You're listening to mini episode number 53 of the Sustainable Minimalist

podcast. You are listening to the Sustainable Minimalist podcast, a show

about living simply and sustainably with your family.

Here's your host, Stephanie Safarian.

Hello, welcome back and happy New Year.

On this week's mini episode and I'm calling it a mini episode by the way

because it's short and it's sweet and I'm supposed to be on podcasting vacation

I am offering up my New Year's resolution. Now if you haven't

chosen a resolution yet for 2019 or if you never choose one but perhaps

there's a chance I can convince you.

This episode is for you.

Now, before we get right into what my New Year's resolution is and why you should join me.

Just a super quick reminder, this is your last chance

to sign up for no spend January.

The link to join us is in the show notes.

We have over 115 participants currently.

It's going to be fun. It's free. Join us.

The show notes can be found at mama minimalist.com forward slash 0.53. Okay so here we go. I have come to a sad

but true realization recently and it's this. I can use as many rags in place of

paper towels. I can tote my reusable bags to the store and forgo plastic ones forever. I can use my shampoo bar even, but all

those changes on the household level need to be backed by a loud voice advocating for policy change.

And here's where my resolution comes in.

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