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Food Forest Podcast
as guest
How to Ditch Consumerism and Live Sustainably
Robin Greenfield
In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, host Louis De Jaeger speaks with activist Robin Greenfield, who shares his inspiring journey from a conventional, consumer-driven lifestyle to one centered on sustainability and service to the earth. Robin reflects on foraging, living with minimal possessions, and the vital role of self-love and community in effective activism. He explores the interconnectedness of all life and the power of transparency and vulnerability in relationships. The conversation also highlights Robin’s ambitious initiative to plant one million community fruit trees, showing how grassroots efforts can create meaningful environmental and social change.
Key takeaways
- - Living sustainably and in harmony with the earth is foundational to Robin’s philosophy.
- Self-love is essential for effective activism and environmental stewardship.
- All life is interconnected; our actions ripple through the ecosystem.
- Transparency and vulnerability strengthen relationships and build trust.
- Robin’s personal journey shows a transformative shift from consumerism to sustainability.
- Reprogramming negativity bias into positive action empowers change.
- Community and collective effort are vital for meaningful impact.
- His initiative to plant one million fruit trees promotes food security and connection.
- Personal transformation requires navigating relationships with awareness and care.
- Everyone can find their own path to sustainability and service.
Useful links
- - Robin’s Website – https://www.robingreenfield.org/
- Community Fruit Trees Program – https://www.robingreenfield.org/communityfruittrees/
- Robin’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/robin.greenfield/
- Robin’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/robingreenfieldpage
- Robin’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@Robin.Greenfield
- Book by Mark Boyle “The Moneyless Man: A Year of Freeconomic Living” – https://www.amazon.com/Moneyless-Man-Year-Freeconomic-Living/dp/1851687815
- What is “Negativity Bias” – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negativity_bias
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