It’s here—the very first full-fledged, shiny episode of Green Queens—the perfect podcast for imperfect environmentalists!

In this episode, your hosts Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal introduce themselves, share what inspired Green Queens, and give you a sneak peek into the wonky, wonderful world of living a little greener. Whether you’re a sustainability pro or just dipping your toe in all of this green stuff, you’re in the right place!

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In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie are joined by the ultimate Green Queen herself—Laura Tobin. You might know her as the brainiest climate expert on morning telly, seamlessly weaving sustainability facts and debunking climate myths in her weather forecasts.

She’s also the author of Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet—a book we highly recommend for its abundance of practical, planet-saving, and (bonus!) money-saving tips. And if all else fails, it makes an excellent coffee table book—perfect for irritating your most climate-denying relative.

From her incredibly poignant trip to Svalbard, reporting firsthand on melting glaciers, to her adventures in dressing sustainably for live TV, Laura is a goldmine of sustainability wisdom. And with her infectious energy, this chat is the perfect antidote to the normal doom-and-gloom climate news!

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In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie unravel their week in sustainability before threading their way into the world of slowing down fast fashion—armed with a needle and thread.

Inspired by Maeve Campbell’s brilliant Forbes article They Made It. You Bought It. So Why Won’t They Fix It? We Need A Repair Revolution, they discuss the case for mending our clothes, how it could help change our relationship with clothes, and why some generations are just better at darning and crocheting than others.

Are we too far gone, or can we forge a future where fixing our clothes is the norm? Time to pin down some answers...! 🧵✨

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As well as Imogen's mother-in-law, other notable mentions go to:

🪡 The Loom App - https://www.instagram.com/theloomapp/?hl=en

✍🏼 Maeve Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/ecomaeve/

👗 Threads And Fibre - https://www.instagram.com/threadsandfibre/

🧵United Repair Centre - https://www.unitedrepaircentre.com/impact

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👑 In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie chat with Jordan Brompton, co-founder of Myenergi—a green tech powerhouse and a total breath of fresh air in the often male-dominated clean tech world.

Jordan’s known for making sustainable energy smarter, more fun, and way more accessible—all while rocking killer shoes and putting Grimsby back on the map with her bold, stylish approach to renewable energy.

Thanks to her work at Myenergi, she’s revolutionised how we power our homes, charge electric cars, and slash energy bills. And she’s not slowing down—she’s also an angel investor and board-level advisor, backing the next wave of industry innovators.

She opens up about her journey as a co-founder, the challenges of scaling a business, what’s next, and a few not-so-green guilty pleasures.

If you thought clean tech was all sensible spreadsheets, think again—Jordan’s here to prove you very very wrong!

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💁🏼‍♀️ To follow what Jordan is up to check out her website: https://www.jordee.co.uk/

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Is a record-breaking March a good thing? And can flights really be offset?

In this episode of Green Queens Podcast, Imogen and Abbie catch up on their week in sustainability before diving into why an unseasonably warm March is great for BBQs but bad for bees and hayfever sufferers. They also crunch the numbers on offsetting a flight to Sydney—can solar panels, EVs, or heat pumps really balance it out?!

To help answer that, Imogen phones a friend - expert Dr. Hannah Ritchie—Deputy Editor and Lead Researcher at Our World in Data and a researcher at Oxford University’s Martin Programme in Global Development. Check out her incredible newsletter here: https://www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/

For more on weird weather patterns: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2024/warm-may-and-spring-for-the-uk

https://www.climatecentral.org/

Other notable mentions go to:

💇🏼‍♀️ Green Salon Collective: https://www.greensaloncollective.com/

👵🏼 Like Nana Did: https://likenanadid.co.uk/

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#Sustainability

#ClimateChange

#GlobalWarming

#CarbonFootprint

#EcoFriendly

#GreenLiving

#SustainableFuture

#ExtremeWeather

#MarchHeatwave

#ClimateCrisis

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#FlightShame

#SustainableTravel

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In this episode, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst head to Poole to take a look around the Lush Green Hub and chat with Ruth Andrade from Lush and uncover the brand’s mission beyond just beauty. Sitting amidst Lush’s incredible archive, they dive into the company’s deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and activism—proving that skincare and self-care can be a powerful force for good. From challenging industry norms to fighting for environmental and social justice, Lush is redefining what it means to be a beauty brand with a conscience. If you already love Lush, prepare to fall even harder. And if ethical beauty is your thing, well… guilt-free bath bomb shopping incoming! 🌿✨

💚 For more information:

• We Are Lush - weare.lush.com
• Reposit - https://reposit.world/
• Take Back Map - https://britishbeautycouncil.com/recycling-points/
• Abel and Cole - https://www.abelandcole.co.uk/
• Lush Prize - www.lushprize.org
• Spring Prize - www.springprize.org

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In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie dish up some quirkier sustainability stories. kicking off with how an IKEA teddy bear became a viral Vinted fashion model, catching the attention of BBC News and even Aldi.

Next, they reveal why Alan Titchmarsh hasn’t eaten an avocado in five years. The truth about avocado farming’s environmental impact and marketing campaign might leave you shooketh—but don’t worry, there are delicious, sustainable alternatives (British peas, anyone?).

