Listen "All or Nothing"
Episode Synopsis
Bizz and Lesley chat about many things, most of which revolve around the balancing act of doing what you can, not burning out, and avoiding the all or nothing mindset.
Things we talk about:
Avoiding the all or nothing mindset
Embracing minimalism in order to avoid over-cluttering
Minimalism
Experimenting with DIY options
Certain DIYs have a cost savings, others definitely do not
Problem with system that making clothes is more expensive
Mindful creativity
Everyone make a t-shirt, then think about how much you think it should be worth
Trading/swapping/barter system
Giving unwanted items directly to those who could use them rather than relying on thrift stores who throw out or export 80-90% of clothing they take in anyway
on cbc.ca
Capsule Wardrobe
The struggle with finding your "magic bra" or any other unreturnable undergarments
Gift giving and receiving
Surviving cycling in the winter
Visible mending
References we make:
Blenderz - blenderzgarmentrecyclers.com
Girlfriend Collective - girlfriend.com
Everlane - everlane.com
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
Things we talk about:
Avoiding the all or nothing mindset
Embracing minimalism in order to avoid over-cluttering
Minimalism
Experimenting with DIY options
Certain DIYs have a cost savings, others definitely do not
Problem with system that making clothes is more expensive
Mindful creativity
Everyone make a t-shirt, then think about how much you think it should be worth
Trading/swapping/barter system
Giving unwanted items directly to those who could use them rather than relying on thrift stores who throw out or export 80-90% of clothing they take in anyway
on cbc.ca
Capsule Wardrobe
The struggle with finding your "magic bra" or any other unreturnable undergarments
Gift giving and receiving
Surviving cycling in the winter
Visible mending
References we make:
Blenderz - blenderzgarmentrecyclers.com
Girlfriend Collective - girlfriend.com
Everlane - everlane.com
Donate to support waste reduction at wastefree.ca or on Patreon
Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
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