Green Queens Podcast

This week Abbie and Imogen investigate a very specific life event: Why does turning 30 make you suddenly interested in birds?!A biological clock but for binoculars? We’re joined by wildlife photographer Georgia Barker (@NatureWithGeorgia), who went from “typical Essex girl in Ironappa” (her words..!) to fully-fledged birder, and is now on a mission to rebrand birdwatching.In this episode we discuss:🦅 The “Nigel Thornberry” stereotype vs the Vogue-approved birding glow-up📸 How to start wildlife photography on a budget🌿 Why birdwatching is meditation for people who hate meditating🇬🇧 Why the UK is wildly underrated (yes, even compared to New Zealand)🦆 The “Adult Pokémon” thrill of spotting rare species✨ Why being bad at a hobby is actually the pointFollow Georgia:Instagram & TikTok: @NatureWithGeorgia00:00 – The 30s Survival Guide: From Saggy boobs to Bird Obsession03:45 – The Rebrand of Birding: Moving Past the "Nigel Thornberry" Stigma07:20 – Nature With Georgia: How a "Typical Essex Girl" Found the Wilderness15:10 – The UK is Elite: Why You Don't Need to Travel for Stunning Nature21:00 – Monetising Your Passion: Balancing a 9-5 with Content Creation27:15 – Adult Pokémon: Why Birdwatching is the New Mindful Hiking32:00 – The Beginner’s Toolkit: Apps, Budget Gear, and the Power of Being "Bad"38:45 – Join the Green Group Chat: Final Thoughts and Romania Adventures💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#GreenQueensPodcast #Birdwatching #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NatureWithGeorgia #Turning30 #MillennialWomen #UKNature #BritishWildlife #RSPB #OutdoorHobbies #Mindfulness #MentalHealthOutdoors #SlowLiving #EcoPodcast #SustainableLiving #NatureLovers #HotGirlWalk #AdultPokemon #WomenWhoBird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re breaking down The BRIT Awards 2026 and asking the big question: Can music awards ever really be sustainable?!!With Imogen away, Abbie is joined by radio host and pop culture queen Mary Mandefield for a deep dive into the BRITs’ move to Manchester and what it means for the future of the music industry.The ceremony took place at the brand-new Co-op Live, a venue claiming major sustainability credentials. But is it progress… or PR?We discuss:🌆 Manchester vs London — Is moving The BRITs north a genuine sustainability and industry shift?🌿 Co-op Live’s green tech — Solar panels, rainwater toilets & free public transport for ticket holders👗 Red Carpet Reality — Why aren’t more artists choosing vintage, rental or re-wears?🎤 Industry Pressure — Why speaking about climate still feels “risky” for artistsFrom sustainable fashion to music industry greenwashing, this episode explores the tension between climate ambition and celebrity culture.00:00 – Welcome to Green Queens feat. Mary Mandefield01:14 – The Big Move: Why the Brits Finally Left London03:28 – Inside Co-op Live: Solar Panels & Rainwater Toilets05:55 – The Fashion Debrief: Olivia Dean & Red Carpet Waste11:13 – No Music on a Dead Planet: Climate in Pop Culture13:42 – The Hosting Debate: Was it Too "London-Centric"?16:42 – Gen Z & The Future of Award Show Relevance22:45 – Setting Goals for a Sustainable Brits 202726:30 – The "Call-Out" Culture: Why Perfection is the Enemy30:50 – Wrap Up: Mary’s Next Steps & Joining the Group Chat💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#GreenQueens #podcast #greenqueenspodcast #TheBrits #Brits2026 #Manchester #CoopLive #SustainableFashion #OliviaDean #MaryMandeville #ClimateAction #NoMusicOnADeadPlanet #EcoFriendly #PopCultureDebrief #AwardsSeason #ImperfectEnvironmentalist #NorthernSoul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sun is out, and apparently so is the sewage...☀️🤢In this week's episode, Imogen and Abbie dive (not literally, thank god) into the "Fountain of Filth" and the shocking realities exposed in the new Channel 4 docu-drama, Dirty Business. We’re joined by the incredible Sophie Hellyer, surfer, model, and activist, who shares her harrowing personal experience with sewage pollution and why she’s now a literal face of the very confronting London South Bank installation.