Finally, they discuss GB Energy's bold green energy move: 200 schools and NHS sites are getting solar panels, with savings of up to £45,000 per site. What's not to love about solar?!

Notable mentions go to:

🧸 Vinted's Next Top Model - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vw6w99peqo

🐶 Menswear Dog - https://www.instagram.com/mensweardog/?igsh=MTNpeG1oYndlazhvaA%3D%3D#

🥑 Alan on Avocados - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHA_TufI7KQ/?igsh=MTVzOXY1bjFxMnlzcA%3D%3D

🫛 Peas Plz - https://www.instagram.com/p/CwnXNyFNiO5/?igsh=MXBhYnkyZGYzaG0wcg%3D%3D&img_index=1

☀️ Solar for Schools and Hospitals - https://www.energylivenews.com/2025/03/24/gb-energy-to-cut-bills-for-hospitals-and-schools/

🍹 Planet Positive Cocktails - https://avallenspirits.com/

🍺 Hepworth Brewery - https://youtu.be/C2JEaKIsjFU

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Are Your Vinted Gems Really Changing Fashion Forever? 👗♻️

This week on Green Queens, we dive into the booming second-hand fashion market with Olivia May, a partner at OC&C who has been crunching the numbers behind this resale revolution. From Vinted to Depop to charity shops, more people than ever are ditching fast fashion in favour of thrifting, treasure hunting, and snagging pre-loved bargains.

Olivia reveals who’s buying, what’s selling, and which brands are topping the Vinted charts—plus, how second-hand is reshaping first-hand fashion trends. Can big brands survive the resale takeover? And how does shopping pre-loved save you money, cut waste, and cut your carbon footprint?

Olivia has so many absolutely fascinating insights - if you're a fashion lover, thrifter or data nerd - this is for you!

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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.

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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.

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In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst head to one of London’s most exclusive postcodes — New Bond Street — to meet Jamie Patel, founder of The Diamond Lab. Together, they explore the glittering world of lab-grown diamonds and ask the big questions:

How do they really compare to mined diamonds? Are they more affordable? More sustainable? And what’s the catch (if there is one)?

Jamie shares her journey as a disruptor in a legacy industry, breaking down misconceptions, shifting cultural expectations, and redefining what luxury looks like in a climate-conscious world.

If you’ve ever been curious about conflict-free sparkle — or just love a good behind-the-scenes business story — this one’s for you!

P.S. We mention a few times that a man may be in search of a ring to propose to his partner - and whilst this was talking in general terms, we absolutely recognise that anyone can propose to anyone. If you found our language clumsy, please tell us where we could improve.

P.P.S We're devastated to tell you that we did not walk away with a party bag... but we did have a proper good gossip with some champagne when the cameras stopped rolling daaarllling!

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🚀 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:

• 🚀 Space
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg8e5gq8ljo
• https://www.unicef.org/stories/7-fast-facts-about-toilets
• https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/apr/11/trump-climate-science-nasa-noaa-cuts

• 🧐 Good Old Jeremy Vine
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrbtU-P3-_o

• 🦫 Beavers
• https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/03/01/czechias-1m-dam-built-for-free-by-beavers-heres-where-else-theyre-doing-good-work
• https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/462415/our-oaken-bones-by-hanbury-tenison-merlin/9781529943535
• https://beavertrust.org/our-work/balancing-the-scales/

• 💚 Recommendations
• Too Good To Go: https://www.toogoodtogo.com/about-us
• National Grid Live: https://grid.iamkate.com/

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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 greener

Plus, 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

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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/m0029rqw

Thrift+ - https://thrift.plus/

The Ocean Race - https://www.theoceanrace.com/

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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=en

Notable mentions go to:

https://unseentours.org.uk/

https://www.intrepidtravel.com/uk/purpose

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🍾 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/

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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

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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

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🌍 From Beach Litter to Vape Ban: Laura Young (@LessWasteLaura) on Campaigning for Change

In 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!

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🎾 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

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"Money is not neutral. It’s always doing something. We exist to challenge what a bank should be in society.”

In this episode of Green Queens, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst sit down with Zoe Ruthven, Director of Marketing and Communications at Triodos Bank UK — one of the world’s leading ethical and sustainable banks — to talk about what it means to bank with purpose.

Zoe shares:

💰 Why money is never neutral

💰 How banks have financed trillions in fossil fuels — even after the Paris Agreement

💰 What makes Triodos different from mainstream banks

💰 And how your everyday choices (including your current account) can drive systemic change.

From care homes to Gympanzees, fossil fuel divestment to farming transitions, Zoe delves into how finance can serve people and the planet — not just profit.

💸 TLDR: You don’t have to be rich to make your money matter. We can redefine value — and who gets to create it.

🎧 This episode was recorded live during London Climate Action Week with Extreme Hangout.

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✈️ 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, Madrid

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🎙️ Part 2: feat. Hangovers and heatwaves — coming soon.

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🚨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.

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✈️ 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/

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🌍 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 vans

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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!

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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-zSPLdAjaQ

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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/

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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 Collections

They 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 Autumn

00:23 Welcome to Green Queens

03:13 A trip to the Carbon Garden

04:00 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 home

30:28 Thank you and please subscribe (love you bye xx)

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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.

