Greening Up My Act (Kat Cox & Tiffany Verbeck)
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| 21 Mar 2023 | Trailer: Greening Up My Act | 00:01:46 | |
Welcome to your new favorite green living podcast from your hosts, Kat and Tiffany. We're marketing writers, so we know how to spot "green" hooey.
Can't wait for you to join us every week! Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | The Lamentable Tale of Compostable Trash Bags | 00:21:23 | |
This week on your favorite green living podcast, Tiff and Kat learn about compostable trash bags -- or, more accurately, food scrap bags -- and what they can and can't do. Join as we discuss what the bags mean to cockroaches and sea turtles, and add a few new lines of "green hooey" to your dictionary. Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | Welcome to Greening Up My Act | 00:18:15 | |
In the intro to this seasonal green living podcast, meet Kat and Tiffany. They're both marketing writers who will use their professional insights to spot "green hooey," or products that claim to be eco-friendly but actually aren't.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | Unpaper Towels: Great for Frequent Red Gatorade Spills | 00:25:22 | |
In the first episode of this new green living podcast, learn all about unpaper towels -- what they look like, feel like, maybe even taste like. Tiffany and Kat help you understand whether unpaper towels are worth your money and time, or whether you might already have something in your home that will do the trick. What We Mentioned:
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| 18 Apr 2023 | Sounds Dirty, Isn't: Wool Dryer Balls | 00:26:30 | |
This week on your favorite green living podcast, Tiff & Kat talk about wool dryer balls to replace dryer sheets. Find out what makes a good wool dryer ball (hint: it's the sheep) and how to use them (hint: you throw them in the dryer). Another hint: go listen to episode 4 about homemade laundry detergent first to complete your set!
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 02 May 2023 | More Bacteria Than You Can Shake a Reusable Sponge At | 00:40:47 | |
What makes sponges bad? Find out in this harrowing episode of your new favorite green living podcast, where our intrepid heroines dive into bacteria, dishwashing, and even baby washing. Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | Therapy for Avocado Eaters: Green Bleach & Sunbleaching | 00:34:58 | |
Learn what the heck green bleach is and whether or not it even works -- or is more sustainable than the old-school chlorine stuff -- in this episode of your favorite green living podcast. Plus, discover your new go-to bleach: the sun! What We Mentioned
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Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | Homemade Laundry Detergent: The Gateway Drug to DIY Cleaners | 00:42:40 | |
This week, Kat and Tiff reveal their 3-ingredient recipe for cheesecake — err, laundry detergent. This DIY laundry detergent is so easy (and sustainable!) that it might become your gateway drug to homemade products, like it was for Tiffany. These two marketing writers also talk you through a simple way to uncover green hooey for yourself and learn the true sustainability of your household products in this green living podcast.
If you don’t want to make your own and are a millionaire:
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Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 09 May 2023 | Washable Rugs: Sustainable or Green Hooey? | 00:45:10 | |
Are washable rugs actually sustainable? Tiff and Kat dive into whether or not a washable rug is worth adding to your sustainability toolbox -- or whether its possible effects are offset because we're all trained to be asshole consumers. Source Links
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| 16 May 2023 | DIY Glass Cleaner: Go Drink a Hot Glass of Windex (No Wait Don't) | 00:39:50 | |
In this week's episode of your favorite green living podcast, Tiff and Kat ask big questions, like: What's the best way to clean glass? Why do women suffer more ill effects from cleaning products than men? And why do they make cleaning products like Windex so drinkable-looking? Find out! Source Links
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 23 May 2023 | Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner: You’ll Crap Your Pants at the Savings | 00:43:33 | |
Learn all about DIY all-purpose cleaner on this week's green living podcast with Tiffany and Kat. You'll save so much money with this easy recipe that you might just shit your shorts from excitement. This is one of those rare, truly sustainable and functional product winners -- you're going to want to listen in. Source Links
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | The Real Real About Essential Oils | 00:44:47 | |
In our last episode of the first season of your favorite green living podcast, Tiff and Kat come clean about essential oils and whether they're worth all the hype -- or hate. Spoiler: it's complicated.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 30 May 2023 | DIY Dishwasher Detergent: Our First Soggy Granola | 00:45:19 | |
Join Tiffany and Kat as they spiral into a rabbit hole filled with vegetable glycerin and citric acid and salt -- and charts tracking it all -- while Tiffany tries her hand at homemade dishwasher detergent. Spoiler alert: It doesn't go well.
