Greening Up My Act

Author: Kat Cox & Tiffany Verbeck

For skeptics of sustainable products, learn how to spot greenwashing in the wild. This sustainability podcast is hosted by two marketing writers   Kat and Tiff who reveal the sneaky tactics brands use so you can avoid getting tricked by green hooey.
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Rothy's: Washable, “Sustainable” Shoes?
Episode 106
Thursday, 19 March, 2026

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 environmentSourcesRunRepeat: 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/greeningupmyactInstagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.comYouTube: Greening Up My Act