Clean It Up – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Jess and Julie will discuss the household cleaning brands they use (because obviously they're both obsessed with the same brands). It's been quite a journey to find the cleaning products that are clean, eco-friendly, and actually work, and they could go on forever about how much they love these brands (or how much one of the brands they *thought* they'd love disappointed them).  They'll discuss how great it is to have a small amount of go-to companies to shop from (saving on shipping costs helllooooo) and how they love having just a couple of multi-use products at home versus a lineup of products that have limited uses. 

Their favorite household cleaning brands are:

• Branch Basics (check out their full User Guide for tips and tricks for how to use Branch Basics Concentrate on EVERYTHING!)
• Whoa Nelli (the pod cleaning favs: the Natural Scouring Powder and Natural Cleaning Scrub. Note- you can buy refills for all of their products!)

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In this episode, Jess and Julie will discuss how apple picking, decorating, pumpkin carving, and dressing up for Halloween can be incredibly wasteful. I mean, think about it- how many costumes have you purchased over the years and only used once?! They'll review how to make all of these fall activities a little more eco-friendly, from making the most of your pumpkin guts to re-using an old bridesmaid dress. 

And here is an blog post about preserving fall leaves naturally! Why buy fall decor when you can just collect it from your backyard?!

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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:

• Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Body Lotion
• Dove 0% Aluminum Deodorant
• Tide Free & Gentle Detergent
• All Free & Clear Detergent
• Gain Botanicals Plant Based Laundry Detergent

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:

• Hello Antiplaque and Whitening Fluoride Free toothpaste
• Davids Premium Natural Toothpaste
• Tom's of Maine toothpaste
• JĀSÖN Toothpaste
• Zero Waste toothpaste tabs from NoToxLife
• Elevated Toothpaste powder from Plastic Free Pursuit
• quip electric toothbrush
• Bamboo toothbrush from Plastic Free Pursuit
• Tongue scraper from Zero Waste Store
• Georganics mouthwash tablets (also available from Plastic Free Pursuit)
• Georganics oil pulling mouthwash (also available from Plastic Free Pursuit)
• OLAS Mouthwash
• Humankind portable mouthwash system
• Georganics Natural Floss (also available from Plastic Free Pursuit)
  

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:

• Final Straw
• Ello Compact Fold and Store Silicone Straw Set
• Stasher bags
• Baggu bags
• Cocokind mymatcha all-over moisture stick
• Woodsy Warrior SPF and bug-repellant
• The Makeup Eraser
• Plaine Products travel size products
• Biossance travel size skincare products
• Package Free Shop silicone soft travel bottle
• Cocokind Macabeet stick and Mai-Light stick
• Plastic Free Pursuit 3-in-1 balmies

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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. 

Products mentioned in this episode:

• Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent
• Branch Basics Concentrate
• Attitude Living Laundry Detergent
• The Simply Company Laundry Detergent Powder
• Package Free Shop Stain Stick
• Woah Nelli Laundry Soap
• Buckaroo Organics Soapberry Suds
• Seventh Generation Dryer Sheets
• Buckaroo Organics 100% Wool Dryer Balls
• Downy Fabric Softener Ball (for vinegar!)
• Branch Basics Oxygen Boost

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!  

Products mentioned in this episode:  

• Makeup Eraser
• Cocokind Facial Cleansing Oil 
• Rachyl’s goatmilk soap makeup remover
• Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser
• Brown and Coconut Brightening Face Polish
• Herbivore Prism AHA/BHA mask
• Cocokind Tumeric Spot Treatment 
• Cocokind Chlorophyll Mask 
• Brown and Coconut Healing Kale Mask
• Cocokind Raspberry Vinegar Toner 
• Biossance 100% squalane oil 
• Cocokind all-over moisture My matcha stick 
• Shea Moisture 100% Coconut oil
• Herbivore Phoenix Facial Oil
• Herbivore Lapis Blue Tansy Face Oil 

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! 

Products mentioned in this mini episode: 

• Mason jars
• Reusable bamboo plates (examples from Amazon and Wayfair)
• Yeti Tumbler
• Corkcicle Tumbler
• Igloo RECOOL biodegradable cooler (and a CNET review of the RECOOL)

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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. 

Products mentioned in this episode: 

• Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser
• Biossance squalane + glycolic renewal facial
• Shea Moisture matcha green tea + probiotics soothing toner and hydrating mist
• Cocokind rosewater toner
• Cocokind Glow Essence with Sea Grape Caviar
• Biossance 100% Squalane Oil
• Juice beauty smoothing eye concentrate
• Loving Naturals Daily UV Cream - Unscented
• Herbivore Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner
• Biossance squalane + rose vegan lip balm
• Cocokind all-over moisture my matcha stick
• Cocokind full brow balm
• Shea Moisture 100% coconut oil
• Rachel’s Goat Milk Soap Kinda Nutty Goat Milk Body Butter

Some additional information: 

• Marie Claire article about the benefits of toner
• Allure article about what to look for in a toner based on your skincare concerns
• Elle Beauty article discussing face essence

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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.  

Some products mentioned in this episode: 

• Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo 
• Cocokind Calming Powder Dry Shampoo 
• Innersense Refresh Dry Shampoo 
• Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Shampoo 
• Rachyl's Goat Milk Shampoo Bar 
• Attitude Shampoo Volume & Shine 
• Herbal Essences Birch Bark Extract Shampoo 
• Plaine Products Rosemary Mint Vanilla Conditioner 
• Old Spice Swagger Body Wash 
• Good Soap 
• Seaweed Bath Company Body Wash 

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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