Have you heard of the zero waste lifestyle? Today's video is a beginner's guide to zero waste: 10 tips for reducing waste!

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The 5 R's of Waste Management

• REFUSE what you don't need
• REDUCE what you do need
• REUSE what you already have
• RECYCLE what you cannot refuse, reduce, or reuse
• ROT the rest

Mentioned

• Refuse junk mail
• Ball mason jars
• Acrylic straw
• Etee food wrap
• Similar sustainable food wrap on Amazon
• Portable Utensils
• Bamboo toothbrush
• Sckoon menstrual cup

Zero Waste Resources

• Trash is for Tossers
• Sustainably Vegan
• 30 Day Zero Waste Challenge
• Plastic Paradise Movie

Sources

• Zero Waste Home
• Plastic bag stats
• Toothbrush stats: Brush with Bamboo
• Period stats: The Environmental Impact of My Period

Let's start the discussion on how we can be more environmentally conscious. Comment below with your thoughts and best tips on reducing waste!