Eco Friendly Living and New Is Not Best
Eco Friendly Living and Gen Z
Meet Murielle from Michigan. Murielle is a Generation Z-er who found herself interested in eco friendly living in high school. Fast forward 5 years: Murielle has dedicated her professional life to solving environmental problems as she strives to change her everyday actions so that they best align with her values.
In our conversation today, Murielle imparts some practical tips (how to compost with worms!) as well as some abstract ideas, too (how to be boldly crunchy in a materialist culture!).
Here’s a preview of our conversation:
[8:30] The ins and outs of vermicomposting
[14:30] What to look for when shopping for clothes secondhand
[19:00] How to fight back against the “new is best” mindset
[26:45] Why being hopeful instead of hopeless is a daily choice
I’m so excited for you to meet Murielle!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Episode #109: What are Natural Fibers, Really?
- Episode #105: Donating’s Dark Side: Where Do Goodwill Donations Go?
[A note from Stephanie: This is the first episode in a 5-episode series that features podcast listeners just like you. My goal with these bonus episodes is to highlight real people—their real successes, their real challenges—as they seek simpler, more intentional existences.]
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