The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast

MINIMALIST BEAUTY FOR THE CONSCIOUS CONSUMER Toner, exfoliant, emulsion, eye cream, and that’s all before breakfast: The average woman uses 12 beauty products each and every day. But are these products actually necessary? What are the benefits to a minimalist beauty routine, and how do you start simplifying your existing one? On today’s show we are applying the tenets of sustainable minimalism to our skincare routines by minimizing the excess, simplifying the process, and replacing what’s essential with eco-conscious and non-toxic products. Today I’m speaking with Jeremy Coles and Emma de Szoeke, the husband and wife team behind Croon [https://justcroon.com/nosoap/], a toxin-free, closed-loop facial cleanser. Jeremy and Emma outline the problems they see within the skincare industry as well as potential solutions for those of us who are ready to look at the products in our bathrooms with critical eyes. Here’s a preview of the episode: [9:50]: What the average listener likely doesn’t know about his/her beauty products [16:15]: How the concept of body burden relates to the contents of our medicine cabinets [19:45]:How to simplify your skincare routine in 4 steps Resources mentioned in this week’s episode: * Try Croon for FREE and join the #NoSoapChallenge here! [https://justcroon.com/nosoap/] * Thank you toOutrage + Optimism [https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com]for sponsoring this episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts for new episodes every Thursday. * Want more shows like this one? Check out #009: How to Create a Sustainable Minimalists’ Bathroom [https://mamaminimalist.com/009/]. * Join our (free!) community here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/]. * Find your tribe.Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, [https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/]Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/]+ Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/]. Toner, exfoliant, emulsion, eye cream, and that's all before breakfast: The average woman uses 12 beauty products each and every day. But are these products actually necessary? What are the benefits to a minimalist beauty routine, and where do you start? On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: 4 steps to simplifying your beauty routine once and for all. [https://mamaminimalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/179-minimalist-beauty-3-200x300.jpg] Toner, exfoliant, emulsion, eye cream, and that's all before breakfast: The average woman uses 12 beauty products each and every day. But are these products actually necessary? What are the benefits to a minimalist beauty routine, and where do you start? On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: 4 steps to simplifying your beauty routine once and for all. [https://mamaminimalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/179-minimalist-beauty-2-200x300.jpg] The post Minimalist Beauty For The Conscious Consumer [https://mamaminimalist.com/179/] appeared first on Mama Minimalist [https://mamaminimalist.com].

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIGITAL MINIMALISM IN 2021 It isn’t hyperbole: Technology is in many ways taking over our daily lives. Research has found that children spend 1200 hours per year on technological devices. And adults? We spend approximately 6200 hours a year—or up to a staggering equivalent of 44 years [https://www.studyfinds.org/screen-zombies-average-person-spends-44-years-looking-at-devices/] of our lives—staring at screens. In this era of technological-everything, is digital minimalism even possible? On today’s show I speak with with Bill Brady, CEO of Troomi [https://troomi.com] . As a father of five, Bill offers up his best tips for creating a culture within our homes that prioritize in-person time as opposed to screen time; he suggests action steps for adults looking to achieve digital minimalism, too. Here’s a preview of this week’s episode: [4:15] Beyond cyberbullying: The wide-ranging effects of technology on kids [8:30] 3 House Rules that prioritize real-life relationships over virtual ones [13:30] The importance of technological time-outs for working professionals [20:15] How to know when your child is ready for a cell phone Resources mentioned in the episode: * Upchoose.com [https://www.upchoose.com] * This episode is sponsored by Cleaner Cloths [https://www.cleanercloths.com]. It’s also sponsored by Outrage + Optimism [https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com]. * Want more shows like this one? Check out #0134: Raising Good Humans With Minimalist Parenting Guidance [https://mamaminimalist.com/134/]. * Like the show? Help it grow by leaving a quick review! On the Apple Podcasts app [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361] , hit the Library tab, scroll allll the way to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review. (Thank you!) * Join our (free!) community here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/]. * Find your tribe.Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, [https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/]Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/]+ Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/]. It isn't hyperbole: Technology is in many ways taking over our daily lives. Research has found that children spend 1200 hours per year on technological devices. And adults? We spend approximately 6200 hours a year—or up to a staggering equivalent of 44 years of our lives—staring at screens. On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: practical ways to create a home culture that prioritizes in-person time (as opposed to screen time).  [https://mamaminimalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/digital-minimalism-3-200x300.jpg] It isn't hyperbole: Technology is in many ways taking over our daily lives. Research has found that children spend 1200 hours per year on technological devices. And adults? We spend approximately 6200 hours a year—or up to a staggering equivalent of 44 years of our lives—staring at screens. On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: practical ways to create a home culture that prioritizes in-person time (as opposed to screen time).  [https://mamaminimalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/digital-minimalism-2-200x300.jpg] The post Digital Minimalism in 2021 [https://mamaminimalist.com/178/] appeared first on Mama Minimalist [https://mamaminimalist.com].

