Zero Waste Kit for Beginners
PS- Did you know that American Samoa’s landfill is unlined?
What is zero waste?
Zero Waste (or ZW) is a lifestyle practice of eliminating or minimizing single use disposable waste.
Which is why I put together this Zero Waste Kit for Beginners. It’s something I take around with me as much as possible to prevent waste.
Zero Waste Kit for beginners:
Drawstring bag
Spoon and fork
Chopsticks
Reusable straw
Tote bag
Optional:
Tupperware
Water bottle / Mug
Baby steps.
Being 100% Zero Waste is very very very difficult. Just doing groceries creates waste. Local cherry tomatoes are sold in a ziplock bag. There are times when I forget and I’m already in line at Koko Bean and the lady is scooping my BBQ chicken into a styrofoam plate. Or when I order an Arnie Palmer and forget to say “no straw please” until the glass is sitting in front of me with a plastic straw. Then I think of the turtles. Teardrop.
But that’s why this ZW kit is so great!
It’s easy. It’s convenient. It makes sense. And it’s something I can do NOW to make a small but meaningful impact. And I hope you try it out too! The best part is you can make it your own. Carry a cute tote bag around. Sew your own drawstring bag (I dyed my own fabric using turmeric!). Pick your favorite utensils. Drink out of your most loved mug. And you’ll make the world a better place.