👀Noteworthy Mentions:💩 Channel 4, Dirty Business - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/dirty-business💩 Surfer's Against Sewage, Live Sewage Map - https://www.sas.org.uk/sewage-map/📝 Sign the petition - https://www.sas.org.uk/water-quality/our-water-quality-campaigns/dirty-business-petition/🎙️ Listen to our episode with SAS - https://youtu.be/Y2ULn172Y7w?si=Qg_XhwZB3fsuGgHk🎙️ Listen to Sojo on Amol Rajan's Radical Podcast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mxncmp00:00 Sunshine is HERE!02:22 The "Fountain of Filth" on South Bank05:33 Voice Note: Sophie Hellyer’s Story07:25 Reviewing Channel 4’s Dirty Business 08:52 The Systemic Failure of Water Companies13:55 What Surfers Against Sewage are demanding15:00 Why storytelling beats statistics18:40 Recommendation: Sojo’s Josephine Phillips on Radical 21:50 Why consumers aren't to blame22:30 Concluding thoughts💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#GreenQueens #greenqueenspodcast #GreenQueens #Sustainability #SewageScandal #DirtyBusiness #SurfersAgainst Sewage #SophieHellyer #CleanWater #EnvironmentalPodcast #FastFashion #Sojo #ClimateAction #UKWaterways #ThamesWater #EcoFriendly #ImperfectEnvironmentalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Green Queens podcast features Daisy Harvey, a British fashion entrepreneur who is revolutionising the way we look at what's in our wardrobes. As the founder of The Loom App, Daisy is on a mission to make upcycling mainstream and accessible by connecting users with high-end designers to reimagine and "redesign" their existing clothes. From turning wedding dresses into daily wearable fashion to her personal journey from luxury brands like Burberry to sustainable tech founder, Daisy shares insights on overcoming business failure and building a more purposeful career in the fashion industry.00:00 – Introduction: Meet Daisy Harvey, founder of The Loom App 02:30 – Career Origins: From English Lit to TK Maxx and Burberry 03:34 – The "Aha" Moment: Realizing the environmental impact of fashion 06:58 – Lessons from a first business failure 10:08 – What is Loom? Connecting people with professional designers 13:00 – Viral Redesigns: Giving wedding dresses a second life 16:45 – How the App Works: From photo upload to final creation 17:50 – Breaking Stigmas: Why "Redesign" is the new "Upcycling" 27:28 – Fashion Tech: Being a non-technical founder 31:30 – Future Goals: Loom Studios and New York expansion 34:06 – Advice for Founders: Collaboration over comparison 37:20 – The Green Queens Final Question: One sustainable swap at a time💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#GreenQueens #greenqueenspodcast #TheLoomApp #DaisyHarvey #UpcyclingFashion #SustainableFashion #FashionEntrepreneur #SlowFashion #EcoFriendlyWardrobe #FashionTech #CircularFashion #futureoffashion #redesign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Greenest Girl Gang around 💚✨In this Series 5 premiere, hosts Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst reintroduce themselves to new listeners and reflect on the journey so far, from Instagram DMs to celebrating their first podcast anniversary.From Oxford aerodynamics engineering to a decade in broadcast meteorology, the duo share how their careers collided with climate; and why they’re on a mission to make the “big and scary” world of sustainability feel more accessible, more hopeful and a little more sparkly.In this episode:🌹 The Business of Valentine’s DayWhy your bouquet of red roses could carry a carbon footprint of up to 75kg of CO₂e — and what that really means.🎶 The Sound of SustainabilityA deep dive into Earth Percent, the initiative enabling artists like Sam Ryder and Billie Eilish to credit “Planet Earth” as a co-writer — with royalties funding climate solutions.https://www.earthpercent.org/sounds-right-fundEpisode Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Series 5: Meet the Green Queens01:00 – Imogen’s Story: Aerodynamics, EVs & PPE05:09 – Abbie’s Story: BBC Weather & 3am alarms07:18 – From Instagram DMs to One-Year Anniversary10:14 – The “Blocked” Weather Pattern: Why It Won’t Stop Raining14:19 – Changing Your Mindset (and Your Raincoat)16:28 – The Vinted Dilemma: Sustainable or Just Shopping?18:59 – The 75kg Valentine’s Secret: The Carbon Cost of Roses22:43 – Better Than Roses: Handmade Cards, Acorns & Snowdrops30:46 – A 400-Year-Old Discovery in Studland Bay33:53 – Crediting the Planet: Inside Earth Percent39:26 – Private Jets & Economic Impact: The Taylor Swift Debate42:58 – Why Birds Sing More in February46:58 – Big