Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network:
https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan:
https://www.eucalan.comIntro:
Alexandra is a globally recognized change agent in non-toxic fashion and a leading voice in the international dialogue to turn fashion lovers into conscious consumers through education and action. To help shed light on the hidden epidemic of harmful chemicals in the clothing people wear and serve as a trusted source of content that would help close the transparency gap that exists between consumers and fashion and apparel brands, Alexandra founded Fashion FWD in 2018 and is a frequent speaker on sustainable fashion topics.
Alexandra previously served on the U.S. sustainability team, Sancroft, Chaired by the UK’s former Secretary of State for the Environment and Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Lord Deben. When not sharing ideas to move fashion forward in the boardrooms of leading brands around the world, Alexandra can be found educating students through the global business of fashion.
List of Topics Covered:
Toxins in clothes
Mobilizing change in the manufacturing of clothes
Greenwashing claims
How consumers can drive change
Links:
www.fashionfwd.orgInstagram:
https://instragram.com/fashion_fwd Host Bio & Links:
Emma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.
IG: @emma_greenathome
https://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast Network:
The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life!
www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnerships:
Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.
