Sustainable Minimalists

Rapid Fire Q&A

We're at it again! Today I'm answering 5 listener questions in a rapid-fire format.Here's a preview of the questions I'm answering today:[1:30] Are laundry detergent strips *actually* eco-friendly? What about TruEarth strips specifically?[7:00] Is eco-friendly pet parenting possible and, if so, how?[17:45] Is the Yuka app worth the hype?[22:30] Tofu containers, oat milk cartons, and more: How can I reduce packaging waste from plant-based foods?[28:00] How do minimalists gift their children during the holidays? Resources mentioned:
<a href="https://www.westpaw.com/">West Paw dog essentials</a>
Yuka app for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yuka-food-cosmetic-scanner/id1092799236">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?gl=US&amp;hl=en_US&amp;id=io.yuka.android">Android</a>

<a href="https://amzn.to/3V1lmhn">TruEarth laundry detergent strips</a>
<a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/no-more-toys/">The Very Best Christmas Gifts That Aren't Toys</a>

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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).