Plans for the Year: Join the Green Group Chat💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#GreenQueens #greenqueenspodcast #GreenestGirlGang #ClimatePodcast #SustainabilityPodcast #WomenInClimate #ClimateConversations #EcoPodcast #SustainableLiving #ClimateAction #CarbonFootprint #ValentinesDay #SustainableCelebration #EcoFriendly #ConsciousLiving #NatureLovers #ClimatePositive #EnvironmentalNews #WomenInSTEM #ClimateCommunity #girlgang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this festive special, Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal invite you to simulate that very specific moment on Christmas Day: you’re full of food, the port has been cracked open, and you're ready for a deep, reflective chat.We’re opening the "Big Red Book" of 2025 to revisit our favourite moments and the most impactful lessons we’ve learned along the way. We discuss how Laura Tobin changed our mindset on climate communication, the "Trojan Horse" strategy of Vinted, and how Juliet Kinsman completely reshaped the way we book holidays.Plus, we share our chaotic interrail adventures, discuss our sustainable goals for 2026 (Festivals! Merch?!)..Thank you to everyone who has listened along this year! Merry Christmas!00:00 - Intro: Festive chaos & confusion over what year it is01:21 - Why the build-up is the best bit of Christmas02:40 - Setting the scene: The "Post-Roast Potato" vibe06:51 - Guest Clip: Laura Tobin on shifting her climate mindset08:15 - Reflecting on Laura’s impact: "Everyone can do something"10:55 - Montage: 2025 Highlights (Sewage spills, Vinted, EVs & Loved Before)14:15 - Key Insight: The "Trojan Horse" of sustainability23:30 - Guest Clip: Juliet Kinsman on travel & community24:25 - Using your emissions wisely & reframing tourism28:00 - Interrailing regrets & driving to the Alps30:30 - Listener Mail: We need Green Queens Merch!33:00 - 2026 Goals: Festivals & "Bigger, Better, Greener, Queener"36:25 - A gentle note for anyone finding Christmas difficult37:45 - Fun Fact: Tax returns on Christmas Day?💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#greenqueenspodcast #GreenQueens #sustainablegifting #christmas #ecofriendlyliving #sustainablechristmas #lowimpactliving #GreenQueensPodcast #SustainableChristmas #GreenQueens #SustainableChristmas #EcoFriendlyLiving #ChristmasParty #Podcast #SlowFashion #ZeroWasteChristmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Green Queens Christmas Party! 🎄✨ Imogen and Abbie are fully sequinned up (at 4:56 PM on a Thursday) to show you how to host the ultimate festive bash without trashing the planet.In this special episode we look at the four ingredients of a sustainable Christmas party: Outfits, Decorations, Food & Drink, and Organised Fun....Plus: Hear the story of why Coldplay’s PR team rejected us 💔 and the horrifying truth about Abbie’s childhood "Dewhurst Christmas Album" CD.00:00 - Intro: Sequins & Ugg Boots05:50 - Fashion: Re-wearing & Vinted Finds 11:45 - Decorations: Wallpaper Chains & The "Rule of 30" for Foraging 18:50 - Food & Drink: Net Zero Whisky & Rescuing Food 23:30 - Beer Stats: 57 Olympic Pools of Beer?! 28:20 - The Games: Humming & Speed Pictionary 33:00 - Abbie’s embarrassing Christmas Album story 37:15 - The Sustainable Playlist (and the Coldplay rejection)💚 Noteworthy Mentions:🥃 Cooper King Distillery - https://www.cooperkingdistillery.co.uk/🍌 Too Good To Go - https://www.toogoodtogo.com/🍺 Tap Social Beer - https://www.tapsocialmovement.com/🎵 BeyGood - https://beygood.org/🎵 Clara Lionel Foundation - https://www.claralionelfoundation.org/💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#greenqueenspodcast #GreenQueens #sustainablegifting #christmas #ecofriendlyliving #sustainablechristmas #lowimpactliving #GreenQueensPodcast #SustainableChristmas #GreenQueens #SustainableChristmas #EcoFriendlyLiving #ChristmasParty #Podcast #SlowFashion #ZeroWasteChristmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎄 Ho ho ho! Welcome to a very festive episode of the Green Queens Podcast! ✨This Christmas, we’re spreading holiday cheer without the waste. Did you know that in 2024, 3 in 5 Brits received gifts they didn’t want, creating over £1 billion of waste? 