BECOMING A ZERO WASTE CHEF The daily habits zero waste chefs rely on to reduce food and packaging waste can seem daunting to the rest of us, to say the least. But in the era of meal delivery kits and takeout culture, cooking from scratch and ensuring nothing gets wasted may indeed be self-sufficient skills that consumers are in danger of losing. On today’s episode, Anne-Marie Bonneau, better known as The Zero Waste Chef [https://www.instagram.com/zerowastechef/], and I discuss cooking as a both an art form and a skill our grandparents had down to a science. Anne-Marie offers her best tips from her new book on how you and I can create less waste without overwhelm, too. Here’s a preview of today’s episode: [4:30] Is zero-waste in 2021 even possible? [7:15] Anne-Marie’s motivation for listeners who don’t like cooking [10:00] The what, how, and why behind freestyle cooking [12:30] A discussion of fermentation (plus Anne-Marie’s secret for perfect sourdough) [24:00] The convenience factor: Why so many of us buy instead of make despite excess cost and waste [24:50] 5 reasons why knowing how to cook is really darn important Resources mentioned: Anne-Marie’s new book [https://amzn.to/3uBy0VY] * This episode is sponsored by Outrage + Optimism [https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com]. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes every Thursday. * Want more episodes like this one? Check out #093: How (Exactly) To Cook Zero Waste Meals [https://mamaminimalist.com/093/]. * Join our (free!) community here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/]. * Find your tribe.Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, [https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/]Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/]+ Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/]. Becoming a zero waste chef can seem daunting, to say the least. But in the era of meal delivery kits and takeout culture, cooking from scratch may indeed be a self-sufficient skill that consumers are in danger of losing. On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: Anne-Marie Bonneau's best tips for reducing food waste in the kitchen (and enjoying the process!).  [https://mamaminimalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/zero-waste-chef-2-200x300.jpg] Becoming a zero waste chef can seem daunting, to say the least. But in the era of meal delivery kits and takeout culture, cooking from scratch may indeed be a self-sufficient skill that consumers are in danger of losing. On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: Anne-Marie Bonneau's best tips for reducing food waste in the kitchen (and enjoying the process!).  [https://mamaminimalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/zero-waste-chef-3-200x300.jpg] The post Becoming A Zero Waste Chef [https://mamaminimalist.com/177/] appeared first on Mama Minimalist [https://mamaminimalist.com].

