Summary: We tend to frame intentional, eco-friendly living in terms of reduction: Create less trash. Lower that carbon footprint. Tread lighter on our shared planet. But a reduction-centered mindset assumes that we can only be less bad; there’s nothing to be said about forcing tangible good.<br> What if we reframed the conversation to one that assumes we can leave the planet BETTER than we found it?<br> Can we give more than we take and, if so, how?<br> Today I’m speaking with <a href="https://www.radicalfootprint.life" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beth Craig</a>. Beth believes each of us can make a legitimate difference and so she’s on the show to outline her 5-step process to leaving a radical footprint; she also offers important reminders about the usefulness of giving as we head into the holiday season.<br> <br> Here’s a preview:<br> [5:00] Step 1: Asking the difficult questions and getting clear on the life you actually want to live<br> [11:00] Step 2: How to unplug from advertising for consumer empowerment<br> [14:00] Step 3: Minimizing your carbon footprint as much as possible (without sacrificing your quality of life)<br> [16:00] Step 4: How to make the world better than you found it by giving<br> [17:15] Step 5: Why you should diligently track your efforts and adjust for greater benefit<br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.tisbest.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tisbest.org</a><br> * <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/131/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Episode #131: 5 Carbon Footprint Facts You Likely Didn’t Know</a><br> * <a href="https://www.radicalfootprint.life/charities.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beth’s list of vetted charities</a><br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://scentfill.com/minimalist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scentfill</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Use promo code TSM10 for 10% off your order and fast, free shipping.<br> * Thank you also to <a href="https://www.tentree.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ten Tree</a> for sponsoring! Use code MINIMAL for 15% off your first order.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<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> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
