Summary: <br> <br> Eco-friendly communities drive big ideas<br> <br> Few would object: Kinship is important. Humans are evolutionarily designed to live alongside others; eco-friendly communities facilitate the sharing of resources, too.<br> Still, many of us have minimal – (if any!) – contact with our neighbors. And although we may quite physically live within a community, so many of us feel isolated.<br> My guest today argues that close-knit groups are important for another reason: When it comes to sustainability, eco-friendly communities share ideas, encourage out-of-the-box thinking, and drive innovation.<br> Today’s guest is <a href="https://www.humbleshapes.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Waylon Jepsen</a>. Waylon grew up in an off-the-grid environment that offered a unique perspective on why, exactly, humans need each other. He’s on the show to explain how community matters; he offers ideas for engaging green-leaning neighbors, too.<br> <br> * Want to use less plastic in 2020? <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/best-beeswax-wraps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here’s why I love Humble Shapes Beeswax Wraps</a>.<br> * Social distancing is the *perfect* time to review your favorite podcasts! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On the Apple Podcasts app</a>, 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!)<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br>