THE BENEFITS OF 1000 HOURS OUTSIDE Most of us understand intuitively that spending time outdoors – 1000 hours outside, in fact! – is important. But what does science say about the role of nature in our lives? How can we make the outdoors a staple of our children’s childhoods without tears? The 1000 Hours Outside campaign seeks to match nature time with screen time, and that’s because kids spend approximately 1200 hours per year in front of electronic devices. I’ve dedicated my family to the lofty goal of spending 1000 hours outside this year in ways that are structured, completely unstructured, and everything in between. (Full disclosure: I’m a bit behind!) Today I speak with Molly Ridic and Austin Rempel. Molly is a representative for b4 Adventure [https://b4adventure.com/pages/slackers]; Austin is a Forest Restoration Manager for American Forests [https://give.americanforests.org/ways-to-give/earthmonth1/?amount=50&source_code=2021EMAds_GS&gclid=Cj0KCQjw38-DBhDpARIsADJ3kjnA3M-r65cng4IceVavOgD4yV8abThHCxHLGSDd23WZQBq8muPKrV4aAiEIEALw_wcB] . Together b4 and American Forests have teamed up to plant thousands of trees across North America. Molly and Austin are on the show to outline research-backed benefits of extended playtime outdoors for adults, children and even nature; they offer practical tips, too, to help you and I prioritize nature play in all kinds of weather. Here’s a preview of this week’s episode: [6:15] Why is it important to spend time outdoors? Here’s what the research says [10:30] The connection between fostering nature love and creating environmental stewards, plus an exploration on the benefits of trees [17:30] Why adventure is an important component of nature love [21:30] Pragmatic motivation for listeners with obstacles, including living in an urban environment, experiencing challenging weather, and more Resources mentioned in this week’s episode: * The 1000 Hours Outside Campaign [https://www.1000hoursoutside.com] * The Slackers Play to Plant Partnership [https://b4adventure.com/pages/slackers-play-to-plant-tree-planting] * This episode is sponsored by Outrage + Optimism [https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com]. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes every Thursday. * Want more episodes like this one? Check out #099: How to Raise Eco-Conscious Kids [https://mamaminimalist.com/099/]. Most of us understand intuitively that spending time outdoors - 1000 hours, in fact! -  is important. But what does science say about the place of nature in our lives? How can we make the outdoors a staple of our children's childhoods without tears? On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: research-backed benefits of extended playtime outdoors for adults, children and even nature; practical tips, too, to prioritize nature play in all kinds of weather. [https://mamaminimalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/1000-hours-outside-1-200x300.jpg] Most of us understand intuitively that spending time outdoors - 1000 hours, in fact! -  is important. But what does science say about the place of nature in our lives? How can we make the outdoors a staple of our children's childhoods without tears? On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: research-backed benefits of extended playtime outdoors for adults, children and even nature; practical tips, too, to prioritize nature play in all kinds of weather. [https://mamaminimalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/1000-HOURS-OUTSIDE-2-200x300.jpg] The post Why 1000 Hours Outside? [https://mamaminimalist.com/176/] appeared first on Mama Minimalist [https://mamaminimalist.com].

SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION FOR YOU AND ME Sustainable Minimalism (the book!) is available as an e-book, audiobook, and paperback now [https://amzn.to/2Zm6MFC], and it dives *far deeper* into the topics we discuss on this podcast. Thank you for supporting my work! Sustainable consumption is confusing. What does it mean to be an intentional eco-consumer, exactly, and how does the identity differ from being a conscious one? There are problems associated with greenwashing, too. Assuming you want to be more sustainable in your purchases, how on earth can you find such products amidst the uncorroborated claims and outright lies on the packages of many “green” products? This week I chat with with “Sustainability Policeman” Steven MacMaster from Impact Snacks [https://www.impactsnacks.co]. Steven and I discuss all-things sustainable consumption, including how to be eco-intentional in our purchasing decisions and best tricks for spotting (and avoiding!) greenwashing. Here’s a preview of today’s episode: [6:15] How sustainable purchasing differs from conscious consumption [9:50] What greenwashing looks like in 2021 [12:30] Skepticism as the first step to sustainable consumption [15:30] How to use timing in your favor [22:45] The Number One change we can all make toward becoming eco-consumers Resources mentioned in this episode: * Episode #153 with Marci Zaroff: The Future of Sustainable Fashion [https://mamaminimalist.com/153/] * Episode #154 with Corey Nobile: Eco-Resolutions The Benefit the Collective [https://mamaminimalist.com/154/] * Social distancing is the *perfect* time to review your favorite podcasts! On the Apple Podcasts app [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361] , hit the Library tab, scroll allll the way to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review. (Thank you!) * Join our (free!) community here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/]. * Find your tribe.Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, [https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/]Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/]+ Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/]. [https://mamaminimalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/175-sustainable-consumption-3-200x300.jpg] [https://mamaminimalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/175-sustainable-consumption-2-200x300.jpg] The post Accessible Sustainable Consumption [https://mamaminimalist.com/175/] appeared first on Mama Minimalist [https://mamaminimalist.com].