Jeff Rubin

Chris Baskind writes about the environment and simpler living. He's also an advocate of carfree transportation, relying entirely on bicycles since June, 2009.

Three years ago, Chris launched Lighter Footstep, a pioneering website focused on greener, healthier, more affordable living. It was recently acquired by the Mother Nature Network (MNN). Connect with Chris on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

• The Seven Stones of simpler living: Seven key ideas to simplify your life.
• Welcome to the Minimalist Century: Embrace minimalism before it embraces you.
• How to break free from aspirational clutter: Is your hobby collecting forgotten hobbies?
• 12 reasons to use a bicycle for transportation: Get fit. Save money. Feel great.
• Minimalism is more than less: Don't confuse minimalism with reductionism.