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The Best Gift Ideas for a Sustainable 2023 Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, many of us are looking for ways to give more thoughtful and sustainable gifts to our loved ones. In a time when climate change and
Comparing Oat Milk vs Almond Milk: The Most Sustainable Choice
Oat Milk vs. Almond Milk: Which is the right choice when thinking about sustainability? The ever-growing trend of plant-based milk has captured the hearts and fridges of people around the
PFAS: What to Know About The Forever Chemical
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have become known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and the human body. These
The Truth About PVA in Laundry Sheets and Pods
Laundry pods and laundry sheets have gained popularity as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional liquid detergents, primarily due to their claims of reducing plastic waste. However, many people may be unaware
The Clean Energy Revolution: Renewables Met 100% Increase in Global Energy Demand in 2022
In recent years, the urgency to address climate change and transition to more sustainable energy sources has become increasingly apparent. The need for a cleaner and greener future has driven
Zero Waste Living: A Sustainable Path to a Cleaner Future
In recent times, Zero Waste Living has gained significant popularity, largely fueled by social media’s influence. This movement aims to minimize waste production, but what exactly is zero waste, and
Join the Plastic Free July Challenge and Make a Difference Today
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on our planet? Join thousands of individuals around the world this July and take part in the Plastic Free July 2023 Challenge.
The Top 4 Zero Waste Deodorants
If you’re like me, you’re constantly looking for ways to replace everyday items with non-plastic alternatives. I originally started with some of the easier-to-replace items around the house like soaps
The Avocado Green Pillow Review: The Best Sustainable Pillow
When we set off on our zero waste journey, the last things on our minds were zero waste, green pillows. While we don’t adhere to the 2 year recommendation for
What is the Circular Economy?
The Principals of a Circular Economy The circular economy is a way to bring our current economy and consumption habits into a more sustainable cycle. As an alternative to the
5 Simple Ways to Go Zero Waste in the Kitchen
The Kitchen: Where Sustainability Starts When it comes to reducing your footprint, the kitchen is an easy and logical place to start. You can create a lot of waste in
7 Easy Steps to be a Sustainable Traveler
With the world slowly returning to normal, travel is on the rise and as a whole we are also becoming more eco-conscious. People are searching for ways to make their
About Us
Welcome to The Zero Waste List, we are sustainability-minded individuals trying to make sustainability and zero waste a more approachable and achievable goal. Our mission is to help others reduce their impact on the environment through the use of more sustainable, plastic-free products, easy-to-execute lifestyle changes, and the support of charities & groups that support a greener world. We hope to share how easy it is to live a more sustainable, zero-waste-oriented life and inspire others to take their first steps toward realizing their own waste, energy or carbon footprint reduction goals.
We’re here to share our passion for waste reduction, plastic reduction, and our journey toward living a greener, more sustainable life. We started the new decade targeting the waste and plastic in our lives and want to share our successes and failures with our readers.
“We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.”
— Anne Marie Bonneau
Even if you don’t know where to start or which step to take, make that leap to do something, however small, to make an impact on your waste stream, your energy usage, or your carbon footprint. We’ve been able to make some remarkable improvements in our goals since we started. It’s amazing how starting with something small can really inspire you to take a look at other aspects of your life and bit by bit those changes start to add up.
While the journey may seem daunting, it’s really a much easier path to start down than we once thought. Whether it was being more thoughtful and changing some of the items we use in our life, finding local farmers and shopping more locally, or unplugging an unused piece of electronics, these small changes begin to create something of a snowball effect that can pay dividends for your life and the planet.
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