Creating a sustainable and compassionate community
Renée Cho is the author of this December 16, 2020 article published by the Columbia University Climate School’s “State of the Planet” news website. As followers of Simply Living know, this subject is near and dear to the hearts of all who question our consumer culture. We recently published a […]
The Rise of Repair Cafés: Breathing New Life into Our Belongings In an age where consumerism often encourages us to discard and replace, Repair Cafés are quietly revolutionizing our relationship with the things we own. These community-driven spaces offer more than just a fix for broken items—they foster a culture […]
by Chuck Lynd Most of us shop with little awareness of the supply chains that support the consumer goods we buy. Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI.com) has deconstructed supply chains and concluded that, on average, the items we purchase include about 42% embedded CO2 . The moral to this research story […]
Discussion of CO2 embedded in the production and delivery of products in the consumer culture, and recommendations for transitioning to an ecological culture.
Creating a compassionate and sustainable world through personal, community and cultural transformation.