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How to Declutter Your Home without Trashing the Planet

How to Declutter Your Home without Trashing the Planet

Many minimalist influencers trademark decluttering plans to show you how, exactly, to declutter your home. The most well-known? Marie Kondo's Konmari method, of course. But what if you desire to declutter without sending items that no longer "spark joy" to the landfill? On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: 5 steps to decluttering without trashing the planet.


How to Declutter Your Home without Trashing the Planet

 

Many minimalist influencers trademark decluttering plans to show you how, exactly, to declutter your home. The most well-known? Marie Kondo’s Konmari method, of course.

But what if you desire to declutter without sending items that no longer “spark joy” to the landfill? And while possessions that are broken or obsolete will inevitably be trashed, sustainable minimalists work tirelessly to send as little to the landfill as possible throughout the duration of the job.

I believe that decluttering is a single step on a much larger journey. The end goal is not a tidy home; the end goal is a fundamental shift in one’s relationship with possessions. Over time, this shift alters purchasing behavior, and often quite drastically.

On today’s show I’m thrilled to combine both minimalist and eco-conscious ideals by outlining The 5 Pillars of Responsible Decluttering.

Here’s a preview of today’s episode:

[5:50] The concepts of utility and true value, and why they’re important

[9:30] Which questions you should be asking as you declutter (Hint: They aren’t about sparking joy!)

[12:00] How and where to find homes for your unwanted possessions

[19:30] 3 pandemic-specific decluttering tips

 

Happy listening!

 

Access this week’s Show Notes here.

Want more episodes like this one? Check out #076: Declutter your Home with the Shoebox Method.

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