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Join Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst as they sit down with the wonderful Em-J—a makeup artist of 20 years, a spokeswoman for Cruelty-Free, and an ambassador for the Soil Association. Em-J shares her journey from traditional makeup artistry to becoming a leading voice for cruelty-free, vegan, and sustainable beauty.

In this eye-opening episode, they uncover the hidden issues in the cosmetics industry, from the shocking truth about plastic in lipstick to the complex world of ingredients like phalates and the problem of confusing certifications. Em-J offers practical, non-judgemental advice on how to make better choices without compromising your look or mental health, proving that you can look fabulous while being kind to the planet.

✨Noteworthy mentions go to:

💚 Em-J - https://www.instagram.com/emjedit/

💚 Fit Pit - https://www.thegreenwoman.co.uk/aluminium-free-natural-deodorant

💚 Ere Perez - https://ereperez.com/en-gb

💚 Dr Organic - www.drorganic.co.uk

💚 Face Theory - https://www.facetheory.com/gb-en/

💚 Botanics - https://www.boots.com/botanics/botanics-skincare

💚 Super Facialist - https://www.superfacialist.co.uk/

💚 LUSH - https://www.lush.com/uk/en

💚 Tropic - https://tropicskincare.com/

💚 English Mineral Makeup - https://englishmineralmakeup.co.uk/

💚 Lucy Bee - https://lucybee.com/

💚 Soil Association - https://www.soilassociation.org/

💚 Cruelty Free - https://crueltyfreeinternational.org/

💚 Cosmos -https://www.cosmos-standard.org/en/

00:00:00 Introduction: Meet Sustainable Makeup Artist Em-J

00:01:29 Em-J's Journey: From Makeup Artist to Eco-Activist

00:02:37 The Cosmetics Industry's Landfill Problem

00:03:59 The Challenge of Sustainable Packaging and Preservatives

00:05:28 Key Ingredients to Avoid: The Trouble with Phalate-Containing Fragrance

00:07:44 Decoding Certifications: What ""Natural"" and ""Organic"" Actually Mean

00:09:51 The Gold Standard: Cosmos and Soil Association Approval

00:11:36 Fighting Overwhelm: Finding the Balance in Sustainable Choices

00:16:15 How to Influence Change: Showing People a Better Way

00:17:58 The Success of Natural Deodorants and the Path Ahead

00:24:09 The Product to Swap: Plastic in Lipstick & Alternatives

00:27:37 Packaging Solutions: Lush's Admirable Process and Design Simplicity

00:35:57 Em-J's Beauty Hacks: Overnight Curls and Face Taping

00:38:52 The #1 Makeup Artist Secret for Skin: Electrolytes

00:42:37 Em-J's Must-Have Product: English Mineral Makeup

00:45:51 The Power of Consumer Choice and Green Economics

00:48:19 The Last Thing I Did for the Environment: Tea Bags and Plastic?!

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It’s officially sweater weather (OSW) — but Abbie Dewhurst has fled to the sunny climes of Portugal, while Imogen Bhogal is fully embracing OSW with a snotty nose and croaky voice to match. 💚

This week, the Green Queens are serving up a hearty dose of good news for the planet: from green sea turtle comebacks to the quiet revolution in renewable energy — plus some surprisingly simple solutions to help save a billion birds. 🐢🐦☀️

✨ In This Episode:

🍂🌰 Autumn Magic: Why this autumn’s colours are extra vibrant — and what a mast year means for squirrels, seeds, and seriously stunning trees.

🐢🌊Turtle Triumph: Green sea turtles are no longer endangered! Global conservation efforts have helped their populations bounce back after decades of decline — a massive win for wildlife.

🕊️🪟💡Saving a Billion Birds: Each year, over one billion birds die in the U.S. after colliding with glass — an invisible killer along their migration routes. But there’s hope! The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and New York’s Javits Center are proving cities can lead the change with bird-friendly glass. And at home? A few dots, decals, or even soap marks spaced two inches apart can save millions of birds every year.

☀️💨🔋The Renewable Revolution: For the first half of the year, renewables generated more electricity than coal worldwide! The UK’s powering past 50% renewable energy, and we break down why solar, wind, and battery storage are officially the cheapest (and brightest) options.

🦈💌Sustainable Business Shout-out: Meet Flora, founder of Washed Up Cards, who turns River Thames plastic into beautiful art and greeting cards — and even sculpted a shark to celebrate the surprising creatures lurking in London’s river.

Noteworthy mentions:

- https://earth.org/green-sea-turtles-no-longer-endangered-species-in-major-conservation-win/

- https://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-birds/how-to-make-your-windows-safer-for-birds

- https://iucn.org/resources/conservation-tool/iucn-red-list-threatened-species

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgffBQ7iThg

- https://grid.iamkate.com/

- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0lwy8sg

- https://washedupcards.uk/

02:10 — Autumnal Nature Facts & OSW (Official Sweater Weather)

05:22 — Green Sea Turtles Downgraded from Endangered

14:44 — The Billion-Bird Problem & the 2-Inch Solution

21:11— Renewables Overtake Coal Worldwide

29:24 — Sustainable Business Shout-out: Washed Up Card

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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/thefluffyceo

00:00 The Charity Shop Problem

01:08 Loved Before

02:31 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

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Welcome to this very special episode of Green Queens, the perfect podcast for imperfect environmentalists! This week, Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst take you behind the scenes of their whirlwind adventure at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London — an unforgettable night of celebrating sisterhood.

