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Sustainable Minimalists

Stephanie Seferian

Creating eco-minimalist, non-toxic homes (without the extra work). Although minimalism has experienced a rebirth in recent years, the "less is more" movement has been around for centuries. Yet today"s minimalist influencers have resurrected minimalism with a decidedly consumerist spin, as modern minimalism is nearly synonymous with decluttering. While there"s a lot of chatter about tidying, it"s radio silence and crickets when it comes to sustainability. The result? Aspiring minimalists find

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All Episodes

31:45

The Pet Episode

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/08/03

You love your pet; you also love the planet. Good news: How you feed, care for, and clean up after your dogs and cats have sizable impacts on our environment and ecosystems. On today's show: answering listener questions about all-things eco-conscious pets.Here's a preview of the pet-related questions we're answering today:[2:45] Should we transition our cats and dogs to plant-based diets?[7:00] Is PFAS in pet food bags?[10:30] What are the advantages and disadvantages of making our own

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Certified B

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/08/01

Brands are continuously making environmental and socially conscious claims. And while many consumers want to purchase from ethical brands, it's hard to know which brands are legit (versus which ones are faking).Enter the B Corp certification, which is the only 3rd-party logo that certifies a company's social and environmental ethics. Yes, the logo is certainly helpful for those of us who buy stuff, but it's bigger than that. Indeed, the B Corp's mere existence forces capitalism to

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15:17

HEADLINES: Shein Backlash

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/07/28

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday July 28, 2023:[00:30] Native giraffes are reintroduced to the wild[2:45] A lithium mine in Nevada gets the green ahead (to the chagrin of environmentalists)[4:30] How to use empty office buildings for vertical farming (genius!)[10:00] Shein invited influencers on an all-expenses-paid trip and people are mad AF Resource mentioned: Episode #260: The White Gold RushJoin our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are

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The 30-Day Mess-Stress Fix

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/07/27

A new month is nearly here, and this means it's the perfect time to usher in the change of seasons with some legitimate decluttering.If you're ready to get serious about the clutter you accumulated this summer - and if you're motivated by a bit of healthy competition! - today's episode outlines the objective, the setup, and the rules of play for the 30-day minimalism challenge I'll be participating in starting August 1. I also offer up some tips to ensure success, and I so hope

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30:01

The Genderless Fashion Movement

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/07/25

It used to be pink for girls and blue for boys, but no longer.These days it's frills and plunging cuts for girls, angry dinosaurs and athletic fabrics for boys. And while gendered clothing often leads to more purchases for each child and thus generates excessive waste, there are other reasons to give fashion's gender bias the side-eye. Most concerning, of course, is its impacts on our children's development, self-expression, and self-esteem.On today's show Anastasia Vasilieva offers

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HEADLINES: A Worm Invasion

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/07/21

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday July 21, 2023:[00:30] The Amazon's deforestation rate is (finally) declining![2:45] The unintended consequences of droughts[4:30] Say it ain't so: Worms are invading the Arctic[10:00] The consequences of HGTV on everyday renovations Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Our Sponsors:* Thank you to HomeThreads! Vist

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6 Things You Can't Buy On Amazon

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/07/20

Prime Week has come and gone ... for now. And while there are countless questionable items you can indeed purchase on Amazon (a mini hand squirrel, anyone?), there are 6 very specific intangibles that simply cannot be bought. Not now, not ever.On today's show we apply the 6-Factor Model For Psychological Wellbeing to our lives for greater clarity around what actually sparks joy.Here's a preview:[4:00] Connections between the fashion and beauty industries and bandaids when it comes to

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35:22

In Defense Of Staycations

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/07/18

Have a summer trip planned? You're not alone. For many, traveling has become more lifestyle than luxury: in the time it takes you to read this blurb over 2,000 people will have arrived in a foreign country and a quarter of a million dollars will have been spent by Americans abroad.Staycations are emerging in popularity as a hassle-free and environmentally friendly way to holiday. And if you need more convincing, today's conversation with podcaster Chris Christou outlines why being a better

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HEADLINES: 3 Cheers For Bacterial Cellulose

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/07/14

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday July 14, 2023:[00:30] Flash floods 101[3:30] An alternative to single-use plastic packaging is (almost) here![9:00] 12 years later, Fukushima has an awful lot of wastewater. What should be done with it?[13:00] Introducing the Devil's Hole Pupfish Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Our Sponsors:* Thank you to HomeThreads

