Summary: Too often, conversations about reducing home toxins center themselves around replacement: Get rid of your mattress and buy a new one. Toss your plastic Tupperware and replace with glass. And that plastic shower curtain liner? It has got to go.<br> But replacing items that are in otherwise fine working order wastes money; it wastes environmental resources, too.<br> Today I’m speaking with environmental engineer (and podcast host!) <a href="https://greenathome.ca/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emma Rohmann</a>. Emma offers her practical and impartial voice to the low-tox conversation by outlining you can create a safer home without spending a single cent.<br> Here’s a preview:<br> [9:30] Reducing home toxins: The Number One place to focus on for greatest impact<br> [17:00] Maintaining your home’s systems as a means of improving indoor air quality<br> [21:15] Practical thoughts re: your existing Teflon pans<br> [26:00] Plastic in the kitchen: Why you don’t necessarily have to trash and replace<br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * Watch the extended version of this interview on <a href="https://youtu.be/xP4jN8-PFrU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youtube</a>.<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/090/">#090: Household Neurotoxins, Uncovered</a>.<br> * <a href="https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/introduction-indoor-air-quality" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indoor Air Quality Index</a> (via the EPA)<br> * <a href="https://thedevilweknow.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Devil We Know</a> (documentary)<br> * <a href="https://www.focusfeatures.com/dark-waters" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dark Waters</a> (film)<br> * <a href="https://www.ecoparent.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eco Parent Magazine</a><br> * <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-missing-pillar-of-health-podcast/id1533294319" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Missing Pillar of Health podcast</a><br> <br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://wholesomebakery.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wholesome Bakery</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Use promo code SUSTAINABLE for 10% off your first order.<br> * Thank you also to <a href="https://www.simplyearth.com/SUSTAINABLE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simply Earth</a>! Get your free 80ml essential oil diffuser <a href="https://www.simplyearth.com/SUSTAINABLE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.<br> * 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.<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/sustainableminimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmEjOfANT67KkwTTp3pgSOg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youtube</a>.<br> <br> <br>
