How To Start Zero Waste Lifestyle In Cambodia

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ZERO

WASTE LIFESTYLE

IN CAMBODIA Dana Kang

INTRODUCTION

What comes to your mind when you think of environmental issues? Do you still think of polar bears standing on the shrinking icebergs? Well, polar bears are not the only ones endangered by climate change. The pain of the Earth comes back to us as well. Now, the problems can no longer be ignored.

Saving the Earth sounds like a challenge; it seems too big and difficult. But if we all do it together, changing is possible. We should all take action and not underestimate the impact of individual change.

Living a zero waste lifestyle is one of the easiest ways to make a change. You don't have to completely get rid of the waste; it is a concept with 'less', not 'zero'. "We don't need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly." (Bonneau) This book contains a variety of ways to make less waste. I hope you get some simple ideas on where to start.

Dana Kang February 19, 2022

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Hi! I'm Dako who protects Cambodia's environment. In this book, I will teach you how to start a zero waste lifestyle in Cambodia. Don't worry!

There is nothing difficult, you can just follow my steps and try one by one slowly.

If you are ready, let’s begin!

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CONTENTS 2

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What is Zero Waste?

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02 How to Recycle in Cambodia?

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Zero Waste Kitchen 10-11

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04 Zero Waste Bathroom 12-13

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Zero Waste Dressroom

Zero Waste Shopping Tips

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07 Zero Waste in Cambodia 18-21

08 Activism 22-23

+ Bibliography 24-29

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WHAT IS ZERO WASTE? 10

Zero waste is an effort to reduce what we need, reuse as much as possible, send little for recycling, and compost what we cannot. (Going Zero Waste) The goal is to switch to a circular economy that reduces the use of non-renewable resources.

ZERO WASTE REDUCES CLIMATE IMPACT This quart jar is from Kathryn Kellogg in California, it holds all the waste produced in two years that was not recyclable or compostable. (Leahy)

ZERO WASTE PROMOTES SOCIAL EQUITY AND FORMS COMMUNITY Community-based zero waste strategies build capacity to reduce waste and costs by sharing to reduce, reuse, and recycle. This also protects the health of communities by reducing pollution in the air, water, and soil by keeping toxins and waste out of landfills and incinerators.

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Reducing, reusing, and recycling are important parts of a climate change strategy to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

ZERO WASTE SAVES RESOURCES AND MINIMIZES POLLUTION Reducing and reusing means fewer products are created, and recycling keeps waste out of landfills.

ZERO WASTE SUPPORTS A LOCAL ECONOMY AND CREATES JOBS Green jobs are created in collecting and handling recyclable materials.

Sharing businesses including carsharing and tool rental are also recirculated through our economy.

(Toronto Environmental Alliance)

5RS: Refuse ‘Refuse’ is the first step to reducing waste. Say "No!" to unnecessary product packaging and use reusable or returnable containers.

Reduce Reduce the use of disposable products that give negative environmental impacts. Always use the minimum amount required to avoid unnecessary waste.

Reuse Always remember that reuse comes before recycling. Find a way to reuse, repair, or upcycle items rather than just throwing them away.

Repurpose Repurposing is the use of something for a different purpose. For instance, use cardboard boxes for storing supplies, and plastic bottles for growing plants.

Recycle If we can’t reuse things anymore, they can be recycled and converted into something new. Start collecting and sorting out your waste. (Bell)

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HOW TO RECYCLE IN CAMBODIA? Municipal Waste Composition in Phnom Penh Other 17.3%

Paper 9.9% Organic waste 51.9%

Plastic waste 20.9% Source: opendevelopmentcambodia.net and Phnom Penh Waste Management Strategy and Action Plan 2018-2035

According to Clean Green Cambodia, 1 million tonnes of waste is produced each year in Phnom Penh. Most waste is organic but plastic waste (20.9% of total waste) is increasing as well.

