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What is zero waste living Although the practice has been around for generations out of necessity, it is making a comeback as concerns grow about the fate of our environment. To put it simply: it is attempting to send no waste to landfills. Although you may have read or heard about zero waste, sustainable, or green living, the concept can sometimes seem too complicated, the authors tone a bit self-righteous, or riddled with advice geared for people with 5 acres of land in the country with dreams of raising livestock and homesteading. This is not that book. Can a regular person do this Absolutely! Zero waste isnt necessarily about zero, but more about changing or altering the way we see the world around us, how we consume, and how we think about waste. Its about making better choices when we can, and working to reduce our overall impact by reducing the amount of packaging and single-use plastics we bring into our life. Focusing on the positive, An Almost Zero Waste Life presents simple ways to reduce waste in every aspect of your life: Cleaning: Recipes for natural cleaners and how to ditch paper towels for good. Meal plans: Weekly menus and recipes for zero waste meals that use bulk pantry staples. Shopping: How to shop zero waste at big chain stores and ways to reduce food packaging. Bathroom: Sustainable beauty routine. Recycling: Ingenious ways to repurpose old clothing and how to recycle small metals, like razor blades. Compost: The basics of composting. And much more! An Almost Zero Waste Life will change the way you see the world around you, how you consume, and how you think about waste for a healthier planet and happier you.
About the Author
Megean Weldon is an eco-lifestyle zero waste blogger, social media influencer, and author of the new zero waste living book, An (Almost) Zero Waste Life: Learning How to Embrace Less to Live More. She is recognized as a leading zero waste influencer and blogger. Her work has been featured in Martha Stewart, Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, Treehugger, FOX, BBC, TWC, among others. She holds a BSc in Computer Science from MWSU and lives in metro Kansas City, MO. You can find more information at www.zerowastenerd.com.
