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"Less Is the Magic Number" (Patreon)

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2022-03-17 12:05:59

Imported:

2023-09

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Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists speak with environmentalist Claire Potter, author of Welcome to the Circular Economy, about sustainability misconceptions, how interior design can save the planet, and the seven areas that are ripe for reduction, and they answer the following questions:

What is “effective recycling”? (04:43)

What is the origin of “reduce, reuse, recycle”? (07:04)

What are the seven areas ripe for reduction? (08:10)

What is your perspective regarding waste? (09:40)

What is “circularity”? (10:32)

What do you consider the most significant wasted resource? (11:04)

How do we recycle plastic more effectively? (13:01)

What are some misconceptions regarding sustainability? (19:10)

What is the “circularity gap”? (22:30)

How can environmentalists encourage non-environmentalists to consider their actions regarding the environment without guilting them into it? (23:32)

How does reusable design fit into the circular economy? (25:06)

How can interior architecture contribute to the conservation of our planet’s resources? (31:13)