Zero Waste for Families: A Practical Guide


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Practical, Simple Steps to guide your family from low waste to Zero Waste for a healthier planet. Raising three active kids under the shadow of the climate crisis, Fredrika Syren and her family made a commitment to go Zero Waste. Shifting their habits gradually 10+ years ago to live more mindfully of the environment, making small-scale changes to do their part for climate change. From removing their household trash can to composting everything and growing their own food, the adventures of teaching their children sustainable consumerism in an ordinary San Diego suburb yields the practical guidebook that became Zero Waste for Families. They share steps to guide families from low waste to zero waste with simple, tips and tricks for a greener lifestyle. - Over 150 pages of practical tips for beginners and advanced zero-wasters - Tried-and-true DIY recipes for healthy sustainable meals, eco-friendly beauty, and a less-waste, healthy home - How to travel zero waste - How and why to grow your own food and compost everything - Tips for reducing waste with babies and and children, including crafts, toys and school supplies ? - How this family saved $18k/year going zero waste







Don't Be Trashy


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Learn how to dramatically reduce the waste you produce—and your stress levels—one sanity-saving step at a time in this accessible, practical guide from the creator of The Zero Waste Collective. “You’ll feel inspired by McKenna’s thorough and accessible approach to understanding the why and how of reducing waste.”—Julia Watkins, author of Simply Living Well Say goodbye to your bursting toiletries bag, fast fashion, and all the plastic crowding your pantry. It's time to build less trashy habits for a more sustainable and ethical life. With relatable stories, compassion, and a realistic perspective, Tara McKenna will show you how in this ultimate guide to going zero waste(ish). We're all trapped in a wasteful convenience-based cycle, but Don’t Be Trashy offers an alternative: an approach to reducing waste that emphasizes progress over perfection. McKenna guides you month by month through a year of reducing consumption, covering: • Decluttering and turning off the flow of stuff into your home • Breaking up with fast fashion and developing a capsule wardrobe • Cutting off your supply of single-use plastic in your kitchen, cleaning supplies, and bathroom • Investing in home goods that'll last for decades without breaking the bank • And more! Ultimately, it's about changing your mindset to one of minimalism and conscious consumption—a mindset that’s as good for your wallet and your well-being as it is for the planet. Don't Be Trashy will guide you to your best life—one with less waste and more joy!




The (Almost) Zero-Waste Guide


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Cut back on waste, reduce your carbon footprint, and live more sustainably with these 100 (almost) zero-waste tips In a perfect world, we would all be able to fit a year’s worth of waste in a mason jar. But for most of us​,​ doing so can be immensely intimidating or simply not feasible. But even if you can’t be perfectly zero waste, you can still have a profound impact on our environment, climate, and health by making some simple changes to your lifestyle and habits. Author Melanie Mannarino shares 100 simple tips for being less wasteful in a variety of contexts: -At Home, with advice not only for the kitchen and food, but also for cleaning and home organization -Travel, from commuting to vacations -Fashion, including finding sustainable brands and caring for your clothing -Community, helping you identify ways to make a broader impact beyond your home Beyond limiting your personal waste, learn about how you can reduce your “unseen” waste by making more eco-friendly choices, such as purchasing clothes with more sustainable fabrics and adopting a “Meatless Monday” regimen to help decrease your carbon footprint. If you’re someone who wants to reduce waste in your daily life and make a positive impact on the planet ​without​ making​​ drastic changes in your habits, then look no further. This highly accessible and practical guide will have you living a greener, more sustainable life that is (almost) zero waste in no time!




Zero Waste Home


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A practical guide for reducing waste in the home offers tools and tips for going "zero waste," discussing how to make cosmetics and cleaning supplies, pack lunches without plastic, and weed out unnecessary appliances. Shows how the author transformed her family's life for the better by reducing their waste to an astonishing 1 liter per year; part practical guide that gives readers tools & tips to diminish their footprint & simplify their lives. -- Publishers Description.




Don't Be Trashy


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Get beyond the Mason jar and learn how to dramatically reduce the waste you produce over the course of a year—one sanity-saving step at a time—in this super-practical guide from the creator of The Zero Waste Collective. Say goodbye to your bursting toiletries bag, fast fashion, and all the plastic crowding your pantry. It's time to build less trashy habits for a more sustainable and ethical life. With relatable stories, compassion, and a realistic perspective, Tara McKenna will show you how in this ultimate guide to going zero waste(ish). We're all trapped in a wasteful convenience-based cycle, but Don’t Be Trashy offers an alternative: an approach to reducing waste that emphasizes progress over perfection. McKenna guides you month by month through a year of reducing consumption, covering: Decluttering and turning off the flow of stuff into your home Breaking up with fast fashion and developing a capsule wardrobe Cutting off your supply of single-use plastic in your kitchen, cleaning supplies, and bathroom Investing in home goods that'll last for decades without breaking the bank And more! Ultimately, it's about changing your mindset to one of minimalism and conscious consumption—a mindset that’s as good for your wallet and your well-being as it is for the planet. Don't Be Trashy will guide you to your best life—one with less waste and more joy!