From frantic sustainable outfit sourcing, cruelty-free makeup sessions to red carpet nerves and late-night unhinged post night debriefs, Abbie and Imogen share all the silliness and glamorous moments of this special night.

This episode is equal parts red carpet chaos and eco-conscious reflection — packed with a big dose of love for women doing incredible things.

💚 What’s inside this episode:

💚 Embracing Eco-friendly fashion by renting outfits via  @byrotationofficial  and You Curated Style

💚 Accessorising sustainably with Daniella Draper recycled-metal jewellery

💚 Getting glam (ethically!) with Em-J and from English Mineral Makeup (discount code: GREENQUEENS20)

💚 The impact of fast fashion’, and how rewearing or renting outfits can cut environmental harm by up to 30%

💚 The inspiring stories behind award winners like Demi Moore, Sugababes, Tyla, Adwoa Aboah, and The Dolls

00:00 Pre Getting Ready

13:28 Fast Fashion

14:56 Cruelty Free, Ethical Makeovers

19:23 ByRotation Dresses

22:03 The Awards

23:41 The Debrief

27:54 Reworn or Rented?!

28:25 Sisterhood

🫶🏼 Noteworthy Mentions:

English Mineral Makeup - https://englishmineralmakeup.co.uk/

Em-J, Cruelty Free Makeup Artist - https://www.instagram.com/emjedit/

Soph, Your Curated Style - https://www.instagram.com/yourcuratedstyle_/

Daniella Draper - https://danielladraper.com/

The Retro Room Oxford - https://www.instagram.com/retroroomoxford

ByRotation - https://byrotation.com/

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This week on Green Queens we take you with us on our jaunt to Barcelona where we got behind the wheel of the pre-production Cupra Raval—an electric car designed for the city that drives like a go-kart and sounds like a spaceship 🚀. Get our honest first impressions from the winding streets of Spain.

BUT we couldn't help but note something missing at the launch event… where were all the women?

To explore the gender gap in the automotive world, we sat down with Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto Trader, motoring contributor for Vogue andthe UK’s most senior female motoring journalist. She breaks down how men and women buy cars differently, why the industry struggles to connect with female buyers, and what needs to change to get more people into EVs.

00:00 Intro: If Vogue is doing it, why aren’t you?

06:05 EV 101: Range, price, and the 2035 mandate explained

10:38 Carbon Footprint: Batteries vs. petrol engines

14:31 On the Road:Testing The Cupra Raval

22:48 Interview: Erin on being a woman in a man’s world

30:00 Brands Talking to Women:Who’s getting it right?

32:40 Buying Data: How men and women shop differently

36:26 EV Confidence Gap: Why women are hesitating on EVs

39:25 “She’s Electric”

44:55 UK Budget & EV Grants: What needs to change

49:15 Dealership Tips:

51:40 Erin’s Initiatives: Vogue & Women in the Driving Seat

 @Autotrader_uk   @CUPRAOfficial 

Check out Erin's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iqcJ7pJGfqxdhv7eVhPaK?si=8e11398ebef042d3

and her work here: https://www.erinbaker.co.uk/work

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In this festive special, Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal invite you to simulate that very specific moment on Christmas Day: you’re full of food, the port has been cracked open, and you're ready for a deep, reflective chat.

We’re opening the "Big Red Book" of 2025 to revisit our favourite moments and the most impactful lessons we’ve learned along the way. We discuss how Laura Tobin changed our mindset on climate communication, the "Trojan Horse" strategy of Vinted, and how Juliet Kinsman completely reshaped the way we book holidays.

Plus, we share our chaotic interrail adventures, discuss our sustainable goals for 2026 (Festivals! Merch?!)..

Thank you to everyone who has listened along this year! Merry Christmas!

00:00 - Intro: Festive chaos & confusion over what year it is

01:21 - Why the build-up is the best bit of Christmas

02:40 - Setting the scene: The "Post-Roast Potato" vibe

06:51 - Guest Clip: Laura Tobin on shifting her climate mindset

08:15 - Reflecting on Laura’s impact: "Everyone can do something"

10:55 - Montage: 2025 Highlights (Sewage spills, Vinted, EVs & Loved Before)

14:15 - Key Insight: The "Trojan Horse" of sustainability

23:30 - Guest Clip: Juliet Kinsman on travel & community

24:25 - Using your emissions wisely & reframing tourism

28:00 - Interrailing regrets & driving to the Alps

30:30 - Listener Mail: We need Green Queens Merch!

33:00 - 2026 Goals: Festivals & "Bigger, Better, Greener, Queener"

36:25 - A gentle note for anyone finding Christmas difficult

37:45 - Fun Fact: Tax returns on Christmas Day?

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Welcome to the Green Queens Christmas Party! 🎄✨ Imogen and Abbie are fully sequinned up (at 4:56 PM on a Thursday) to show you how to host the ultimate festive bash without trashing the planet.

In this special episode we look at the four ingredients of a sustainable Christmas party: Outfits, Decorations, Food & Drink, and Organised Fun....

Plus: Hear the story of why Coldplay’s PR team rejected us 💔 and the horrifying truth about Abbie’s childhood "Dewhurst Christmas Album" CD.

00:00 - Intro: Sequins & Ugg Boots

05:50 - Fashion: Re-wearing & Vinted Finds

11:45 - Decorations: Wallpaper Chains & The "Rule of 30" for Foraging

18:50 - Food & Drink: Net Zero Whisky & Rescuing Food

23:30 - Beer Stats: 57 Olympic Pools of Beer?!

28:20 - The Games: Humming & Speed Pictionary

33:00 - Abbie’s embarrassing Christmas Album story

37:15 - The Sustainable Playlist (and the Coldplay rejection)

💚 Noteworthy Mentions:

🥃 Cooper King Distillery - https://www.cooperkingdistillery.co.uk/

🍌 Too Good To Go - https://www.toogoodtogo.com/

🍺 Tap Social Beer - https://www.tapsocialmovement.com/

🎵 BeyGood - https://beygood.org/

🎵 Clara Lionel Foundation - https://www.claralionelfoundation.org/

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🎄 Ho ho ho! Welcome to a very festive episode of the Green Queens Podcast! ✨

This Christmas, we’re spreading holiday cheer without the waste. Did you know that in 2024, 3 in 5 Brits received gifts they didn’t want, creating over £1 billion of waste? 😱

So we (Abbie Dewhurst & Imogen Bhogal) curated a sleigh-full of sustainable, ethical, and truly thoughtful gifts—perfect for everyone on your list (and totally okay to treat yourself, too!). From upcycled saris and bread-brewed beer to heated cushions and experiences that give back, this is your ultimate Green Queens Christmas Gift Guide.

We also share our family traditions, spill the tea on the perils of buying “tat,” and explore why sometimes the best gift is just time together. 💚

🎁

Josh's Chocolate - https://joshschocolate.co.uk/

I was a Sari - https://iwasasari.com/collections/clothing

Nearly New Cashmere - https://www.nearlynewcashmere.co.uk/

Stoov - https://uk.stoov.com/collections/heated-cushions

Ere Perez - https://ereperez.com/en-gb/products/coco-crayon-lipstick?_pos=1&_sid=63795f35c&_ss=r

BAM Clothing - https://bambooclothing.co.uk/

Unseen Tours - https://unseentours.org.uk/

Tinwood Wine Estate - https://www.tinwoodestate.com/

Tea People - https://teapeople.co.uk/

Regilt - https://www.regilt.co/

The Ballroom Emporium Oxford - https://www.ballroomemporium.co.uk/

Lush Spa Treatments - https://www.lush.com/uk/en/c/spa-treatments

Toast Brewing - https://www.toastbrewing.com/

00:00 - Intro: Festive jumpers & technical difficulties

02:16 - Why we are doing a sustainable gift guide

05:25 - The shocking stats on Christmas waste & unwanted gifts

09:44 - A genius (free) gift idea for nieces & nephews

12:20 - Our family gift traditions: Needs vs. Wants

21:26 - The Virtual Gift Exchange Begins!

22:20 - Gift 1: Josh's Chocolate (Cornish & Sustainable)

23:30 - Gift 2: 'I Was A Sari' Upcycled Goods

26:15 - Gift 3: Nearly New Cashmere Fingerless Gloves

29:00 - Gift 4: Stoov Heated Cushion (Energy Saver!)

30:45 - Gift 5: Homemade Gingerbread & The Gift of Time

35:00 - Gift 6: Ere Perez Plastic-Free Lipstick

36:35 - Gift 7: Unseen Tours (Social Enterprise)

39:30 - Gift 8: BAM Bamboo Leggings

41:35 - Gift 9: Tinwood Estate English Sparkling Wine

43:55 - Gift 10: Tea People (Ethical Loose Leaf Tea)

45:30 - Gift 11: Regilt Upcycled Jewellery

47:50 - Gift 12: Vintage Gucci Strawberry Earrings

50:55 - Gift 13: Lush Spa Massage

52:00 - Gift 14: Toast Brewing (Beer made from waste bread!)

54:30 - Friendship, community, and wrapping up

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Welcome back to the Greenest Girl Gang around 💚✨

In this Series 5 premiere, hosts Imogen Bhogal and Abbie Dewhurst reintroduce themselves to new listeners and reflect on the journey so far, from Instagram DMs to celebrating their first podcast anniversary.

From Oxford aerodynamics engineering to a decade in broadcast meteorology, the duo share how their careers collided with climate; and why they’re on a mission to make the “big and scary” world of sustainability feel more accessible, more hopeful and a little more sparkly.

In this episode:

🌹 The Business of Valentine’s Day

Why your bouquet of red roses could carry a carbon footprint of up to 75kg of CO₂e — and what that really means.

