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Greening Up My Act

Kat Cox & Tiffany Verbeck

A sustainability podcast for folks who are done with getting tricked by greenwashing (or green hooey, as they call it). Two experienced marketing writers, Kat and Tiff, reveal the sneaky tactics brands use so you can spot green hooey in the wild.

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06/06/23 • 44 min

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.
We put a lot of chapters in this episode because there's a lot of info you may want to know. Learn away!
Season 2: Waste debuts July 4!
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are paid links.
What We Bought
Nothing, actually! We had essential oils already (mostly gifted).
What We Talked About:

Instagram: @greeningupmyact
Facebook: Greening Up My Act
Email us with questions: [email protected]
YouTube: Greening Up My Act

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06/06/23 • 44 min

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05/30/23 • 45 min

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.
But fear not! They offer an easy (and totally free) trick you can do today with your dishes that will be way more impactful than charting your way to madness. (Oh, and learn why you might want to steer away from pods - yikes). Get all the deets in this episode of your favorite green living podcast.
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Instagram: @greeningupmyact
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05/30/23 • 45 min

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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.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are paid links.
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Instagram: @greeningupmyact
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Email us with questions: [email protected]
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05/23/23 • 43 min

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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!
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Instagram: @greeningupmyact
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05/16/23 • 39 min

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05/09/23 • 45 min

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.
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05/09/23 • 45 min

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05/02/23 • 40 min

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.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are paid links.
What we bought:
Sea Sponges
Other stuff:
Scrub & Throw Loofah

Resources:
Greenhive on Eco Friendly Sponges
Impactful Ninja: Are Sponges Eco-Friendly
Australian Marine Conservation Society on Sea Sponges
Council of Fashion Designers on Hemp
Common Objective on the Environmental Benchmark for Fibres
NY Magazine on Eco Friendly Alternatives to Sponges
Nature.com article on how gross kitchen sponges are
NPR on Can You Really Not Clean Your Kitchen Sponge
CNN on Your Dishwashing Sponge vs Brush
Time on How to Wash Dishes with a Sponge
Brightly on Dishwashing vs Handwashing

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05/02/23 • 40 min

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04/25/23 • 34 min

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!
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04/25/23 • 34 min

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04/18/23 • 26 min

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!
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Wool dryer balls
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Instagram: @greeningupmyact
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04/18/23 • 26 min

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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.
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What We Recommend:

If you don’t want to make your own and are a millionaire:

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04/11/23 • 42 min

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06/27/23 • 1 min

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:

  • Did I get swindled into buying a reusable Ziploc bag?
  • Does my trash actually get recycled or is that arrow symbol a bunch of green hooey?
  • What's up with this newfangled home composting device called Mill?
  • What the eff is Swedish death cleaning?

Hosts Kat and Tiff can't wait to continue your favorite green living podcast by diving into all these trashy topics with you.

Instagram: @greeningupmyact
Facebook: Greening Up My Act
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06/27/23 • 1 min

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How many episodes does Greening Up My Act have?

Greening Up My Act currently has 36 episodes available.

What topics does Greening Up My Act cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden, Nature, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Greening Up My Act?

The episode title 'The Real Real About Essential Oils' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Greening Up My Act?

The average episode length on Greening Up My Act is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of Greening Up My Act released?

Episodes of Greening Up My Act are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Greening Up My Act?

The first episode of Greening Up My Act was released on Mar 21, 2023.

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