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| 27 Jun 2023 | Season 2 Teaser: Let's Talk About Waste | 00:01:30 | |
Join two marketing writers as they dig deep into our trash piles, look past the marketing fluff, and discover the truth behind our current solutions to waste. In season 2 of Greening Up My Act, learn answers to questions like:
Hosts Kat and Tiff can't wait to continue your favorite green living podcast by diving into all these trashy topics with you. Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 11 Jul 2023 | Paper Recycling: Signs Point to Yes | 00:45:19 | |
Is recycling paper and cardboard worth it, even if you can only recycle it a handful of times? Kat and Tiffany were skeptical, but it seems like it is! Learn why in this week's look at our second horseman of the recycle-pocalypse, paper recycling. Listen to Tiffany be terrible at acronyms in this lively episode of your favorite green living podcast.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | Aluminum Recycling: You Can Can Recycle Can Cans | 00:39:38 | |
Check out your favorite green living podcast in their triumphant return to your headphones with a second season! This week, Kat and Tiff explore aluminum recycling as the first in their series on the Four Horsemen of the Recycle-pocalypse (spoiler: this one is more of a Sparkle Pony). Celebrate AMERICA! by listening to this podcast, finishing your beer, rinsing the can, and throwing it in your recycling bin.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | Glass Recycling: Do It For a Million Years | 00:37:55 | |
Did you know glass won't break down for a million years? And we haven't even had glass for that long? Find out the #science in this week's look at glass recycling.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 25 Jul 2023 | Why Plastic Recycling Is a Myth & What to Do About It (Part 1) | 00:43:28 | |
It's not an accident that there are actual mountains of plastic waste all over the world: it's advertising, baby. In part 1 of 2, meet the fourth horseman of the recycle-pocalypse: plastic. Plow through the dirty, ad-filled past -- and present -- of plastics recycling while Kat and Tiff provide a shoulder to cry on, or a bag to punch, on this entertaining green living podcast.
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| 01 Aug 2023 | Why Plastic Recycling Is a Myth & What to Do About It (Part 2) | 00:54:11 | |
There's still hope, we promise! In part 2 of our exploration of the dim world of plastics recycling, you'll learn:
Ride along with Tiff and Kat as we figure out whether or not plastics recycling is pure green hooey in this green living podcast.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 08 Aug 2023 | Ridwell: The Little Waste Collection Project That Could | 00:44:02 | |
Join your favorite green living podcast on their first-ever cocktail hour recording as they explore alternative household waste collection service Ridwell! Drink along with a glass of rosé, red wine or a G&T and find out if this subscription service is better than Netflix or not worth the effort.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | Mini Ep: How to Reuse Jars (Eliminate the Sticky and the Stinky) | 00:15:57 | |
In this fun mini episode, learn how to reuse glass jars faster than you can say Classico marinara. Reusing is great! But it can be a pain in the patooty. That's why your favorite green living podcast is bringing all the tips to make it easier for you. Get rid of any lingering smells, obnoxious labels, and junky lids to be able to reuse your jars over and over... and over... and over. Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 15 Aug 2023 | When a Fork Blows Your Mind: Exploring Reusable Stuff | 00:48:37 | |
We examine reusable straws, beeswax wrap, and silicone sandwich baggies to figure out if they're actually more eco-friendly. Is the benefit worth the cost? Find out in this fun overview from your favorite sustainability podcast. Spoiler: The real impact depends completely on how you use it. What We Recommend
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| 22 Aug 2023 | FFF: thredUP, Textile Recycling, and the Hell That Is Fast Fashion | 00:48:00 | |
Journey with your favorite sustainability podcast into the world of online consignment shopping like thredUP and learn more than you ever wanted to know about why fast fashion is THE WORST. Bonus: find out what FFF means to us and start chanting it under your breath every time you pass a clothing store.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | Mill Kitchen Bin: The Unfinished Horse Drawing of Composting | 00:55:52 | |
Have you been marketed the Mill kitchen bin on Instagram and found yourself wondering, "What is this thing? Is it sustainable?" Well, maybe it will be in the future, but right now it's basically a half-drawn horse (which you should look up for a laugh). In this sustainability podcast episode, two marketing writers Kat and Tiff give you the scoop on what's really going on with this "sustainable" startup.
