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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
Earth Month: 20 Awesome Ideas to Celebrate
Introduction Earth Day is a yearly event that is celebrated on April 22nd. The goal of the Earth Day is to make people more aware of the environment and to
7 Super Simple Steps to Go Green at Home
Tips for going green and being more sustainable at home Climate change is real – and its damaging effects on our day-to-day life are becoming more prominent with each passing
Understanding Carbon Neutral and Net Zero
What is the difference between carbon neutral and net zero? In order to lessen the effects of global warming and slow down the ramification humans have on our planet, net-zero
Reduce your Carbon Footprint in 16 Easy Steps
By now, we’ve probably all heard that we need to reduce our carbon footprint for the sake of the planet. However, sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to find exactly
How to easily recycle paper
Why should you try your best to recycle your paper? There are many reasons why you should recycle paper. Here are a few of the most important ones: 1. Recycling
Manmade Fabrics vs Natural Fibers: The Environmental Impact of Our Clothes
Is Natural or Manmade Fabric Better for the Environment? Table of Contents Natural Material vs Manmade Fabric Organic Cotton vs Conventional Cotton Finding Sustainable Clothes Our clothes are one of
A Super Simple Guide to Apartment Composting
Composting in small spaces is easier than you may think Apartment composting can be particularly challenging given the limited space you might have available to you. But don’t worry –
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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