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Buying For Life
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
We live in a world that's always trying to sell us more stuff, and much of it is junk. Enter environmental degradation, wasted money, unnecessary headaches, and clutter. Lots of clutter.Today we continue this week's Buy Just Once theme with BuyMeOnce.com founder Tara Button, who's here to lay bare the tenets of what she terms 'mindful curation'.Here's a preview:[7:00] Exactly how our ultra-commercialized world leaves us broke and lonely[12:00] Examining the discrepancy between the "poor premium" and consumer rights[23:00] 4 fixability elements to look for when researching appliances and electronics[28:00] Thoughts on trust and brand loyalty at a time when consumer confidence is at an all-time low Resources mentioned:A Life Less Throwaway: The Lost Art of Buying for Life by Tara ButtonCitizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All by John AlexanderBlendtec blenderWell Rigged --Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.Email me and say hello! [email protected]. Our Sponsors:* * Thank you also to Armoire! Use code SUSTAINABLE for up to 50% off your first month.* Thank you to our sponsor, Quince! For free shipping and 365-day returns visit https://www.quince.com/SUSTAINABLEPODCAST/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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