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| 05 Sep 2023 | The Ugly Truth About the Ugly Food Movement | 00:50:22 | |
Is the ugly food movement really saving wasted food from landfills, or is it literally stealing food from the mouths of the poor? Learn more in this week's episode of your favorite sustainability podcast. Sources:
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Bulk Food Shopping: The Easy Fix You're Probably Already Doing | 00:35:40 | |
Join Tiff & Kat in patting yourself on the back for bulk food shopping like a good American. Learn the pros and cons of bulk shopping, what makes it eco-friendly or less so, what the Dunning-Kruger effect is, and how old Kat's dog is in your favorite green living podcast.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | Minimalism Isn't Always Sustainable (Don't Come at Us) | 00:54:57 | |
Minimalism is way weirder than Tiff and Kat thought. In this episode, dive into whether or not The Minimalists' recommendations are actually eco-friendly. Plus, compare the pros and cons to the Buy Nothing Project and Swedish Death Cleaning. Does following The Minimalists' rules automatically lead to more sustainable living? Listen to find out.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | Mini Ep: Why Are Landfills Bad? | 00:20:00 | |
Learn why we've been talking so much trash about landfills throughout season 2 of your favorite sustainability podcast. Find out why you should be trying to keep stuff out of landfills in this mini-episode and get a teaser for what's up in season 3 (starting October 17)!
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | Calling All DIY Witches: Let's Green Up Halloween Costumes | 00:42:45 | |
Be afraid... be very afraid... of your plastic Halloween costumes never degrading in the landfill. In this special Halloween episode, your favorite sustainability podcast hosts Kat and Tiff explore how to have a blast — maybe without the 16-foot skeletons. Listen as they chat about more eco-friendly costume ideas and how to do Halloween candy better.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | Tampons, Pads, and "Blood Money," Oh My!: Reusable Period Products | 00:47:46 | |
In their bloodiest episode yet, marketing writers Kat and Tiff dive into reusable period products. (Freddy Kreuger ain't got nothing on them!) Get over your squeamishness and explore the impact tampons and pads have on the environment plus whether or not reusable products like menstrual cups and period panties are worth it. Join your favorite sustainability podcast for all the deets.
