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Are Carbon Offsets Worth It?

2023-03-16 Mama Minimalist

Should you pay a bit more for carbon-neutral shipping? (Answer: It’s complicated.) How do you best offset your next flight? (Answer: Pay much more than you think.) On today’s show we break down all-things carbon offsets.

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[4:00] Are carbon offsets a greenwashing gimmick?

[6:00] How to calculate the equity weighted social cost of carbon of your next flight

[15:30] Guilt-free shopping? Here’s what carbon neutral shipping really means

[19:30] Breaking down the Climate Neutral Certified logo

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What started in 2011 with just one woman and a small local government has exploded into a worldwide movement of over 174 million people. That movement is Plastic Free July.

Yet 15 years after the challenge’s inception, plastic production continues to exponentially grow. It’s all-too easy to dismiss the challenge as little more than an opportunity to post a picture of a bamboo toothbrush on social media.

But we aren’t just facing a litter problem anymore; we’re facing climate and health crises. A July that’s free of plastic is about building permanent habits, changing your relationship with “stuff,” and sending a clear message to corporations that you don’t want all this plastic junk.

On today’s show, challenge leader Emily Emond joins us to share her top tips for cutting through the overwhelm and setting yourself up for success during Plastic Free July.

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[6:15] Is Plastic-Free July beneficial, or purely performative?

[9:00] On why using less plastic is supports your family’s health

[13:30] Set yourself up for success: Five things you can do right now

[23:00] Nothing changes if nothing changes!

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Hello there, I’m Stephanie. I live a crazy, beautiful life as a full-time wife, blogger + mother to two spirited daughters. I’m on a mission to simplify eco-friendly living so as to greater enjoy life’s sweeter moments.

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