From plastic pollution to climate breakdown, the more you know about how f****d the planet is, the more confusing life gets. 

In this episode Jess and Livvy introduce themselves, discuss their current environmental dilemmas and open up Greenwash Corner - with a special focus on single-use plastics.

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 Links mentioned in this episode:

- Coffee cup ban: Boston Tea Party's sales fall by £250k https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-47629820

- Starbucks is getting rid of plastic straws and replacing them with sippy cups https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/starbucks-plastic-straws-strawless-lids

- These Plastic-Free Water Bottles Disappear 3 Weeks After You Throw Them Away
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/single-use-non-plastic-water-bottle/

Actions you can take today 

1. Check out Long Live the Lunchbox
https://www.globalactionplan.org.uk/young-people-business/long-live-the-lunchbox

2. Find tap water on the go with the Refill app
https://refill.org.uk/

3. Look up clothing brands using Good on You, the ethical fashion directory https://directory.goodonyou.eco/


Come and be friends with us online! 
Website: www.wokeandconfused.com 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wokeandconfused
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LEGAL STUFF: For the avoidance of doubt, all the opinions expressed on Woke & Confused belong to Jess and Livvy and not to any organisations they may be working for, affiliated with or talking about. They're ours, all ours. These are based on our knowledge and experiences at the time of presenting and are subject to change. Please don't take it as gospel truth and do make your own decisions. We are always open to hearing and learning more as it's a confusing world we live in! Right-ho, thanks, bye :) xx

Ep 1 - Going reusable

In this episode, Jess and Livvy reveal their latest environmental dilemmas, hear from people on the ground at XR's London demonstration, discuss the UK's climate emergency and put some more items in Greenwash Corner!


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Links mentioned in this episode:

- Extinction Rebellion (XR) website: https://rebellion.earth/

- UK Parliament declares climate change emergency 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48126677

- Extinction Rebellion told prison is not a 'yoga retreat'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-48147915

- Letter from XR - Mistaken Identity: XR Business is No More
https://rebellion.earth/act-now/resources/communities/mistaken-identity-xr-business-is-no-more/

- Clipper to launch plastic-free tea bag made from bananas
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/tea-bag-plastic-free-clipper-banana-plant-based-fairtrade-abaca-environment-a8611951.html

- Polly Higgins obituary https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/apr/25/polly-higgins-obituary

Actions you can take today to make a difference 

1. Sign up to support the law of ecocide: www.iamanearthprotector.org (Livvy said Earth Defender but she meant Protector, soz!)

2. Find your local XR meetup: https://rebellion.earth/act-now/local-groups/


Come and be friends with us online! 
Website: www.wokeandconfused.com 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wokeandconfused
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wokeandconfused/


LEGAL STUFF: For the avoidance of doubt, all the opinions expressed on Woke & Confused belong to Jess and Livvy and not to any organisations they may be working for, affiliated with or talking about. They're ours, all ours. These are based on our knowledge and experiences at the time of presenting and are subject to change. Please don't take it as gospel truth and do make your own decisions. We are always open to hearing and learning more as it's a confusing world we live in! Right-ho, thanks, bye :) xx

Ep 2 - Extinction Rebellion: what's it all about?

Ep 3 - Flying

Jess and Livvy discuss festivals, single-use culture and behavior change; bust some common festival myths and reveal the Woke & Confused guide to being an eco festival-goer. 

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 Links mentioned on this episode: 

Insectageddon Plummeting insect numbers 'threaten collapse of nature https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/10/plummeting-insect-numbers-threaten-collapse-of-nature 

What we’re excited about  
* Luxembourg to become first country to make all public transport free https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/05/luxembourg-to-become-first-country-to-make-all-public-transport-free 
* Lil Dicky Youtube video ‘Earth’ - watch this! https://youtu.be/pvuN_WvF1to  

Festivals  

* Campaign by the Association of Independent Festivals to demand retailers to stop selling single use tents. 
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/festivals-2019-tent-ban-single-use-plastic-waste-pollution-aif-a8904216.html 

* Gallery of images: Glastonbury 2017 clean up https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/glastonbury-festival-2017-clear-up-pictures/great-glastonbury-clear-up18/ 
* Thousands of tents abandoned in fields because festival goers think they will go to charity https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/08/28/festival-goers-abandon-tents-mistaken-belief-go-charity-experts/ 
* Shambala’s green initiatives https://www.shambalafestival.org/essential-info/sustainability/ 
* Burning Man ‘Leave No Trace’ guide https://burningman.org/event/preparation/leaving-no-trace/ 
* Meet N2O, the greenhouse gas 300 times worse than CO2 https://theconversation.com/meet-n2o-the-greenhouse-gas-300-times-worse-than-co2-35204 

Greenwash Corner 
* Cardboard tents https://www.standard.co.uk/futurelondon/theplasticfreeproject/reel-brands-tents-glastonburyassociation-of-independent-festivals-plasticfree-and-biodegradable-a4142911.html  
* Dettol ‘biodegradable’ wipes  https://lbbonline.com/news/dettol-commits-to-sustainability-with-the-trigger-project/ 

Top tips  
* There’s only 3 things you should ever flush down the loo, pee, paper and poo: https://www.citytosea.org.uk/the-3ps/

Ep4 - Festivals

From plastic pollution to climate breakdown, the more you know about how f****d the planet is, the more confusing life gets.