😱So we (Abbie Dewhurst & Imogen Bhogal) curated a sleigh-full of sustainable, ethical, and truly thoughtful gifts—perfect for everyone on your list (and totally okay to treat yourself, too!). From upcycled saris and bread-brewed beer to heated cushions and experiences that give back, this is your ultimate Green Queens Christmas Gift Guide.We also share our family traditions, spill the tea on the perils of buying “tat,” and explore why sometimes the best gift is just time together. 💚🎁 Josh's Chocolate - https://joshschocolate.co.uk/I was a Sari - https://iwasasari.com/collections/clothingNearly New Cashmere - https://www.nearlynewcashmere.co.uk/Stoov - https://uk.stoov.com/collections/heated-cushionsEre Perez - https://ereperez.com/en-gb/products/coco-crayon-lipstick?_pos=1&_sid=63795f35c&_ss=rBAM Clothing - https://bambooclothing.co.uk/Unseen Tours - https://unseentours.org.uk/Tinwood Wine Estate - https://www.tinwoodestate.com/Tea People - https://teapeople.co.uk/Regilt - https://www.regilt.co/The Ballroom Emporium Oxford - https://www.ballroomemporium.co.uk/Lush Spa Treatments - https://www.lush.com/uk/en/c/spa-treatmentsToast Brewing - https://www.toastbrewing.com/00:00 - Intro: Festive jumpers & technical difficulties 02:16 - Why we are doing a sustainable gift guide 05:25 - The shocking stats on Christmas waste & unwanted gifts 09:44 - A genius (free) gift idea for nieces & nephews 12:20 - Our family gift traditions: Needs vs. Wants 21:26 - The Virtual Gift Exchange Begins! 22:20 - Gift 1: Josh's Chocolate (Cornish & Sustainable) 23:30 - Gift 2: 'I Was A Sari' Upcycled Goods 26:15 - Gift 3: Nearly New Cashmere Fingerless Gloves 29:00 - Gift 4: Stoov Heated Cushion (Energy Saver!) 30:45 - Gift 5: Homemade Gingerbread & The Gift of Time 35:00 - Gift 6: Ere Perez Plastic-Free Lipstick 36:35 - Gift 7: Unseen Tours (Social Enterprise) 39:30 - Gift 8: BAM Bamboo Leggings 41:35 - Gift 9: Tinwood Estate English Sparkling Wine 43:55 - Gift 10: Tea People (Ethical Loose Leaf Tea) 45:30 - Gift 11: Regilt Upcycled Jewellery 47:50 - Gift 12: Vintage Gucci Strawberry Earrings 50:55 - Gift 13: Lush Spa Massage 52:00 - Gift 14: Toast Brewing (Beer made from waste bread!) 54:30 - Friendship, community, and wrapping up💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#greenqueenspodcast #GreenQueens #sustainablegifting #christmas #ecofriendlyliving #sustainablechristmas #lowimpactliving #GreenQueensPodcast #SustainableChristmas #EcoFriendlyGifts #EthicalShopping #HolidaySeason #Christmas2025 #ThoughtfulGifts #ZeroWasteChristmas #MindfulHolidays #GiftGuide2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Green Queens we take you with us on our jaunt to Barcelona where we got behind the wheel of the pre-production Cupra Raval—an electric car designed for the city that drives like a go-kart and sounds like a spaceship 🚀. Get our honest first impressions from the winding streets of Spain.BUT we couldn't help but note something missing at the launch event… where were all the women?To explore the gender gap in the automotive world, we sat down with Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto Trader, motoring contributor for Vogue andthe UK’s most senior female motoring journalist. She breaks down how men and women buy cars differently, why the industry struggles to connect with female buyers, and what needs to change to get more people into EVs.00:00 Intro: If Vogue is doing it, why aren’t you?06:05 EV 101: Range, price, and the 2035 mandate explained10:38 Carbon Footprint: Batteries vs. petrol engines14:31 On the Road:Testing The Cupra Raval22:48 Interview: Erin on being a woman in a man’s world30:00 Brands Talking to Women:Who’s getting it right?32:40 Buying Data: How men and women shop differently36:26 EV Confidence Gap: Why women are hesitating on EVs39:25 “She’s Electric”44:55 UK Budget & EV Grants: What needs to change49:15 Dealership Tips:51:40 Erin’s Initiatives: Vogue & Women in the Driving Seat @Autotrader_uk   @CUPRAOfficial  Check out Erin's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iqcJ7pJGfqxdhv7eVhPaK?si=8e11398ebef042d3and her work here: https://www.erinbaker.co.uk/work💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#greenqueenspodcast #GreenQueens #electricvehicles #EVs #ElectricCars #cupra #Raval #autotrader #erinbaker #cars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this very special episode of Green Queens, the perfect podcast for imperfect environmentalists! This week, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst take you behind the scenes of their whirlwind adventure at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London — an unforgettable night of celebrating sisterhood.From frantic sustainable outfit sourcing, cruelty-free makeup sessions to red carpet nerves and late-night unhinged post night debriefs, Abbie and Imogen share all the silliness and glamorous moments of this special night. This episode is equal parts red carpet chaos and eco-conscious reflection — packed with a big dose of love for women doing incredible things.