Zero Waste Life: Learning How to Embrace Less to Live More
• Local thrift stores • Consignment shops (usually have better-quality items) • Clothing swaps • social Media Marketplaces • garage sales • estate sales • online thrift stores • eBay
Zero Waste Life: The key is to buy with a purpose.
Strategically buy new. When purchasing something new, like underwear, be strategic. Consider who you are purchasing it from. Support companies who are ethical and practice fair trade as well as organizations that care about the environment. And don’t forget to invest in items that will last.
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Copyright 2020. Reprinted with permission from Rock Point, an imprint of The Quarto Group. ISBN: 9781631066580. Rock Point. Excerpt (Pages 93-97)
Megean Weldon
is a Midwestern girl who calls Kansas City her home. Since 2015, Megean has set forth on a journey to create zero waste. Known as The Zero Waste Nerd, she has re-evaluated her life to send nearly no trash to the landfill. She started her blog Zero Waste Nerd (zerowastenerd.com) to show her progress in eliminating waste from day one. The transition made her more connected to food, it saved her a lot of money, and it made her healthier. She invites readers to join in on this journey.
