The Minimalists talk about practical, reliable, and durable goods and the social, moral, and environmental responsibilities of the companies that produce them, and they answer the following questions: Where did you get the idea for the title, “The Good Goods”? (01:50) Is there a curated list somewhere on the Internet of companies that sell high-quality, durable goods that also take responsibility for their social and environmental impact? (05:23) What is “impact anxiety”? (16:45) What is “corporate social responsibility”? (22:55) Do dollar stores sell any high-quality items? (25:23) How has planned obsolescence changed our shopping habits? (36:31) What are the benefits of buying locally? (42:08) How do we find items that are high-quality and appropriately priced? (48:30) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support