In Cambodia, cardboard, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and metals are the main items that are recycled. Sorting out your waste helps waste pickers to sort waste easier. It is healthier for them as they might do it on the dumpsites. You can separate wastes with different bins for plastic, metal, paper, and normal waste. (Clean Green Cambodia)

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Recycling bins in Chip Mong 11

Items with different materials, such as paper and springs in notes, should be thrown away separately.

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Recycling bins in International School of Phnom Penh

Unfortunately, there are not many recycling systems in Cambodia. I hope Cambodia has more recycling systems!

The most important thing when recycling is to wash the container with clear water and remove or separate other materials and discharge them into different bins.

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REUSABLE CLOTH NAPKIN

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Reusable cloth napkins are more sustainable than paper napkins; they have longer lifespans and are more effective to use.

REUSABLE BEESWAX BAG

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ZERO WASTE KITCHEN

Reusable beeswax bag is made with beeswax, which is a natural wax produced by honey bees. It has antibacterial properties, which help you to keep your food clean and fresh. (Bee) 19

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LOOFAH SPONGE

BAMBOO STRAW

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Bamboo is a renewable resource that grows very quickly. It doesn’t die when it’s cut, so it doesn’t need to be replanted. (Climatecentral.org) Bamboo straws can replace single-use straws.

Loofah sponge is made of loofah, which is a vegetable. It does not produce microplastics when used. It is also 100% biodegradable; if you throw it away, it can decay in a short period.

ZERO WASTE CONTAINERS Bring zero waste containers wherever you go, you can refuse single-use containers and use your own containers instead. This can reduce plastic pollution and also improve your health.

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RECYCLE GLASS JARS If you have glass jars with nothing inside, don't just throw them away; you can recycle them instead. They are very useful for storing food and leftovers.

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LEMON SOJU CLEANER Use a lemon soju cleaner instead of a cleaner with harmful chemicals. Lemon peels contain antimicrobial effects, which is helpful when cleaning. (Limoneira) It is effective in cleaning kitchen sinks, tables, refrigerators, and microwaves.

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How To Make It? 1. Put sliced lemon into the glass container.

2. Pour soju so that the sliced lemon can be soaked.

3. Seal your glass container and put it in the refrigerator.

4. Rest and ferment for two days.

5. After two days, filter out only the liquid and put it in the sprayer.

Refreshing lemon scent makes me feel good!

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TOOTHY TABS Toothy tabs are better for the environment than toothpaste because they are plastic-free.

Toothpaste tubes are not easily recycled and are eventually thrown into landfills.

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BAMBOO TOOTHBRUSH Switching to a bamboo toothbrush is one of the simple ways to make a plastic-free bathroom. A plastic toothbrush is difficult to recycle while the handle of the bamboo toothbrush is biodegradable.

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ZERO WASTE BATHROOM WOODEN COMB Wood is a renewable source, so they are more helpful to the environment. Wooden combs are also healthier than plastic combs because they prevent greasiness.

(Curls)

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COFFEE GROUND SCRUBS Many scrubs contain microbeads, which are small plastic particles. They affect marine pollution because they are not decomposed in water. Coffee ground scrubs can replace them; they are healthier and more helpful to the environment.

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You can mix honey or yogurt with coffee grounds and rub it on the body or feet, it is good for exfoliating and moisturizing. (The Coconut Mama) However, coffee particles are often rough, so it is not recommended to use them on the face.

BAR SOAP Bar soaps have a lower environmental impact than liquid soaps because liquid soaps are usually packaged in plastic containers. Liquid shampoo and body wash also can be replaced with the shampoo bar and body wash bar.

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REFILLABLE BEAUTY PRODUCTS Refillable beauty products are designed to reduce the use of new packaging materials whenever purchased. It allows users to keep their containers and purchase only refill products to reduce waste.

