The Minimalist Vegan Lifestyle and Vystopia

Clare Mann June 27, 2018

Michael and Masa, the Australian Minimalist Vegans, teach creative ways to live abundantly whilst having a light foot-print on the planet. In this interview, Clare Mann explains how our over-consuming lifestyles exacerbate vystopia and how uncovering the truth behind the cost of our choices, leads us to make kinder and more sustainable choices.

CLICK below to read the interview transcript.

https://theminimalistvegan.com/vystopia/

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