Testimonies

My experience is that the Zero Waste lifestyle is fun and dynamic! You connect with so many interesting people, you strengthen the local economy and live with more connection to the earth. My tip for you is to start doing the least you can do for a better environment, and build on that little by little. A single person can't do much, but many individuals can influence their families, friends neighbours, communities and perhaps government and corporations to make changes that are positive for the planet we all share.

One of the eco-friendly things that I use in my daily life is a stick deodorant in a carton box by Ben&Anna. An additional bonus is that Ben&Anna supports the Ocean Cleanup initiative. Ocean Cleanup is developing a passive system, using natural oceanic forces to catch and concentrate plastic.

I use a bamboo toothbrush from Ecopanda every day. No plastic, no harm for the planet. The toothbrush is made of a special type of bamboo, MOSO, grown in an ecologically clean region. It has a biodegradable base. It completely decomposes in 3 years, and the good thing is that Pandas don't eat that type of bamboo, so they are not in danger.

I love doing lots of things for myself, and a few months ago I learnt how to make eco-bags. So now I sew my own bags and sell them to other "ecolovers". I make my eco-bags from old clothes that are not used anymore. They are 100% eco-friendly, and I have stopped buying plastic bags each time I go to the supermarket or any other type of shop.

I'm only on the start of my journey to a Zero Waste lifestyle. Every day I read more and more about ecology, Zero Waste and green living. I've started making my own cosmetics to stop using chemicals and save money.

Zero Waste is my lifestyle – it became a part of my life a few years ago, and I still follow my heart (the voice of my heart). As a zero-waste activist I use solid shampoo from Lush. What I personally like is that the Lush products are not tested on animals, and they don't use plastic to pack their products.

I believe in a world without waste, where my daughter can live on a safe and clean planet. I believe that businesses, authorities and society should start acting as if this is the only planet we have, because it is. One of the items that I use all the time is a luffa sponge, which is made of natural plants.

I love exploring all the possibilities in the Zero Waste heaven. I am fully convinced that it is not too late to save our beautiful planet. Going Zero Waste does not only make yourself feel at ease and empowered, but also contributes to strengthening our society and the environment. And also, it's fun! I love strolling through second hand stores, finding that one-ofa-kind jacket I dreamed of; Making delicious meals out of all the leftovers in our shared fridge; bringing my beautiful personalized cup to my favorite local café. Being more conscious about my waste consumption has simplified my life enormously and every step towards Zero Waste feels like an achievement that makes me happy and hopeful.