💚 What’s inside this episode:💚 Embracing Eco-friendly fashion by renting outfits via  @byrotationofficial  and You Curated Style💚 Accessorising sustainably with Daniella Draper recycled-metal jewellery💚 Getting glam (ethically!) with Em-J and from English Mineral Makeup (discount code: GREENQUEENS20)💚 The impact of fast fashion’, and how rewearing or renting outfits can cut environmental harm by up to 30%💚 The inspiring stories behind award winners like Demi Moore, Sugababes, Tyla, Adwoa Aboah, and The Dolls00:00 Pre Getting Ready13:28 Fast Fashion14:56 Cruelty Free, Ethical Makeovers19:23 ByRotation Dresses22:03 The Awards23:41 The Debrief27:54 Reworn or Rented?!28:25 Sisterhood🫶🏼 Noteworthy Mentions:English Mineral Makeup - https://englishmineralmakeup.co.uk/Em-J, Cruelty Free Makeup Artist - https://www.instagram.com/emjedit/Soph, Your Curated Style - https://www.instagram.com/yourcuratedstyle_/Daniella Draper - https://danielladraper.com/The Retro Room Oxford - https://www.instagram.com/retroroomoxfordByRotation - https://byrotation.com/ 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Thursday!🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #greenqueenspodcast #GreenQueens #SustainableFashion #GlamourAwards #EcoChic #WomenSupportingWomen #Podcast #ByRotation #EnglishMineralMakeup #Sustainability #ImperfectEnvironmentalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst as they sit down with the wonderful Em-J—a makeup artist of 20 years, a spokeswoman for Cruelty-Free, and an ambassador for the Soil Association. Em-J shares her journey from traditional makeup artistry to becoming a leading voice for cruelty-free, vegan, and sustainable beauty.In this eye-opening episode, they uncover the hidden issues in the cosmetics industry, from the shocking truth about plastic in lipstick to the complex world of ingredients like phalates and the problem of confusing certifications. Em-J offers practical, non-judgemental advice on how to make better choices without compromising your look or mental health, proving that you can look fabulous while being kind to the planet.✨Noteworthy mentions go to: 💚 Em-J - https://www.instagram.com/emjedit/💚 Fit Pit - https://www.thegreenwoman.co.uk/aluminium-free-natural-deodorant💚 Ere Perez - https://ereperez.com/en-gb💚 Dr Organic - www.drorganic.co.uk💚 Face Theory - https://www.facetheory.com/gb-en/💚 Botanics - https://www.boots.com/botanics/botanics-skincare💚 Super Facialist - https://www.superfacialist.co.uk/💚 LUSH - https://www.lush.com/uk/en💚 Tropic - https://tropicskincare.com/💚 English Mineral Makeup - https://englishmineralmakeup.co.uk/💚 Lucy Bee - https://lucybee.com/💚 Soil Association - https://www.soilassociation.org/💚 Cruelty Free - https://crueltyfreeinternational.org/💚 Cosmos -https://www.cosmos-standard.org/en/00:00:00 Introduction: Meet Sustainable Makeup Artist Em-J00:01:29 Em-J's Journey: From Makeup Artist to Eco-Activist00:02:37 The Cosmetics Industry's Landfill Problem00:03:59 The Challenge of Sustainable Packaging and Preservatives00:05:28 Key Ingredients to Avoid: The Trouble with Phalate-Containing Fragrance00:07:44 Decoding Certifications: What ""Natural"" and ""Organic"" Actually Mean00:09:51 The Gold Standard: Cosmos and Soil Association Approval00:11:36 Fighting Overwhelm: Finding the Balance in Sustainable Choices00:16:15 How to Influence Change: Showing People a Better Way00:17:58 The Success of Natural Deodorants and the Path Ahead00:24:09 The Product to Swap: Plastic in Lipstick & Alternatives00:27:37 Packaging Solutions: Lush's Admirable Process and Design Simplicity00:35:57 Em-J's Beauty Hacks: Overnight Curls and Face Taping00:38:52 The #1 Makeup Artist Secret for Skin: Electrolytes00:42:37 Em-J's Must-Have Product: English Mineral Makeup00:45:51 The Power of Consumer Choice and Green Economics00:48:19 The Last Thing I Did for the Environment: Tea Bags and Plastic?!💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Thursday!🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#GreenQueens #GreenQueensPodcast #GoodClimateNews #EcoPodcast #SustainabilityPodcast #SustainableBeauty #CrueltyFreeMakeup #VeganMakeup #CleanBeauty #ImperfectEnvironmentalist #MakeupArtistEm-J Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s officially sweater weather (OSW) — but Abbie Dewhurst has fled to the sunny climes of Portugal, while Imogen Bhogal is fully embracing OSW with a snotty nose and croaky voice to match. 💚This week, the Green Queens are serving up a hearty dose of good news for the planet: from green sea turtle comebacks to the quiet revolution in renewable energy — plus some surprisingly simple solutions to help save a billion birds. 🐢🐦☀️✨ In This Episode:🍂🌰 Autumn Magic: Why this autumn’s colours are extra vibrant — and what a mast year means for squirrels, seeds, and seriously stunning trees. 🐢🌊Turtle Triumph: Green sea turtles are no longer endangered! Global conservation efforts have helped their populations bounce back after decades of decline — a massive win for wildlife. 🕊️🪟💡Saving a Billion Birds: Each year, over one billion birds die in the U.S. after colliding with glass — an invisible killer along their migration routes. But there’s hope! The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and New York’s Javits Center are proving cities can lead the change with bird-friendly glass. And at home? A few dots, decals, or even soap marks spaced two inches apart can save millions of birds every year. ☀️💨🔋The Renewable Revolution: For the first half of the year, renewables generated more electricity than coal worldwide! The UK’s powering past 50% renewable energy, and we break down why solar, wind, and battery storage are officially the cheapest (and brightest) options. 🦈💌Sustainable Business Shout-out: Meet Flora, founder of Washed Up Cards, who turns River Thames plastic into beautiful art and greeting cards — and even sculpted a shark to celebrate the surprising creatures lurking in London’s river.Noteworthy mentions:- https://earth.org/green-sea-turtles-no-longer-endangered-species-in-major-conservation-win/- https://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-birds/how-to-make-your-windows-safer-for-birds- https://iucn.org/resources/conservation-tool/iucn-red-list-threatened-species- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgffBQ7iThg- https://grid.iamkate.com/- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0lwy8sg- https://washedupcards.uk/02:10 — Autumnal Nature Facts & OSW (Official Sweater Weather)05:22 — Green Sea Turtles Downgraded from Endangered14:44 — The Billion-Bird Problem & the 2-Inch Solution21:11— Renewables Overtake Coal Worldwide29:24 — Sustainable Business Shout-out: Washed Up Card💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Thursday!🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#GreenQueens #GreenQueens #GoodClimateNews #EcoPodcast #SustainabilityPodcast #ClimatePositivity #EcoFriendlyLiving #GoodNewsOnly #GoodClimateNews #WildlifeConservation #greenseaturtle #Turtles #BirdSafeWindows #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #WashedUpCards #SustainabilityPodcast #AutumnVibes #EcoFriendlyLiving #ClimatePositivity #PlanetHope #Upcycling #CollectiveAction #biodiversity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst sit down with Charlotte Liebling, aka the “Fluffy CEO” and founder of Loved Before, a truly magical teddy bear rehoming centre. From rescuing stuffed animals destined for landfill to creating a global community of collectors and advocates (yes, including Blake Lively…), Charlotte shares the story behind her innovative brand, her advice for the toy industry, how she even got noticed in parliament, and the challenges she’s faced as a woman entrepreneur.Discover how Loved Before transforms pre-loved toys into cherished companions, the power of storytelling in sustainability, and why emotional connections can make all the difference in the circular economy.