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Disposable razors are usually made of a variety of mixed materials, making them difficult to recycle. The solution is to use a safety razor! You can use it forever because the grip itself is reusable.

You only need to replace the blade if necessary.

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SLOW FASHION Slow fashion includes awareness and access to fashion that considers the process and resources needed to make clothes. It supports buying better-quality clothing that lasts longer, and values fair treatment of people, animals, and the Earth in the process. It hones in on reducing consumption and production. (Hill)

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MAKE YOUR OWN BAG WITH OLD SHIRTS! You can make your own bag with your old shirts without sewing!

All you need is an old shirt, pencil or chalk, and scissors.

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Put your t-shirt on a flat surface and smooth out all the wrinkles.

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Use a pencil or chalk to draw the cutting area around the neckline and sleeves and cut it.

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Cut the bottom of the shirt both back and front at the same time into 3/4 to 1 inch wide by 2 inches tall, "fringe."

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Flip the t-shirt wrong side out and start tying the front and back fringe pieces together.

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Flip the bag right side out. Then, you are done!

(Jamie Sanders)

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REUSABLE MASK The rising demand for disposable masks is making more plastic pollution. Reusable masks are an eco-friendly and better option.

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The linen feels crisp and soft. It is very light, nice, and cozy!

Linen clothing is perfect for hot weather ;)

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LINEN CLOTHES Linen is a natural fibre that has a lower environmental impact than cotton. It is biodegradable and durable. (Newman)

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ZERO WASTE SHOPPING TIPS When you go grocery shopping, you will probably see foods wrapped in plastic everywhere. You will also use plastic bags to put that food in.

Remember, they're all a waste! They are used too easily and thrown away.

There are not many zero waste grocery stores accessible in Cambodia, however, you can still try to reduce waste when shopping.

There are 4 easy ways to make your grocery shopping more sustainable.

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BRING THE REUSABLES Bring your own reusable bags to pack your food in.

You can avoid using plastic bags at the grocery store.

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AVOID PLASTIC WHENEVER YOU CAN Instead of buying olive in a plastic bottle, buy one in a glass bottle. Similarly, instead of buying plastic-packaged fruit, buy unpackaged fruit and put it in your reusable bag. This will decrease your plastic use while shopping.

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BUY IN BULK

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“Buying bulk helps both the environment and your wallet.” (Nguyen) You can buy the only amount you need instead of buying packaged food.

You can make less waste by bringing your empty container and filling it.

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BUY LOCAL Local foods have a smaller carbon footprint than foods from big supermarkets. They are also fresher than others from supermarkets because it takes less time to get them from farm to store.

BUILD YOUR OWN ZERO WASTE SHOPPING KIT!

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ZERO WASTE IN CAMBODIA 1

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Smateria is a clothing store in Cambodia. There are four stores, in Phnom Penh BKK, Phnom Penh Airport, Siem Reap Aviary Square, and Siem Reap Airport. Smateria means to transform material and give it new life. They create bags and accessories made from recycled, upcycled, and repurposed materials.

All items are 100% ethically made in Cambodia with an Italian flair. They strive to design and produce contemporary, fun, and colorful collections. (Smateria)

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DOMLEI Domlei doesn’t follow today’s fashion trends. They take pride in creating custom, handmade and affordable clothing that fits ethical and sustainable values in Cambodia. They also have projects to improve children’s education and empower women.

(Domlei)

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PIZZA 4P’S Pizza 4P’s in Cambodia is located in Phnom Penh along the riverside. It is a zero-waste restaurant, aiming to eliminate waste through the actions of reducing, resuming, and recycling.

“They have succeeded in recycling a total of 3055 kg of discarded plastic and applied a lot of plastic to recycled materials for the restaurant.” (Pizza 4P’s Cambodia)

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They create ‘sustainable’ pizza, which is the way they aim to help the global problem of food waste.

