City Dwellers Try Living Zero Waste For One Week

Will we be able to survive a whole week without making any trash?

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[neat]

We don't need a small amount of people doing it perfectly, we need a lot of people doing it imperfectly

[Tweetie]

Has anyone else noticed how all these environmentally friendly life-style changes that have become more popular seem to be more female-centred? It might just be me but I haven't seen a single male influencer talk about ethical shopping or zero-waste or reducing carbon footprints. I feel like the pressure of society to live green is rising, but more for women than for men? Just something I've been thinking about lately. I'd love to see some more men take part in these types of challenges.

[HowardDanielle]

Video concept: Zero waste around the US to see where it’s the cheapest to live zero waste.

[RoseMatthews]

Can the whole of buzzfeed try doing this for a day or something?

[beccaschwichtenberg]

Legally buzz feed, you can’t do zero waste videos without Joyce

[candyscontainergardening]

Use up what you have first then replace it with a more sustainable solution.

[adreeves]

Do Americans not take lunch to work? Zero waste lunches are simple taking them from home.

[haileyeagle]

Couldn’t they have tried to go to a farmers market?

[patriciarosswog]

I’ve been zero waste for 5 years.. my groceries with my partner is $50/week. We maybe buy one plastic packaged item a week. I didn’t live in a major city for the first 4 years of my zero waste journey. Everyone starts somewhere. You’ll get there

[harrislondon]

So people are proud of someone using their own containers and cutlery from home? Is that not a normal thing to do at work?

[korey]

People who work retail! Ask your customers if they would like a bag if they have a small item.. I save about 80 bags a day just by asking. Not everyone says yes, but they almost always do and I celebrate it and say “awesome! Saving the environment!” And the amount of conversations I have about people who really want to do better is amazing. Everyone can make a difference if everyone gets on board :)

[tejassumriya]

U should really come to Kenya plastic is banned and everything is natural


Thanks for the likes 😊

[MsLeonor]

It’s not a “trend”, it’s a lifestyle if you stick to it.

[biblewithbecca]

I can give some Zero waste tips for Modern convenience happy family’s

•Baking soda and vinegar as cleaner
•baking soda, water and peppermint essential oil as mouth wash
•baking soda and peppermint essential oil as tooth paste
•bring your silverware from home instead of take out plastic ones
•bring your own reusable straw
•fact: zero waste almost forces you to eat more healthy so you don’t make waste
•buy a Brita water filter instead of plastic bottles
•buy pre loved clothes so you don’t contribute to waste
• try compostable or reusable napkins
•call around to see local bulk stores and they’re sales
•farmers markets are really cheap (around me at least) so try shopping there
•bring your own bag
•try walking instead of driving
•bring your own take out container
•bring your water bottle
•bring your own snacks
•really think if you need it, or just want it.
There ya go hope it helps! 🌹
Use caution with brushing your teeth with baking Soda!
It’s worked fine for me and never damaged my teeth but it may be different for you.
Also use eatable essential oil!
And •USE YOUR PLASTIC STUFF UP BEFORE YOU TOSS IT!! Also pass it on to friends or family •

[PouryaBigonah]

Meanwhile my grandmother just bragged to me for 2 hours about *not* littering this morning

[summerwitika]

You can totally buy meat from the butcher by bringing in your own cold box and small containers :)

[anneTHEcaptain]

It would be really interesting to do this with people with disabilities/chronic illnesses as there as some barriers to zero waste there that are more unique to having that life situation (at least for me personally, and for some friends of mine with disabilities) and it could be cool to look at zero waste from that point of view.

[victoriahorner]

Buzzfeed preaching zero waste is hilarious when so many of their producers make videos that result in loads of trash/food waste.

[darkfeather]

Girl on the left is so genuinely sweet and thoughtful during the process

[Tay-lcpq]

Why cant the chick who used a cotton ball to remove her makeup just use a washcloth? If shes worried about bacterial, she can just use a new one each day and wash then at the end of the week