Redyoos x Support + Feed (Maggie Baird): Unlocking Sustainability in Unexpected Places

What happens when two passionate climate advocates sit down for a live conversation about circular living, hidden resource waste, and grassroots action?

In our recent Instagram Live, Redyoos founder Cleo Escarez was joined by Maggie Baird—actor, environmentalist, and founder of the incredible non-profit Support + Feed.

Maggie has dedicated her platform to fighting climate change and food insecurity through plant-based food systems. When she tuned in with Redyoos, the conversation expanded into another critical, often overlooked area of sustainability: what we do with the physical objects already sitting in our homes.

If you missed the live stream, don't worry! Here are the key takeaways from Cleo and Maggie's inspiring conversation on how individual actions, creative recycling, and urban mining can power a cleaner future.

1. Sustainability Lives in Unexpected Places

When most people think about living sustainably, they focus on reducing single-use plastics, driving electric, or shifting toward plant-based eating. While all of those are vital, Maggie and Cleo highlighted another massive source of resource consumption: materials trapped in personal belongings.

"We talk so much about what we consume, but we rarely talk about what is sitting completely dormant in our drawers and closets."

From broken chains to single lost earrings, millions of households hold onto pre-loved jewelry without realizing that those pieces contain precious, earth-mined metals needed for renewable energy, solar panels, and electronics.

2. Breaking Down the "All-or-Nothing" Mindset

One of the strongest messages Maggie shared during the stream was the importance of imperfect environmentalism.

Whether you're trying to incorporate more plant-based meals into your week or decluttering your home responsibly, sustainability isn't about perfection—it's about momentum.

• Start Small: You don't need to overhaul your entire lifestyle overnight. Taking one action—like sending in an unused jewelry kit or swapping a few meals—creates a habit loop.

• Remove the Barrier: Redyoos makes jewelry recycling effortless by sending pre-paid mailers straight to your door, taking the guesswork out of ethical disposal.

3. Circular Economics in Action: Fine vs. Fashion Jewelry

During the stream, Cleo walked Maggie through how Redyoos processes incoming jewelry to ensure zero landfill waste:

Maggie resonated deeply with this dual-impact approach, emphasizing how social justice and environmental sustainability are inextricably linked.

4. The Power of Grassroots Movements

Both Support + Feed and Redyoos were built on a shared principle: every individual action adds up to systematic change.

Whether it's feeding communities through plant-based meals or diverting precious metals away from harmful mining projects, real change happens when communities demand better systems.

Catch the Full Replay & Get Involved

Missed the live broadcast? You can still watch the entire conversation,  hear Maggie’s personal tips for eco-conscious living, and see the Redyoos recycling process in action.

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Ready to Clean Out Your Jewelry Box?

Take a page out of Maggie's book and turn your unused items into positive climate impact today!

1. Request your free Redyoos Kit

2. Gather your pre-loved, broken, or mismatched jewelry (fine or fashion)

3. Send it in using our pre-paid mailer and track your environmental impact!