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Sustainably Influenced is a platform created by Bianca Foley, guiding people to make more sustainable choices. Our host interviews a series of experts in the sustainability space to help shed some light on the many terms used across industries, discussing the different aspects of living a conscious lifestyle and how we can do our bit to make a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Bianca Foley connects sustainable consumption to the design, employment, accessibility and supply-chain choices behind everyday products.

Sustainably Influenced turns broad sustainability claims into practical questions about how products are made, sold and used. Bianca Foley's interviews move through fashion, beauty, transport and technology, with persistent attention to affordability, accessibility and the…

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Shampoo bottles meet blockchain, and your next 'sustainable' purchase gets a few more questions.

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  • to hear Bianca Foley ask whether green technology is affordable enough to matter beyond the pitch
  • to ask who beauty packaging leaves out when 'sustainable' is the headline
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Episodes

  1. 1

    SE 09 EP 14: Embracing Sustainability in Hair Care

    Hidden gem

    Hair care finally gets its turn.

    Apr 3, 2024·41m·3 clips
  2. 2

    SE 09 EP 13: Has The Beauty Industry Failed The Disabled Community?

    Hidden gem

    One in five adults has a disability.

    Mar 27, 2024·36m·2 clips
  3. 3

    SE 09 EP 12 Embracing Sustainability and Holistic Well-being in Beauty

    Mar 20, 2024·46m
  4. 4

    SE 09 EP 11 Discussing The Interconnection of Wellness and Sustainability

    Mar 13, 2024·38m
  5. 5

    SE 09 EP 10: Flowing Green? Revolutionising Zero Waste Periods

    Mar 6, 2024·29m
  6. 6

    SE 09 EP 09: Celebrating the Evolution of Diversity and Inclusivity of Beauty

    Feb 28, 2024·47m
  7. 7

    SE 09 EP 08: Boop Beauty's Sustainable Revolution in a World of Cosmetic Waste

    Feb 21, 2024·32m
  8. 8

    SE 09 EP 07: Navigating Eco-Friendly Scents, Refills, and Packaging

    Feb 14, 2024·30m
  9. 9

    SE 09 EP 06: Affordable, Sustainable, and Certified Organic– Can Beauty Brands Do It All?

    Feb 7, 2024·27m
  10. 10

    SE 09 EP 05: Creating Beauty Brands That Give Back to Nature

    Jan 31, 2024·44m
  11. 11

    SE 09 EP 04: What Does "Organic Beauty" Really Mean?

    Jan 24, 2024·30m
  12. 12

    SE 09 EP 03: Is There Magic In Mushrooms? Unveiling Nature's Secret Beauty Ingredient

    Jan 17, 2024·29m
  13. 13

    SE 09 EP 02: Cleaner, Greener Ingredients In The Spotlight

    Jan 10, 2024·20m
  14. 14

    SE 09 EP 01: The Hottest Sustainable Beauty Trends To Look Out For in 2024

    Jan 3, 2024·33m
  15. 15

    SE08 Live Episode: Sustainable Wellness - Nurturing Our Planet and Ourselves

    Nov 22, 2023·1h 4m
  16. 16

    SE08 EP10: Paving the Way for a Responsible Future with Gemma Balm from Ernest Jones & Leanne Kemp, Founder and CEO of Everledger

    Nov 15, 2023·29m
  17. 17

    SE08 EP09: Unmasking the Power of Blockchain in Ethical Supply Chains with Helen Gibb, Director of Product Ernest Jones & Leanne Kemp, Founder and CEO of Everledger

    Nov 8, 2023·33m
  18. 18

    SE08 EP08: Redefining the Rush Hour with Amy Grimshaw of Cowboy Bikes

    Hidden gem

    Episode eight looks at greener commutes through a very practical lens.

    Nov 1, 2023·35m·2 clips
  19. 19

    SE08 EP07: Tech-Driven Conscious Consumerism, with Jessi Baker of Provenance

    Oct 25, 2023·28m
  20. 20

    SE08 EP06: Blockchain, AI, and Tech's Role in Climate Action, with Anja Sadock, TrusTrace

    Oct 18, 2023·23m
  21. 21

    SE08 EP05: How Blockchain Is Cultivating Natural Beauty Through Agriculture, with founder of Ulé, Lindsay Azpitarte

    Oct 11, 2023·28m
  22. 22

    SE08 EP04: How Is Blockchain Revolutionising Sustainable Finance? With Ilana Milkes Espinosa

    Oct 4, 2023·27m
  23. 23

    SE08 EP03: Blockchain and the Circular Economy: Pioneering Sustainable Transformation with Real Circ

    Sep 27, 2023·44m
  24. 24

    SE08 EP02: Technological advances in Renewable Energy, with guest Anjali Devadasan, founder of Treeva

    Sep 20, 2023·26m
  25. 25

    SE08 EP01: Transparency Through Blockchain Technology with Josh Gelder, founder of The Fision & David Geisser, CEO of collectID

    Hidden gem

    Transparency is the starting point.

