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Greening Up My Act
Kat Cox & Tiffany Verbeck
97 episodes
3 days ago
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 along with kids. Plus, get the scoop on how to decipher between pasture-raised, cage-free, or certified humane eggs when you're at the grocery store. Sources Redditbackyardchickens.comDatabase of ordinances: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ca...
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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 along with kids. Plus, get the scoop on how to decipher between pasture-raised, cage-free, or certified humane eggs when you're at the grocery store. Sources Redditbackyardchickens.comDatabase of ordinances: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ca...
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Greening Up My Act
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 claims true? Dig deeper into organic fruits and vegetables, including whether there's any proof to the supposed benefits of organic food. Sources Mayo Clinic - Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious? - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/n...
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1 week ago
53 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 environmental consequences? Join us as we look at everything from MAHA to McGill University to get to the bottom of artificial colors. Sources The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/08/white-food-dye-titanium-dioxide-maha/683806/?...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 to grow? Get tips on deciding what to plant and whether growing your own veg will save you some dough in your favorite sustainability podcast. NOTE: Some of the links below contain affiliate links, which we make a little cash from. Sources: LA F...
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3 weeks ago
50 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 today than it should be. Plus: can community be dangerous? Find out this week on your favorite sustainability and joy podcast! Sources Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202307/the-importance-of-communityIked...
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2 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 town to increase your local pride and hey, be a more conscientious tourist wherever you go! Sources: NY Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/arts/design/louvre-staff-strikes-tourism.htmlABC News - https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/us-travelers-am...
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2 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 you need — and build community along the way. Learn how they managed to cut through the awkwardness, so you can get started in your hometown. Sources LatinoFreeze: https://www.latinofreeze.com/Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dougmelville/202...
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2 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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, why it's (probably) good for us, and how to choose your brew a little more sustainably. Sources Drive Research - Coffee Statistics - https://www.driveresearch.com/market-research-company-blog/coffee-survey/Daily Coffee News - https://dailycoff...
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3 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 dang ole thrift hauls. Whether you're headed to a Salvation Army thrift store or a more local second hand store, you'll also want their top tips on how to nab the best finds. Sources Martha Stewart: https://www.marthastewart.com/shopping-tips-thrift-stores...
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3 months ago
58 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 or on city streets? We highly recommend listening to this on an actual walk, so grab your headphones and get moving (just be safe). Sources: Harvard - Five Surprising Benefits of Walking - https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/5-surprising...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 freaking plants, we may lose many more of our forests than we already have. Get demolishing with your favorite sustainability podcast! As Amazon affiliates, the hosts may get a small commission from some of these links. Maryland DNR: https://dnr.marylan...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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: ELA Brave and True - High School Students Can’t Focus and Here’s Why - https://elabraveandtrue.com/2022/12/08/why-students-cant-focus-to-read-booksEducation from Seattle PI - The Advantages of Sustained Silent Reading - https://education.seattlepi.com/advan...
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3 months ago
57 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 two hosts explore embracing your sloppiness and taking the pressure off yourself, away from this need to constantly achieve, strive, and produce. As Amazon affiliates, the podcast hosts may get a small commission on some of the links below. Sources ...
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4 months ago
54 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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.comPatreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act
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4 months ago
53 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 birds? Can we feed them all year? How much of my paycheck do I have to spend on bird food? and more in this upbeat sustainability podcast. Sources https://www.audubon.org/news/to-feed-or-not-feed\https://www.audubon.org/magazine/11-tips-feeding-backyard...
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4 months ago
59 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 they are, science on why we love them, and ideas on being a better guardian for your good boy or girl today. Sources: Earth.org - The Environmental Impact of Pets: Working Towards Sustainable Pet Ownership - https://earth.org/environmental-impact-of-pets/CNN – Pets ...
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4 months ago
1 hour

Greening Up My Act
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) 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! ...
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5 months ago
50 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 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 Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greenin...
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6 months ago
5 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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. Sources Washington Post - Trump Has Rolled Back 125 Environmental Safeguards - https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/climate-environment/trump-climate-environment-protections/Climate Action News - What Trump’s second term means for climate action i...
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6 months ago
47 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 experience in this sustainability podcast to figure out exactly how we can get more people to fight for change. Sources https://www.theclimatechangereview.com/post/the-polarization-of-climate-change https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/farmers-federal-...
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6 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Greening Up My Act
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. Sources: UMass Amherst Political Economy Research Institute - Greenhouse 100 Polluters, 2024 - https://peri.umass.edu/greenhouse-100-polluters-index-currentMcCune Law Group - Corporate Accountability for Environmental Damages - https://mccunewright.com/blog/2...
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6 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Greening Up My Act
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 along with kids. Plus, get the scoop on how to decipher between pasture-raised, cage-free, or certified humane eggs when you're at the grocery store. Sources Redditbackyardchickens.comDatabase of ordinances: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ca...