Let's Rijois Together

Meet Paige Marinelli, up-and-coming designer and Founder of vegan leather accessories brand, Hoam. Paige is on a mission to redefine the classic cowboy boot by reinventing the iconic style to better align with the future of fashion and our planet. Think of Hoam as your home for boots made from the earth, for the earth. Discover the joy of cactus leather and more about this new brand's ethos in our latest Founder-to-Founder interview.

Catch up with Linda Miller, Founder & CEO of sustainable period underwear brand Pure Rosy, in this Founder to Founder follow-up interview to discover the measurable strides the brand has made over the past year. 

Meet Jessica Schreiber, co-founder of FABSCRAP, the non-profit organization working with over 800 brands to recycle and redistribute hundreds of thousands of pounds from the fashion design and entertainment industry in New York City and Philadelphia every year; discover which sustainability data metrics - and volunteer stats! -  factor into the success of her mission; and, hear about ways you can support efforts to reduce waste in the fashion industry at the business level either as a donor to the fundraising campaign for expansion, as a sorting volunteer, or via a corporate team-building exercise in our latest Founder-To-Founder interview.

Meet Regan Nelson, clean living expert and brand advocate for Beautycounter, a beauty company leading a movement to a future where all beauty is clean beauty. Discover the company’s push for legislative initiatives to inspire Congress and consumers to take more action to protect our health; Regan’s can’t-live-without sunscreen for an active outdoor life and snow days in Idaho; and more facts about safer, cleaner, more sustainable living in this AMA interview.   Greenhouse Challenge #3: Three winners will get rewarded for participating in the challenge and take home Beautycounter's “Best In Clean Heroes” gift sets (challenge kicks off November 14th - get all the details on @rijoistogether). And, check out our special Rijois X Beautycounter pop-up here to stock up on all your favorites plus great ideas for holiday gifts. PS: Don’t miss Regan’s podcast This Or Something Better to hear from more founders and CEOs, Olympic athletes, health and wellness professionals, authors, motivational speakers and those whose passion and work is dedicated to Something Better.

Meet Aleks Gosiewski, Co-Founder & COO of Keel Labs™ (formerly known as AlgiKnit) a sustainable materials company addressing the highly polluting systems of textile production with aquaculture-based technologies; discover the mission-driven purpose behind the company’s flagship product, Kelsun™, a seaweed-based yarn with a significantly lower environmental footprint than conventional fibers; and learn how Aleks got her start as an entrepreneur and set out to change the fashion and textile industry in Episode 16’s AMA.

Meet Anisha Sharma and Cloé Lankhorst from Amsterdam’s BYBORRE. These textile industry changemakers join host Jennifer Grove for an in-depth "Ask Me Anything" interview and in-depth look at how BYBORRE has been rewriting the rules of responsible textile creation by digitizing the design and production process and introducing Textile-as-a-Service. Anisha and Cloé share their insights and expertise, along with a sincere passion for their company’s culture and the textile community, in this episode's fascinating textile-focused AMA.

Meet Fern Clausius, an award-winning 2019 graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology's couture Intimate Apparel Design program, and the Creative Director and Founder of her eponymous label, FERN New York, an ethically produced collection of lingerie incorporating remnant textiles. Discover the evolution of Fern's inspiration (think: French couture, Art Nouveau, surrealism, cinema!) and sustainable approach behind her one-of-a-kind pieces -- you may have spotted them at opening night at the Metropolitan Opera, the NYC Ballet or burlesque deep within Brooklyn -- along with the most amazing, precious baby gift she designed; and, the special must-have item Fern gets delivered every month that supports one of her eco-tips.

Welcome to our Greenhouse Challenge #2! Listen, participate and earn rewards for taking a small step towards making the world a better place. For more details, join the community @rijoistogether

In today's special episode "5 Things You Need To Know About Luca," we'll discover why our intern is passionate about graphic design, social media, sustainability and eco-responsibility...and so much more! Join us for a unique look from the intern's view of life at Rijois, and then take a peek at her video and graphic design work contribution on our social channels, including @rijoistogether.

Welcome to our first Greenhouse Challenge! Listen, participate and earn rewards for taking a small step towards making the world a better place. For more details, join the community @rijoistogether

Fresh from the 16th annual Fashion Institute of Technology Sustainable Business & Design Conference, Dr. Karen Pearson, Chair of the FIT Sustainability Council and a professor of Science and Math at FIT, joins host Jennifer Grove for an in-depth "Ask Me Anything" look on the topic of sustainability in the fashion industry. With a dynamic biography -- Dr. Pearson has won a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, she has been noted as one of the 100 Most Inspiring Women in STEM, and she is a recipient of FIT’s President’s Award for Excellence to name a few accolades -- Dr. Pearson lends her inspiration, insights and answers to this episode's many AMA inquiries.

Meet Jussara Lee, a native Brazilian of Korean heritage and Founder of the NYC-based eponymous collection Jussara Lee. Hear how and why she developed a small scale business operation where luxury fashion and sustainable practices work in tandem; her most "rebel" decision to create Hand Me Up based on disruptive zero-waste design principles; and, of course, all about her love for her treasured Bruce Lee top made from her fabric scraps and designed by her good friend Zero Waste Daniel, all in this special Founder-To-Founder interview with Jennifer's fellow FIT alumni.

Meet Miranda Bennett, Founder of Austin-based Miranda Bennett Studio, an ethical, sustainable apparel collection; discover the ethos behind end-to-end design solutions that cut carbon emissions and how her team has pioneered the use of non-toxic natural dyes at scale in the USA; learn how Miranda starts her day with Austin's Farmhouse Delivery service which incorporates a local CSA component; and hear many more thoughtful responses to our latest Founder-To-Founder interview.  PS: Don't forget to check out Miranda's latest book recommendations for when she needs a digital news break: • Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown • Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde

Meet Chanelle Dupre, Founder of newly-launched EcoLuxe, makers of personal care, home and office products made from biodegradable, non-toxic, organic materials like bamboo; discover why FSC’s (Forest Stewardship Council) seal of approval is vital to Chanelle’s brand; and, hear her passionate plea encouraging everyone to discover whether your individual investments are supporting petroleum-based, profit-driven initiatives or the sustainable efforts that better align with your personal values in our latest Founder-To-Founder interview.

Meet Tina Hedges, Founder & CEO of LOLI, a personalized skincare company dedicated to delivering clean, conscious, concentrated beauty; discover Tina’s mission-driven purpose behind zero-waste packaging; and learn why she loves a strong café con leche to start the day in Episode 7’s interview and round of 20 Questions.

Meet Chris White, Partner & Executive Director of America’s Best Cleaners, the garment care industry’s leading certification agency, to discover the extensive initiatives ABC affiliates are embracing at every point in the dry cleaning journey in order to reduce environmental impact and carbon footprint; the one thing that keeps Chris up at night (hint: you probably know someone who is guilty of this); and, why this article about salmon on the high seas grabbed his attention in Episode 5’s interview and 20 Questions.

Meet Greta Fitz, the Founder & CEO of Ascention, the brand bridging the gap between scent and wellness utilizing the healing energies of ethically-sourced crystals designed to elevate your mind; discover the love behind her top selling fragrance; and, find out why Greta's favorite repurposing tip is actually a stylish home decor win in our Founder-to-Founder interview round of 20 Questions.

Meet Founder & CEO of Pure Rosy, Linda Miller, who explains the waste-saving company's sustainable period protection "for anyone who menstruates," along with the story behind The Maggie Fund and The D.A.R.E. Women's Foundation—a non-profit organization that supports Tanzanian women, who are often denied opportunities for education and extracurricular activities once they start menstruating, and consequently face immense challenges when trying to achieve financial independence later in their lives; plus, why Linda's most splurge-worthy purchase brings her so much joy in our Founder-to-Founder interview round of 20 Questions.

Meet President of the Green Business Bureau, Tom Permatteo, who shares more about his company's eco-certification service, the benefits of a 4-day work week, and the most recent item he composted in our Founder-to-Founder interview round of 20 Questions.

Welcome to Let’s Rijois Together! In this intro episode, we give a brief overview of everything we’ll explore on this podcast journey together, including the business of sustainable shopping; the impact our choices make on the environment; and, our solutions to mitigate environmental impact. Rijois is a business on a mission to achieve net-zero emissions through collective action. Living with lower carbon impact is our responsibility, and we’re here to make it a reality without compromising on quality and convenience. It turns out, maybe we can have it all! At Rijois, we’re building a creative, inclusive, and values-driven community where voices of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are heard and respected in everything we do, including our podcast programming. Consider this podcast a solid helping of good clean fun with a healthy side of planet-positive to-do’s thanks to a wide variety of special guests you'll meet through Founder-to-Founder interviews; AMAs with sustainability, climate change, and supply chain experts; Q&As with Rijois community managers; PLUS the latest marketplace must-haves from our Greenhouse Ambassadors. While we’re working diligently and preparing for our platform’s official go-live launch date, we invite you to follow us on Instagram @rijoistogether and visit our web site Rijois.com for the latest company news, job openings, and internship opportunities, as well as to sign up to participate in our marketplace Beta test. Thanks for listening to Let’s Rijois Together…it’s what makes the world go round!