KMUD - The Choice is Yours

In this episode, we take a closer look at the hidden impacts of one of our most everyday products: toilet paper. We'll explore how our demand for toilet paper affects Canada's boreal forest, Brazil's eucalyptus plantations, and the forests of the southern United States. But the story doesn't end with trees. Many toilet paper products also contain potentially harmful contaminants, including PFAS ("...

In this episode, we’re stepping into the world of shoes. But first—what if we didn’t wear them at all? Walking barefoot: more natural, cheaper, and maybe even healthier. Still, for most of us, shoes are a daily essential. So what are they really doing to our bodies? From high heels to running shoes to flip-flops, we break down the health impacts of what we put on our feet. Then there’s the environ...

In this episode, The Choice is Yours team looks into seeds.  As a consumer, a gardener, which seeds should I plant ? F1, hybrid, heirloom, home made, GMO? How our gardens can help protect biodiversity? What is the Seed banks' work? Is Seed Savers Exchange a good option ? What is Bill Gtes doing with seeds in Africa? How bad are the seeds from the supermarket? All that and more.  References :  Abou...

In this episode, we trace how coffee fueled the rise of industrialization and capitalism — keeping factories running and workers awake — before diving deep into the world of modern coffee shops. From cozy local cafés to global corporate chains, we unpack what’s really brewing behind the counter: union battles and worker strikes, slavery investigations in supply chains, the staggering amounts of ad...

In this episode, Doro, Dani, and Sheila take you on a journey through the world of coffee — from its origins in Ethiopia to the realities of deforestation and modern-day slavery in Brazil. Next month, we’ll focus on coffee shops. But for now, we’re starting at home with ground coffee. Who are the biggest ground coffee brands in the U.S., and how sustainable are they? Which certifications can you t...

In this episode, we are talking about the numerous health benefits of potatoes, but also their entry in the EWG's Dirty Dozen and their GMO versions. From the Andes to McDonalds, potatoes are the 4th biggest crop in the world, it was about time to understand it a bit more. 

In this episode, we peel back the layers of America’s avocado obsession. While avocado toast may feel harmless, most of the fruit we consume comes from Mexico — where production is entangled with cartel involvement and violence. We dig into the environmental consequences of this booming demand, focusing on land use, deforestation, and strained ecosystems. But it’s not all doom and gloom — avocados...

In this episode, we crack into the environmental, health, and social impacts of egg consumption and production. From the stench of industrial egg factories to the evolving science on cholesterol, we explore the complicated role eggs play in our diets. Eggs can be a powerhouse of nutrition—but it depends on how and where they're produced. We talk free-range, tree-range, pasture-raised, and even the...

Part 3 of our three-part series on milk. We examine deeper the environmental footprint of cow’s milk, then swirl into a conversation about cultured dairy like yogurt and kefir. Finally, we pour over the world of milk alternatives—from goat to almond to macadamia—always keeping an eye on the environmental and health impacts of our choices.

In Dirt on the Milky Way , we took a hard look at the dairy industry and its impact on farmers and health. In this episode, 2nd of a 3 parts series, we’re bringing it closer to home, getting the inside scoops from a local regenerative farmer. Cody Nicholson Stratton of Foggy Bottoms Boys farm in Ferndale, CA, joins us to break down what sustainable dairy looks like—compared to what Big Milk is doi...

1st of a 3 part series about dairy, this episode looks at the complicated lives of dairy farmers and the health impacts of consumming milk. One thing that is for sure is that they are lying to us through advertising about the beautiful cows in green pastures feeding some cute blond kids. But what is really behind this false image! 

Let's talk about the impacts of our consumptions of alcohol from the water needed in the brewing process of beer to the role of alcohol in society and the impacts of acoholism. Dani, Sheila and Doro dive into the subject and relate what they've learned on the internet.

The rise of human civilization is deeply tied to the quest for salt. Yet today, salt is so common, accessible, and inexpensive that we couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to it. We dive into its rich history, production methods, health effects, and environmental impact. But is all salt the same? From refined table salt to Himalayan, sea, and Celtic salt—it can get pretty confusing. So, let’s bre...