{"product_id":"an-almost-zero-waste-life-learning-how-to-embrace-less-to-live-more-9781631066580","title":"An Almost Zero Waste Life: Learning How to Embrace Less to Live More","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor Megean Weldon, aka The Zero Waste Nerd, gently guides you on an attainable, inspirational, mindful, and completely realistic journey to a sustainable living lifestyle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind \u003cb\u003etips, strategies, recipes, and DIY projects for reducing waste\u003c\/b\u003e in this approachable, \u003cb\u003ebeautifully designed and illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is zero waste living? \u003c\/b\u003eAlthough the practice has been around for generations out of necessity, it is making a comeback as concerns grow about the fate of our environment. To put it simply: it is \u003cb\u003eattempting to send no waste to landfills\u003c\/b\u003e. Although you may have read or heard about \"zero waste,\" \"sustainable,\" or \"green\" living, the concept can sometimes seem too complicated, the author's tone a bit self-righteous, or riddled with advice geared for people with 5 acres of land in the country with dreams of raising livestock and homesteading. \u003ci\u003eThis is not that book.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan a \"regular\" person do this? \u003c\/b\u003eAbsolutely! Zero waste isn't necessarily about zero, but more about changing or altering the way we see the world around us, how we consume, and how we think about waste. It's about making better choices when we can, and working to reduce our overall impact by reducing the amount of packaging and single-use plastics we bring into our life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the positive, \u003ci\u003eAn Almost Zero Waste Life\u003c\/i\u003e presents \u003cb\u003esimple ways to reduce waste in every aspect of your life\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCleaning\u003c\/b\u003e: Recipes for natural cleaners and how to ditch paper towels for good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeal plans\u003c\/b\u003e: Weekly menus and recipes for zero waste meals that use bulk pantry staples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShopping\u003c\/b\u003e: How to shop zero waste at big chain stores and ways to reduce food packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBathroom\u003c\/b\u003e: Sustainable beauty routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecycling\u003c\/b\u003e: Ingenious ways to repurpose old clothing and how to recycle small metals, like razor blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompost\u003c\/b\u003e: The basics of composting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Almost Zero Waste Life \u003c\/i\u003ewill change the way you see the world around you, how you consume, and how you think about waste for a healthier planet and happier you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegean Weldon\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003eThe Zero Waste Nerd\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 of 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rock Point","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50422014705938,"sku":"9781631066580","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_18277348-4d5b-47fb-8d9a-692d98c30ccf.jpg?v=1729520145","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/an-almost-zero-waste-life-learning-how-to-embrace-less-to-live-more-9781631066580","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}