Summary: Environmentally Friendly Parenting that’s Good Enough<br> <br> Parents are tired. So tired, in fact, that adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle may seem impossible.<br> But the goal is progress—not perfection!—and so this week’s show is dedicated to parents who want to do better but don’t want to completely upend their lives.<br> Today I am speaking with Stace Dixon and Taylor Shearer of <a href="https://www.dyper.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DYPER</a>. Together we outline low-waste parenting strategies that are *good enough* in that they don’t require lots of time or extra money. My goal is to encourage you to move toward environmentally friendly parenting without burnout by taking baby steps.<br> <br> Here’s a preview of today’s episode:<br> [8:00] Practical tips for reducing food waste<br> [10:15] Why municipal composting may be the solution for listeners who don’t want to compost<br> [11:45] Practical toy guidelines to ask for in advance of a birthday or holiday<br> [14:15] No slow fashion for kids: Solutions to the kids’ clothes conundrum<br> [20:15] How to be ruthless with your child’s art and art supplies<br> <br> Resources mentioned in the episode:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.rompandtumble.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Romp + Tumble</a> kids clothes rental<br> * <a href="https://www.mamaminimalist.com/130/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Episode #130</a>: Eco-Conscious Gifts for Baby (That Are Actually Useful)<br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/3fs4TjJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beeswax crayons</a><br> <br> <br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/021/">#021: Low Waste on a Low Budget</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> * 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>
