On this episode we're talking to Ruth MacGilp, a digital marketer from Edinburgh, who runs a successful blog about sustainable and ethical fashion. We chatted about the dangers of fast fashion and how to take small and big steps to become more ethical consumers. Ruth also told us a little bit more about how she keeps her blog and social media up while also doing a full time job. Links https://ruthmacgilp.com/ - Ruth's blog https://www.fashionrevolution.org/about/transparency/ - Fashion Transparency Index https://goodonyou.eco/ - Good on You App https://www.theemperorsoldclothes.co.uk/ The Emperor's Old Clothes https://compareethics.com/ Compare Ethics https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ Fashion Revolution https://ruthmacgilp.com/brands

Today we're speaking to Stephanie Foulds from the Eco Larder, Edinburgh's first zero waste shop. We talked to Stephanie about setting up and running multiple businesses, how to empower and strengthen the local community and how to become a more ethical consumer. Check out the Eco Larder at https://www.theecolarder.com/ Stephanie's other business is sunshine yoga which you can check out at https://www.edinburghsunshineyoga.com/ And if you're interested in making an EcoBrick, check outhttps://www.ecobricks.org/