In this episode of Change Is Now, your hosts Eartha Hubbell and Stella Abril talk about mega fast fashion company, SHEIN. Shein is a B2C company based in China. They are one of the leading e-commerce sites in the world with over 7 million monthly users on their app ALONE. 40% of Shein website visitors are based in the US. Eartha and Stella break down Shein’s business practices and uncover if their sustainability claims are true or greenwashing.

01:10 - Fast Fashion Stats

03:30 - SHEIN background

09:40 - Sustainable Claims

11:45 - Ethics

19:00 - SHEIN X - Design Competition

21:45 - Can SHEIN ever be sustainable?

31:35 - Demand Change

33:00 - Sustainable Options that compare to SHEIN styles

Learn more about SHEIN and Fast Fashion Companies:

Shein.com

Remake.world

Fashionrevolution.com

Today we are talking with Arizona Sustainable Apparel Association’s Executive Director, Madeline Dolgin and we are breaking down the superstore, Target. If you’re a frequent Target shopper or someone who’s ever wondered just how sustainable Target truly is, you won’t want to miss this episode. Madeline shares her expertise and research on the store and you’d be surprised to know that the department store is cooking up some sustainable initiatives.

Today we are talking with Remake Ambassador, Emily McKay from British Columbia, Canada and breaking down the brand ASOS. Your hosts Eartha and Stella are asking the questions you want to know about ASOS and their sustainability and transparency. We are talking about the Bangladesh accord and the Payup petition and giving you all tips for making an impact from a consumer perspective. 

00:40 - Before we get into our brand, can you tell us a little about the Payup petition?

03:40 - What’s your take on ASOS? Where do they stand with the Bangladesh Accord as as of now?

05:10 - From your perspective, how transparent and sustainable is ASOS?

08:00 -do you think it’s possible for a company with a business model likes ASOS to ever be sustainable?

10:30 -what are some ways people can tell if the sustainability claims a company makes is Green washing or not?

15:00 - How can we be allies for garment workers all over the world?

Learn more about Emily McKay at her blog:

https://www.emeroo.com/

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The Bangladesh Accord is a free standing legal agreement between brands and trade unions to work towards a safe and healthy garment and textile industry in Bangladesh. In order to maintain standards that hold brands accountable, large clothing brands must sign the agreement. Brands like H&M, Zara and many other top fashion brands are being urged to sign the Accord! Our hosts Stella and Eartha can’t wait to break down the brands, H&M and Zara with the Conscious Cut Podcast hosts, JeLisa Marshall and Ny Pen. This podcast powerhouse team shares their perspective on H&M and Zara and where they stand with signing the accord. Jelisa and Ny encourage listeners to demand change from the fashion industry. 

00:40 What is the Bangladesh Accord?

03:40 Can you give us your own perspective on the Bangladesh Accord?

05:10 Why do you think there’s so much hesitancy behind resigning?

08:00 What are your thoughts on H&M specifically?

10:30 What’s missing?

15:00 How transparent is H&M and Zara?

24:40 What’s one thing you want consumers to know when starting your sustainable fashion journey?

Learn more about the Conscious Cut Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/2QTwXGOhh0qvXHe5OM6d24

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In order for sustainable businesses to make the impact they are working to create, they need eyes on their products, services, and missions! That’s where a sustainable copywriter comes in! Our hosts Stella and Eartha are excited to have Sarah Bloodworth on the podcast to talk about how she uses her copywriting powers for good! She also shares tips for small businesses that may not have the ability just yet to invest in a sustainable copywriter, when to know it’s the right time to outsource your copywriting, and how to find the right person who is in alignment with your mission!

00:50 Sustainable business is trending!

02:15 What is copywriting?

05:00 How did you choose copywriting as your career?

07:30 What inspired you to specialize in sustainable copywriting?

10:40 Helping sustainable businesses engage their customers.

14:00 When is the best time for small businesses to bring on a sustainable copywriter?

