Zero waste is taking action to prevent the amount of waste being created.
Making a conscious choice to use reusable items instead of disposables makes a big impact
on the amount of waste we create.
Anyone can go zero waste and it's easy enough to start now, here's how!
Almost everything we use daily comes in a reusable form.
Sometimes it just takes a little digging to find specialty items like stainless steel
straws.
One of the best things you can do is compost.
If you don't have a backyard composter or compost removal from your local municipality
there are other answers, but we'll save that for the next video.
Waste around the world is influenced by many factors including culture, economic development
and climate.
Waste management is expensive so taking action to reduce your waste is a great way to reduce
the negative impacts of excess waste and spend less on disposal.
Recycling can seem like a good idea, but it isn't always the answer.
It takes a lot of energy to process recyclables and many communities lack regulations that
guide and coordinate the efforts of manufacturers, municipalities, consumers, and recyclers.
So many things don't get recycled properly, or they don't get recycled at all.
Waste generation everywhere is growing and if we aren't careful it could lead to serious
health, safety, and environmental consequences.
The biggest problem with our waste is that it doesn't always end up where it's supposed
to be.
Even if you put it in the garbage or recycle it, it doesn't mean that it's always going
to end up in the landfill or at the recycling plant.
Garbage ends up in our lakes, rivers, and oceans all the time.
Making small changes in all areas of our lives can make a huge impact.
It's about baby steps.
Each piece of waste prevented is a small victory.
Once you get comfortable with the basics of zero waste it becomes a lot easier to do things
like shop in bulk.
It won't be long before you see the financial benefits, time savings, and health benefits
of going zero waste.
Going zero waste is a learning process and it can't happen over night.
Try and let go of judgements and frustrations while you're on this journey, it will make
it easier.
Focus on your impact and other's will follow.
It doesn't matter what others think, it's about how you feel.