• 343 | The Good Goods

  • Jun 7 2022
  • Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • The Minimalists talk about practical, reliable, and durable goods and the social, moral, and environmental responsibilities of the companies that produce them, and they answer the following questions:

    Where did you get the idea for the title, “The Good Goods”? (01:50)

    Is there a curated list somewhere on the Internet of companies that sell high-quality, durable goods that also take responsibility for their social and environmental impact? (05:23)

    What is “impact anxiety”? (16:45)

    What is “corporate social responsibility”? (22:55)

    Do dollar stores sell any high-quality items? (25:23)

    How has planned obsolescence changed our shopping habits? (36:31)

    What are the benefits of buying locally? (42:08)

    How do we find items that are high-quality and appropriately priced? (48:30)

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