Summary: “Hi Stephanie, One topic I’d like covered is the ways in which trying to live a low impact lifestyle can actually contradict each other. Secondhand polyester, or eco-friendly fibers but new? Plant-based but packaged food, or animal-based and package-free? Thanks for any help you can offer. – Heather”<br> <br> We’ve all been there: we want to do better, but eco-contradictions trip us up. Even worse, in most cases achieving definitive right (versus definitive wrong) clarity is impossible.<br> No one wants to spend hours down an internet research rabbit hole, and so on this episode I’m answering a listener’s question about how to best proceed when hit with an environmentally friendly contradiction. My hope is to leave with you with the 3 tried-and-true tricks I use in my own life to guide my decision-making, no rabbit hole required.<br> <br> Here’s a preview:<br> [1:45] Why it’s important to check dichotomous thinking at the door<br> [3:05] How to identify—and be guided by—your heart-first values<br> [7:10] Why rank ordering potential solutions is a quick and easy way to manifest your course of action<br> [11:45] A simple rule of thumb for supporting heart-first values with your dollars<br> <br> * NEW FEATURE! Leave a voicemail with your question and I’ll answer it on-air! Here’s how: State your name then leave the show a message at (508) 960-9046. (This new feature only works with audience participation, so don’t be shy!)<br> <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>
