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One of the things we can all strive for is to live azero-wastelifestyle.
So, what is zero waste?
It’s the practice of reducing the amount of waste you produce in your daily life to nothing.
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(Imagine throwing nothing away.)
By reducing the amount of waste we produce, we help conserve resources and reduce pollution.
Opting for zero waste is also great for your wallet.
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Choosing reusable items over disposable ones often has a larger up-front cost but will save you money over time.
A reusable water bottle, for example, is more expensive than a single bottle of water.
If the idea of zero waste is intimidating, that’s okay!
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Dont let it dissuade you from even trying in the first place.
Going zero waste isnt about being perfect, but rather making small changes that add up over time.
To get started, scroll down for some tips for zero-waste living.
Here are 13 tips to help you get started.
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Reduce your overall consumption.
One of the best ways to reduce waste is by simply consuming less.
Make the switch to a reusable water bottle.
Did you know that hardly any plastic is recycled?
Ditch the plastic water bottles and invest in a high-quality reusable bottle instead.
Bring your own shopping bags.
Grab your grocery totes when you do your food shopping or go on a Target run.
Youll avoid using single-use plastic bags, and in some places, avoid a small bag fee.
Say no to plastic straws.
Ask yourself: do you really need the straw?
If you’ve got the option to skip it, consider doing so.
Alternatively, invest in a reusable straw thats made from bamboo, stainless steel, or even glass.
Switch to cloth in your kitchen.
Rather than using disposable paper napkins or paper towels for cleaning, switch to cloth for both jobs.
They can be washed and reused time and again.
One easy way to make your own cleaning cloths is to cut up an old t-shirt.
They make great rags, and youre avoiding throwing something in the landfill.
Shop the bulk section.
Have you passed by bins of grains and nuts at your grocery store?
Thats the bulk section.
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Compost your food waste.
Your city might have compost services.
In that case, take advantage of them.
Youd be surprised how much you might compost in commercial facilities.
Bring reusable cups to the coffee shop.
To avoid the landfill, bring your own reusable coffee cup.
Hot beverages are the most common but dont forget about your iced coffee, too.
Repair and reuse.
Instead of throwing things away, have a go at repair them or find ways to reuse them.
If youre weary of repairing something, check out if theres a repair cafe in your area.
You might just get that toaster working again.
Opt for secondhand.
Use a bar of soap.
Swap out your body wash and liquid hand soap for bars of soap.
This will avoid plastic bottles and you’ll still enjoy some wonderful scents.
Create ecobricks using your plastic waste.
It has many uses, including in building in the place of conventional bricks.
Avoid single-use plastics in your kitchen.
Refrain from using single-use plastics like plastic wrap, ziplock bags, and disposable cutlery.
Swap them withbeeswax wraps,silicone storage bags, and metal flatware.
