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I’ve been on a major cleaning/rehoming tare because it feels nice to only be surrounded by what I need, use and love. @nimbleforgood was kind enough to send me a charging pad for my devices, which is cool as hell because it looks beautiful and is made with recycled and renewable materials. But what doubly impressed me was their awesome e-waste recycling program. They provide a bag and free shipping label so you can responsibly rehome certain electronic devices and accessories (this was a delight for all my old cords and headphones and stuff that forms huge tangles in drawers). So, if you’re in the market for a portable charger or other things that make your remote life easier, I cannot profess my adoration for and appreciation of @nimbleforgood enough. 📸: Nimble
“Minimalism is a pause, a breath, from our consumption habits.” This statement isn’t revolutionary, but I’ve done a few podcasts recently and find myself saying it over and over again in response to why I include minimalism as a part of sustainable living in my book. For me, a reformed stuff junkie, little minimalistic/pare-down challenges here and there helped me to see that what I was buying I was buying not usually out of utility (“I need this”) but out of various emotions (“I feel xyz and this will make me feel better” (spoiler: it almost never does)). Did you know that 95% of our purchasing decisions are made subconsciously? Living more minimally helped me understand why I was buying, what I actually needed, and to appreciate those things as well as the simplicity of seemingly empty space. Today (as I get ready for a garage sale this weekend. A minimalist’s dream 😂), I’m appreciating my clean, spare kitchen as the sunlight filters in on gifted plants and some fruit I got at the bulk store. What kind of simplicity have more minimalist practices brought to your life that you enjoy?
When someone as inspiring as @jo_lorenz loves #GiveAShit, well that just makes my day. I want to thank all of you for your messages and kind feedback. Knowing that this book that took so much of my heart and head and hard work for so long is helping folks to be better friends to the planet brings me crazy joy. And I’m here to cheer you on! Correction: we are here to support one another. You ain’t gotta be perfect. You just gotta do something. 💪🏻
#GIVEAWAY closes TONIGHT at midnight CST! 💥 One lucky duck will win all of these goodies (a $250 value): handcrafted (and gorgeous!) clay thermos from @martinathornhill, the BEST safety razor from @leafshave, wax wraps from @apiary_made, metal straws from @_impact_for_good_, a chic and comfy @dotcup, and my book! Entry is easy: 1) follow all the brands above and 2) comment with one change you hope to make to reduce your waste. GOOD LUCK! 🍀