How many times have you found yourself in a bind where you need a product and can't find it in stores or, for the sake of time, it's just easier to buy it online? You're not alone -- there were roughly 256 million online shoppers in 2020, and that number is increasing every year! But did you know that shopping online CAN be better for the environment (and for people) when done thoughtfully?
Rachel Kois, CEO and Founder of Simple Switch, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to share her story of building an easy-to-use, online platform with currently over 4,000 products -- each with a direct social and/or environmental impact! Rachel is a "stubborn idealist" who firmly believes we can change our systems and infrastructures so that our consumer habits make positive impacts on this world, rather than the harm we're more often seeing today. Simple Switch is all about encouraging people to do the best they can, take one step at a time, and is not into pressuring with shame-based tactics but instead opts to make these choices super easy and accessible to anyone!
MIT article mentioned in episode: "Environmental Analysis of US Online Shopping"
If you want to shop online with Simple Switch and support my business in the process, please use my affiliate link here!
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To learn more with your host and Eco-Living Coach, Katie Kurpanek, visit www.thatminimallife.com for blog posts and personalized coaching info!
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Email: katie.thatminimallife@gmail.com
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More about Simple Switch:
Rachel Kois, Founder/CEO, Simple Switch
rachel@simpleswitch.org
simpleswitch.org
USE THIS LINK if you would like to shop with Simple Switch and also support my business! I will get a small financial kickback at no extra cost to you. :)
Many of the products we carry came to us from users just like you! If you know a cause driven business that's making an awesome difference, send them our way!
To suggest a vendor or retail partner, contact us at:
Partners@SimpleSwitch.org
We need your help to get the word out. If you'd like to feature us on your blog or website, or have a creative idea for a collaboration, reach us at:
Press@SimpleSwitch.org