🎶 The Sound of Sustainability

A deep dive into Earth Percent, the initiative enabling artists like Sam Ryder and Billie Eilish to credit “Planet Earth” as a co-writer — with royalties funding climate solutions.

https://www.earthpercent.org/sounds-right-fund

Episode Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Series 5: Meet the Green Queens

01:00 – Imogen’s Story: Aerodynamics, EVs & PPE

05:09 – Abbie’s Story: BBC Weather & 3am alarms

07:18 – From Instagram DMs to One-Year Anniversary

10:14 – The “Blocked” Weather Pattern: Why It Won’t Stop Raining

14:19 – Changing Your Mindset (and Your Raincoat)

16:28 – The Vinted Dilemma: Sustainable or Just Shopping?

18:59 – The 75kg Valentine’s Secret: The Carbon Cost of Roses

22:43 – Better Than Roses: Handmade Cards, Acorns & Snowdrops

30:46 – A 400-Year-Old Discovery in Studland Bay

33:53 – Crediting the Planet: Inside Earth Percent

39:26 – Private Jets & Economic Impact: The Taylor Swift Debate

42:58 – Why Birds Sing More in February

46:58 – Big Plans for the Year: Join the Green Group Chat

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This episode of the Green Queens podcast features Daisy Harvey, a British fashion entrepreneur who is revolutionising the way we look at what's in our wardrobes. As the founder of The Loom App, Daisy is on a mission to make upcycling mainstream and accessible by connecting users with high-end designers to reimagine and "redesign" their existing clothes. From turning wedding dresses into daily wearable fashion to her personal journey from luxury brands like Burberry to sustainable tech founder, Daisy shares insights on overcoming business failure and building a more purposeful career in the fashion industry.

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Daisy Harvey, founder of The Loom App

02:30 – Career Origins: From English Lit to TK Maxx and Burberry

03:34 – The "Aha" Moment: Realizing the environmental impact of fashion

06:58 – Lessons from a first business failure

10:08 – What is Loom? Connecting people with professional designers

13:00 – Viral Redesigns: Giving wedding dresses a second life

16:45 – How the App Works: From photo upload to final creation

17:50 – Breaking Stigmas: Why "Redesign" is the new "Upcycling"

27:28 – Fashion Tech: Being a non-technical founder

31:30 – Future Goals: Loom Studios and New York expansion

34:06 – Advice for Founders: Collaboration over comparison

37:20 – The Green Queens Final Question: One sustainable swap at a time

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The sun is out, and apparently so is the sewage...☀️🤢

In this week's episode, Imogen and Abbie dive (not literally, thank god) into the "Fountain of Filth" and the shocking realities exposed in the new Channel 4 docu-drama, Dirty Business. We’re joined by the incredible Sophie Hellyer, surfer, model, and activist, who shares her harrowing personal experience with sewage pollution and why she’s now a literal face of the very confronting London South Bank installation.

👀Noteworthy Mentions:

• 💩 Channel 4, Dirty Business - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/dirty-business
• 💩 Surfer's Against Sewage, Live Sewage Map - https://www.sas.org.uk/sewage-map/
• 📝 Sign the petition - https://www.sas.org.uk/water-quality/our-water-quality-campaigns/dirty-business-petition/
• 🎙️ Listen to our episode with SAS - https://youtu.be/Y2ULn172Y7w?si=Qg_XhwZB3fsuGgHk
• 🎙️ Listen to Sojo on Amol Rajan's Radical Podcast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mxncmp

00:00 Sunshine is HERE!

02:22 The "Fountain of Filth" on South Bank

05:33 Voice Note: Sophie Hellyer’s Story

07:25 Reviewing Channel 4’s Dirty Business 08:52 The Systemic Failure of Water Companies

13:55 What Surfers Against Sewage are demanding

15:00 Why storytelling beats statistics

18:40 Recommendation: Sojo’s Josephine Phillips on Radical 21:50 Why consumers aren't to blame

22:30 Concluding thoughts

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This week, we’re breaking down The BRIT Awards 2026 and asking the big question: Can music awards ever really be sustainable?!!

With Imogen away, Abbie is joined by radio host and pop culture queen Mary Mandefield for a deep dive into the BRITs’ move to Manchester and what it means for the future of the music industry.

The ceremony took place at the brand-new Co-op Live, a venue claiming major sustainability credentials. But is it progress… or PR?

We discuss:

🌆 Manchester vs London — Is moving The BRITs north a genuine sustainability and industry shift?

🌿 Co-op Live’s green tech — Solar panels, rainwater toilets & free public transport for ticket holders

👗 Red Carpet Reality — Why aren’t more artists choosing vintage, rental or re-wears?

🎤 Industry Pressure — Why speaking about climate still feels “risky” for artists

From sustainable fashion to music industry greenwashing, this episode explores the tension between climate ambition and celebrity culture.

00:00 – Welcome to Green Queens feat. Mary Mandefield

01:14 – The Big Move: Why the Brits Finally Left London

03:28 – Inside Co-op Live: Solar Panels & Rainwater Toilets

05:55 – The Fashion Debrief: Olivia Dean & Red Carpet Waste

11:13 – No Music on a Dead Planet: Climate in Pop Culture

13:42 – The Hosting Debate: Was it Too "London-Centric"?