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| 31 Oct 2023 | Bite Toothpaste Bits: A Toothpaste You Can Chew? | 00:52:03 | |
What the heck are toothpaste tabs? Do they work? And are they more sustainable? Your hosts Tiff and Kat walk you through the marketing behind the company Bite, what Tiffany's dentist has to say about these Bits, and whether they're actually less wasteful in this fun and funky sustainability podcast. Sources:
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| 07 Nov 2023 | Toilet Paper vs Bidets: Our Crappiest Episode Yet | 00:37:19 | |
Find out if toilet papers or bidets are more sustainable and count how many times Kat can say "butthole" in this week's episode of your favorite sustainability podcast. Sources:
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| 14 Nov 2023 | No Gift Horses Here: Greener Holiday Wrapping Paper & Cards | 00:41:11 | |
Is there such a thing as green wrapping paper or eco-friendly holiday cards? Join hosts Tiff and Kat on this sleigh ride of an episode to learn the answer, and how to avoid becoming 25% more wasteful during the holiday season. They discuss DIY wrapping paper and holiday cards, or if you ain't got time for that, more eco-friendly options from the store. And learn how to lumberjack it up by cutting down your holiday tree from a U.S. national forest in this zany sustainability podcast! Sources
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| 21 Nov 2023 | The Anti-Black Friday Gift Guide | 00:46:11 | |
It's Thanksgiving, which means the consumer season is upon us! Skip Black Friday's buying frenzy this year and be grateful for what you have with our first Anti-Black Friday Gift Guide. Whether you make your own gifts, give digital gifts, buy local, or choose to opt out and maybe just give your time and affection this year, Tiff & Kat have a few ideas to help you make sustainable holiday choices. Happy holidays from your friends at Greening Up My Act!
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| 28 Nov 2023 | Is Switching to Natural Deodorant Worth It? | 00:52:20 | |
Stinky stories abound about natural deodorant: "It doesn't work. I still smelled like sh*t. My family started to avoid me." You get the picture. Marketing writers Tiffany and Kat cut through the greenwashing so you don't have to wonder if it actually helps the earth. Learn this and much more in this fun sustainability podcast.
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| 12 Dec 2023 | Shampoo Bars vs. "No Poo:" Why You Don't Have to Stop Washing Your Hair | 00:43:41 | |
The horribly named "no poo" movement may need marketing help, but solid shampoo companies are making big claims. It's supposed to be "more sustainable shampoo," "plastic-free shampoo," "naked," "clean," or "vegetarian" choices. Are these claims just greenwashing (a.k.a. green hoey)? Or not? Find out from marketing writer hosts Tiff and Kat, along with one free trick that may be an even better use of your time in this funky sustainability podcast.
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| 05 Dec 2023 | Beautycounter: Can Makeup Be Sustainable? | 00:40:53 | |
If you find it hard to draw a line between "sustainable" and "non-toxic" products in the greenwashed landscape, marketing writers Tiff and Kat are right there with you. Join them this week as they explore the sustainability of makeup brand Beautycounter and see if it passes muster.
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| 19 Dec 2023 | Clean Hands and Clean Waterways: Bar Soap vs. Liquid Soap | 00:46:11 | |
Washing your hands is probably second nature since the onset of the Plague 2.0, but the big question is: Which soap to use? And if you're interested in living as sustainably as possible, which soap has the least impact on the environment? Join marketing writers Tiff and Kat in this week's deep dive into potential greenwashing behind bar soap vs. liquid soap to learn which type of soap reigns supreme for washing germs down the drain without taking the Earth down the drain with it.
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| 26 Dec 2023 | Are Reusable Q Tips As Weird As They Sound? | 00:49:04 | |
There are an estimated 550 billion cotton swabs thrown out every year. Now that's a statistic! So what's the alternative? In this greenwashing podcast, marketing writers Tiff and Kat examine the company LastObject's LastSwab and LastRound. The hosts say "swab" far too many times while determining if LastObject is full of it — or legit.
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| 28 Dec 2023 | Bonus Ep: Green New Year's Resolutions | 00:32:37 | |
In this bonus episode of your favorite sustainability podcast, Kat and Tiff look back at the past year — and forward to the next year. Learn to set realistic green New Year's resolutions that you both care about and you can accomplish. And just remember: Progress wasn't built in a day. Or Rome. But also progress. Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 02 Jan 2024 | Is Dry Shampoo the Devil? | 00:37:33 | |
Have you heard that dry shampoo causes cancer? In our last episode of season 3 (and first of 2024!), Kat and Tiff dig deeper into the savior of every harried working woman to find out if dry shampoo is as bad as you may have heard for your health or the environment and come up with more hope than you might expect.
