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
98 episodes
Why is Buying Seasonal Produce a Good Choice?
Should you buy produce "in season"? Why? And what does that even mean? How do you find out what's in season? Find out if seasonal produce is better for you or cheaper in this week's episode.SourcesSeasonal Food Guide ...
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Season 8
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Episode 89
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44:23
Are Backyard Chickens a Better Egg Option?
Eggs have been expensive for a long time! So are backyard chickens the way to reduce your egg costs at the grocery store? And are backyard chicken eggs any good? Find out if raising chickens is worth it, from chicken coop plans to how they get ...
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Is Organic Food a Scam?
Is organic food a scam? Americans (especially parents!) are pressured to buy organic groceries for supposed health benefits, fear of pesticides, or because they think organic farming practices are better for the environment. But are these claim...
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Season 8
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Episode 87
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53:33
Why Are People Avoiding Red 40?
Say "artificial food dyes" and someone will inevitably start screaming about Red 40 (or FD&C Red 40 if they're really obsessive). Are these dyes really poisoning our children? Is natural food coloring better, or might there be unintended en...
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Episode 86
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1:03:42
Is Growing Your Own Vegetables Worth It?
The average American is spending 25% more on groceries than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, so folks are looking for ways to save money. Growing your own vegetables is rewarding, but is it worth the cost? What's the cheapest vegetable t...
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Episode 85
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50:56
How to Build Community When You Feel Completely Alone
Feeling isolated? You're not alone (ironically). Community is probably the solution, but how do you find it or build it today? Let's talk about what community means, how to build it, and why it's not your fault if you feel like it's harder toda...
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Episode 84
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1:08:26
How to Be A Tourist in Your Own City
Traveling is great, but in this economy?! As anti-tourist sentiments heat up abroad, finding ways to enjoy your local area as a tourist destination is a better idea than ever. Get ideas and tips from Tiff and Kat on how to play tourist in your ...
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Episode 83
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1:09:01
How to Actually Shop Local (for Your Daily Dose of Joy)
Trying to buy less shite from Amazon but feel a little... intimidated by mom-and-pops (like, do you have to talk to people)? Tiff and Kat are here to teach you the basics, like what does shop local mean. Buying local is one way to get the stuff...
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Episode 82
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1:07:37
The Joy of Coffee: Will It Be Around in 50 Years?
People around the world are obsessed with coffee. But with climate change threatening coffee-growing ecosystems, will mushroom coffee soon be our only option? Pour yourself a cup of Joe and settle in for a cozy chat about why we love coffee, wh...
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Episode 81
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1:06:34
Thrift Shopping Is Pure Joy — But the Hauls Gotta Go
Thrifting is on trend again, which is mostly awesome in terms of sustainability. But before you Google "thrift stores near me" to go pop some tags, listen as hosts Tiff and Kat chat about how to thrift responsibly — mostly by avoiding those dan...
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Episode 80
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58:06
The Joy of Long (or Not So Long) Walks
Take a stroll with us — or a fart walk, if you will — to learn more about why walking is so great. Can walking actually improve your digestion (the fart walk question)? Is running better for you than walking? And is it better to walk in nature ...
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Episode 79
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44:45
The Joy of Demolishing Invasive Plants
What makes a plant invasive? Join as hosts Tiff and Kat take you through the strange, un-wonderful world of invasive plants. Learn how to tell if a plant is invasive — and how to get rid of them, or at the very least stop them from spreading in...
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Episode 78
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53:38
The Joy of Books & How to Get Back to Reading
When was the last time you burrowed into a really great book? Kat and Tiff burrow deep into why reading books (not screens) is good for you and how to get back into it without breaking the bank or destroying the environment. Sources...
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Episode 77
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57:46
The Joy of Sloppy Habits
Atomic Habits not quite click with you? Same. In this episode, Tiff and Kat analyze the James Clear book, Atomic Habits -- and figure out a few reasons why the advice seems so unrelatable. In a brief step away from sustainability topics, the tw...
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Episode 76
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54:49
The Joy of Spring Cleaning
It's spring cleaning time! Explore eco-friendly ways to clean out your closets and really get into those crevices based on Tiff & Kat's favorite methods.Sources:www.ridwell.com
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Episode 75
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53:22
What Are the Rules for Bird Feeders?
In this episode, Tiffany and Kat discuss the joy of birdwatching. They explore the benefits and concerns of bird feeding, like potential health risks for birds and the sustainability of feeding practices. Some questions include: Should we feed ...
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Episode 74
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59:27
We Don't Deserve Dogs
Welcome back to Season 7 -- JOY! This season, we're focusing on what brings us joy with a little sprinkle of GUMA research plus tips on how to green it all up.This week: DOGS. Get a little history about why they are the way...
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Episode 73
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1:00:18
Is Climate Education Our Best Hope?
Did you know educating kids about climate change can have a serious impact on carbon output? This week, Tiffany and Kat explore the role of climate education in U.S. schools, discussing the barriers to effective teaching and how certain (ahem) ...
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Episode 72
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50:54
Introducing Cleaning Up My Yard by Greening Up My Act
Times are tough and the economy is uncertain, which is why we've decided to diversify by offering you, our listeners, a new all-natural, green, eco-friendly, organic, sustainable product:Cleaning Up My Yard by Gre...
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What Green Policies Have We Lost?
This week we look at the green policies and protections President Trump has already or is working to dismantle in his second term. Stay informed and maybe feel a little better about buying an electric vehicle or getting solar panels. <...
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Episode 71
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47:50
Climate Change Needs New Marketing — How to Fix It
Need tips for talking climate change with your Trump-supporting uncle? Tiff and Kat chat about climate polarization — and how we need to rebrand these initiatives to reach across the political aisle. The two hosts use their marketing expe...
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Episode 70
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1:01:51
Easy Ways to Take Action Against Polluting Companies
We've talked at length about how large corporations influence federal policy and how you can try to do the same. Let's take a look at how YOU can influence large corporations, especially the ones doing the most damage to the environment....
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Episode 69
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1:04:42
Citizens United 101: What It Means for the Climate (Part 2)
"Climate denial and Citizens United are two sides of the same coin." That was U.S. Senator Whitehouse basically summing up this episode. Discover why the fight against climate change practically stopped in its tracks following the 2010...
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Episode 68
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1:02:37
Citizens United 101: What It Means for the Climate (Part 1)
In this two-part episode, hosts Tiff and Kat break down Citizens United, the Supreme Court case that unleashed unlimited corporate spending in politics — and how that money fuels climate inaction. With fossil fuel giants pouring millions...
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Episode 67
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51:20