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The ultimate guide to getting rid of your old stuff responsibly

January 22, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Great. You went all Marie Kondo on your house and now you have a bunch of stuff you want to get rid of. Dumping it in the trash is definitely not an option, so what can you do? Here you’ll find some tips for properly disposing of items that people commonly try to get rid of. … [Read more...] about The ultimate guide to getting rid of your old stuff responsibly

How to be a conscious consumer, even on a budget

October 14, 2019 by Amelia Buckley

Sociologist Joseph Cohen once said, “America is a place where the luxuries are cheap and the necessities are expensive.” While we might feel like our lives are overrun with cheap goods, it can be difficult to shop more sustainably when it feels like the greener options eat away … [Read more...] about How to be a conscious consumer, even on a budget

Decluttering your home? This 5-point scale will help you pick what to get rid of

February 25, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

By now you’ve probably caught wind of Marie Kondo’s approach to decluttering your home, which comes down to a single question: Does it spark joy? In other words, does this possession bring you joy. If it doesn’t, into the trash (or donation bag) it goes. But is it really so … [Read more...] about Decluttering your home? This 5-point scale will help you pick what to get rid of

Be More with Less: Minimalism & Simple Living

February 22, 2019 by Amelia Buckley

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry By Shaelyn McHugh I used to be a thrift shop junkie. As a teenager, I would take BART into San Francisco and rummage through thrift store … [Read more...] about Be More with Less: Minimalism & Simple Living

Be More with Less: Minimalism & Simple Living

February 22, 2019 by Amelia Buckley

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry By Shaelyn McHugh I used to be a thrift shop junkie. As a teenager, I would take BART into San Francisco and rummage through thrift … [Read more...] about Be More with Less: Minimalism & Simple Living

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