Zero Waste Living


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Zero Waste Living: A Practical Guide" is your comprehensive roadmap to adopting a more sustainable and eco-conscious lifestyle. In this book, we explore the principles and practices of zero waste living, offering practical tips and actionable steps to help you reduce waste, minimize your environmental impact, and live in harmony with the planet. The book begins by introducing the concept of zero waste living and explaining why it's essential in our modern world. It explores the environmental challenges posed by waste generation and the benefits of transitioning to a zero waste lifestyle, including reduced pollution, conservation of resources, and personal well-being. As you delve into the chapters, you'll discover a wealth of practical advice on various aspects of zero waste living, including: Decluttering and Simplifying: Learn how to declutter your life and create a minimalist living space that aligns with your values. Waste Reduction Strategies: Explore waste reduction strategies for your kitchen, bathroom, and daily routines. Discover tips on composting, recycling, and smart shopping to minimize waste. Eco-Friendly Living: Dive into the world of eco-friendly products and sustainable practices. Find out how to choose sustainable kitchen tools, create DIY beauty products, and make eco-conscious cleaning solutions. Zero Waste Parties: Host eco-friendly gatherings and celebrations with tips on invitations, decorations, tableware, and sustainable party favors. Sustainability Beyond Your Home: Extend your zero waste lifestyle to your community and beyond by supporting local initiatives, engaging in sustainable transportation, and advocating for positive change. Throughout the book, you'll find inspiring stories and practical examples from individuals and communities who have embraced zero waste living. These real-life success stories illustrate the profound impact that small, intentional changes can have on the environment and our quality of life. "Zero Waste Living: A Practical Guide" is more than just a book; it's a call to action. It empowers you to take concrete steps toward a more sustainable and mindful way of life. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or just beginning your journey, this book offers valuable insights, resources, and inspiration to help you reduce waste, conserve resources, and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable planet. Join the zero waste movement and embark on a transformative journey towards a brighter, greener future.




A Family Guide to Waste-free Living


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"This book provides the ingredients to create a new normal." Costa Georgiadis, host of Gardening Australia Tackle our ever-growing waste problem. A Family Guide to Waste-free Living gives you all the information, advice, budget-friendly recipes and projects you'll need to start reducing waste in your life. Lauren and Oberon Carter make it it simple and sustainable for families to eliminate waste in the home, at work, at school and out in the world. This is a practical and inspiring resource for anyone wanting to live more sustainably. Inside you'll find: - Simple activities for the whole family. - Instructions on building waste-free kits for around the house and out and about. - A plan for creating change by advocating to government and business. - Tackle our ever-growing waste problem with all the information, advice, budget-friendly recipes and projects you'll need to start reducing waste in your life. This is a specially formatted fixed layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book.




Low-Waste Living: A Practical Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle


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Low-Waste Living: A Practical Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle Are you ready to embrace a more sustainable way of living? "Low-Waste Living: A Practical Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle" is your essential companion on the journey to reducing waste and making eco-friendly choices in every aspect of your life. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn practical tips and strategies to minimize waste at home, from the kitchen to your wardrobe, and beyond. Discover how to shop sustainably, cook with minimal waste, and even navigate travel and commuting with a low carbon footprint. With chapters dedicated to low-waste parenting, sustainable celebrations, and building a community of like-minded individuals, this book offers a wealth of knowledge for anyone seeking to live more mindfully. Author Robert Varton provides actionable advice, realistic goal-setting techniques, and motivational insights to help you overcome challenges and stay committed to your low-waste journey. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your existing sustainable practices, this book will inspire you to make positive changes that benefit both you and the planet. Join the movement toward a low-waste lifestyle and discover how small steps can lead to big environmental impacts. Start your journey today with "Low-Waste Living: A Practical Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle.




A Zero Waste Family


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From the eco-luxe lifestyle champion Anita Vandyke comes a practical and beautifully illustrated, fresh, and fun guide to sustainably reduce your family’s waste by 80 percent in just thirty days! Trying to live a zero-waste life while simultaneously raising a family can feel almost impossible, but Anita Vandyke, the popular Instagrammer and best-selling author of A Zero Waste Life, is here to help. A Zero Waste Family is an insightful thirty-day guide brimming with the lessons Anita learned during her first year navigating motherhood, while still trying to reduce her waste. Here she shares innovative ideas about how families can work together to decrease their household waste and in the process make their lives easier, richer, and more purposeful, and less full of clutter and distractions. As parents we are constantly juggling the needs of children, work, chores, and money. This book is not designed to add to the guilt that we already feel; it's about showing how, by applying zero-waste and minimalist principles, being an eco-parent doesn’t have to be difficult. By making small changes as a family, we can make a big difference to our world for our children and future generations.