074 - Decluttering your packaging stash

Decluttering Untangled with Heather Tingle : How to declutter when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic

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Summary

In this episode of Decluttering Untangled, Heather Tingle discusses the common issue of keeping packaging materials in our homes. She explores the reasons behind this behavior, including fear of needing the items again, environmental guilt, and sensory preferences. Heather provides practical strategies for decluttering packaging, emphasising the importance of assessing what is truly needed and maintaining a minimal stash. She encourages listeners to be kind to themselves in the process and to consider creative ways to repurpose or recycle packaging materials.

Takeaways

• We often keep packaging out of fear of needing it again.
• Environmental guilt can prevent us from discarding items.
• It's important to assess how much packaging we actually use.
• Keeping a dedicated space for packaging can help manage clutter.
• Letting go of damaged or unnecessary packaging is okay.
• Sensory preferences can influence our attachment to packaging.
• You don't need an excuse to keep something that makes you happy.
• Consider donating or recycling packaging materials.
• Opt for minimal packaging when ordering online.
• Use the one in, one out method to maintain your stash.

Chapters

00:00
Understanding the Clutter of Packaging

02:59
The Emotional and Environmental Impact of Keeping Packaging

05:54
Practical Strategies for Decluttering Packaging

09:06
Maintaining a Minimal Packaging Stash

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