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Sustainable Minimalists

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 themselves on an endless hamster wheel of buying, decluttering, buying more, and purging again. Overemphasizing decluttering and underemphasizing the reasons why we overbuy in the first place is thoroughly inconsistent with slow living as a movement; consumption without intention is terrible for the planet, too. Your host, Stephanie Seferian, is a stay-at-home/podcast-from-home mom and author who believes that minimalism, eco-friendliness, and non-toxic living are intrinsically intertwined. She's here to explore the topics of conscious consumerism, sustainability, and environmentally-friendly parenting practices with like-minded women; she's here, too, to show you how to curate eco-friendly, decluttered homes (without the extra work).

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Latest Episodes:

Single-Use Poison Aug 15, 2023

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We're surrounded by plastics everywhere, all the time. And single-use plastics? They're not only creating a pollution crisis; they are contributing to the climate crisis as well.

Microplastics in particular are a cocktail of toxicity, containing at least 10,000 different chemicals, many of which are linked to diseases including diabetes and cancer. And yet more plastic waste is being produced than ever before.

On today's show journalist Matt Simon offers real, actionable solutions to combat the growing plastic crisis.

Here's a preview:

[4:00] What emerging research says into the effects of microplastics on human health

[13:00] Thoughts on BPA, PFAS, and other "regrettable substitutions"

[17:00] An update on the state of plastics regulation in the US

[21:30] New moms, listen up! The #1 way to reduce your baby's exposure to micro- and nanoplastics

[24:00] Research-backed ways to combat the microplastics problem in your home

Resources Mentioned:

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HEADLINES: Plastic Barbies And More Extreme Weather Aug 11, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know for Friday August 11, 2023:

[00:45] Roads made of plastic waste?

[3:30] The Barbie hoax (and Mattel's response)

[9:30] The fire whirl: Breaking down this weather phenomenon

[12:00] Tracking rising ocean temperatures around the world

Resources mentioned:

The Barbie hoax (via Barbie Liberation Organization)
Photo of a fire whirl (via MSN)
Video of a fire whirl (via CBS News)

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Back-To-School Shopping Aug 10, 2023

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'Tis the season for back-to-school door busters, price slashes, and closeouts. On today's show we're discussing how to reduce clutter, save money, and help the planet by shopping for back-to-school with greater intention.

Here's a preview:

[2:30] Let's pull back the curtain on back-to-school marketing, shall we?

[7:00] Here's what it actually means (and what it actually looks like!) to shop your own home

[12:30] Revisiting the kids' capsule conversation

[21:00] Thoughts on teacher wishlists (from a former teacher)

Resources mentioned:

It's Back-To-School Shopping Time, And Everyone Wants A Bargain (via National Public Radio)
Back-to-Class Shopping Expected to Reach Record Levels (Via National Research Federation)
Episode # 006: The Ultimate Kid Capsule Blueprint

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Predictors Of Back-To-School Success Aug 08, 2023

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Welcome to Back-To-School Week!

In 2023, the average American family will spend $597 per child in anticipation of the upcoming school year. And while new school supplies and fresh outfits can definitely get our children into the school spirit, it's rest, nutrition, and routines that *actually* predict success.

On today's show Dr. Rebecca Jackson offers research-backed ways to ensure our children head to school with the best possible foundation.

Here's a preview:

[2:30] A challenge amplifier: The pandemic's lasting impacts on our children

[8:30] How parents can use the concept of neuroplasticity to help kids get back on track

[11:30] Practical ways to prioritize rest in your home

[21:00] Packing a healthy lunchbox... ugh! Here's why you should bother

[29:00] Fresh start or nerve-stressed? Thoughts on easing your child's back-to-school unknowns

Resources mentioned:

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The Pet Episode Aug 03, 2023

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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 pet food?

[18:30] What's the most eco-friendly cat litter?

[24:00] Should we be flushing or composting our cat litter?

[27:00] Should domestic cats live indoors or outdoors?

Resources mentioned:

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Certified B Aug 01, 2023

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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 shift toward sustainability.

On today's show CEO Mike Brown breaks down everything we savvy consumers need to know about that B-in-a-circle logo.

Here's a preview:

[3:00] A vision centered around social impact? What does that mean?

[12:00] The Nespresso controversy

[19:00] Becoming a triple bottom line company has its advantages; plus: how we consumers can push business toward sustainability

[25:00] Practical action steps for conscious consumers who want to shop with greater intention

Resources mentioned:

Episode #388: The 30-Day Mess-Stress Fix (Join us!)
Find a B Corp at bcorporation.net
Mike on LinkedIn

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HEADLINES: Shein Backlash Jul 28, 2023

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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 Rush
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The 30-Day Mess-Stress Fix Jul 27, 2023

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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 you join me for both the episode and the challenge!

And if you're listening welllllll past this episode's release date, know that this game can be played anytime, anywhere!

Here's a preview:

[9:30] Three tips for avoiding the dreaded Doom Pile

[12:30] Two birds, one stone: Exactly how to pair the 30-day minimalist challenge with your no-spend month

[19:00] Using the Pomodoro Technique in decluttering and in life

Resources mentioned:

Sustainable Minimalism: Embrace Zero Waste, Build Sustainability Habits that Last, and Become a Minimalist Without Sacrificing the Planet
Play the 30-Day Minimalism Game (via The Minimalists)
Episode #376: When Everything's A Favorite
Episode #168: Intentional Living At Home
The Pomodoro Technique

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The Genderless Fashion Movement Jul 25, 2023

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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 reasons why you may want to confront the implications of shopping by gender; she also suggests practical advice for buying kids clothing the eco-conscious way.

Here's a preview:

[4:00] Prints, fabrics, cuts, and more: Distinguishing gendered clothing from what's genderless

[6:30] The 'why' behind early sexualization in girl's fashion

[10:00] Two research-backed ways clothing perpetuates traditional gender roles

[20:30] The negative correlation between gendered clothes and self-esteem

[23:00] Three things to look for when buying clothes for the children in our lives

Resources mentioned:

Episode #043: Slow Fashion In A Fast Fashion World
What Is ‘Sad Beige’ Parenting, And How Did We Get Here? (via Huff Post)
Treehouse Kids on Instagram

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HEADLINES: A Worm Invasion Jul 21, 2023

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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

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