Sustainable Shopping Is An Oxymoron
Sustainable Shopping Is An Oxymoron  
Podcast: Sustainable Minimalists
Published On: Tue Dec 05 2023
Description: Sustainability has the reputation of being, well, expensive. When money's tight, how do modern families decide what to prioritize with their dollars?  Today I chat with Whitney Leigh Morris about the space where eco-consciousness and finances collide. Here's a preview: [3:30] Think you can't afford to be eco-friendly? Think again [6:00] $8 leggings from Target or a $35 pair from an ethical brand? It's complicated ...  [13:00] Electric vehicle? Heat pump? How to get in the habit of asking whether you *actually* need that big ticket eco-item [16:00] Thoughts on replacing items that are in working condition for more energy efficient options [19:30] Are carbon offsets really worth the money? [26:30] What 'voting with your dollars' really means   Resources mentioned: Episode #326: Gifting Boundaries with Whitney Whitney on Instagram This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices