The goal of a zero waste home is that you reuse as much as you can, you reduce the amount you need, you recycle everything that is recyclable and you compost when you can. The best part of following a zero waste lifestyle at home is that it not only helps to reduce your carbon footprint, but it also can save you money. 

It is said that up to 40 percent of food grown in the United States is lost or wasted. Food loss and waste on its own is a detrimental issue, though we are not only wasting the food, but also the resources it takes to grow the food. Food loss refers to food grown on a farm that is not available for sale for any particular reason. Food waste refers to when food is thrown out after it has been transported from the farm. 

We live in a world where plastic surrounds us. It is in water bottles, food containers, and beauty products. Plastics are so involved in our daily lives that replacing all plastic products would take years if not decades to happen. Though the thought of reducing our usage of plastic is daunting it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try for a better cleaner world.