We are creating huge carbon emissions that we never see, we never think about. In the UK, a lot of their wood comes from slave labor in Siberia,. And yet we don't think about that when we build a house. We open up this hole and we begin to simplify our lives like Pete has done.
The Minimalists talk about reducing digital clutter and whether “the cloud” is damaging the planet. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 394 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How detrimental to the planet is our use of “cloud” storage? (02:00)
What do you consider “adding value”? (07:36)
How do we create environmental awareness without “doom and gloom”? (11:25)
Why do we get so attached to things, and how can we stop? (16:18)
What can we do with old clothes that aren’t suitable for donation? (23:08)
Why do we participate in so many pursuits that don’t truly matter to us, and why do we feel compelled to do so? (35:30)
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