Greening Up My Act

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

• Martha Stewart: https://www.marthastewart.com/shopping-tips-thrift-stores-8765480
• The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/2023/04/the-ultimate-guide-to-thrifting-ethically.html 
• Seattle Times: https://www.seattlet...

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 - ...

"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!

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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-books
• Education from Seattle PI - The Advantages of Susta...

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. 

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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-no...

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 Ownersh...

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 educati...

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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/
• Climat...

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...

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-current
• McCune Law Group - Corporate ...

"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

• https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/speeches/how-citizens-united-altered-the-cli...

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...

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

• Network for Business Sustainability: How Business Leaders Can Lobby for Climate Action - https://nbs.net/how-business-leaders-can-lobby-for-climate-action/
• Inside Climate News: What to Expect from State Governments on Renewable Energy Policy in 2025 - https://insidecli...

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

• https://www.americanprogress.org/article/f...

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’t Vote in the 2024 Election? https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-11-15/how-many-people-didnt-vote-in-the-2024-election
• The Guardian: Why Eligible Voters Did Not Vote https://www.theguardian...

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.

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