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I am so with you, Cathy! I actually really struggled with this book. From almost page 1, I was super overwhelmed with the amount of data that he was using to support his arguments. I actually don’t think I will continue on to the second half – it’s just too much to read through and process. I may try to find some Cliff Notes 🙂
Vanna- Wow, that’s shocking that your co-workers treat you like that! I have to assume they are deflecting their own insecurities about waste and the way they live their life onto you. Shame on them.
My co-worker expressed some interest in my bamboo cutlery so last Christmas I gifted him with a set of his own to keep at his desk – and he uses them! Small changes like this give me hope that Bea’s vision is possible.
I do think people will need to make some big changes in their lifestyle to be zero waste and to move towards Bea’s vision- she talks about a total shift in how the average person lives. And to move towards zero waste I believe that people need to be open to learning about the why and then the how. It’s important for people to know about the 5 R’s and what they mean, what is going on with the environment locally and globally, and how much they can create less waste, then move on to the actual steps they can take to live that way.Vanna, such a great point! The method in which and how a product ends up in our hands is so important needs to be taking into consideration. I really think that “cradle to cradle” or “cradle to grave” needs an R and should be part of this Zero Waste mantra. Thanks for making that point!
Ha! Cathy, I am right there with you! I saw a woman putting her bananas in a plastic bag and I had to wonder “why?”. And Vanna, I have to agree with you. I live this way to prevent more waste from accumulating and make the world better for future generations.So it’s totally worth the “weird looks”.
What an eye-opening statement! When I read this, I realized that I have become incredibly disconnected from the impact of my actions. A perfect example of this is putting trash in my trash can. Before I started down the Zero Waste path in February of 2017, I threw away items and never thought about what “away” actually meant. For me, it was like that trash automatically disappeared once it was hauled to the curb to be picked up and taken to the landfill. But now I realize that this out of sight, out of mind mindset is totally unsustainable. Everyone needs to educate themselves about the waste they are creating and what kind of affect waste has on the environment (myself included!)!
Ha! I love your honesty, Emily. You tried to serve a guest moldy hummus? Sounds delicious.
I definitely feel you on the thrift store thing. I love shopping at thrift stores because it is much better for the environment than buying new, but I often buy things I don’t need. I’ve also found myself buying things like plastic toys for my nieces and nephews, when I should be buying them something made out of a natural material like wood or cotton. I justify it to myself because it’s cheap and I think they will love it, but I need to get out of that habit.
About 6 months ago I tried making my own dishwasher detergent and it didn’t go well. First, I could only find some of the ingredients in plastic packaging. And one item I had to order on Amazon because I couldn’t find it locally, so this little thing came in a huge box with lots of plastic “pillows” for cushion. Then I made the detergent only to have the whole thing harden like a rock in a week. My husband and I were having to chisel out the detergent with a knife and it was really frustrating. The next week we were back at Target buying their convenient dishwasher pods. Help! Any suggestions?
Thanks, Pilar! I am so glad you are here. Hopefully the books we read can all be found in Catalan and/or Spanish. I will do my research before books are chosen to see what languages they are available in.
Hello, I’m Amber. I started Zero Wasted in February of 2017 and I am so happy you are here. I live in Minneapolis, MN and I love to travel. My husband and I went to Norway last year it was the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Thank you for being here!
Darcy, so great of you to join! Hope you can read enough to participate – it’s a pretty fast read. Also, a lot of the discussion questions will ask about your personal experience, so don’t feel like you have to read the whole book to answer. And I must say that I love your profile photo!!
It looks like she has two Books, Not On the Label and Eat Your Heart Out. Thanks for the suggestion!
