Sustainable Fashion by Gaia & Dubos
This podcast is all about sustainable fashion, with a twist of compassionate mindfulness. Our episodes are hosted by mamapreneur Léonie Daignault-Leclerc, founder of the Canadian sustainable fashion brand Gaia et Dubos. Together, we CAN change the fashion industry. And we'll do it one person at a time, one piece of clothing at a time.
Episodes
Have you ever considered that the more we paid for our products, the more durable they were? In fact, higher-end clothing tends to be intrinsically more sustainable.
In this episode, you’ll learn three specific reasons why high-quality clothing is better for the planet!
PS: I came to the decision that this episode would be the last for a little while. With my second baby coming by the end of March, I have to learn to priori...
In this episode, I am giving you a three-step process to quit buying cheap, trendy fashion. You’ll discover my own personal process that I used to get of fast fashion (and I truly considered I was a fast fashion addict at the time).
My secret 3-step process:
- Take a hard look at past mistakes by assessing your wardrobe
- When about to make a purchase, connect emotionally to the people who made your clothes, to the environme...
We see a lot of green initiatives among fast fashion brands. And sure it’s cute and all, but these types of actions are NOT going to make a real difference. Like ever.
The very business model of fast fashion is a broken strategy. And you’ll find out why in this episode.
I hope it serves you!
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Did you know that traditional cotton is just as damaging to the planet as polyester? Its heavy use of water, pesticides and other chemicals makes it a highly polluting fiber.
It’s not because it’s natural that it’s eco-friendly. Far from that!
Listen to today’s episode to learn why and to be more equipped to recognize the right type of cotton (AKA organic cotton!).
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I’m showing you all the juicy details on how to properly use your microplastic washing bag to make sure you preserve the quality of your clothes while minimizing your environmental impact.
The Guardian states that microplastic fibers are one of the biggest environnemental problems out there. We better hurry up in the quest for better oceans and a better planet!
Using a microplastic washing bag takes virtually NO e...
How can we shop in a way that feels good? How can we let go of the guilt and make choices that align with our values? How can we create a wardrobe that is both sustainable AND that resonates with our personality without feeling remorse?
Let’s stop the shaming and blaming. Let’s embrace a guilt-free approach to sustainable fashion!
Grab your free ebook to learn even more about sustainable fashion. You'll discover 36 ti...
In this new episode, you'll learn why recycled plastic fabric is one of the most eco-friendly materials out there !
Here are some of the 7 reasons :
1. Recycled plastic fabrics are made from plastic waste;
2. It takes up to 80% less energy than new polyester;
3. It can be recycled again and again!
Listen to the episode to find out more about why it's so eco-friendly!
I hope yo...
Second hand clothes may be a great alternative to fix all the issues related to the fashion industry, but in this episode, I explain to you why we can't rely on it forever.
So here are the major downsides of the second hand industry:
1. Fast fashion is overly produced, consumed and given away, so that's what we find in thrift stores
2. Clothes can't last forever : We will always need to produ...
In this episode, I decrypt everything you need to know about wool. Can it be ethical and eco-friendly ? You'll find out in this episode.
I know many people seem a bit lost when it comes to wool. So I decided to help you and answer important questions.
So, here are the major points we'll cover in this podcast episode:
1. Why conventional wool is not ethical and eco-friendly;
2. What are...
In this episode, I unpick the top three reasons why our industry is such a heavy polluter. You'll discover why it's so impactful, and hopefully it will inspire you to make some changes in your own behaviours.
I'm revealing these three truths about the fashion industry:
- It's an industry that is comprised of many other highly-polluting industries, such as the agriculture, transportation, livestock...
In this podcast episode, I unpick three things you might not know about sustainable fashion.
Whether you're a total newbie or an ethical fashion advocate, I'm sure you'll learn at least something in this segment.
We cover three widely unknown facts when it comes to slow fashion:
- Why we should look at the Cost per Wear when we purchase a garment (rather than the price tag)
- The importance of priorit...
Let's unpick the core problem in the fashion industry. The root of it all. The very thing that causes a ripple effect on everything else: overconsumption.
I'm giving you 3 tangible tips to fix this. I think you'll be surprised and amazed of what I'm suggesting. I hope you'll like my mindful, compassionate approach!
Our overconsumption behaviours, as human beings and as a society, is proba...
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