Nicodemus: There's a third option, and it's going without for a little bit to see if you really, really need it absolutely. And of course, if you run out of printer ink, well, first of all, you might not be out of print or ink,. But the question then is, like, do i actually need printer ink? Do i need a printer at all? Eh? We've got a bunch more to talk about but first, real quick, there's one thing that's going on in the life of the mills. In fact, i got two things for you today, nicodemus. I have a free book called fit, teen
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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