Episode 22: Sustainability, Surfing and Navigating Privilege with Terumi Murao
Terumi Murao is a Japanese-American surfer, sustainable wardrobe stylist, and model. She’s an activist who spends her time working with the surf non-profit Laru Beya Surf Collective in Far Rockaway, Queens. Today, Terumi joins Faith & Addie to discuss sustainable fashion, surfing, making ethical choices, and navigating privilege.
Terumi talks about where her awareness of the harmful effects of the fashion industry comes from. Then, Terumi and Faith engage in the exciting topic of the ethics of thrifting. They discuss their thoughts on whether or not someone who has the means and resources should be thrifting or second-hand shopping. The topic of ethics and why it is nearly impossible to make a 100% ethical choice is brought up, as Faith and Terumi discuss the best ways in which we can make choices.
Finally, Terumi shares the importance of exposure at a young age when experiencing different spaces normally associated with class and race. This is an insightful conversation that digs deep into examining the ups and downs of thrifting and buying secondhand, a reflection on sustainability, and an examination of privilege.
Episode Resources
Terumi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meru_turao/
Laru Beya Collective: https://www.larubeyacollective.com/
Merrell’s Retread Program: https://www.merrell.com/US/en/retread/
The True Cost Documentary on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wB2SS1GC3M
River Blue Documentary on Pollution in Rivers: https://riverbluethemovie.eco/
Melanin Basecamp IG: https://www.instagram.com/melaninbasecamp/
Melanin Basecamp Article on Thrifting: https://www.melaninbasecamp.com/trip-reports/2022/6/8/five-reasons-why-i-stopped-thrifting
Sho Sho Esquiro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoshoesquiro/
The Social Change Ecosystem Map: http://deepaiyer.com/the-map-social-change-ecosystem/
The Trail Ahead on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetrailahead
Tank Proof: https://www.tankproof.org/
Josh Williams - surfer & lifeguard on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tymeslicer/
Article on Why Plastic Recycling Confusing: https://greenandgrumpy.com/why-is-plastic-recycling-so-confusing/
Well + Good Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/nXPijluk
How to Save a Planet - Is Your Carbon Footprint BS: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet/xjh53gn
Isaias Hernandez aka @QueerBrownVegan: https://uproxx.com/life/isaias-hernandez-profile-2021/
How to Save a Planet - Where’s Our Climate Anthem: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet/llhl9xr
