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#160: Inside Network School 4 | Conversation with Alyssa Phelps

2024/12/18
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Alyssa Phelps: 我对经期产品的安全性问题很关注，这源于我个人停用长期避孕药的经历以及对环境和女性健康问题的思考。通过研究，我发现许多经期产品中含有PFAS、二恶英、重金属、农药残留、合成香料和塑料等有害物质，这些物质会扰乱荷尔蒙，对生殖健康和生育能力产生负面影响。我认为经期产品缺乏强制性安全测试的原因可能是行业监管不力、消费者缺乏足够信息和施压以及企业利益驱动。为了提高经期产品的安全性，建议建立行业排名机制，强制标注产品成分及来源，并进行国家层面的产品安全测试，以确保消费者能够获得准确的信息。选择经期产品时，可以参考Momovation和Natracare等机构或品牌的测试结果，选择有机棉产品，并注意产品成分标注。此外，我还关注到内衣和文胸等贴身衣物中使用的合成纤维材料可能含有邻苯二甲酸酯等有害物质，长期接触可能增加患乳腺癌的风险。 Cami: (无核心论点，主要为引导对话和提问)

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Alyssa's journey began with considering getting off birth control and led her to research the impact of chemicals on reproductive health, particularly after listening to Dr. Shanna Swan's podcast on Joe Rogan.
  • Alyssa's initial interest stemmed from researching long-term birth control effects and learning about Dr. Shanna Swan's work on chemical exposure and reproductive health.
  • She emphasizes the lack of education surrounding women's health and period products.

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In this episode, we welcome Alyssa Phelps, an artist and former professional in international trade research and taxation. Currently based at the Network School, Alyssa shares her passion for women's health, sustainable fashion, and creative arts, including her journey into tufted art and silversmithing.

Topics Covered:

  1. Women's Health and Period Products:

  • Alyssa's personal journey into investigating the safety of period products.

    • Key findings on harmful substances in period products, including PFAS, dioxins, and heavy metals.

    • Discussion on the lack of mandatory safety tests in the industry.

    • Suggestions for safer product choices and the importance of consumer education.

  1. The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion:

    • How fast fashion contributes to environmental harm through overproduction and poor-quality materials.

    • Alyssa's thoughts on the addictive nature of platforms like Shein and their negative impact on personal and environmental health.

  2. The Value of Secondhand Clothing:

    • Benefits of thrifting: uniqueness, quality, and environmental sustainability.

    • Overcoming stereotypes around hygiene and secondhand shopping.

    • Tips for finding secondhand treasures and repurposing vintage items creatively.

  3. Creative Pursuits and Sustainability in Art:

    • Alyssa's process for creating a tufted snake vase, inspired by Vietnamese artist Shishi San.

    • The role of art in sustainability and self-expression.

  4. Fashion Evolution and Personal Style:

    • How to develop personal style using tools like Pinterest and mood boards.

    • The importance of quality over quantity in curating a wardrobe.

  5. The Broader Impact of Sustainability:

    • Insights into the need for a systemic change in both fashion and women's health industries.

    • The role of informed consumers and creative thinkers in shaping a more sustainable future.

Resources Mentioned:

Alyssa will soon be sharing content on sustainable style, thrifting tips, and identifying quality garments. Stay tuned for her website link, which will be added to this page as it becomes available.