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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
90 episodes
The Joy of Coffee
Americans 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, why it's good fo...
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Thrifting Is Pure Joy — But the “Hauls” Gotta Go
Who doesn't love a good thrift store find? Join Tiff and Kat on a fun romp through your local charitable thrift store and get some tips on how to score without falling into the consumerist trap of "hauls". Sources...
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Season 7
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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 o...
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Season 7
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Episode 80
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44:45
The Joy of Demolishing Invasive Plants
"You can't unsee it." Join as hosts Tiff and Kat take you through a strange, un-wonderful journey of invasive plants. If you didn't know how bad it was before, you will now. BUT DON'T RUN AWAY. If we don't educate ourselves and deal with these ...
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Episode 69
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53:38
The Joy of Books
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
How to Lobby Your State Government
Federal government got you down? Explore how to lobby your state government and influence local climate policy to help get your feelings in a better place. SourcesNetwork for Business Sustainability: How Business Leaders...
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Episode 66
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50:09
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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Episode 64
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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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Episode 62
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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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