While it is not always necessary to get new products to go zero-waste, it is extremely important to take a stock of things that you already have. The ultimate goal of the zero-waste movement is to reduce the amount of things we discard so starting to assess our existing habits and articles can have a huge impact on the overall waste we generate.
Most of us have grown up in an age of abundance with little regard for the impact that our choices have on the environment. The incredible ease of shopping at a touch and increase in disposable the variety of products has led to the development of a culture that promotes excessive buying regardless of wants and needs. Read More.