Sustainably, Yours

In this episode of Sustainably, Yours, Julia-Grace and Cailey chat with Ali Davin, the creative genius behind Jute Interior Design and author of the gorgeous book Live Natural. Ali lets us in on the health journey that led her to pursue sustainable interior design and shares how she creates spaces centered around beauty and wellness - for people and for planet. Ali shares her design tips, including how to avoid harmful chemicals, and natural materials take center stage. She shares valuable insights from her book on improving air quality, maximizing natural light, and creating a serene and balanced living environment. Whether you're an experienced advocate of sustainable living or just beginning your journey, this episode offers practical advice that will inspire you to transform your space thoughtfully and sustainably.

It's BookTok meets sustainable design in this episode of Sustainably, Yours. Cailey gives a 1-star Goodreads review. Julia-Grace takes a break from fiction. We're sharing all our best book recs and recent reads -- from climate basics to spicy fantasy. What can we say? We've got range.

In part 2 of our upcycling series, we're joined by Cassandra Kane of Sieme and Nika-Katharina Neuhold of Nicas Concept to chat about how they create unique, designer pieces from secondhand clothing. The textile industry contributes 10% of all carbon emissions, and upcycling fills a crucial gap in updating vintage and secondhand clothing into modern, sustainable pieces. Follow Sieme here: @we.are.sieme Follow Nicas Concept here: @nicasconcept

In part 1 of our upcycling series, we're joined by Ali Hansen of Nena Hansen Clothing and Katie Chambers of Lue Studios to chat about how they create unique, designer pieces from secondhand clothing. The textile industry contributes 10% of all carbon emissions, and upcycling fills a crucial gap in updating vintage and secondhand clothing into modern, sustainable pieces. Follow Ali here: @Nena_Hansen_ Follow Katie here: @Luestudios

We're back and ready to yap. Julia-Grace and Cailey kick off season 2 of Sustainably, Yours with a summer break catchup, Olympics bedroom drama, and the difficulties of choosing between sustainability and price. Tune in to see what else is coming for season 2.

We've talked about how to thrift clothing - but what about furniture? In this episode, furniture thrifting expert Virginia Chamlee spills her secrets for how to find unique, quality furniture secondhand. She goes sleuth mode to get the best pieces at estate sales, and she doesn't gatekeep her creative hack for finding deals on designer pieces on Facebook Marketplace.

This episode features Teresa McGrath, the Chief Research Officer for Habitable, a nonprofit that studies the health and environmental effects of building materials. Teresa, an environmental chemist, digs into the environmental implications of paint components and offers scientific insights on sustainable alternatives. Some of her suggestions are even trending - popular wall treatments such as Limewash and Roman clay are healthier alternatives. And if you aren't willing to part with your acrylic paint (we get it!), Teresa outlines what to avoid and what to look for in paint ingredients, as well as where to find more sustainable brands. 

Today we sit down with Sarah Pinner, co-founder and former CEO of Beni, to learn more about the browser extension that scours the internet to find secondhand options for you. Prior to Beni, she played a key role in expanding Imperfect Foods, an online grocery company focused on fighting food waste. In this episode, Sarah digs into the intricacies of the secondhand market and how Beni targets the apprehensive secondhand shoppers - those who like the idea, but don’t necessarily love the experience of thrifting. Sarah also dispels the concept that ordering and returning new clothing is consequence-free and tells us where our returns actually end up.

Grab yourself a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage and settle in for a proper girl talk. In their first solo episode since the season intro, JG and Cailey dig into how to define your personal style - whether it be interiors or fashion. Cailey details how she helps her interior design clients leverage their wardrobes to find common themes and gives us a hack for getting outfit inspo. JG asks for Cailey's advice on feeling torn between two interior styles and speaks to the importance of a "buy list."

We spend (hopefully) 8 hours of our day in bed. So investigating the environmental and health impacts of your bedding is a worthwhile endeavor. Join us in a conversation with Kat Dey, President of sustainable bedding company Ettitude. We dive into the environmental impact of the textile industry, and explore how Ettitude is reducing that impact through innovative production practices and their patented CleanBamboo® fabric. From bedding to apparel, their mission-driven approach has garnered recognition, including being named an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company in America and winning the prestigious Real Leaders 2022 Impact Awards alongside companies like Tesla and Patagonia.

Columbia University Circular Economy professor Diana Trushell decodes sustainability buzzwords so we can identify when brands are being authentic in their sustainability initiatives and when they are not. She teaches us which greenwashing terms to look out for, debunks the perceived sustainability of clothing rental subscription models, and sheds light on why the fossil fuel industry might be behind that sweater made from recycled plastic bottles. Sustainably, Yours is a sustainable design podcast where co-hosts Cailey and Julia-Grace delve into creating sustainable homes and wardrobes. Join us as we navigate how to make planet-positive decisions and share our tips on accessible, budget-friendly style. Through interviews with experts and brands leading the way, we’ll dive into the impact of personal and interior style on the environment and discover how our collective purchasing power can make real progress in the fight against climate change.

Madalyn Newell is your new thrifting BFF.  As a former employee of The RealReal & now a full-time thrifter, she is sharing her practical tips for finding quality & designer goods while thrifting. From her systematic route through the thrift store to which materials to look out for, she's spilling all her secrets.

The problem of climate change is SO vast - can we really make a difference by making more sustainable purchases in our homes and closets? JG + Cailey discuss how individual purchases can create system change in terms of what corporations prioritize and manufacture. -- Sustainably, Yours is a sustainable design podcast where co-hosts Cailey and Julia-Grace delve into creating sustainable homes and wardrobes. Join us as we navigate how to make planet-positive decisions and share our tips on accessible, budget-friendly style. Through interviews with experts and brands leading the way, we’ll dive into the impact of personal and interior style on the environment and discover how our collective purchasing power can make real progress in the fight against climate change.