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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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HEADLINES: Shrinking Fish
The environmental news headlines you need to know for Friday, May 10 2024:
[00:30] Fish are shrinking around the world and no one knows why
[4:00] Have a gas stove? Here's another thing to worry about
[7:00] Exactly how green initiatives push some voters to the far right
[11:30] A Sriracha shortage has climate change to blame
[15:00] Climate change raises the risks of another pandemic, and here's why
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
* Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.com
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Pesticides And Produce
While fresh fruits and vegetables are irreplaceable parts of a healthy diet, pesticides aren't benign. Sadly, many of our favorite produce items carry unhealthy levels of pesticides, and each one comes with its own unique risk profile.
On today's show: A comprehensive review of the most recent research into pesticides in produce.
Here's a preview:
[5:00] Not all pesticides are the same, and different pesticides have different risk profiles
[10:00] DDT, bald eagles, Silent Spring, and America's history with pesticides
[19:00] Stephanie's thoughts on the EWG's Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen
[25:00] Are the EPA's maximum residue limits too high?
[30:00] ** You need to know about these countries with organic reciprocity!
[34:00] Does peeling help? How should we best wash conventional produce?
[38:00] For subscribers! 6 concrete action steps for informed consumers
Resources mentioned:
EWG's Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen
Produce Without Pesticides (via Consumer Reports)
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
* Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.com
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
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Pesticides And Produce (Extended)
While fresh fruits and vegetables are irreplaceable parts of a healthy diet, pesticides aren't benign. Sadly, many of our favorite produce items carry unhealthy levels of pesticides, and each one comes with its own unique risk profile.
On today's show: A comprehensive review of the most recent research into pesticides in produce.
Here's a preview:
[5:00] Not all pesticides are the same, and different pesticides have different risk profiles
[10:00] DDT, bald eagles, Silent Spring, and America's history with pesticides
[19:00] Stephanie's thoughts on the EWG's Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen
[25:00] Are the EPA's maximum residue limits too high?
[30:00] ** You need to know about these countries with organic reciprocity!
[34:00] Does peeling help? How should we best wash conventional produce?
[38:00] For subscribers! 6 concrete action steps for informed consumers
Resources mentioned:
EWG's Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen
Produce Without Pesticides (via Consumer Reports)
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. -
The Cost Of Climate Change
We know climate change is expensive, but how expensive is it really?
A new analysis finds that beyond its effects on the broader economy, rising temperatures seriously hurt our personal finances. On today's show: A conversation with Alexandra Grose about what happens when climate change reduces lifetime income and simultaneously raises prices on ... well, everything.
Resource mentioned:
Climate Change Could Cost Each American Born Today $500,000 (via Consumer Reports)
This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!
Join our (free!) community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
Our Sponsors:
* Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com
* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/
* Thank you to My Life In A Book! Use code SUSTAINABLE at checkout for 10% off. https://www.mylifeinabook.com
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy -
The Cost Of Climate Change (Ad-Free)
We know climate change is expensive, but how expensive is it really?
A new analysis finds that beyond its effects on the broader economy, rising temperatures seriously hurt our personal finances. On today's show: A conversation with Alexandra Grose about what happens when climate change reduces lifetime income and simultaneously raises prices on ... well, everything.
Resource mentioned:
Climate Change Could Cost Each American Born Today $500,000 (via Consumer Reports)
Join our (free!) community here.
Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.
Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.
Customer Reviews
Inspirational and relatable
I love this podcast! Stephanie is very authentic and practical. Listening to these podcasts has really helped me keep going when it comes to decluttering my home and living a more sustainable life, whilst parenting two young children and dealing with family members passing their own clutter onto me. Especially relevant for parents of young children, but there are many episodes that are interesting and useful for those in other circumstances. Some episodes are great moral support, while others are extremely informative and well researched. I’ve found both a big help.
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