also known as "green technology" or "clean tech," which refers to a broad range of products, services, and processes that minimise negative environmental impacts while promoting sustainability. Clean technolog...

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 hu...

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 utilis...

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 respons...

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 consum...

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, a...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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.&nbs...

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 subscripti...

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 generall...

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% biodegrad...

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 m...

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...

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 L...

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 y...

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, unli...

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...

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 r...

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 y...