Bea Johnson promotes a life without waste thru her blog and lifestyle in Mill Valley, Ca. Her motto is “reduce, reuse, recycle” but first “refuse, refuse, refuse.” She says that it’s not just about less packaging but about changing your whole outlook by wanting less and getting more. Her consulting business Be Simpler helps people to get rid of the unnecessary.
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