Overview
As we use things we create garbage — those things we do not use again. By this definition Nature produces no garbage since Nature's waste is used again as nutrient for other living things.
Importance
Canadians produce more garbage per capita than any other people on Earth (2.5 kg/person per day). In a world where resources are limited this is an embarrassment. We need a REVOLUTION in how we live our lives. By rethinking, refusing, repairing, reducing, reusing … and last, and yes least, recycling we can shrink the stink and work towards not producing any garbage at all — aka 'Zero Waste'.
First Steps
Carry day pack everywhere you go with water bottle, cloth napkin, utensils, mug, 'Tupperware', and assortment of cloth and mesh bags for food shopping, etc.
Success Stories
- 'Zero Waste Home'
- Families that put out their garbage (1 bag) twice a year
- Schools that only have one dumpster and it's emptied once a month
Bull's-eye
Zero Waste
Resources
DVD 'The Clean Bin Project'
Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard