Green Queens Podcast

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.

🚨Over 590,000 Sewage Spills in 2024?! This week on the Green Queens Podcast, we dive into the murky reality of the UK’s sewage crisis with Dani Jordan, Director of Campaigns & Communities at Surfers Against Sewage.From so-called “exceptional” spills in dry weather to the massive data scandal behind our polluted rivers, Dani unpacks why water companies are still getting away with it—and how surfers, swimmers, and community activists are fighting back.Dani shares:🤢Why the UK’s sewage system is still failing🫶🏼The power of grassroots action🔬How tools like the Safer Seas & Rivers Service are protecting the public⌛️What regulators must do next💧 If you swim, surf, paddle—or just want clean water—have a little listen!🚨Note: This episode was recorded shortly before the release of Sir John Cunliffe's 465 report which recommended scrapping Ofwat, the economic regulator for the water industry. In response to the report, Giles Bristow, chief executive of SAS, said the review "utterly fails to prioritise public benefit over private profit". Why SaS are calling for more systemic change is discussed in this podcast.💚✨ 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 #sustainability #wildswimming #surf #surfersagainstsewage #campaign #climatecampaign #cleanwater #carbonfootprint #climateaction #ecoliving #sustainableliving #podcast #sustainability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✈️ vs 🚄: In this special two-part episode, Imogen and Abbie slow-travel to a fellow sustainability presenter friend’s (Hi Jess!) wedding in Portugal. Only, they forwent the fast route, swapped out the budget airline for an  @InterrailEU  Global Pass (very kindly gifted! 😌) and took the scenic route. What started as a plan to reduce their carbon footprint quickly became an odyssey of missed connections, vintage markets, run in with a rogue dog spa, free ice cream, and a whole lot of wine. Was it smooth? Not entirely. Joyful? Abso-bloody-lutely.📍 Part 1: London → Paris → San Sebastián → Pamplona → Madrid →Assumar via train👯‍♀️ Recommendations: 🚅 Interrail Global Pass🚅 MOB House Hotel, Paris🚅 Bell's Taberna, San Sebastián 🚅 Radical Storage for luggage drop on the go!🚅 Café Iruña, Pamplona🚅 Dear Tee, Cafe and Shop, MadridFollow the full journey on Instagram @green.queens.pod 💚🎙️ Part 2: feat. Hangovers and heatwaves — coming soon.💚✨ 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.

🎾 What does it take to make a world-famous tennis championship like Wimbledon more sustainable—without losing its legacy or strawberries and cream?In this episode of Green Queens, we sit down with Hattie Park, Head of Sustainability at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), to talk about what it really means to green a heritage institution from the inside out.From eliminating single-use plastics and decarbonising kitchen operations, to partnering with Evian on refillable water bottles and turning used tennis balls into acoustic panels—Hattie shares how her team is weaving sustainability into every part of the Wimbledon experience.💬 We also discuss:🍓Building trust and influence in supply chains🍓Using sport’s cultural power to nudge behaviour🍓Working with players (and their private jets)🍓Achieving net zero goals without losing the magic of the game🍓How planting for pollinators and changing bin lids can both drive impact💚✨ 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#podcast #sustainability #greenliving #greenqueens #climatechange #wimbledon #AELTC #wimbledon2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌍 From Beach Litter to Vape Ban: Laura Young (@LessWasteLaura) on Campaigning for ChangeIn this episode of Green Queens, we’re joined by environmental scientist, campaigner, and all-round climate powerhouse Laura Young—better known as @LessWasteLaura—to unpack how a tweet about litter picking turned into a nationwide movement to ban disposable vapes in the UK.What started with a walk on a beach covered in plastic waste quickly snowballed into a grassroots campaign that gained support from 29 out of 32 Scottish councils—and brought the issue all the way to Westminster. Laura led this while studying for her PhD and creating accessible, science-backed content.📊 As of June 1st, disposable vapes are officially banned in the UK. We doth our caps!💚✨ 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#podcast #sustainability #greenliving #greenqueens #climatechange #sustainability #podcast #sustainabilitychampions #GreenQueens #LessWasteLaura #Sustainability #VapeBan #ClimateAction #EWaste #DigitalActivism #EnvironmentalJustice #PolicyChange #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🍾 Join Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst for a very special, somewhat unhinged, slightly tipsy episode of Green Queens, recorded from a vineyard bed in West Sussex! We’re sipping English sparkling wine at the stunning Tinwood Estate, reflecting on freelance life, social media burnout, and planning a slow travel adventure to a low-carbon destination wedding in Portugal 🚆💍They chat everything from women in wine and Veuve Clicquot facts, to the hidden mental load of content creation, the joys and challenges of going freelance, and how to actually do sustainable travel without losing your mind. From VW ID. Buzz, interior design hacks, emotional sustainability, and a few chaotic tangents into football, weddings, and satiny skirt mishaps - enjoy this slightly wonky episode!Notable mentions go to Jess Silva, Carbon Jacked: https://carbonjacked.com/ and Second Nature Sisters: https://secondnaturesisters.com/💚✨ 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#podcast #sustainability #greenliving #greenqueens #slowtravel #climatechange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst sit down with Estate Owner Jody Tukker to explore how climate change is reshaping the future of wine — right here in the UK. They visit the stunning Tinwood Estate in West Sussex, a vineyard that's riding the highs and lows of England's fast-growing sparkling wine industry.Warmer temperatures are opening new doors for British winemakers, giving rise to award-winning vintages and a serious reputation for fizz. But with these opportunities come major challenges — unpredictable weather, extreme frosts, and the tough reality of farming in a changing climate.Grab a glass, and join this sparkling conversation on sustainability, wine, and what the future holds for the industry.#GreenQueens #EnglishWine #TinwoodEstate #ClimateChange #SustainableFarming #WineIndustry #EcoPodcast #BritishWine #SparklingWine #SustainableAgriculture💚✨ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst take you from the sun-soaked shores of sustainable staycations in Cornwall to the high-octane world of Formula 1 and the fast-evolving frontier of AI to answer:⚡️ Is F1 *really* on track for net zero?🌊 How much water does it take to send a “thank you” to ChatGPT?🤖 Is it possible to have a lighter digital carbon footprint?!Between cow facts, cauliflower trivia, and insights on digital footprints, e-fuels, and eco-luxury holidays - this is sustainability served sunny-side up!Notable mentions go to:🌊 Three Mile Beach - https://threemilebeach.co.uk/👯‍♀️ Two Sisters, St Ives - https://www.twosisters.ltd/🚴‍♀️ OxBikes - https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/bikes🏎️ E-fuels - https://youtu.be/egTCIyNBpQw?si=ue8Mec8XEJUooF4L🧐 Transport & Environment - https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/e-fuels-too-inefficient-and-expensive-cars-and-trucks-may-be-part-aviations-climate-solution💚✨ 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#greenqueens #podcast #sustainability #traveltips #f1 #chatgpt #ecoliving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst are joined by the sensational Juliet Kinsman to venture into the world of sustainable travel.Have you ever felt the pull of wanderlust but wrestled with the guilt of your carbon footprint? Juliet gets it. As a veteran in the travel industry and a champion for responsible tourism, she is redefining what it means to be a conscious traveler.This isn't about black-and-white solutions or berating your bucket list. It's about progress over perfection, making informed choices, and understanding how our travel can be a force for good. There are so many tips and tricks in this episode to "use your emissions wisely" and ensure that tourism can be a powerful economic engine for communities around the world. For the full list, check out Juliet's book https://www.julietkinsman.com/ and give her a follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/julietkinsman/?hl=enNotable mentions go to:https://unseentours.org.uk/https://www.intrepidtravel.com/uk/purpose💚✨ 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#sustainabletravel #ethicaltourism #responsibletravel #greenqueens #JulietKinsman #travel #sustainability #traveltips #luxurytravel #condenasttraveller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Green Queens, Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal deep dive into the ocean! From David Attenborough’s new ocean documentary to a spontaneous invite to Germany’s first National Ocean Conference, Abbie shares her whirlwind week covering all things marine (including the GOAT, the prochlorococcus!). Imogen shares her experiences of a power outage that plunged parts of Europe into darkness, and why some buses in Seville run on fermented oranges. Science, chaos, sustainability nuggets, travel tales - welcome to season 2! 🌍💚📢 Notable mentions:Rare Earth Podcast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0029rqwThrift+ - https://thrift.plus/The Ocean Race - https://www.theoceanrace.com/💚✨ 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#davidattenborough #ocean #sustainability #podcast #sustainableliving #seville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie are recording live  @EverythingElectricShow  with the unstoppable Judith Leary-Joyce — author, eco-renovator, and Instagram sensation better known as InstaGran. After retrofitting her leaky Victorian terrace into a super-efficient, low-energy home, Judith accidentally went viral with a video about... emptying the dishwasher.With over 85,000 followers, Judith is proof that sustainability doesn't have to be preachy or perfect. From cantilever stairs to insulation upgrades, she walks us through what it really takes to future-proof old UK homes — and why it matters so much, especially for the older generations who often own their homes outright. Whether older homeowners have a role to play in making housing fairer and greenerPlus, Judith shares her favourite sustainable lifestyle swaps, top tips, and the best advice for people starting out on their retrofit journeys. Enjoy!  @ecorenovationhome Follow Judith here! https://www.instagram.com/ecorenovationhome/Buy Judith's book here: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Beginners-Guide-to-Eco-Renovation-by-Judith-Leary-Joyce/9780993077234💚✨ 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#greenliving #podcast #retrofit #ecorenovation #greenqueens #sustainability #climatechange #sustainableliving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚀 Is launching celebrities into space really a good idea?Is launching celebrities into space *really* a good idea? Was Katy Perry's 11-minute space-related adventure worth the environmental impact?! Is space tourism *ever* a worthwhile venture, or just a handy way for billionaires to lower their own space travel costs? Imogen and Abbie unpack it all in front of a live audience, diving into the complexities of space tourism versus space exploration. They weigh up the potential benefits against the very real environmental costs, pressing ethical concerns and opportunity cost. Plus, they address some interesting backlash from Episode 10 and finish on a heartwarming high with the incredible story of beavers taking environmental action into their own paws (literally!), reshaping ecosystems for the better and saving millions of euros in the process. Enjoy!📢 Notable mentions go to:🚀 Spacehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg8e5gq8ljohttps://www.unicef.org/stories/7-fast-facts-about-toiletshttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/apr/11/trump-climate-science-nasa-noaa-cuts🧐 Good Old Jeremy Vinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrbtU-P3-_o🦫 Beavershttps://www.euronews.com/green/2025/03/01/czechias-1m-dam-built-for-free-by-beavers-heres-where-else-theyre-doing-good-workhttps://www.penguin.co.uk/books/462415/our-oaken-bones-by-hanbury-tenison-merlin/9781529943535https://beavertrust.org/our-work/balancing-the-scales/💚 RecommendationsToo Good To Go: https://www.toogoodtogo.com/about-usNational Grid Live: https://grid.iamkate.com/💚✨ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Barbie Jeeps to battery chemistry, Imogen and Abbie dive into the surprisingly spicy world of EVs in this week’s episode of Green Queens. They explore why electric cars seem to trigger such strong opinions — from legitimate concerns to full-on misinformation meltdowns.Expect myth-busting, money talk (yes, EVs really are cheaper over their lifetime), and a reality check on batteries, emissions, and the actual driving experience. Whether you’re EV-curious or already converted, this is an honest and open take on the future of transport.🚗⚡️Note: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Trump’s new tariffs on the auto sector and the UK government’s latest update on the ZEV mandate — two stories we’ll be watching closely over the coming months.Notable mentions go to:💁🏼‍♀️ Celeste Barber: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHm_QKzPcEW/?igsh=MTV6dW9oZ3pkMWhxbg%3D%3D🚗 Cost of Driving Electric Report: https://transportandenergy.com/2025/02/27/evuk-launches-cost-of-driving-electric-report/#:~:text=Industry%2Dto%2Dconsumer%20body%20Electric,per%20cent%20of%20Britain's%20drivers.💚✨ 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🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨ 🌱✨#GreenQueens #evs #electricvehicles #sustainability #climatechange #electriccar #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.