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| 05 Feb 2024 | UPDATE: Season 4 Coming February 20 | 00:00:31 | |
Good news and bad news, friends of Greening Up My Act! Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | Are Lawns Evil? Exploring the No Mow Movement | 01:04:09 | |
Is your turf grass destroying the planet — or is it more complicated than that? Welcome to season 4 of your favorite sustainability podcast, where hosts Tiff and Kat head to the Great Outdoors. In this episode, learn about potential greenwashing behind the no mow movement, whether not cutting grass for bees makes a real difference, and if you should nix your lawn altogether.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Can I Replace My Lawn With Clover? | 00:45:06 | |
Clover lawns are all the rage — but should they be? Hosts Tiff and Kat answer:
Explore how to spot greenwashing in the world of clover lawns with your two favorite marketing writers in this upbeat sustainability podcast.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | Wildflower Lawns for Everyone! | 00:50:19 | |
Tiff and Kat take you through the pros and cons of the wildflower lawn movement -- the kinder, gentler alternative to turf lawns that could be a gateway drug to overthrowing your HOA.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 12 Mar 2024 | Hardscaping: Part of a Balanced Landscaping Breakfast | 00:37:20 | |
Hardscaping isn't one of those flashy lawn replacement movements that you hear about on Instagram, but it's got some pretty interesting benefits. Listen as Kat and Tiff walk you through this underrated aspect of sustainable landscaping.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | Leave the Leaves: Three Cheers for Lazy Gardening! | 00:38:14 | |
Word on the street is that leaving your leaves on your lawn -- rather than keeping up with perfect lawn care -- is better for the environment. But is it? Marketing writers Tiff and Kat explore potential greenwashing behind the popular hashtag in this fun episode of your favorite sustainability podcast.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 | Vegetable Gardening: Wasteful or Worth It? | 00:47:51 | |
Spring has sprung and gardeners across the U.S. are planting their vegetable gardens. Find out if growing your own tomatoes will reduce your carbon impact and save you money in the latest episode of your favorite green living podcast.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | Are Biodegradable Pots Any Good? | 00:42:47 | |
Are biodegradable flower pots full of greenwashing? It depends. Listen as hosts Tiff and Kat jump over the moon for CowPots (and trip and fall over others). Find out what biodegradable plant pots are made of, how they work, and which ones studies say work best in this episode of your favorite sustainability podcast.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | Canning: Is It Just for Trad Wives and Doomsday Preppers? | 00:38:20 | |
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? Explore the eco-friendliness of home canning with Kat and Tiff in the latest episode of your favorite sustainability podcast. Bonus: count how many times Kat mentions asparagus.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 | Are Bee Hotels Worth the Space in Your Garden? | 00:49:13 | |
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!
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| 23 Apr 2024 | Xeriscaping: The Landscaping of the Future | 00:50:12 | |
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 aesthetic. Get some tips for xeriscaping on a budget in this episode of your favorite greenliving podcast.
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| 30 Apr 2024 | What Are You Supposed to Do With Compost? | 00:48:50 | |
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 to your indoor and outdoor plants.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 07 May 2024 | Lies Your Childhood Told You About Tree Planting Programs | 00:41:25 | |
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.
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| 04 Jun 2024 | Are Electric Vehicles Worth It? | 00:51:34 | |
We're starting off season 5 with a controversial chat about electric vehicles and whether they're worth the switch.
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| 03 Jun 2024 | Announcement: Our Patreon Is Live! | 00:01:59 | |
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 episode every month (even between seasons)! Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | Is There Such a Thing as "Clean Diesel"? | 00:43:55 | |
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 hooey?
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | Is It Better to Bike? | 00:49:34 | |
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 casual rider) in America.
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| 25 Jun 2024 | Are Trains Greener Than Cars? All Aboard to Find Out! | 00:40:57 | |
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 to do it right if you're considering buying your own Amtrak tickets).
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | America's Bus Problem | 01:09:50 | |
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?
