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Fantasy v. Reality

2023-04-13 Mama Minimalist

We Americans are notorious for making our unwanted stuff someone else’s problem. Part of the reason has to do with our desire to be altruistic: We tell ourselves we’re helping the less fortunate when we pass on our perfectly decent items.

But the reality is much bleaker: Both our recently-decluttered donations and our down-and-dirty trash create problems for the people and places that get stuck with our stuff.

Here’s a preview of what we’re discussing today:

[3:00] The literal mountain of clothes in West Africa

[7:00] Swirling, soupy, and more than one: Here’s what you likely didn’t know about the Pacific trash vortex

[14:00] Alabama’s recent landfill fire

[18:00] What’s the reality re: America’s plastic recyclables?

[22:00] You – yes you! – can help. Here’s how

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Hello there, I’m Stephanie. I live a crazy, beautiful life as a full-time wife, blogger + mother to two spirited daughters. I’m on a mission to simplify eco-friendly living so as to greater enjoy life’s sweeter moments.

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