Stanley Cups. We’ve all heard of it at this point. It’s impossible not to. When cars explode and ice remains and Target shelves are empty, it’s crowds seeking the latest edition of this product that was hyped on social media. But what does all of that hype get us? More and more products in production, leading to more waste. mary and Emma sit down to discuss the Stanley Quencher cup phenomenon and how it relates to slow living. They touch on how the cup is a status symbol more than it being associated with sustainability, how buying one also buys into 'perceived luxury', and the effect of a product going viral.

Topics Discussed

· Consumer Issues with Slow Living

· The Stanley Cup

· Status Symbol Materialism

· Perceived Luxury

· When Plastic Water Bottles Became Big

· The Impact of Consumerism and Culture on the Stanley Quencher Cup Trend

· Social Media & Overconsumption

· The Culture of Scarcity

· The History of Hydration

· Role of Women in Driving Economy and Culture

· Budgeting and Alternative Products

· Making Conscious Choices When Consuming

Episode Resources:

· Listen to The Good Dirt “181. Mary & Emma Chat: What is Slow Living?”

· Story of Stuff

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🌻 About Lady Farmer:

Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Fast Forward Production.