What we pour into a glass can feel simple — a quick gin and tonic at home, a cocktail out with friends, a familiar bottle on the shelf. But behind that everyday ritual is a footprint that’s easy to overlook, from how ingredients are grown to how spirits are distilled, packaged and transported.

In this episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Greening My… series, we celebrate gin by exploring how something so familiar can be rethought through a more intentional, lower-impact lens.

We cover:

• The real footprint of gin, from agriculture and distillation to packaging and distribution
• What “cleaner, greener gin” can look like across ingredients, production and packaging
• Why there’s no single path — and how different brands are approaching the challenge in different ways
• Where some of the biggest opportunities sit, including packaging, local sourcing and circular systems
• How to think about what’s behind the bottle without overcomplicating what’s in your glass
• Simple, practical ways to make more thoughtful choices without changing what you enjoy

Featured brands: Four Pillars Gin, Gray Whale Gin, Holistic Spirits Co. (Harmony Gin), La Crosse Distilling Co. (Fieldnotes Organic Gin), Sapling Spirits and additional Honorable Mentions

This episode is all about progress, not perfection — showing how even something as everyday as a bottle of gin can become a little more thoughtful over time.

Because sometimes the smallest rituals are where better choices can add up.

Please drink responsibly.

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Kids go through clothes fast. But what if the problem isn’t just how quickly they grow… it’s how quickly the clothes fall apart?

In this episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Spotlight series, we take a closer look at Jackalo, a kidswear brand rethinking clothing from the ground up by starting with durability instead of treating it as a premium add-on.

We explore:

• Why kids clothing has quietly become one of the most disposable categories in our homes
• How durability can be a powerful sustainability strategy, reducing waste while actually lowering cost per wear
• What goes into designing clothes that can handle real play, from reinforced construction to thoughtful details like flat seams
• The role of materials like organic cotton and deadstock fabric in creating longer-lasting garments
• How Jackalo’s TradeUP program keeps clothing in use longer and makes circularity practical for families
• What it means to rethink kidswear not as something temporary, but as something designed to last and be passed on

This episode is about looking at a familiar part of everyday life in a new way and realizing that better choices don’t have to be complicated.

Because sometimes, the simplest shift is choosing something built to last.

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The products we use every day, from deodorant and soap to skincare and hair care, are easy to overlook. But behind those routines is a steady stream of packaging, ingredients and waste that adds up quickly over time.

In this episode of the Seeing Green Podcast’s Spotlight series, we take a closer look at Meow Meow Tweet, a small-batch, plant-based personal care brand rethinking what we actually need and how it’s made.

We explore:

• How everyday personal care products contribute to plastic waste and why packaging matters more than we think
• The shift toward simpler routines and multipurpose products that reduce consumption without sacrificing performance
• Why ingredient sourcing, from plant-based formulations to regenerative practices, plays a critical role in sustainability
• How compostable packaging, refill systems and bulk programs can help reduce waste at the source
• What it means to go beyond zero waste with plastic-negative commitments and closed-loop systems
• How small-batch production and values-led business practices can shape both environmental and social impact

This episode is about making personal care feel less overwhelming and more intentional, without requiring a complete lifestyle overhaul.

Because the products we reach for every day are exactly where small, better choices can add up in meaningful ways.

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