All or Nothing

<p>Bizz and Lesley chat about many things, most of which revolve around the balancing act of doing what you can, not burning out, and avoiding the all or nothing mindset.</p> <p> </p> <p>Things we talk about:</p> <ul><li>Avoiding the all or nothing mindset</li> <li>Embracing minimalism in order to avoid over-cluttering</li> <li>Minimalism</li> <li>Experimenting with DIY options</li> <li>Certain DIYs have a cost savings, others definitely do not</li> <li>Problem with system that making clothes is more expensive</li> <li>Mindful creativity</li> <li>Everyone make a t-shirt, then think about how much you think it should be worth</li> <li>Trading/swapping/barter system</li> <li>Giving unwanted items directly to those who could use them rather than relying on thrift stores who throw out or export 80-90% of clothing they take in anyway <ul><li><a href='https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/donated-clothing-where-it-ends-up-1.4662023#:~:text=So%20about%20three-quarters%20of,bins%20skip%20thrift%20shops%20altogether.'>Read more on cbc.ca</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Capsule Wardrobe</li> <li>The struggle with finding your "magic bra" or any other unreturnable undergarments</li> <li>Gift giving and receiving</li> <li>Surviving cycling in the winter</li> <li>Visible mending</li> </ul> <p>References we make:</p> <ul><li>Blenderz - <a href='https://www.blenderzgarmentrecyclers.com/'>blenderzgarmentrecyclers.com</a></li> <li>Girlfriend Collective - <a href='https://girlfriend.com/?utm_source=google-ads&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=Google_Search_CA_Brand_Exact_Girlfriend-Collective_Eng&gclid=CjwKCAjwve2TBhByEiwAaktM1GY4ico_mR0ji20UxXiGAic_INkTiTtcsNTjl0HpZuw21DzQHvWemxoCUyQQAvD_BwE'>girlfriend.com</a></li> <li>Everlane - <a href='https://www.everlane.com/'>everlane.com</a></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:center;"><a href='https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DC8U8JHCPFCVC&source=url'>Donate</a> to support waste reduction at <a href='https://wastefree.ca/'>wastefree.ca</a> or on <a href='https://www.patreon.c