
Greening Up My Act
For skeptics of sustainable products, learn how to spot greenwashing in the wild. This sustainability podcast is hosted by two marketing writers — Kat and Tiff — who reveal the sneaky tactics brands use so you can avoid getting tricked by green hooey.
Episodes
73 episodes
Start Local: 5 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community
We get it: It's easy to want to hide in your hidey hole right now. But sadly, we don't got time for that. Instead, it's time to cobble together as many safe, sustainable local communities as we can manage. If you're pissed or scared (or both) a...
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Episode 65
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1:01:13

Can Your Vote Impact Green Policies?
Does voting really matter to U.S. policy? A lot of people in our country feel like voting is pointless. Join Tiff & Kat in exploring if that's really true.Sources:U.S. News & World Report: How Many People Didn’...
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56:32

Handling Eco-Anxiety: Staying Hopeful While Fighting for Change
Struggling with eco-anxiety, like any person with eyes? Hosts Tiff and Kat explore how to stay hopeful and motivated while tackling unprecedented environmental challenges, offering practical tips to turn worry into action. Join them as they sha...
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Episode 63
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58:36

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
If you want your money to impact ecological matters, where should you put it? Billionaires aren't the only people who can make the world change with their money.Get tips on how to find the right charitable organization to d...
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41:48

What the Heck is a Sustainable Community, Anyway?
Welcome to season 6 -- we're talking activism for non-activists! To kick things off, Tiff looks into sustainable communities. What are they? Are they real? Do Bigfoot and the Jersey Devil hang out there, or human folk? Turns out they are real, ...
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Episode 61
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40:27

Anti-Black Friday 2024: How to Survive the Holidays When Your Brain is a Mashed Potato
Ready or not, the holidays are upon us. Get tips on how to make it through this season without going into debt (emotional or economic) in our annual anti-Black Friday gift guide. We wish you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season ful...
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55:45

Political Action is Coming (Season 6 Preview)
Your favorite green living podcast is back with a preview of our sixth (!!!) season. It's been a rough couple of months for a number of reasons (check out our Patreon for a full run-through) but we are coming back in January 2025...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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35:21

Why You Should Be Asking About Eco-Friendly Hotels
Did you know there are over 400,000 eco-friendly hotels around the world? Join Tiff and Kat in exploring how to identify these hidden gems in the wild and what they're doing to combat overtourism.We're going through a lot right now so w...
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1:03:25

Is Paravel Actually Sustainable? Unzipping Eco-Friendly Luggage
Rockefeller-founded brand Paravel claims to make the "world's first carbon-neutral suitcases." The company's mission is also to make the world a better place. Are either of these things realistic? Join marketing writers Tiff and Kat as they exp...
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Episode 58
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47:37

What's Up with Air Travel?
Airplanes and passenger jets get a lot of flak for emissions and pollution. But just how much does your flight overseas affect climate change? And what are scientists and the government doing to try and fix it? Find out in this week's episode o...
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Season 5
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Episode 57
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45:48

15-Minute Cities: A Conspiracy Theory Paradise?
15-minute cities are a bit of a head-scratcher. On the one hand, hosts Tiff and Kat talk through beautiful examples of real cities becoming more walkable and bikeable. But on the other hand, there are some truly wild 15-minute city conspiracy t...
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Season 5
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Episode 56
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51:53

Are E-Scooters the Greenest Way to Get Around?
Find out if an electric scooter (e-scooter) is the green transportation choice of your dreams or if it's all just a green hooey fantasy in the lastest episode of your favorite sustainability podcast.Sources:Red...
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Episode 55
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46:10

Ridesharing: Can We Vroom Vroom to Sustainability?
Is ridesharing more sustainable than owning a car? Let's find out together on this episode of your favorite sustainability podcast. Hosts Tiff and Kat explain the (slightly shocking) study results, Uber's "road to zero emissions," and mo...
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Episode 54
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52:01

America's Bus Problem
We're back from summer break and ready to talk about public transit -- specifically, buses. Are they a better option for sustainable transportation? And why can't America get its act together when it comes to public bus systems?Sources<...
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Episode 53
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1:09:50

Are Trains Greener Than Cars? All Aboard to Find Out!
Ever wonder if passenger trains are actually a sustainable form of transport? Learn all about that in the newest episode of this fun sustainability podcast! Tiffany also covers her disaster of a cross-country Amtrak train trip in 2018 (and how ...
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Episode 52
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40:57

Is It Better to Bike?
How much of an impact can you make on carbon emissions by choosing to ride your bicycle instead of driving? And is it always the best choice? Kat and Tiff put their bike helmets back on to discuss the pros and cons of being a bike commuter (or ...
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49:34

Is There Such a Thing as "Clean Diesel"?
In our 50th (!!!) episode, Tiffany teaches Kat about the idea of "clean diesel" and how the U.S. government has been pushing it. Does it exist? Is it something you can use to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Or is it just a bunch of green ho...
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43:55

Are Electric Vehicles Worth It?
We're starting off season 5 with a controversial chat about electric vehicles and whether they're worth the switch. Subscribe to our new Patreon to get exclusive content and support the podcast!
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51:34

Announcement: Our Patreon Is Live!
Hooray! Kat and Tiff are so excited to announce they launched a Patreon. If you're looking to support an independent podcast and you get value from their show, they'd love the support. The cost of one cup of coffee a month gives you a bonus epi...
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1:59

Lies Your Childhood Told You About Tree Planting Programs
In the final episode of season 4, Kat and Tiff may break your heart a little as we discuss the truth about large-scale tree planting programs. But don't worry -- there's some hope for the forests.Season 5: Travel and Transportati...
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41:25

What Are You Supposed to Do With Compost?
Where exactly do you put compost? If you're as lost as Tiffany and Kat were, learn 9 easy ways to use compost. Whether you buy compost or make it, your favorite sustainability podcast is here to bring you all the tips on adding it ...
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Episode 47
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48:50

Xeriscaping: The Landscaping of the Future
Xeriscaping literally means "dry-scaping", and it's been popular in desert towns in the U.S. since the 80s and 90s. But it's got a lot of promise for fixing the issues you may have with making an eco-friendly lawn even if cactus isn't your aest...
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Episode 46
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50:12

Are Bee Hotels Worth the Space in Your Garden?
This week on your favorite sustainability podcast, Tiffany teaches Kat about bee hotels and whether they're really saving the right bees. Watch out for tarantula hawks and the Wasp Surprise!Sources:UC Davis on ‘beewashing...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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49:13

Canning: Is It Just for Trad Wives and Doomsday Preppers?
What do you do when you've grown too many tomatoes? Other than pawning them off on coworkers, you can try canning. But is this home method something anyone can do? Or is it just the realm of doomsday preppers and stay-at-home trad wives? Explor...
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Episode 44
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38:20