16:30 Investing in a copywriter for your business.

Learn more about Sarah Bloodworth and her services

sarahbloodworth.com

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Living sustainability is compiled of a string of small yet impactful decisions in our everyday lives! When it comes to celebrating with the people you love most or planning an event for your business, these also take a series of small decisions unique to gathering a larger group of people together. In this episode, our hosts Stella and Eartha are excited to chat with Sustainable Event Consultant, Romina Kwong. Romina shares some great tips so you can make your next event more sustainable, and shares some of the things she considers when consulting for an event. As events return, we couldn’t have timed it better to learn from Romina, so we can all make the impact for good that we’re striving for!

02:30 What does a sustainable event look like?
05:00 What led you to become a sustainable event consultant?

08:00 The difference of an event coordinator who keeps sustainability in mind.

10:15 Examples of greener alternatives Romina has used for events.

13:00 What are some tips for planning a more sustainable event?

15:15 How can we learn more and get in touch for future events

Follow along with Romina on Instagram | @ecofriendly.events

And check out her website | ecofriendlyevents.ca

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UStrive, I strive, we all strive for a future full of sustainability in fashion! Guest Scott Wilson is here to share tips and advice on how he achieved sustainability and ethics in his business, so we can achieve it, too. We’re discussing ingraining sustainability into the supply chain, prioritizing employees, and what it takes to become GOTS certified - and the benefits that come with doing all of it! We are the key to building better sustainability, ethics, and brands, so let’s move forward towards a better future!

00:00 Introducing Scott and UStrive!

00:45 Fashion sustainability updates!

02:30 How did you get involved in sustainable fashion?

04:35 Can you tell us more about the UStrive supply chain?

09:40 How much effort did it take to get GOTS certified?

13:50 How do you prioritize the well-being of your employees?

20:00 Speed vs quality in the fashion industry.

24:15 What tips do you have for someone looking to ingrain sustainability and ethics into their supply chain?

28:40 What are the names of some promising or trustworthy start-ups and businesses you know?

31:10 What motivates you to achieve sustainability?

35:00 The future of sustainability in fashion.

Learn more about UStrive: ustrivemfg.com

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We’re back! Change is Now is relaunching and ready to bring you more incredible series around sustainable fashion and conscious living! In this episode, we are excited to welcome Eartha as our full-time co-host of the show and dive deeper into both her and Stella’s stories! Tune in to hear what ignited their passion for striving to make an impact on the world through sustainability! It’s more than just how you do or don’t shop. We’re talking about everything from how to handle anxiety around the harsh realities of the fashion industry, to ways living sustainably encourages you to be playful and creative with your wardrobe! We’re so excited to be back and share the important messages on our hearts in Change is Now!

00:40 Exciting news for the Relaunch of Change is Now!

02:00 How Eartha got into the Fashion Industry!

03:30 Questions Stella’s daughter asked that ignited a passion for sustainability.

06:00 What are some interests you have outside of work and sustainable fashion?

07:50 Growing up thrifting out of necessity, to intentionally making an impact through shopping.

13:40 Did you make changes to shopping more sustainably all at once, or in phases?

16:00 Ways living sustainably encourages you to be creative!

17:00 How do you manage the feelings and anxiety that come with knowing the harsh realities of the fashion industry?

20:00 The strength and impact that can be made together!

21:20 Our current goals you’re working on towards living more consciously?

25:30 Was your partner on board when you made the decision to live more sustainably?

30:15 Just because it’s more expensive doesn’t mean it’s better.

32:00 What do you share with your kids about the negative effects of the Fashion Industry?

38:20 Hope as the next generation shows interest in activism and sustainability.

40:30 What side hustles are you currently working on?

42:40 What is something that has made you feel joyful recently?

44:30 Can you pinpoint a moment when you felt your efforts to live consciously were making a difference?

48:00 If you could be known for one thing, what would it be?

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