If the sale triggers me to want to buy it, that's usually a sign that i probably don't need th right now. One of the rules that we have in the free minimus rule book, that you can allow the minimal dot com slash rule book, is called the 30 30 rule, or the weight for it rule. If something costs more than 30 dollars, i might have to up date this with inflation, but if something goes more than 32 dollars, it's a 60 dollars. We got the most sustainable item is the item that's left on the shelf a men.
The Minimalists talk about practical, reliable, and durable goods and the social, moral, and environmental responsibilities of the companies that produce them, and they answer the following questions:
Where did you get the idea for the title, “The Good Goods”? (01:50)
Is there a curated list somewhere on the Internet of companies that sell high-quality, durable goods that also take responsibility for their social and environmental impact? (05:23)
What is “impact anxiety”? (16:45)
What is “corporate social responsibility”? (22:55)
Do dollar stores sell any high-quality items? (25:23)
How has planned obsolescence changed our shopping habits? (36:31)
What are the benefits of buying locally? (42:08)
How do we find items that are high-quality and appropriately priced? (48:30)
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