    Sep 13, 2023·49m·3 clips
  26. 26

    SE 07 EP 08: Is Tech Separating Human Rights From Humans?

    Apr 26, 2023·33m
  27. 27

    SE 07 EP 07: Is Recycled Plastic Going to Solve the Planet’s Waste Problem?

    Apr 19, 2023·27m
  28. 28

    SE 07 EP 06: Sustainable Agriculture: Are innovations in technology the answer to more eco-friendly farming?

    Apr 12, 2023·30m
  29. 29

    SE 07 EP 05: Why is clean technology important?

    Apr 5, 2023·34m
  30. 30

    SE 07 EP 04: How can science promote more sustainable production?

    Mar 29, 2023·30m
  31. 31

    SE 07 EP 03: Are "green apps" the future of changing consumer behaviour?

    Mar 22, 2023·50m
  32. 32

    SE 07 EP 02: How is technology improving traceability in the supply chain?

    Mar 15, 2023·53m
  33. 33

    SE 07 EP 01: How is AI driving sustainable consumption?

    Mar 8, 2023·50m
  34. 34

    Changemakers - LIVE from the Lone Design Club pop up with guest Shanna Bent, founder of Maison Bent

    Hidden gem

    Host Bianca Foley interviews Shanna Bent, founder of Maison Bent, at the Lone Design Club pop-up on London's Regent Street, covering her brand launch in February 2020, her pandemic pivot to face masks, and her approach to conscious fashion.

    Feb 8, 2023·28m·1 clip
  35. 35

    Changemakers - How have influencers changed the landscape of sustainable fashion? LIVE episode, from the COACH Tomorrow's Vintage Pop Up

    Feb 1, 2023·47m
  36. 36

    Changemakers - What role do activists play in sustainable fashion?

    Jan 25, 2023·45m
  37. 37

    Changemakers - How innovations in the tech space are shaping the world of sustainable fashion

    Jan 18, 2023·28m
  38. 38

    Changemakers - The future of fashion and retail, with guests Ngoni Chikwenengere, Aja Two Crows & Anna Woods

    This episode discusses the environmental impact of the fashion industry and explores whether fashion can ever be truly sustainable.

    Jan 11, 2023·48m
  39. 39

    SE06 EP10: Is the shift to subscription economy delivering long term sustainability benefits? With Rui Ferreira, CCO of ONTO

    The hosts discuss subscription models and how they promote eco-awareness and sustainable consumption.

    Dec 7, 2022·53m
  40. 40

    SE06 EP 09: Does bespoke tailoring encourage sustainability?

    Nov 30, 2022·44m
  41. 41

    SE06 EP08: Which nappies are the most eco-friendly?

    Nov 23, 2022·29m
  42. 42

    SE06 EP07: The art of blacksmithing is surprisingly eco-friendly! With guest, Callum Cooper

    Nov 9, 2022·27m
  43. 43

    SE06 EP06: Can leather be eco-friendly? With Emily Rea, co-founder of The Restory

    Hosts Bianca and Charlotte introduce a season about the people behind products, discussing the controversy and economics of leather and vegan leather.

    Nov 2, 2022·49m
  44. 44

    SE06 EP05: What Is Ethical And Sustainable Jewellery?

    Oct 19, 2022·47m
  45. 45

    SE06 EP04: Is honey sustainable? With guest Emma Buckley, founder of Buckley's Bees

    The hosts discuss the sustainability of honey production and beekeeping, exploring ethical questions around animal products.

    Oct 12, 2022·58m
  46. 46

    S06 EP03: Can you eat meat without damaging the environment?

    This episode explores the ethics of butchery in modern times and the resurgence of young people entering the trade.

    Oct 5, 2022·42m
  47. 47

    SE06 EP02: Sustainable Fashion Week Live

    Sep 28, 2022·49m
  48. 48

    SE06 EP 01: How can the art of upholstery become more sustainable?

    Sep 21, 2022·47m