ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff
ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff is where Cynthia Barstow brings together natural products change-makers sharing their stories with younger generations, so together they can help make sense of what’s on our shelves. Along the way, they reveal how the choices we make — from food to fashion, beauty to beverages — impact our health, our wellness, and our planet.
ShelfSense: Stories Behind Our Stuff
Fair Wild
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Wild-harvested ingredients are found in everything from herbal teas and supplements to skincare—but how do you know they were gathered in a way that protects both nature and the people who harvest them? In this episode, Sarah Vito of the FairWild Foundation joins Gen Z voice Yasha Devate to explain the FairWild certification and why it matters. Together, we explore how responsible wild harvesting helps conserve biodiversity, supports local communities, and ensures that valuable plant species can thrive for generations to come.