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In this episode, Jess and Julie discuss a topic they feel very passionate about: greenwashing! They talk about what is is, why it is bad for consumers, and they give some examples of greenwashing in the beauty industry. 

Some products mentioned in this episode:

And here is the post from organicallybecca.com about Greenwashing!

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In this episode, Jess and Julie are starting with a listener e-mail about toothpaste missteps - is there a solution for the environmental nightmare that is toothpaste tubes? They'll talk about all things dental hygiene, including toothpaste/toothbrushes, mouthwash, floss, and a little bit about tooth whitening.

Some products mentioned in this episode are:

This link shows information on Fluoride from the American Dental Association

More information on the Colgate x TerraCycle Oral Care Recycling Program can be found here.

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In this episode, Jess and Julie talk about how easy it is to fall out of your "clean" routine when you are stressed about travelling. They'll discuss why you should stick to your clean beauty routine, especially when flying, and give some tips and tricks for remaining eco-conscious on vacation. 

Here is a link to the Allure article about what happens to your skin when you fly and here is a link to the Trash Is For Tossers post about being an eco-friendly traveler.

Some products mentioned in this episode are:

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In this episode, Jess and Julie discuss laundry detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softeners, and bleach.  They deem most mainstream laundry products to be Clean It Up Double Whammies, since they're filled with harmful chemicals AND they're bad for the environment! They'll of course provide some examples of "dirty" laundry detergents (hint: this includes most that are "clean and clear" according to labelling) and they'll suggest some alternatives that are better for your skin and the environment. 

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And here's a Hunker article about how to recycle laundry detergent bottles!

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In this follow-up to the daytime skincare episode, Julie and Jess discuss the products from their nighttime skincare routines. The discussion of their favorite products' best qualities - and ingredients to steer away from - will help inform decisions about your own routines!  

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And here's an Allure article about bakuchiol!

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Summer is finally here! In this episode and in preparation for 4th of July celebrations,  Jess and Julie talk about things you can do to be an eco-conscious part host or guest! Hear their favorite tricks for being eco-conscious without being annoying about it. Plus, discover some cool product swaps you might not have considered! 

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In this episode, Julie and Jess go through the products they are currently using (whether they like them or not) in their daytime skincare routines. They'll talk about what to look for in each step of a skincare regimen and which ingredients to avoid. 

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Some additional information: 

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In this episode, Jess and Julie discuss all of the shower products they love and all of the fragrance ingredients they hate. They discuss how making swaps to clean products in the shower can be tricky because you don't necessarily get that satisfying squeaky clean feeling that you get with more mainstream products. As a special treat, we get to hear what Julie's husband thinks about exfoliating body washes.  

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Here's an article about Johnson & Johnson talc based baby powder. As a clarification from what was mentioned in the podcast, they did not remove talc from their formulation, but they have just stopped selling the talc based powder in the US and Canada.  

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In this episode, Jess and Julie are continuing their chat about sustainable kitchen swaps. They'll talk about some easy swaps that help you ditch the plastic (single-use or otherwise) in your kitchen and on-the-go food choices. From food storage to reusable shopping bags and travel coffee mugs that actually work for you, they'll give a bunch of suggestions of easiest swaps to make.  And wait until you hear what Julie is drinking out of at work...

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