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Join Izzy Manuel and Rosie Okotcha as they explore the world of Sustainable fashion, from personal experiences to the science and history behind our clothes. 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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Can jewellery ever be ethical? with guest Pippa Small
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy, who are joined by ethical jewellery designer, anthropologist, human rights activist and survival ambassador Pippa Small. As well as being an incredibly talented designer, Pippa holds an MA in Medical Anthropology, cultivating her interest in human rights amongst minorities, indigenous peoples and tribal groups …
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To labubu or not to labubu: Trends, trinkets and the ethics and sustainability of bag charms
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy, who are joined by OG trinket collector extraordinaire @foreveryoursbetty. With the rise of collectables like the now viral Labubu and adult toys like Sonny’s angels, have you ever considered the environmental impact of this switch to fast toys? This week, Rosie opens up about her 20+ year bed fellow, Izzy, abou…
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The Met Gala is literally like the Hunger Games Capitol parties
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss the ethics of The Met Gala, the celebs they’re most excited to see, Anna Wintour’s questionable taste and whether the Met Gala is literally like the Hunger Games Capitol parties. They ask: - Is the Met Gala just massively out of touch? - What is Black dandyism? - How can non-Black celebs celebrat…
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Katy Perry & the blue origin space Flight: The world is on fire but Katy Perry is exploring space
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The question is, would you go to space for a HOLIDAY? Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss the rise of space tourism during the world’s current political climate. The environmental impacts of space travel, out of touch celebs and the fact that it took Katy Perry going to space to realise “we need to save mother earth”… They ask: Why…
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss whether the clean girl minimalist aesthetic is sustainable or just another way to overconsume, Nara Smith milkmaid dresses, and Rosie going TikTok viral. They ask: Is minimalist fashion the same as the minimalist lifestyle? Why has fashion become more conservative? Is a capsule wardrobe realistic…
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The world of fakes: are dupes and fake luxury items ethical?
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss, the ethics of fakes, dupes and counterfits from Aldi and M&S collin Vs cuthburt, Luxury brands ripping off small dsigners and the legality and tehics of buying fake bags from markets and street vednors. They ask: Is it really a fake if its from the same factory? Should teenagers be carrying luxu…
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How to spring clean in a mindful and sustainable way
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss, how to spring clean your wardrobe and life in a sustainable way, manifestation, mood boarding and setting spring goals! They ask: Are we all shein shoppers in disguise? Can you heal the inner child through overconsumption? Does manifestation work? Why is Vogue sending Izzy free tote bags?! P.s I…
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Sustainability check in: Its better to be imperfect and happy than perfect and miserable
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss, Rosies unhinged relationship with vinted, why failing sustainability challenges is TOTALLY fine, their honest sustainability and shopping habits and how living a sustainable life looks different for everyone There is no such thing as being the perfect environmentalist and the sooner you realise …
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Luxury Washing: Is PLT infamous rebrand into 'slow fashion' just a scam?
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss the Pretty Little Thing rebrand, the ridiculous unicorn, and whether a fast-fashion brand can truly rebrand as sustainable and ethical. Pretty Little Thing’s infamous rebrand into 'slow fashion'... is it just a scam? They ask: Is the PLT rebrand a scam? Is luxury washing the new Greenwashing? Why…
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How to survive GREENWASHING - So you think you’ve been greenwashed? what to do next and how to avoid it in future
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss being greenwashed and the importance of citing facts in a world full of people spouting nonsense for views. They delve into how not to get brainwashed into joining a cult, Rosie’s Zaful bikini purchase and Izzy thinking that H&M is a sustainable brand…. They ask: How can we avoid being greenwashe…
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Is diversity taking a backseat in the fashion industry?
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss diversity in the fashion industry. With US brands rolling back their diversity and inclusion policies it felt incredibly important to touch on this topic. From the first times the girls saw themselves in the media as teens, Rosie’s modeling experience and the reality of climate-induced mass migra…
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Is London Fashion week in its flop era: Are sustainability policies the reason brands are leaving?
