May 11 2022 43 mins 1
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
- 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
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Music by Vita Chino (@vitachino on Instagram, or find them on Spotify)