16:42 – Gen Z & The Future of Award Show Relevance

22:45 – Setting Goals for a Sustainable Brits 2027

26:30 – The "Call-Out" Culture: Why Perfection is the Enemy

30:50 – Wrap Up: Mary’s Next Steps & Joining the Group Chat

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This week Abbie and Imogen investigate a very specific life event: Why does turning 30 make you suddenly interested in birds?!

A biological clock but for binoculars? We’re joined by wildlife photographer Georgia Barker (@NatureWithGeorgia), who went from “typical Essex girl in Ironappa” (her words..!) to fully-fledged birder, and is now on a mission to rebrand birdwatching.

In this episode we discuss:

🦅 The “Nigel Thornberry” stereotype vs the Vogue-approved birding glow-up

📸 How to start wildlife photography on a budget

🌿 Why birdwatching is meditation for people who hate meditating

🇬🇧 Why the UK is wildly underrated (yes, even compared to New Zealand)

🦆 The “Adult Pokémon” thrill of spotting rare species

✨ Why being bad at a hobby is actually the point

Follow Georgia:

Instagram & TikTok: @NatureWithGeorgia

00:00 – The 30s Survival Guide: From Saggy boobs to Bird Obsession

03:45 – The Rebrand of Birding: Moving Past the "Nigel Thornberry" Stigma

07:20 – Nature With Georgia: How a "Typical Essex Girl" Found the Wilderness

15:10 – The UK is Elite: Why You Don't Need to Travel for Stunning Nature

21:00 – Monetising Your Passion: Balancing a 9-5 with Content Creation

27:15 – Adult Pokémon: Why Birdwatching is the New Mindful Hiking

32:00 – The Beginner’s Toolkit: Apps, Budget Gear, and the Power of Being "Bad"

38:45 – Join the Green Group Chat: Final Thoughts and Romania Adventures

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Can you organise a marathon for 60,000 people… without wrecking the planet? 🏃‍♀️🌱

In this episode of Green Queens, we go behind the scenes of the London Marathon with Kate Chapman, Head of Sustainability at London Marathon Group, just days before race day. Kate takes us through how one of the world’s biggest sporting events is designed with the planet in mind, and the role sport can play in creating positive impact. From carbon levies to behavioural science, Kate reveals how the marathon achieved “Evergreen” status, the highest global standard for sustainable sport, and what it really takes to get there.

Inside this episode:

🌍 The marathon’s carbon footprint

💡 How “Team Green” nudges runners into better choices, with real perks 👀

♻️ Why carbon removal is replacing traditional offsets

🚿 The surprisingly powerful role of toilets, queues, and incentives

🌆 How sustainability also includes inclusion, accessibility, and community

Whether you are a runner, an event organiser, or simply in need of some positivity, this episode shows how small design choices can drive massive impact.

00:00 – Race Week!

02:45 – Meet Kate Chapman

06:50 – How the London Marathon Evolved

10:40 – What Is “Team Green”? (And Why It Works)

14:50 – “Evergreen” Status

19:10 – Competing (and Collaborating) Globally

22:50 – The Biggest Carbon Problem: Travel

24:40 – The Mile 11 Forest Experiment 🌳

29:10 – Future Tech: Edible Packaging & Refill Systems

31:40 – Climate Change vs Race Day Reality

35:20 – Carbon Removal vs Offsetting

39:30 – Why Sport Changes Behaviour Faster

44:50 – Advice for Smaller Events

51:30 – Round Up

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This week on Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie sit down with Dr. Ravina, a GP and women’s health specialist, to unpack the science behind microplastics and what it actually means for your body.

After the buzz around  @Netflix  's The Plastic Detox, we wanted answers beyond the headlines.

Dr. Ravina breaks down how chemicals like BPA and phthalates can mimic hormones in the body, why fertility conversations need to include men too, and how small, realistic changes can make a meaningful difference.

💚 To find out more:

https://theonelabs.co/pages/the-lab

https://www.instagram.com/doctor.ravina/

0:00 – Welcome to Green Queens!

2:45 – Introducing Dr. Ravina

4:50 – What are microplastics and where are they hiding?

9:30 – The "Plastic Detox" experiment: Science vs. Fiction

12:30 – How "Fake Oestrogen" affects your body

18:00 – Gut health, Endometriosis, and environmental factors

24:00 – The One Fertility supplement story

30:45 – Period products: Should we be worried about toxins?

34:00 – Male fertility: The 3-month regeneration window

39:30 – 3 Achievable swaps you can make TODAY

45:00 – One final question!

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Secondhand is reshaping the fashion industry.

This week, Abbie and Imogen are joined by a very special (and returning) guest, Olivia May. She joins us to delve into the data behind the fashion industry's resale boom. Why are over a third of us hooked on platforms like Vinted and eBay? Is the “French way” of shopping actually better for the planet? And what happens when luxury brands start embracing resale, digital passports, and circular design?

In this episode, we cover:

👗 The £50B Shift: How secondhand is reshaping the future of retail

👗The “Vinted Credit” Effect: Why selling has to be seamless

👗 Can AI and tech actually fix fashion?

👗 Fast Fashion Fallout in France

📝 Check out the full research report here: https://www.occstrategy.com/en/article/fashion-reincarnated/

00:00 – The Smoothest Intro Ever & Special Guest Olivia May

02:50 – The Resale Boom: 35% of the UK is Now Shopping Secondhand

05:12 – Beyond Vinted

07:58 – How Brands are adapting

09:20 – Higher Liquidity: Is Secondhand Speeding Up Our Consumption?

