Sustainable Minimalists

Junk Culture

Goody bags, Easter baskets, and other junk culture opportunities: Revisiting the cheap plastic toys conundrum.Here's a preview:[3:00] Everybody hates goody bags, so why are we still giving them?[8:00] The history of gifting: 4 reasons why humans are wired to give gifts[20:00] Words of encouragement for listeners reluctant to go against the grain[27:00] 5 things to consider re: hosting a no-present birthday  Resources mentioned:<a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/253/" rel="nofollow">Episode #253: Everything Eco-Minimalist Birthdays</a><a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/008/" rel="nofollow">Episode #8: How To Host a No-Presents Birthday</a>Email me your best junk-culture free birthday hacks! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" rel="nofollow">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainableminimalists/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmEjOfANT67KkwTTp3pgSOg" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a> Our Sponsors: * Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com * Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/ Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content" rel="payment">https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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