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Your Right To Repair

Your Right To Repair

Stuff breaks. In 2023, stuff breaks often. Few amongst us possess the knowledge to fix the evermore complex gadgets we use every day; worse, professional repairs (if they’re even available) often cost more than replacing the item outright. What’s a sustainable minimalist to do?

On today’s episode we discuss all-things conscious consumption as it relates to home appliances, planned obsolescence, and the right to repair movement (it’ll be fun, I promise!).

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[3:00] An electricity primer: where it comes from and why it’s important to choose energy-efficient appliances

[9:00] Exactly how long our favorite household appliances *should* last (we see you, planned obsolescence)

[22:00] Energy Star versus Energy Guide: What’s the difference?

[29:00] Everything you need to know about the Right To Repair Movement

[36:00] Practical ways to maintain your appliances for longevity

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Stuff breaks often. Few amongst us possess the knowledge to fix the evermore complex gadgets we use every day; worse, professional repairs often cost more than replacing the item outright. On this episode of the Sustainable Minimalists podcast: all-things conscious consumption as it relates to home appliances, planned obsolescence, and the right to repair movement.

 

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We’ve all seen the images. The stark white rooms, the single designer chair, the perfectly curated capsule wardrobe. We’re told that if we just clear the clutter, we’ll find peace. 

But if we’re not careful, the minimalist aesthetic can become just another thing to buy, another thing to consume. 

On today’s show, Melora Johnson deconstructs the modern minimalist movement so that each of us can move from the clutter-free, beige-everything  minimalist aesthetic to a deeper, more sustainable practice rooted in intentionality.

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[7:30] Feeling that donation high? Here’s why decluttering and donating feels so good in the moment but often fails to stop the cycle of re-accumulation

[11:30] Can authentic minimalism exist in a consumerist culture?

[16:00] Candid thoughts on how and why minimalism has been commercialized

[25:00] How to tell if your minimalism is driving more shopping or actually shrinking your ecological footprint

[28:30] Listen to your whispers! 

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