12:40 – Designing for Three Kids: Circularity and Longevity in Luxury

20:30 – Digital Product Passports: Scanning Your Clothes for the Future

22:45 – Removing Friction: How AI and Image Recognition will Change Selling

25:20 – The "Birkin" Effect: Why Secondhand Can Sometimes Cost More

28:45 – The French Way: Anti-Fast Fashion Laws and Capsule Wardrobes

31:50 – Searching with AI: Using ChatGPT to Find Your Next Blue Linen Shirt

35:30 – The Struggle of Stock Images

38:40 – Democratising Fashion: Is it Snobbish to Criticise Fast Fashion?

43:10 – The Supermarket Shift & The Klarna Conundrum

47:00 – Future Forecast: Reaching a $50 Billion Market by 2030

50:50 – Who are the Losers? The Challenge for Value Price Point Brands

54:30 – The Last Thing for the Planet & Final Thoughts

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What if the problem isn’t climate inaction, but rather the way we are telling the story? 🌍

In this live episode of Green Queens, we sit down with Emily Renshaw-Smith, the Managing Director of Open Planet to go behind the scenes of her team's incredible productions, including the David Attenborough-narrated documentary Ocean, to unpack how storytelling serves as a vital tool for real-world climate impact.

From her professional journey through Channel 4 and Comic Relief to her current role leading one of today's most ambitious environmental media initiatives, Emily explains why data alone is insufficient to inspire change. She shares how powerful narratives can shift perspectives, influence global policy, and transform climate anxiety into meaningful action.

We also explore Open Planet’s groundbreaking open-source footage library. This platform is designed to provide creators everywhere with access to world-class natural history content, effectively democratising the ability to tell stories that truly matter.

Find out more:

https://www.openplanetstudios.uk/

https://openplanet.org/

https://otherhouse.com/south-kensington/

00:00 – Welcome to The Other House: Live with the Green Queens

02:00 – Reusing & Sourcing

03:10 – Introducing Emily Renshaw-Smith: From Comic Relief to Open Planet

05:00 – The "Golden Thread": A career in purposeful media

07:15 – Data vs. Storytelling: Why we are hardwired for narrative

08:45 – The Mission of Open Planet

11:20 – Ocean: Baking impact into David Attenborough’s latest film

15:30 – Open Source Revolution: Giving away world-class footage

17:40 – Individual Acts vs. Systemic Change: The tuna sandwich dilemma

19:50 – Fighting the "Slop": Authenticity in the age of AI

22:00 – Hopeful Storytelling: Imaging a better future

24:30 – The Next Generation: Finding new trusted voices

26:40 – Community Narratives: Why local stories cut through

30:00 – Short Form Power: Nature doesn't have a bin

34:10 – Advice for Creators: Know your audience & entertain first

39:30 – The Yogurt Pot: Small acts and final thoughts

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If you've been hanging out with us for a while, you know we did an amazing Interrail trip last year and haven’t stopped talking about it since. Well, the travel itch is officially back, and it is entirely Cat Jones’s fault.

In this episode, we sit down with Cat, the absolute powerhouse founder of Byway; a brilliant travel tech company rewriting the rules of holidays. Think flight-free, multi-stop, gorgeous journeys over land and sea that prove the journey itself can be the absolute best part of the trip. (Goodbye airport chaos, hello dining cars and mountain views! 🏔️🍰)

Cat shares how Byway is using smart tech to fix the massive headache of planning flight-free travel, combining dynamic routing with independent, locally owned hotels, and (our personal favourite) an in-trip WhatsApp group that feels like texting your mates when things go a bit sideways.

Join us to chat about:

• Cat’s Top 3 Magical Routes: From waking up to deer on Rannoch Moor to paddling in Lake Bled by breakfast.
• Traveling with children: How to survive (and actually enjoy!) long train journeys with kids
• The "Package Holiday" Rethink: Why Byway reclaimed the term to protect green travelers.
• The Real Impact: Ditching short-haul flights and the frustrating politics behind jet fuel tax breaks.
• Sustainable Travel Leave: The ready-made policy that gets you extra holiday days just for choosing the train. (Yes, really. Go pitch it to your boss immediately!)

👉 Check out Byway: https://www.byway.travel/

00:00 - Introduction & The Joy of Slow Travel

02:47 - Introducing Cat Jones & The Concept of Byway

06:38 - The Tech Challenge: Solving Overland Travel Chaos

10:56 - The Hybrid Model: Package Protection & WhatsApp Support

15:33 - Are Flight Cancellations Shifting the Industry?

18:01 - Cat's Top 3 Magical Train Journeys (Slovenia, Swiss Alps, & Scotland)

23:58 - Train Travel Pro-Tips for Parents with Kids

26:34 - Hard Data: The Climate & Community Impact of Ditching Flights

30:15 - What is "Sustainable Travel Leave"?

31:13 - The Behind-The-Scenes Startup Story of Byway

39:14 - Magic Wand: Fighting Jet Fuel Tax Breaks & Media Bias

46:12 - Seed Swapping!

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