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Kat Cox & Tiffany Verbeck
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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.

  1. 2 APR

    Fjallraven: On Point or Overhyped?

    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/fjallravenGood On You: https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/fjallravenPatreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

    51 min

  2. 26 MAR

    Amazing Garment Repair: A Mom-and-Pop You Can Use From Anywhere

    If you're tossing holey sweaters or ripped jeans into the landfill every year, you might be surprised how simple repairs could extend their life and slash waste. In this episode, discover how the old-fashioned art of clothing mending is making a comeback, and why it matters more than ever for our planet. Join hosts Tiff and Kat as they unveil the fascinating techniques behind professional sewing repair shops like Amazing Garment Repair in Kansas City, where master French weavers and hand mend experts create near-invisible fixes that transform old, damaged garments into like-new treasures.  Learn: How visible mending doubles as a trendy art form with over 20 million views on TikTok, blending style with sustainability.The detailed craft of reweaving, including French weaving that makes actual holes vanish without a trace.Practical tips on whether you can and should repair your own clothes, plus how much it costs to have skilled artisans do it for you.The emotional and societal significance: how repairing your wardrobe can reconnect you with traditions of craftsmanship, countering the throw-away culture driven by fast fashion.Policy ideas from the UK that could revolutionize how clothing is designed, produced, and disposed of — potentially changing the industry and reducing textile waste dramatically.Sources Amazing Garment repair site: https://www.amazinggarmentrepair.comYelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/amazing-garment-repair-overland-parkWirecutter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/online-custom-tailors-review/NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/style/eva-joan-clothing-repair-shop.htmlSustainability Journal: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7616726/ Eva Joan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evajoanrepair/Earth.org: https://earth.org/how-repairing-clothes-slows-down-climate-change/ Earth.org: https://earth.org/statistics-about-fast-fashion-waste/ UNEP: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/putting-brakes-fast-fashionRepair What You Wear: https://repairwhatyouwear.comPatreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

    52 min

  3. 19 MAR

    Rothy's: Washable, “Sustainable” Shoes?

    Discover the truth behind Rothy’s, the popular eco-friendly shoe company, and whether they’re genuinely making a difference or just greenwashing to sell more shoes. In this episode, hosts Kat and Tiff unpack Rothy’s claims to use recycled plastic bottles, discuss whether their sustainability certifications hold up, and explore deeper concerns like microplastics and the true environmental impact of fast fashion. You'll learn how their innovative 3D knitting process reduces waste, but also how their rapid expansion into new styles and materials may dilute their eco-efforts. They break down: The real story behind their recycled plastic shoes and their plastic bottle savingsHow credible their third-party certifications like LEED, TRUE, and SCS really areThe hidden costs of microplastics from washable shoesWhy greenwashing is more common than you think and how to spot itThe broader implications of consumerism and fast fashion’s impact on our environmentSources RunRepeat: https://runrepeat.com/womens-shoe-statisticsFashion for Good: https://www.fashionforgood.com/innovation-platform-2/how-it-works/footwear-circularity/Rothy’s website: https://rothys.com/Rothy’s sustainability page: https://rothys.com/pages/sustainabilityU.S. Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) TRUE - https://www.gbci.org/about-trueU.S. Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI) LEED - https://www.usgbc.org/leedSCS Global: https://www.scsglobalservices.com/services/recycled-content-certificationGood On You: https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/rothysThe Commons: https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/122/rothy'sTrust Pilot: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/rothys.comPatreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

    42 min

  4. 12 MAR

    Upcycled Leather Handbags: Animal Skin That’s Been Around the Block

    Leather can come at a devastating human and environmental cost — but what if the leather in a new bag could avoid that problem? Hosts Tiff and Kat talk about Dana Cohen, founder of HYER GOODS. Learn how her small-batch, deadstock Italian leather business is redefining sustainability in fashion, proving that luxury and responsibility can go hand-in-hand. Sources HYER GOODS: https://hyergoods.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqCHYDvhwklE7ukgz8pTqNZVCcjDAPtUEt9pTPZpYAebENDzjiC The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/17/hyer-goods-luxury-brands-leather-recyclying The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/mar/21/plight-of-child-workers-facing-cocktail-of-toxic-chemicals-exposed-by-report-bangladesh-tanneries Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/handbags/comments/17e95yu/comment/mk0nn2l/ Earth.org: https://earth.org/analysing-the-pros-and-cons-of-vegan-leather/ Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

