What is Zero Waste?
Zero Waste is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused. The goal is for no trash to be sent to landfills, incinerators, or the ocean.
The process recommended is one similar to the way that resources are reused in nature.
A zero-waste lifestyle Is about doing what we can as individuals to keep the items we purchase from going to the landfill. It is also about simplifying our lives, curbing our consumption, and supporting companies who are actively working to reduce waste.
The 6 R’s of zero waste living:
1) Refuse what we do not need
2) Reduce what we do need
3) Reuse what we consume
4) Repair what is worn or broken
5) Recycle what we cannot refuse, reduce, or reuse
6) Rot (compost) the rest
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Zero Waste Resources
Zero Waste Home is a lifestyle movement by Bea Johnson who shares the incredible health, financial and time savings benefits that it provides.
Treading My Own Path is a web resource for living a low-waste, more sustainable lifestyle.
Trash Is For Tossers documents a zero-waste lifestyle journey and provides resources and tips.
The Story Of Stuff (video) is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns.
Zero Waste Nerd offers stress free, money saving ways to reduce plastic, slash trash, and simplify life.
Founder and CEO
Ginette Matthews
Ginette is driven to do whatever she can to leave her children with a healthy planet. She is passionate about local, organic food and about minimizing the waste generated by her household.
When Ginette was a new mother, she found it incredibly challenging to avoid purchasing plastic packaging and unhealthy chemicals when shopping for her family. After years of educating herself and others about the available planet-friendly alternatives, she decided to open The Local Refillery to share her knowledge, passion, and solutions with others.