001: Launching a Zero-Waste, Plastic-Free Event with Parisa Morris of Bide Market

Have you have ever experienced this before? There’s something that’s bothering you in the world or you’ve been searching for something for so long and you just wonder — “How has no one made this yet?!”

If you’re in the sustainability space, I’m guessing that’s a big “HECK YES”.

Today on the very first episode of EcoSassy, my guest and I dive into how to take what pisses you off and create something that the world needs.

Today’s Guest: Parisa Morris

Parisa is the founder and curator of by market Chicago’s first sustainable and luxury shopping experience. What started out as a passion project (or maybe a plastic-fueled rage outlet?) turned into a well-attended, beautifully curated marketplace of makers & vendors selling only ethical, plastic-free, cruelty-free goods. Bide Market now has grown to include workshops outside of the market and other educational opportunities for people looking to learn more about sustainability.

You’ll Learn:

  • Where to begin when you’ve never organized an event before.

  • The importance of defining your values and sticking to your guns.

  • What a zero-waste market looks like.

  • Why you should survey your audience and customers.

  • How to get the markets you sell at to become more eco-friendly.

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Colleen T