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Greening Up My Act

Greening Up My Act

By: Kat Cox & Tiffany Verbeck
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Summary

For skeptics of products that claim to be sustainable, learn how to spot greenwashing in the wild. This sustainability podcast is hosted by two marketing pros — Kat and Tiff — who reveal the sneaky tactics brands use so you can avoid getting tricked by green hooey.

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Episodes
  • [Replay] The Real Real About Essential Oils

    [Replay] The Real Real About Essential Oils
    Apr 30 2026

    In case you missed it the first time, take a listen to one of Tiff and Kat's favorite episodes during the break. They're back with season 10, all about getting your hands dirty outside, on June 4.

    In this episode 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.

    There's a lot of info to soak up about green hooey and essential oils. Learn away!

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    What We Talked About:

    • doTERRA Essential Oils
    • Amazon (basic search for "essential oils")
    • Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Lavender Soap

    Sources:

    • National Library of Medicine - Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents – Myth or Real Alternative?
    • National Institutes of Health - Essential Oils
    • NLM - Prepubertal gynecomastia linked to lavender and tea tree oils
    • ASPCA - The essentials of essential oils around pets
    • Cleveland Clinic - Essential Oils 101
    • Healthline - What Are Essential Oils?
    • NLM - Aromatherapy for Health Care: An Overview of Systematic Reviews
    • NLM - A Systematic Review of the Effect of Inhaled Essential Oils on Sleep
    • NLM - An Overview of the Biological Effects of Some Mediterranean Essential Oils on Human Health
    • The Kind Store - A Guide to Sustainable Essential Oils
    • Sustainably Chic - Are Essential Oils Sustainable?
    • Red List of Threatened Species

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    45 mins
  • [Replay] Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner: You’ll Crap Your Pants at the Savings

    [Replay] Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner: You’ll Crap Your Pants at the Savings
    Apr 16 2026

    Check out this revisit of one of our favorite previous episodes while we're on break! We're back from break June 4 to dive into our all new Get Your Hands Dirty season. In case you missed this the first time, here goes:

    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.

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    What We Bought

    • Dr. Bronner's Castille Soap

    Source Links

    • National Library of Medicine for all-purpose cleaner definition
    • Environmental Working Group all-purpose cleaner ratings and a few other products ratings
    • The Spruce’s 8 best all-purpose cleaners
    • Three DIY all-purpose cleaner options from Insider
    • Consumer Reports for vinegar + stone countertops
    • CountertopSpecialty.com for hydrogen peroxide on countertops info
    • The Kitchn for castile soap definition and all-purpose cleaner recipe
    • Dr Bronner’s website for info about its Castile soap
    • National Library of Medicine on antibacterial properties of peppermint.
    • Bob Vila for castile soap on hardwood
    • Amazon and Target for prices

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    44 mins
  • Fjallraven: On Point or Overhyped?

    Fjallraven: On Point or Overhyped?
    Apr 2 2026

    To end their fashion-filled season, Kat and Tiff examine one of the most popular sustainably brands: Fjallraven. Learn what sustainability promises they're making and whether or not they're following through with them, and where they may be falling short.

    Explore:

    • Are Fjallraven products as durable as they claim?
    • Can normal people afford Fjallraven?
    • Are they as top-notch on their sustainability efforts as people assume?
    • And more!

    Sources

    • Fjallraven US online store: https://www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us/
    • Fjallraven sustainability page: https://www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us/about/sustainability/
    • Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/181dp2n/fjallraven_opinions/
    • Wirecutter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/classic-fjallraven-kanken-backpack/
    • Commons: https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/632/fjallraven
    • Good On You: https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/fjallraven

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    51 mins
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