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss - They ask: Why are designer brands leaving London? Where did diversity on runways go? Are sustainability requirements fair on small emerging brands? Why is fashion week becoming so boring? P.s If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate us on Spotify <3 *Notes SHOWS: Coperni SS23 (Bella Ha…
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Stuart Trevor: All Saints the global fast fashion empire to a slow fashion brand that produces no new clothes
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Grab a cuppa and joinIzzy and Rosie as they sit down with the first guest,Stuart Trevor, founder of the worldwide fashion brand All Saints and now sustainable upcycling name sake Stuart Trevor. From fast fashion and building an empire to choosing to create a brand that doesn't make anything new, Stuart Trevor shares his personal and professional jo…
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2025 trend predictions: How to participate sustainably
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Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they dive into this week's episode. They break down their ins and outs for this year, how to enjoy trends sustainably, how the female body has become an unhealthy extension of fashion trends and so much more! P.s - count how many times the girls say bag charms aha! They ask; How can we take part in trends sus…
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Welcome back to the second season of the pod, we are sooo happy to have you here! Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they dive into this week's episode. They chat, Copenhagen Fashion Week, the Walmart birkin, the fashion industry's impact on change and what to wear during fashion week!! and whether it is as sustainable as everyone says it is! …
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Is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year? How to have a more sustainable festive season
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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…
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Throw away culture and how to fight fast fashion
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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…
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Halloween Costumes: Whats spookier than landfill?!
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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 w…
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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 mak…
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Do cult tv shows like gilmore girls make us shop more?
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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…
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Live Episode! Second Hand September with Oxfam live from GoodWood Revival
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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…
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Help! My friend wont stop buying fast fashion
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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 th…
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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 d…
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Join Rosie & Izzy in this weeks episode where they dive into the topic of sustainable periods, they rate their favourite period products out of ten and discuss some of the shocking facts around period products. Rosie opens up about her first time using a tampon and Izzy shares some thoughts on CBD… They discuss:- Period product waste and plastic - …
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Join Izzy and Rosie in this weeks episode where they chat all things Hard vs Soft Activism , is Izzy going to be creating a sustainable colleciton with SHEIN, and does Rosie think that Just Stop Oil suck!?Things they ask:- What is hard and soft activism- Can anyone be an activist- Just Stop Oil, are they good or bad- Does shame work as a tool for c…
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Join Izzy & Rosie in this weeks episode as they discuss plastic free July, over consumption of reusable products waste colonialism, peeling mushrooms and how often we should be washing our reusable bottles and cups. Plastic free July: Is a world wide movement that provides resources and ideas to help us all minimise the amount of single use plastic…
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Join Izzy & Rosie in this weeks episode as they delve into whether you can be stylish and sustainable, the trend cycle, Rosies love of the office siren aesthetic and their iconic yellow shoes. They ask: Does social media make finding your personal style harder? Is luxury fashion a more sustainable option? Does being sustainable mean you have to sac…
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Join Izzy and Rosie as they discuss their personal journeys into living more sustainable lives and finding balance, the holy grail that is Americas GoodWill and their favourite second hand finds….and so much more! Grab a cup of something yummy and join Rosie Okotcha and Izzy Manuel once a fortnight as they explore the world of sustainability, from …
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In their first EVER episode Rosie and Izzy discuss ‘The dreaded Depop girlies’ charity shop prices going up and the heart-breaking moment your charity shop treasure turns out to be fast fashion. They ask: - Is it ethical or sustainable to resell? - Are the depop girlies saving the planet? - Are resellers making second hand less accessible and more …
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Join Izzy & Rosie for an introductory bonus episode. Where they chat about, cats, uni why the started the pod and more! For more: @rosieokotcha @izzy_manuel
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