

'Tis the Season to Want Nothing
Dec 2, 2022
Amy and Mary chat with Aja Barber, a writer, stylist, and sustainability consultant, to discuss the problems with fast fashion and its worst offender, Shein. They explore Aja's recent book, more ethical options for gift giving, the intersection of shopping, consumerism, climate change, and colonialism, the impact of the fashion industry on non-white people, the rise of greenwashing, and the need for a shift towards meaningful and sustainable gifts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Eco-friendly Waste Disposal, Nutrient-rich Supplement, and Personalized Wine Recommendations
01:58 • 4min
The Intersection of Shopping, Consumerism, Climate Change, and Colonialism
06:25 • 25min
Climate, Fashion, and Colonialism
31:06 • 6min
The Environmental and Social Impact of the Fashion Industry on Non-White People
37:08 • 6min
Colonialist Ideas, Puzzles, and Promoting Electric Vehicles
43:06 • 2min
The Impact of Overproduction in the Fashion Industry
45:26 • 22min
The Rise of Greenwashing and Accountability for False Claims
01:07:31 • 6min
Shifting Towards Meaningful and Sustainable Gifts
01:13:40 • 16min