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FARM TO TABLE Farm to Table is an outdoor restaurant in Phnom Penh that provides healthy and sustainably produced dishes. They offer the freshest seasonal food by partnering with growers, farmers, and cooperatives in Cambodia to support local organic farming. (FARM TO TABLE) They also sell some eco-friendly products such as reusable straws and masks.

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Farm To Table is running a Glass Waste Recycling Project, they accept your glass or jar every Monday from 10 am to 8 pm.

They also have started working with Ministry of Environment recently, where collects used batteries for recycling.

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BABEL GUESTHOUSE Babel Guesthouse is an ecofriendly guesthouse in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It has an Ecoshop and refill station, promotes responsible tourism by causing as little damage as possible to the environment.

They help travelers reduce their plastic use while traveling.

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BABEL ECOSHOP & REFILL STATION Babel EcoShop & Refill Station is Cambodia’s first Zero-waste Bulk shop. It is located in Siem Reap and opens every day from 9 AM 6 PM. Online shopping is also available at www.babelsiemreap.com.

Babel's eco shop enables customers to live a more zero waste lifestyle through selling zero waste products and encouraging them to bring their own containers from home to refill household products. Their eco-friendly products are made locally, which creates more jobs.

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PENH ECO-SHOP & REFILL STATION Penh Eco-Shop & Refill Station is the second Zero-waste Bulk shop from Babel EcoShop. It is located inside the restaurant of Penh Coconut Park on Koh Pich in Phnom Penh. Opens every weekend - 9 AM - 5 PM. (Penh Eco-Shop & Refill Station)

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There are lots of zero-waste products including kitchen utensils and toys. There is also a refill station where consumers can bring their empty plastic bottles to refill shampoo, shower gel, and soap, etc.

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You have learned a variety of ways to start a zero waste lifestyle in Cambodia! Now, it is your turn to act. Be passionate about environmental issues. You should know that any individual efforts to be environmentally friendly are important and meaningful.

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One of the easiest forms of environmental activism is to use social media platforms. You can share your green activities with your friends, which will help your friends understand what they can do. You can also join green events with hashtags! Share your message, it is time to show what you have learned.

5 DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS YOU CAN JOIN #BEATPLASTIC POLLUTION By asking people to not just write hashtags and tag someone, but also talk about the issue and what they are going to give up, they can ensure the campaign kept its key message and call to action.

(UN Environment Programme)

#ONEPLASTICFREEDAY People can share how they live without plastic on social media by using the hashtag.

#PASSONPLASTICEMOJI

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It is The Sky Ocean Rescue team's ongoing campaign that inspires people to make simple changes to stop our oceans from drowning in plastic.

WASTEBUSTER & THE PLASTIC PLANET CHALLENGE

KEEP CUP’S #EVERYDAY CHANGEMAKERS

Wastebuster is an environmental education campaign designed to inform and engage children to care for the environment.

Keep Cup, the reusable cup brand made hashtag to make consumers share their stories and tips to reduce single-use plastic. (Greenhouse)

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BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR IMAGES 1. Kang, Dana. "Dako" 2 Jan. 2022.

2. Leahy, Stephen. “How People Make Only a Jar of Trash a Year.” National Geographic, 18 May. 2018, www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/zero-waste-families-plasticculture. Accessed 3 Jan. 2022.

3. Kang, Dana. “Recycling Bins” 10 Dec. 2021.

4. Kang, Dana. “Zero Waste Kitchen” 3 Jan. 2022.

5. Kang, Dana. “Bamboo Toothbrush” 3 Jan. 2022.

6. Kang, Dana. “Zero Waste Clothing” 3 Jan. 2022.

7. Kang, Dana. “Zero Waste Shopping” 19 Dec. 2021.

8. Kang, Dana. “Refill Station” 21 Nov. 2021.

9. Shalaway, Scott. “Earth Day Concerns - Farm and Dairy.” Farm and Dairy, 24 Apr. 2019, www.farmanddairy.com/columns/earth-day-concerns/550375.html. Accessed 3 Jan. 2022.