🐻 https://www.lovedbefore.london/🐻 https://www.instagram.com/thefluffyceo00:00 The Charity Shop Problem 01:08 Loved Before02:31 The Emotional Power of Toys & Social Media Success 05:00 Community & Storytelling Impact 07:07 Charity Shop Challenges & Toy Lifecycles 09:43 The Loved Before Spa & Rehoming Process 12:55 Teaching Kids Sustainability Through Play 15:32 Team Growth & Global Expansion 17:31 Learning & Developing New Skills 19:52 Creativity & Education Gaps 22:40 Partner & Family Support 25:27 Overcoming Skepticism & Gender Dynamics 29:28 Future Vision: Stores, Books, Media 32:29 Advice for Entrepreneurs & Mindset Lessons 36:03 Collaboration & Scaling the Mission 38:59 Sustainability Habits & Episode Close 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Thursday!🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#greenqueenspodcast #carbonfootprint #climateaction #ecoliving #sustainableliving #podcast #sustainability #climatechange #cleanenergy #netzero #climateadaptation #kewgardens #carbon #lovedbefore #toys #toystory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst step into the Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens— a new space designed to show how the carbon cycle, plants, and fungi shape our climate future.With the help of: 🌳 Joe Richomme – Garden Supervisor and project lead of the Carbon Garden💧 Justin Moat – Senior Research Leader on carbon capture🌿 Kevin Martin – Head of Tree CollectionsThey discuss why it’s not just rising temperatures, but water shortages that really put trees at risk, and how fungi beneath our feet quietly act as nature’s hidden carbon heroes. They dive into the curious phenomena of “false autumn” and summer branch drop—signs of trees struggling to cope with stress—and explain why protecting old, established trees matters so much more for storing carbon than planting new ones alone. The conversation also celebrates the benefits of “messy” gardening, showing how leaving leaves, letting grass grow, and embracing natural cycles can boost soil health and biodiversity. Above all, they encourage us to think long-term, with a 200-year vision for the landscapes of the future. Enjoy! 00:00 False Autumn00:23 Welcome to Green Queens03:13 A trip to the Carbon Garden04:00 What is the Carbon Cycle?04:44 The head of Trees!05:28 What will it look like in 100 years time?!07:54 Water, Autumn and Cracking Branches!10:21 Not capturing carbon?!11:51 Fungus?!13:30 Make more mess...18:36 What to do at Kew?!21:10 Plant more trees?23:31 Why bother?27:20 Big take home30:28 Thank you and please subscribe (love you bye xx)💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Thursday!🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D#🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#greenqueenspodcast #carbonfootprint #climateaction #ecoliving #sustainableliving #podcast #sustainability #climatechange #cleanenergy #netzero #climateadaptation #kewgardens #carbon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling drained by division, fear, and endless doomscrolling? Could community be the antidote to the anxiety of uncertain times? In this episode, Abbie and Imogen dive into the power of local connections, small acts of kindness, and volunteering—showing how these simple, human moments can help us find hope and grounding when the world feels overwhelming. Follow the full journey on Instagram @green.queens.pod 💚💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Thursday!🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D#🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#greenqueenspodcast #carbonfootprint #climateaction #ecoliving #sustainableliving #podcast #sustainability #climatechange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Abbie and Imogen chat with broadcaster and second-hand fashion extraordinaire Mary Mandefield. Mary shares how her time at Oxfam shaped her mission to tell powerful sustainability stories—and gives us her ultimate guide to the best spots in London for preloved fashion gems!💚 Notable mentions go to:🏆 Barge East: https://www.bargeeast.com/🏆 Traid: https://traid.org.uk/🏆 Oxfam: https://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/second-hand-september/🏆 Reloved Again: https://relovedagain.com/collections/new-arrivals🏆 Shelter: https://www.shelterhelps.com/who-we-are🏆 Crisis: https://www.crisis.org.uk/Follow the full journey on Instagram @green.queens.pod 💚💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Thursday!🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D#🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#greenqueenspodcast #carbonfootprint #climateaction #ecoliving #sustainableliving #podcast #sustainability #climatechange #secondhandseptember #oxfam #sustainablefashion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New term, new series, the Green Queens are back!!Join Abbie and Imogen for a whistle stop catch up of their summers in all things sustainability and a sneak peak into what you can expect in series 3!Sustainable business shoutout: https://wearerepairs.com/💚 Portugal Part 1 - https://youtu.be/LmZ6rarkBm4💚 Portugal Part 2 - https://youtu.be/19VKc0TLLnA💚 Vinted Episode - https://youtu.be/7-zSPLdAjaQFollow the full journey on Instagram @green.queens.pod 💚💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday!🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D#🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#greenqueenspodcast #carbonfootprint #climateaction #ecoliving #sustainableliving #podcast #sustainability #climatechange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Series 2 wraps up, we wrangled our oversized husbands and pint-sized dogs onto the tiniest of sofas to look back on the Green Queen’s Guest List, gripes and grands plans so far. Sit back, squeeze in, and enjoy!Follow the full journey on Instagram @green.queens.pod 💚💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday!🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D#🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueensPodcast #carbonfootprint #climateaction #ecoliving #sustainableliving #podcast #sustainability #climatechange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌍 In a world full of climate doomscrolling and greenwashing, Ben & Ciara—the duo behind  @GoingGreenOfficial  are doing something refreshingly different:They're telling hopeful and solutions-focused stories to a global audience of over 700K across the world.🎙️ Recorded live during London Climate Action Week in partnership with  @ExtremeHangout  , this Green Queens episode delves into the ins and outs of what makes Going Green Media possible.✨ In this episode, Imogen, Abbie, Ben, and Ciara chat about:💚 Turning a passion YouTube channel into a global storytelling platform💚 The 21M view viral video filmed + edited in just 30 minutes💚 The art (and integrity) of vetting green brands💚 Collaborating with the Paris Olympics, The King’s Foundation, and meeting Prince William💚 Navigating work, love, and logistics as a couple on a mission💚 Making conscious trade-offs – from chocolate cravings to diesel vansFollow the full journey on Instagram @green.queens.pod 💚💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday!🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D#🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueensPodcast #carbonfootprint #climateaction #ecoliving #sustainableliving #podcast #sustainability #climatechange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✈️ vs 🚄: Welcome to part 2 of Imogen and Abbie's slow and low carbon journey to fellow sustainability presenter friend’s (Hi Jess!) wedding in Portugal. There's carbon calculations, train friends, wine friends, a lot of cheese and a truly exceptional wedding, followed by some truly exceptional hangovers. Thank you to  @InterrailEU  for the very kindly gifted Global pass and allowing us to take the scenic route AND lower our carbon footprint. Enjoy!📍 Part 2: Assumar → Lisbon→ Albuferia via train👯‍♀️Recommendations:🚄 Torre De Palma - https://www.torredepalma.com/en🚄 Kimpton Atlantico Algarve - https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/hotels/us/en/albufeira/faokm/hoteldetail🚄 Liv Moore Ceremonies - https://www.livmooreceremonies.co.uk/🚄 Karater Georgian Bistro - Lisbon🚄 Interrail - https://www.interrail.eu/en/interrail-passes/global-pass🚄 Fabric Godmother - https://www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/deadstock-dressmaking-fabrics/Follow the full journey on Instagram @green.queens.pod 💚💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday!🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D#🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd#slowtravel #GreenQueensPodcast #sustainabletravel #interrail #carbonfootprint #climateaction #ecoliving #sustainableliving #ecotravel #train #destinationwedding #podcast #sustainability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.