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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:

Are Carbon Offsets Worth It? Mar 16, 2023

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Should you pay a bit more for carbon-neutral shipping? (Answer: It's complicated.) How do you best offset your next flight? (Answer: Pay much more than you think.) On today's show we break down all-things carbon offsets.

Here's a preview:

[4:00] Are carbon offsets a greenwashing gimmick?

[6:00] How to calculate the equity weighted social cost of carbon of your next flight

[15:30] Guilt-free shopping? Here's what carbon neutral shipping really means

[19:30] Breaking down the Climate Neutral Certified logo

Resources mentioned/Further reading:

Join our (free!) community here.

Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.

Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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Growing Joy With Plants Mar 14, 2023

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The answer to a happier, more connected life may be as simple as connecting with nature. Enter houseplants, a.k.a. an easy and accessible way to bring the outside in. Although caring for plants has been shown to reduce stress, increase joy, and cultivate connections with ourselves, others and the earth, many of us are epic plant killers. What then?

On today's show author and podcaster Maria Failla teaches a crash course on houseplant care for novice and intermediate listeners so that we (fingers crossed!) never kill a houseplant again.

Here's a preview:

[4:30] Why do plants make us feel so good? Here's what science says

[10:45] How to create your plant collection for under $20

[19:00] How to successfully grow houseplants in cold, dark, and drafty homes

[23:00] Exactly when and how to "pot up"

[28:00] Brown leaves, yellow leaves, plants with "legs", pests, orchids that won't re-bloom, and other common plant woes

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.

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HEADLINES 3/10/23: #StopWillow, Zombie Forests & Poland Springs Mar 10, 2023

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The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, March 10, 2023:

[2:00] #StopWillow

[4:30] 'Zombie' forests

[7:30] The UN's (historic) High Seas Treaty

[11:30] Poland Spring's unquenchable thirst

Further learning:

Episode #137: 5 Facts About The Global Water Crisis

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The Scarcity Mindset Mar 09, 2023

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Corporations make money when consumers perseverate over what they don't have. And personal development? If you want to grow into the best person you can be, Step One is to abandon a mindset that's focused on scarcity.

On this episode: how to radically transform your cognitive patterns from ruminating on what you lack to appreciating what you have in under 5 minutes a day.

Here's a preview:

[3:30] Do you suffer from a scarcity mindset? Find out in this quick, 6-question quiz

[8:00] Exactly how a scarcity mindset impacts your brain and behavior, according to psychology

[20:00] The multitudinous benefits associated with an abundance mindset, plus 3 steps to get you there

Resources mentioned:

Episode #343: The Distorted Mirror
Episode #299: Future-Conscious Thinking
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The Impact-Effort Tradeoff Mar 07, 2023

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When it comes to sustainable action, we tend to label behaviors as either/or: Either we're acting in a way that's "eco-friendly" or ..., well, not. But some lifestyle tweaks are greener than others: When time, energy, and funds are finite, where's the best place to focus our efforts?

On today's show: A conversation with Sam Schreiner about the 4 categories of sustainable action - with a hefty dose of data-driven analysis to boot.

Here's a preview:

[7:00] 0.1 versus 1.0 makes a big difference! 5 examples of high impact efforts

[20:00] The privilege problem: Why are high impact behaviors also often high cost?

[27:00] Let's chat about low impact efforts. Do they matter?

[31:00] Gateway drugs and ripple effects: Here's why its impossible to quantify a lifetime's-worth of intention

Resources mentioned:

University of California Berkeley CoolClimate Calculator
Project Sunroof
Episode #330: The Big Fix
Episode #253: Everything Eco-Minimalist Birthdays
Ecosia
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High-Impact Decluttering Mar 02, 2023

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6 high-traffic, high-impact spaces to declutter that you can complete in 20 minutes or less.

Here's a preview of the spaces we're decluttering today:

[4:00] Your car console

[9:45] Your purse/backpack/baby bag

[16:00] Your linen closet

[25:00] Your medicine cabinet

[28:00] The surface of your desk

[33:00] Your spice cabinet

Resources mentioned:

Episode #009: A Sustainable Minimalist's Bathroom
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Capsule Beauty Feb 28, 2023

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When it comes to skincare, loads of products line store shelves. Almost all of them make bold, anti-aging claims (fountain of youth, anyone?).

But buying All. The. Products. comes with hefty financial and environmental price tags: If we want to age gracefully, what's the average woman to do and buy?

On today's show, board certified dermatologist Dr. Mary Alice Mina makes the case that using too many skincare products is unnecessary at best and potentially harmful at worst.

Here's a preview:

[4:00] What we're doing wrong when it comes to skincare from a dermatologist's perspective

[7:00] Transitioning from reactive quick skin fixes to long-term, preventative care

[11:30] Holistic skincare means skin cancer prevention: Here are the latest sunscreen guidelines

[17:00] Products we *actually* need (versus products we can confidently leave on the shelf)

[30:00] When, where, and who re: toner, exfoliant, and other ancillary products

[32:00] A medical professional's thoughts on Botox and fillers

Resources mentioned:

Kinship Self-Reflect Sunscreen
The Skin Real Podcast
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Rapid Fire Q&A Feb 23, 2023

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And we’re at it again! On today's show I’m answering 4 listener questions in rapid-fire format.

Here's a preview of the questions I'm answering:

[1:30] What should conscious consumers consider when buying eco-conscious undergarments?

[13:30] What are some practical first steps for college students who want to practice sustainability?

[18:00] Oh what to do with baby bottles, car seats, breast pumps, and other one-and-done baby gear?

[23:00] Eco-home renovations 101: What should we keep in mind when embarking on a reno (with a limited budget to boot)?

Resources mentioned:

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Grocery Store Hacks Feb 21, 2023

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Inflation got you down? Chin up, friends! On today's episode: 12 tangible grocery store hacks that save money and reduce food waste.

Here's a preview:

[2:00] What it looks like in real life to sacrifice convenience for better prices

[7:30] Even more reasons why you should consider buying dried beans instead of canned

[13:00] Can you freeze cheese? (Answer: Yes! Here's how)

[18:00] Where to get the best deals on milk, plus: the financial benefits associated with dairy-free alternatives

[24:00] What to do with produce you've bought on sale

Resources mentioned:

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Pesky Polymers Feb 16, 2023

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88% of US and UK consumers want brands to help them be more sustainable in their daily lives and many are willing to pay a premium for plastic-free products. But despite consumer demand, plastic is everywhere and downright impossible to avoid. On today's show: 9 places those pesky polymers lurk, plus hacks for avoiding them.

Here's a preview:

[4:00] Here's what you never knew about tires

[8:00] How to shop for tea like a conscious consumer

[15:00] Your dish sponge's dirty little secret

[17:30] Are e-cigarettes any better than regular cigs from an environmental standpoint?

[25:00] The latest research into cloth versus disposable diapers

[28:00] Microplastics vs. liquid plastics in makeup

Resources mentioned:

Customers Hate Plastic Packaging, So Why Do Companies Keep Using It? (via Forbes)
Gaia Guy
Etee
Microplastics: Which Beauty Brands Are Safe To Use? (via The Guardian)
Pukka
Republic of Tea
Numi Tea
Wot Not
Beat The MicroBead (The Plastic Soup Foundation's free app)

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* Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

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