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11. Kang, Dana. “Recycle Paper” 12 Jan. 2022.

12. Kang, Dana. “Recycling Bin in Chip Mong” 12 Jan. 2022.

13. Kang, Dana. “Recycling Bin in ISPP” 12 Jan. 2022.

14. Kang, Dana. “Dako teaches how to recycle” 12 Jan. 2022.

15. Kang, Dana. “Dako wants more recycling systems” 12 Jan. 2022.

16. ‌Kang, Dana. “Reusable cloth napkins” 15 Jan. 2022.

17. Kang, Dana. “Reusable beeswax bag 1” 15 Jan. 2022.

18. Kang, Dana. “Reusable beeswax bag 2” 15 Jan. 2022.

19. Kang, Dana. “Loofah sponge” 15 Jan. 2022.

20. Kang, Dana. “Bamboo” 18 Dec. 2021.

21. Kang, Dana. “Bamboo straw” 15 Jan. 2022.

22. Kang, Dana. “Zero waste containers” 15 Jan. 2022.

23. Kang, Dana. “Recycle glass jars” 15 Jan. 2022.

24. Kang, Dana. “Lemon soju cleaner 1” 15 Jan. 2022.

25. Kang, Dana. “Lemon soju cleaner 2” 15 Jan. 2022.

26. Kang, Dana. “Dako uses lemon soju cleaner” 15 Jan. 2022.

27. Kang, Dana. “Toothy tabs” 18 Jan. 2022.

28. ‌Kang, Dana. “Bamboo toothbrush” 18 Jan. 2022.

29. Kang, Dana. “Bath rubber duck” 18 Jan. 2022.

30. ‌Kang, Dana. “Bar soap 1” 18 Jan. 2022.

31. ‌Kang, Dana. “Wooden comb” 18 Jan. 2022.

32. ‌Kang, Dana. “Refillable beauty product” 18 Jan. 2022.

33. ‌Kang, Dana. “Coffee ground scrubs” 18 Jan. 2022.

34. Kang, Dana. “Bar soap 2” 18 Jan. 2022.

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35. Kang, Dana. “Bar soap 3” 18 Jan. 2022. ‌36. Kang, Dana. “Safety razor” 18 Jan. 2022.

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39. Kang, Dana. “Tote bag 2” 21 Jan. 2022.

40. Kang, Dana. “Tote bag 3” 21 Jan. 2022.

41. Kang, Dana. “Tote bag 4” 21 Jan. 2022.

42. Kang, Dana. “Tote bag 5” 21 Jan. 2022.

43. Kang, Dana. “Reusable masks” 21 Jan. 2022.

44. Kang, Dana. “Linen clothes” 21 Jan. 2022.

45. Kang, Dana. “Dako wears linen clothes” 21 Jan. 2022.

46. Kang, Dana. “Supermarket” 19 Dec. 2021.

47. Kang, Dana. “Dako says refuse!” 24 Jan. 2022.

48. Kang, Dana. “Buy in bulk” 24 Jan. 2022.

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59. Babel EcoShop & Refill Station [@babelecoshoprefill]. Photo of Babel EcoShop & Refill Station. Instagram, 29 Aug. 2021, https://www.instagram.com/p/CTKIXkklSt9/. Accessed 4 Nov. 2021.

60. Kang, Dana. “Penh Eco-Shop & Refill Station 1” 29 Jan. 2022.

61. Kang, Dana. “Penh Eco-Shop & Refill Station 2” 29 Jan. 2022.

62. Kang, Dana. “Penh Eco-Shop & Refill Station 3” 29 Jan. 2022.

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This guide is full of easy zero waste tips we can all incorporate into our daily lives. You don't have to completely get rid of the waste; it is a concept with 'less', not 'zero'. Remember,

small steps can lead to big changes!