We know eating more plant-based dishes is a healthy and sustainable choice, but the assumption is that it’s also an expensive one. This week, we’re busting that myth with Toni Okamoto, founder of Plant-Based on a Budget. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/is-plant-based-diet-more-expensive. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What actually happens to your recyclables once they're picked up from the curb, or the clothes you put in a donation bin? This week, we're resharing one of our favorite episodes where we do a deep-dive into what really happens to the items we throw away. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/throwaway-culture. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our dependence on fossil fuels is quite literally reaching a boiling point. And while the likes of electric vehicles and solar power are among essential alternatives, a wholesale, readily available solution to our carbon dependence can sometimes feel like fiction. But, the answer exists—though it’s often vilified. This week, we discuss common misconceptions around nuclear waste, as well as its potential to power our planet. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you're feeling anxious about the current state of our planet, you're not alone. These feelings, coined as "eco-anxiety" and "climate anxiety," have been affecting all of us in different ways. This week, we're resharing a past episode we love featuring Dr. Renee Lertzman—a researcher, educator, and eco-engagement strategist—about what eco-anxiety is and how we can turn these feelings into positive actions that are good for our own mental well-being and the planet. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/navigating-climate-anxiety/. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

All it takes is a quick scroll through Remy Morimoto Park’s Instagram feed to inspire you to whip up a delicious vegan meal or make a lifestyle change that betters the planet. This week, the founder of Veggiekins is here to chat about her sustainability journey, dealing with trolls, and how she stays authentic on social media. https://brightly.eco/remy-park-interview/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Over the last couple of decades, small and big businesses alike have begun incorporating sustainability commitments into their business models. Whether it’s going carbon neutral or switching to compostable packaging, these promises surrounding a company's efforts are ubiquitous. But when it comes to eco-conscious business practices, how can a consumer determine what's genuine and what's greenwashing? This week, Jeffrey Hollender, co-founder and former CEO of Seventh Generation and current CEO of the American Sustainable Business Network, answers all your questions. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/jeffrey-hollender-interview. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When it comes to building a sustainable wardrobe, a lot of focus (read: ire) falls to fast fashion. But what about footwear? Though shoes are designed to travel with you, it's the journey from factory to foot that is cause for concern—and that entrepreneurs, like Jordan Clark of Dooeys, are striving to reimagine. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/footwear-industry-sustainability/. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We support all creatures, great and small. We also take the opportunity to learn from animals, because they can teach us a lot. This week, Julie C. Henry, author of Wisdom from the Wild, shares how both new and experienced leaders can learn from—and be inspired by—the wildlife around them, whether that’s a naked mole rat or a sea cucumber. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/leadership-lessons-we-can-learn-from-animals/. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 years ago, most people's version of being energy-efficient was running a fan instead of an air conditioner. While that's still a great move, technology is making it easier than ever to help the planet—and the rise in residential solar panels in neighborhoods across the country is one such advance already making an impact. This week, James Lawler, founder of Climate Now, discusses residential solar in detail—a topic so many people are curious about but have yet to fully dive into. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/how-solar-energy-benefits-environment. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Typical back-to-school essentials include clothing from fast fashion brands, stacks of new textbooks and notebooks, and plastic school supplies. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to make this school year your most planet-friendly yet. Whether you're a college student or a parent, this week's episode is loaded with tips and tricks to start your year on a sustainable note. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/sustainable-back-to-school-tips/. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy