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How Sustainable Minimalists Do Summer

How Sustainable Minimalists Do Summer

Vacationing has a bad reputation as being decidedly un-eco friendly, and that's because air travel, oversized hotel chains, and human impact on delicate ecosystems have a collective detrimental impact on the planet. There is good news: It is entirely possible to travel green by incorporating a few tweaks into your next vacation. Inside: 10 ways to embrace sustainable travel without sacrificing fun.

 

Summer is all about living the simple life, with extended bedtimes, spur-of-the-moment jaunts, and a general commitment to squeezing out every last frills-free moment in the sunshine.

But thanks to unnecessary purchases, chemical-laden sunscreen and bug repellent, and unsustainable vacations that create excessive carbon emissions, our summer celebrations may harm the planet.

The good news is it’s entirely possible to enjoy a simple and eco-friendly summer. On this week’s episode we are discussing practical ways to tweak our summer choices so that we enjoy the best season of the year with intention.

Here’s a preview of today’s episode:

[2:20] Sustainable swimwear and sunglass ideas

[8:20] The importance of reef-safe sunscreen

[13:25] The bug repellent conundrum

[19:20] Green vacation tips for intentional travelers

 

Happy listening!

Highly-rated sustainable swimsuit brands include:

Reef-Safe sunscreens are:

Tinted mineral sunscreens (that don’t leave the white glow) are:

Alternatives to Deet bug repellent include:

 

* This week’s episode is sponsored by Oregon State University Ecampus.

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Conventional sunscreen overflows with chemicals that are harmful to both human and the planet's health. Inside: identifying what reef-safe sunscreen is, exactly, why we should all be wearing it (even if we don't go to the beach!), and where to purchase brands that don't break the bank.

 

Need a new swimsuit just in time for summer, but don't want to add more synthetic (Read: petrochemical) fibers into the waste stream? The good news it is entirely possible to be eco-friendly with our sunglass and swimwear purchases. Inside: practical tips and brand suggestions for purchasing ethically, plus ideas for maintenance that extend the lives of your purchases.

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On today's show I suggest what I believe is the antidote to the climate crisis (and I'm willing to bet you won't be able to guess what it is!).

 

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