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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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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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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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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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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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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🌍 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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✈️ 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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🚨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 🚄: 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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"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 chimpanzees, 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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🎾 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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🌍 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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🍾 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.

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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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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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