7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Zero Waste
When the idea of "going zero waste" became popular a few years ago, no one knew what it meant. Your household and you were enthusiastic about working towards the objective of producing less garbage. To achieve the Zero Waste goal of producing no trash, you must switch to using only products that come in recyclable or compostable packaging. To do this, you may need to reduce your overall consumption, as the disposal of nearly all consumer goods is a necessary evil. This process takes time and effort: You could reduce your trash output one day and expect to have reached your goal by the following morning. No? Only you? Ok. Pursuing zero waste is more of a process than a final goal. An adventure that, if you're sincere, may last a lifetime. Trying to live more sustainably is a noble goal, but it's a big lifestyle shift, and it might take time to break old habits and cope with the waste and overconsumption you currently have. Utilizing current resources is the most ...