O Christmas Tree

Sustainable Minimalists

Bleav + Stephanie Seferian

Kids & Family, Leisure, Parenting, Home & Garden

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 November 2022

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Ah, the holidays. The 5-ish weeks between Black Friday and New Year's Day tend to be an extended party of sorts in which many of us overspend, overeat/drink, overdecorate, and excessively waste. The excesses associated with the holidays come with a hefty environmental cost: on average, US households produce 25% more trash than normal between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day; worse, wonton wastefulness can (and does) add more than half a metric ton onto our annual carbon footprints. I believe it's entirely possible to have a joyous December without the waste and so, on today's show, we discuss practical ways to spread holiday cheer with the planet in mind. Here's a preview: [2:00] Artificial, local, root ball intact, and more: Breaking down the Christmas tree conundrum via Steph's handy dandy grading rubric [17:00] 4 of the most impactful (and practical!) ways to spread good tidings without being wasteful, according to mathematics Resources mentioned: Organic Christmas Tree Farms Near You Database The Carbon Trust's Tips For A More Sustainable Christmas (via Carbon Trust) Join us on Instagram! (Seriously! Just do it, we're having lots of fun!) Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com Thank you to our sponsors! Thrive Market: head to thrivemarket.com/sustainable for 30% off your order and a free gift. Helix Sleep: Get $400 off and 2 free pillows at https://birchliving.com/sustainable. Our Sponsors:* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content

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0:00.0	It has been a summer of self-care over here. I'm talking lots of hikes, lots of beach trips with the
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1:00.8	Hi there, listeners.
1:04.0	Welcome back.
1:05.0	My name is Stephanie Safarian and you're listening to episode 323 of sustainable minimalist.
1:10.2	What on Earth is this show?
1:12.2	It is a twice weekly show about intentional and eco-minimalist living.
1:17.1	On today's show we're discussing all things holidays. I have a two-part show for you. In part one we are discussing the Christmas tree.
1:27.0	What on earth is the best option? Is it the artificial tree from the thrift store?
1:32.0	Is it the live tree with the root ball? What is the best
1:37.2	Christmas tree option? That's part one I'm answering listener carries question there.
1:41.8	And then in part two of today's conversation, we are
1:46.1	discussing practical ways that you and I can reduce our carbon footprints this holiday season.
1:54.5	On a personal note, I must say I'm really excited,
1:56.8	especially for part two of today's conversation,
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