lean: I had no idea that, well, there as a designation like that for corporations. There are only about forty 800 b corps in a hundred and 53 industries in 79 countries. patagonia gives one percent of all sales to environmental organizations globally. doctor browne's is the second most popular company on this list; i just bought some of their soap last weekend.
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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