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35:25

Forest Bathing

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/07/13

Spending time in nature is recreation; it's also restorative and preventative medicine. Enter forest bathing which, like yoga, has been around for centuries and is now gaining newfound popularity amongst those of us who are overexposed, overworked, and overscheduled.On today's show author Ben Page invites us to connect with nature - and ourselves - in a new way.Here's a preview:[5:00] Japan and shirin-yoku: The origins of modern forest bathing[9:00] Why bother? Here's a laundry list

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27:56

Gatekeeping Your Peace

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/07/11

When it comes to reducing cell phone use, we've all heard the advice. Turn off notifications. Unfollow and unfriend. But this advice? It's stale. Shallow, even, because it does little to *actually* reduce time spent on screens.We often discuss gatekeeping our homes and the responsibility that comes with deciding what gets granted admittance. On today's show we identify what it means to be the gatekeeper of our peace by once and for all getting intentional with our tech. Here's a

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HEADLINES: A Real Smorgasbord

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/07/07

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday July 7, 2023:[00:45] The rise of livestream e-commerce in China[5:00] Is passive cooling the way of the future?[10:00] Are insects wildlife? Well, it depends on where you live[12:00] Wealth matters. So does population density Resources mentioned: Dow Cool Roof Energy CalculatorJoin our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Our Sponsors:*

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28:29

Let's Talk Diapers

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/07/05

Spoiler alert: Disposable diapers are terrible for the planet. They account for about 2% of all landfill waste in the US; worse – because they're made of plastics – they decompose very, very slowly. Before their arrival on the commercial scene in the 1960s babies were fully potty trained by 18 months. But thanks to this "convenient" option, these days the average potty training age is 3 years. Andrea Olson is the voice behind the über popular method of bathroom training called

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HEADLINES: Easy Listening

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/30

The (positive!) enviro-news you need to know for Friday June 30, 2023:[00:30] The latest re: nature's healing effects on human health & wellness[2:45] The planet gets a big win in Switzerland[4:00] 400 Panamanian golden frogs, 6 black-footed ferries, and a western lowland gorilla[9:00] What's living at the bottom of the ocean? (We don't know!)[12:00] The climate denying tide, it is a-changin' Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are

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21:35

Our Carbon Problem

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/29

The world has a big fat carbon problem. There’s already too much of it in the atmosphere and – thanks to both our lifestyles and corporations' polluting, business-as-usual practices – we're emitting even more carbon into the atmosphere each and every second.Enter carbon capturing.Today in honor of Climate Optimism Week we are outlining the latest and greatest in the carbon capture game. Here's a preview:[2:00] A carbon capture primer: What it is, why we need it, and why trees are simply

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35:47

Climate Optimism?

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/27

When the climate narrative is all doom and gloom, many of us find it difficult to rally. It's the Snooze Button Effect in real-time: the barrage of "climate apocalypse" headlines lose their urgency, their potency.If you're desensitized to environmental news, know that you're not alone.Today I speak with angry-activist-turned-climate optimist Anne Therese Gennari about becoming more resilient and motivated when confronting the climate crisis – and why optimism is key when it comes

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HEADLINES: Mega Fires And Feedback Loops

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/23

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday June 13, 2023:[00:45] It's here my friends. We're living in the Fire Age[05:00] Cutting edge fire detection measures happening now[9:00] 5 steps to improving your indoor air quality[11:00] Air conditioners of the future Resources mentioned:The Best Home Air Quality Monitor (via NY Times)AirNow appEpisode #312: 12 Practical Energy Saving TipsJoin our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are

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31:55

From Green To Clean

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/22

There comes a time when we're simultaneously sick of all the greenwashing and angry at the snail's pace in which change tends to occur. Because while doing our best within our homes is indeed impactful, it does little to create large-scale change.If you're dedicated to leaving the world a better place than you found it, you're ready to become an advocate.Today's show is the second in a two part series about creating a marketplace that puts consumers — not mega corporations! —

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Buyer Beware

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/20

We all need to feel like we can make smart purchasing decisions, but it’s hard to know where to put our trust. Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in anti-aging creams; they’ve linked chemicals in hair dye to cancer; they’ve traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to fertility issues. And while it has become more confusing than ever to know whether our buying choices are putting our health at risk, America's laws often help manufacturers avoid accountability.Today's show is

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HEADLINES: Varying Levels Of Sacrifice

Sustainable Minimalists ·

2023/06/16

The enviro-news you need to know for Friday June 16, 2023:[00:30] German homeowners and financial sacrifice (heat pumps are expensive!)[04:00] Should we sacrifice the Great American landscape in the name of clean energy? [11:00] Here's how South Koreans are making eco-sacrifices in real time Resources mentioned:Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Our Sponsors:* Thank

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