    45 min

  5. 5 MAR

    Slow Fashion: The Search For Anti-Fast Fashion Choices

    In this episode, hosts Kat and Tiffany explore slow fashion clothing brand Hope for Flowers, built by designer Tracy Reese. Learn how the slow fashion movement offers more sustainable clothing choices, what it costs, and how Tracy Reese is using her resources to support the local art scene in Detroit. Also, learn about Tiffany's early lessons following a layoff. Sources Hope for Flowers: https://www.hopeforflowers.comHope for Flowers Sustainability Page: https://hopeforflowers.com/pages/sustainabilityGood On You: https://goodonyou.eco/what-is-slow-fashion/Printful: https://help.printful.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409129698962-How-is-print-on-demand-more-sustainable-than-traditional-manufacturingPatreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

    54 min

  6. 26 FEB

    Silk: Debating the Ethics of The Ethical Silk Company

    It's right there in the name: ethical silk. But what does that mean? And can "cruelty-free sleepwear" be sustainable? Find out as we look into the Ethical Sleep Company and their eco claims, from peace silk production to Fair Trade Certification and beyond. Sources Ethical Silk Company website: https://theethicalsilkco.com/ World Fair Trade Organization: https://wfto.com/our-fair-trade-system/our-10-principles-of-fair-trade/ Mehera Shaw, their chosen fair trade workshop: https://meherashaw.com/pages/manufacture Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/08/01/when-fair-trade-isnt-fair-why-you-should-consider-direct-trade/Nature Sustainability: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-019-0311-5.epdf Corporate Accountability Lab: https://corpaccountabilitylab.org/calblog/2021/5/20/fair-trade-usa-amp-the-failures-of-eco-social-certificationnbsp Treehugger: https://www.treehugger.com/silk-sustainable-impact-5094158 Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

    1hr 3min

  7. 19 FEB

    Sustainable Underwear: Is It Worth It to Go Organic Under There?

    Underwear is the foundation of your wardrobe, and what you wear down there can have a bigger impact on your health than other pieces of clothing. So is it worth it to go organic for your women's undies? Take a look at Pact and their 100% organic cotton with us this week.  Sources: Healthline - https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/underwear-hygieneThe Good Trade - https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/ethical-lingerie-brands/MATE the Label on Why Organic Intimates Matter - https://matethelabel.com/blogs/mate-journal/why-organic-intimates-matter-a-conversation-with-fertility-specialist-dr-sasha-hakmanGood On You: Pact - https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/pactPact’s website - https://wearpact.com/women/underwear/undiesPact’s Sustainability site - https://wearpact.com/sustainabilitySimplizero - https://simplizero.com/Fair Trade Certified - https://www.fairtradecertified.org/Vela - https://www.vela.eco/ Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

    50 min

  8. 12 FEB

    Organic Cotton Leggings: An Eco-Friendly Sweatfest

    In the era of athleisurewear and comfort clothing, should you sweat buying organic cotton leggings? We take a look at MATE the Label and see if their sustainability claims hold up. Sources The Good Trade: https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/mate-the-label-activewear-review/ Change Climate Project: https://www.changeclimate.org/standards and https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/mate-the-label MATE The Label’s website: https://matethelabel.com/pages/about and https://matethelabel.com/pages/2020-impact-report Good On You review: https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/mate-the-label Certified B Corp: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/mate-the-label/ Jungmaven: https://jungmaven.com/collections/womens-activewear Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ethicalfashion/comments/1e3ci80/avoid_mate_the_label_at_all_cost/ Trustpilot: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/matethelabel.com Patreon: 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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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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  • Creator
    Kat Cox & Tiffany Verbeck
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Greening Up My Act
  • Show Website
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