Robin Greenfield on How to Live More Sustainably!

Robin Greenfield speaks on how to live more sustainably at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in February 2022. This video is for people who want to learn more about things like zero waste, minimalism, growing your own food, and living in tiny spaces.

Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:13 The Food Waste Fiasco
3:21 Cycling Across the USA
3:59 Traveling Without Money
5:13 30 Days of Wearing My Trash
6:58 Journey to Simplification: Downsizing Possessions
7:40 Challenging the Narrative of Material Wealth and Happiness
8:59 Living in Tiny Houses
9:54 A Year of Growing and Foraging All My Food
12:14 Personal Transformation
14:05 Growing Up Low Income and Feeling Different
19:22 One Positive Change Each Week
28:34 Balancing Personal Living and Activism
29:19 Tips for a Low Waste Lifestyle
32:54 Tips for Downsizing and Simplifying Possessions
36:44 Grow Your Own Food: Tips and Resources
41:14 Challenging Societal Norms (Compost Toilets)
50:46 Individual vs. Community Impact
52:27 Q&A Section
53:00 How to Make a Living Doing This Work
54:20 Most Impactful Projects
55:39 Dealing with Pressure from Others
58:01 Building Self-Belief and Surrounding Yourself with Support
59:22 Resources for Connecting with Sustainable Communities (WOOFing)
1:00:39 Feelings Associated with Downsizing
1:02:16 Work and Financial Independence
1:04:55 Daily Challenges of Living Against the Grain
1:06:29 Life is Hard, Might as Well Do What You Love
1:07:16 Biking Across the Country (Miles and Pain)
1:09:35 How Do I Want to Be Remembered? (Impermanent Design, Integrity)
1:12:20 Sustainability, Disabilities, and the Need for Structural Change
1:14:54 The Importance of Intergenerational Communities and Caring for Each Other
1:18:54 Where Do I Live Now and Finding Places to Live
1:19:49 Foraging and Dealing with Local Law
1:21:55 Acknowledging Privilege and its Impact

Robin Greenfield is a truth-seeker, activist, social reformer and servant to Earth, humanity and our plant and animal relatives. He lives simply and sustainably to be the change he wishes to see in the world. Through living closely connected to Earth, he rejects the status quo of consumerism and demonstrates a way of being in gratitude, mindfulness and presence. His life is an experiment with truth and integrity.

Robin’s public activism involves dramatic actions designed to provoke critical thought, self-reflection and positive change. His activism creates nuanced conversations on the critical issues of our time, with a focus on solutions for living in harmony.
His life’s work has been covered by media worldwide and he has been named “The Robin Hood of Modern Times” by France 2 TV and “The Forrest Gump of Ecology”.

Robin has committed to earning below the federal poverty threshold for life and donates 100% of his media earnings to grassroots nonprofits, with a focus on supporting Black and Indigenous women-led organizations.

This channel is a resource for all who seek to liberate themselves, to live in truth and integrity, and to live in harmony with Earth, humanity and the plants and animals we share this home with.

Robin Greenfield and Dear Friends share means of achieving liberation and harmony through sustainable living, simple living, tiny house living, foraging, growing food and medicine, minimalism, zero waste, earth-skills, food sovereignty, community resilience, compassionate communication, activism, Black Liberation, Indigenous Sovereignty and living in service.

Find Robin Greenfield on:
Website: https://www.robingreenfield.org
YouTube:    / @robin.greenfield  
Instagram:   / robin.greenfield   @Robin.Greenfield
Facebook:   / robingreenfieldpage  

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