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| 30 Jul 2024 | Ridesharing: Can We Vroom Vroom to Sustainability? | 00:52:01 | |
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 more. Vroom vroom!
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| 06 Aug 2024 | Are E-Scooters the Greenest Way to Get Around? | 00:46:10 | |
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.
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| 13 Aug 2024 | 15-Minute Cities: A Conspiracy Theory Paradise? | 00:51:53 | |
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 theories around the topic. Let's get into it!
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| 20 Aug 2024 | What's Up with Air Travel? | 00:45:48 | |
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 of your favorite green living podcast.
Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Is Paravel Actually Sustainable? Unzipping Eco-Friendly Luggage | 00:47:37 | |
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 explore the highfalutin world of luxury sustainable travel in your favorite sustainability podcast.
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| 03 Sep 2024 | Why You Should Be Asking About Eco-Friendly Hotels | 01:03:25 | |
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.
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| 19 Nov 2024 | Political Action is Coming (Season 6 Preview) | 00:35:21 | |
Your favorite green living podcast is back with a preview of our sixth (!!!) season.
and more! Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 28 Nov 2024 | Anti-Black Friday 2024: How to Survive the Holidays When Your Brain is a Mashed Potato | 00:55:45 | |
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.
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| 14 Jan 2025 | What the Heck is a Sustainable Community, Anyway? | 00:40:27 | |
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, but complicated. Even if these communities can be a little... out there... they're ripe with inspiration to make your own neighborhood more sustainable one step at a time.
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| 21 Jan 2025 | Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is | 00:41:48 | |
If you want your money to impact ecological matters, where should you put it?
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| 28 Jan 2025 | Handling Eco-Anxiety: Staying Hopeful While Fighting for Change | 00:58:36 | |
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 share stories, insights, and strategies to cultivate resilience and make a positive impact in a world that needs it in your favorite sustainability podcast. As Amazon Associates, some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you click and buy.
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| 04 Feb 2025 | Can Your Vote Impact Green Policies? | 00:56:32 | |
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:
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| 11 Feb 2025 | Start Local: 5 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community | 01:01:13 | |
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) and want to make an impact on local politics, join Tiff and Kat to get your hopes back up in these crazy f*cking times. Sources
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| 18 Feb 2025 | How to Lobby Your State Government | 00:50:09 | |
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. Sources
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| 25 Feb 2025 | Citizens United 101: What It Means for the Climate (Part 1) | 00:51:20 | |
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 into elections and lobbying, we explore how this decision came about in the first place. Join us as we uncover the link between big money, political gridlock, and the fight for a sustainable future. Sources:
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| 04 Mar 2025 | Citizens United 101: What It Means for the Climate (Part 2) | 01:02:37 | |
"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 Citizens United ruling -- and why it feels so infuriating -- and what we can do about it today. Sources
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| 11 Mar 2025 | Easy Ways to Take Action Against Polluting Companies | 01:04:42 | |
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. Sources:
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| 18 Mar 2025 | Climate Change Needs New Marketing — How to Fix It | 01:01:51 | |
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 experience in this sustainability podcast to figure out exactly how we can get more people to fight for change. Sources
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| 25 Mar 2025 | What Green Policies Have We Lost? | 00:47:50 | |
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. Sources
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| 01 Apr 2025 | Introducing Cleaning Up My Yard by Greening Up My Act | 00:05:56 | |
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 Greening Up My Act: Cat Poo Flavored Dog Treats! For only $15.99/month you can get these locally-sourced treats delivered to your door. Check out our Patreon to subscribe! www.patreon.com/GreeningUpMyAct Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | Youth + Climate Action | 00:50:54 | |
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) industries (ahem) influence educational materials. Dig deeper into how to empower teachers and students, the impact of youth activism, and the need for parental involvement in climate education. We also give a sneak preview of next season -- Joy! (Coming May 6!) Sources
We'll be back May 6 with season 7! Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact | |||