Spill the sustainabili - Tea

Rosie Okotcha & Izzy Manuel
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Spill the sustainabili - Tea

Join Izzy manual and Rosie Okotcha as they explore the world of Sustainable fashion, from personal experiences to the science and history behind the clothes we wear. This podcast is a fun introduction to the world of sustainability, so pop the kettle on and join us as we spill ALL the tea. Join the virtual community Instagram: @spillthesustainabili.tea @rosieokotcha @izzy_manuel

  1. 12/09/2024

    Is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year? How to have a more sustainable festive season

    Can Christmas ACTUALLY be sustainable?! In the final episode of Season 1, Izzy and Rosie chat about all things CHRISTMMASS! Whether it can be sustainable, family traditions and what we can do to mitigate the negative effects of a truly wonderful time of year! Stay tuned though as we will be back for BIGGER AND BETTER things in Season 2 next year so stick around What do you think, can Christmas be sustainable? They ask: - Have we lost touch with what Christmas means - Is Xmas just a massive overconsumption fest? - Second-hand presents yay or nay - Real or fake trees Dear Listeners, We would also love to say the biggest thank you to each and every one of you for making the first season of Spill the Sustainabili-Tea truly unforgettable. We can not wait to come back for our second season, as we have so much more to share with you all! But for now, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a wonderful start to 2025! Love your fave susty girls, Rosie & Izzy  Join us on Instagram: @spillthesustainabili.tea @rosieokotcha @izzy_manuel

    45 min

  2. 11/04/2024

    Throw away culture and how to fight fast fashion

    Overconsumption-core is NOT a vibe!! In this weeks episode Rosie and Izzy dive into the world of throwaway culture and how it has started to consume our brains! They chat, the importance of education in making sustainable choices, outfit recipes, personal wardrobe landfills, and the dangers of fast fashion marketing. They ask: Can Black Friday ever be ethical and sustainable? Is shopping a valid form of self care? How can we fight planned obsolescence? Is finding personal style the key to being more sustainable?  Join us this November for a buy nothing new month: https://2ly.link/20iKZ Thank you to Keep Britain Tidy for sponsoring this weeks episode! Extra information:  Correction it was PLT who had Black Friday penny sales: https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/27/critics-slam-pretty-little-things-8p-black-friday-dress-deal Shein as a stockist for other brands: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdLDkt9p/

    39 min

  3. 10/28/2024

    Halloween Costumes: Whats spookier than landfill?!

    Join Rosie & Izzy in this week’s episode as they discuss the ethics and sustainability of Halloween. With a total of 7million costumes thrown away a year Halloween couldn’t be more scary! The girls talk home made costumes, orange peel fangs, pumpkin recipes and so much more.  They ask:  How can we make Halloween more susty? Why does everyone always want to be Daphne? Is pumpkin carving ethical? Is Halloween just another marketing ploy t encourage over consumption? Join the insta fam: @izzy_manuel @rosieokotcha @spillthesustainbili.tea

    41 min

  4. 10/14/2024

    Are diamonds really a girls best friend?

    Join Rosie & Izzy in this week’s episode as they discuss the ethics and sustainability of the jewellery industry. The girls talk stumbling across amethyst mines, ethical engagement rings and the lack of transparency in the jewellery supply chain.  They ask:  How ethical are your earrings? Do jewellery brands need to feel more pressure in order to make more sustainable/ethical changes in their supply chains?  Are diamonds overrated?  Do jewellery brands need to feel more pressure in order to make more sustainable changes in their supply chains?  16:20: Rosie has now found her sunglasses again! Woohoo RESEARCH LINKS: https://www.scsglobalservices.com/news/a-complete-guide-to-sustainable-and-ethical-jewelry https://www.hrw.org/report/2018/02/08/hidden-cost-jewelry/human-rights-supply-chains-and-responsibility-jewelry https://waronwant.org/resources/new-colonialism-britains-scramble-africas-energy-and-mineral-resources https://waronwant.org/sites/default/files/TheNewColonialism.pdf https://www.naj.co.uk/advice/jewellery-ethics https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368979514_Ethics_and_Sustainability_in_The_Jewellery_Industry (Instead of connecting a file we will be sharing all our research links with you in the episode descriptions for easier access)

    39 min

  5. 09/30/2024

    Do cult tv shows like gilmore girls make us shop more?

    Girlmore girls is defrosting, now that is officially autumn it is time to curl up with all our favourite TV shows, but how do our TV shows affect the way we consume fashion? They ask: Does Gilmore Girls help fuel the y2k fashion trends? Is it bad that fast fashion brands jump on trending TV shows like Barbie? Did you buy the viral Amazon Bridgerton corset during lockdown? How important is it to feel represented in film in TV whilst growing up? *Fact check:  Yes, Rihanna was the first Black woman to be the face of a Dior ad in 2015. She was also the first Black celebrity to be named an ambassador for the French fashion house. Films and TV shows the girls mention:  Buffy the vampire slayer  Charmed  Gilmore girls  One tree hill  My lady Jane  Belle  Cinderella 1997 Hidden Figures  Sex & the city  Twilight  Disney: Princess and the frog  Coco  Aladin  Atlantis  Encanto  Other mentions: DIY low rise jeans tutorial: ⁠https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGd1yCpM8/⁠ Gilmore girls podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7LF8gsONJtmbEUBFrSPn75?si=Neleh6E_RpymwtaeN7fMGQ⁠.

    43 min

  6. 09/16/2024 · BONUS

    Live Episode! Second Hand September with Oxfam live from GoodWood Revival

    Join Rosie & Izzy for their first ever live episode of Spill the Sustainabili-Tea recording live at Goodwood Revival with Oxfam!  Big shout out to all you lovely listeners for helping us make this happen we couldn’t have done it with out you! They discuss: - what happens to items that don’t sell in charity shops - second hand September - how to find good vintage in charity shops Join the insta fam: @rosieokotcha @izzy_manuel @spillthesustainabili.tea

    28 min

  7. 09/09/2024

    Help! My friend wont stop buying fast fashion

    Join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss what to do if your best friend wont stop buying fast fashion As we collectively move toward a more sustainable future through conscious consumption and small changes what do we do if we encounter someone who's choices are unsustainable and what do we do if they are a close friend... This week the girls discuss the challenges of maintaining friendships and relationships with varying levels of sustainability, the inaccessibility of sustainable choices and flat earthers. They discuss: - Is fashion political? - The intersection of sustainability and politics  - Can you have different political views and still be friends? - Genuinely what do you do if you have a friend doing weekly PLT hauls? Join the insta fam: @rosieokotcha @izzy_manuel @spillthesustainabili.tea

    45 min

  8. 08/26/2024

    Can you be a susty Swifty?

    Join Izzy and Rosie as they navigate the world of Taylor Swift fandom and sustainability. They chat about the embarrassing moment you cruel out your tent and proceed to leave it in the street ( the ultimate form of shameless littering?!) concert outfits and making homemade fan merch. They discuss: -Can we be fans of huge celebs when their actions don’t align with our values? -Celebs and their private jets -Wear once concert culture Join the insta fam: @rosieokotcha @izzy_manuel @spillthesustainabili.tea

    35 min
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Join Izzy manual and Rosie Okotcha as they explore the world of Sustainable fashion, from personal experiences to the science and history behind the clothes we wear. This podcast is a fun introduction to the world of sustainability, so pop the kettle on and join us as we spill ALL the tea. Join the virtual community Instagram: @spillthesustainabili.tea @rosieokotcha @izzy_manuel

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  • Creator
    Rosie Okotcha & Izzy Manuel
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    15
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    Clean
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    © Rosie Okotcha & Izzy Manuel
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