For 30 Days I Wore Every Piece of Trash I Created

The average American creates 4.5 pounds of trash per day but most people never think twice about the trash they make. Once it’s in the garbage can, it’s out of sight, out of mind. Rob Greenfield wanted to create a visual that would help people understand just how much trash they create and inspire them to make positive changes. So for 30 days, he lived just like the average American and he wore every piece of trash he created. 4.5 pounds a day really adds up! This is what it looked like.

Thanks to BBTV and Outspeak for helping fund this project!

Robin Greenfield is a truth-seeker, activist, social reformer and servant to Earth, humanity and our plant and animal relatives. He lives simply and sustainably to be the change he wishes to see in the world. Through living closely connected to Earth, he rejects the status quo of consumerism and demonstrates a way of being in gratitude, mindfulness and presence. His life is an experiment with truth and integrity.

Robin’s public activism involves dramatic actions designed to provoke critical thought, self-reflection and positive change. His activism creates nuanced conversations on the critical issues of our time, with a focus on solutions for living in harmony.
His life’s work has been covered by media worldwide and he has been named “The Robin Hood of Modern Times” by France 2 TV and “The Forrest Gump of Ecology”.

Robin has committed to earning below the federal poverty threshold for life and donates 100% of his media earnings to grassroots nonprofits, with a focus on supporting Black and Indigenous women-led organizations.

This channel is a resource for all who seek to liberate themselves, to live in truth and integrity, and to live in harmony with Earth, humanity and the plants and animals we share this home with.

Robin Greenfield and Dear Friends share means of achieving liberation and harmony through sustainable living, simple living, tiny house living, foraging, growing food and medicine, minimalism, zero waste, earth-skills, food sovereignty, community resilience, compassionate communication, activism, Black Liberation, Indigenous Sovereignty and living in service.

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[Robin.Greenfield]

Here is my guide to help you get to near zero waste, starting one step at a time:

[Null-Null]

Definitely drives the point home. Glad you're doing what you are.

[ReflectionsofLife]

Much respect - keep inspiring we appreciate it.

[AbhiMahuaVlogs]

More people need to watch this!! This is a very difficult and inspiring task Rob has accomplished. We need millions of views.

[SEMPERFLRENS]

LOVE THIS! Keep spreading the message, Rob!

[kperalta]

very thought provoking, its very easy to throw items out without thinking of the consequences or real volume. Thanks for the video checked out your website looks great. Is there any one tip or idea that got you started on the zero waste path and kept you on it? thanks

[princessstrawberry]

Ugh, this was hurtful to watch. Hard-hitting where it needed to be. Needs to be shared with everyone!

[jenlinds]

This is the first video of yours I’d seen yrs ago & it just popped into my feed. This one was such & eyeopener to me. Thx for your tireless work delving wholeheartedly. 💛

[FrzzlMzzl]

Dear Rob, Thanks for your ever inspiring videos!! I live in Germany and since you mentioned our bulk supermarkets...well, those stores aren't that wide spread. Also they are mostly boutiquey-like, only affordable for the money-rich. Some regular supermarkets have a little bulk section, but that's also always more expensive than any packaged item. I don't know how the prices are in the US, I'm just hoping that there will be more options to avoid packaging in the future. Btw, dumpster diving is "verboten" here. I still remember the days when I lived off yummy dumpster potatoes during a trip to Canada 😅

[sarahmi]

I literally have tears when I watch your channel.. thank you for doing this and keep inspiring!

[essexbeachcleans]

This is such a brilliant campaign and video, shocking but also fun. Thank you for creating it and linking so many aspects of waste together 👌

[mimomur]

Hi I m french and I descovere your actions today and now I support you... 💪💪💪Frome Marseille

[johnfry]

What great way to talk about this issue!

[marcellaobdrzalek]

brilliant. epic. this will be shared. the world needs more people with creative humble and humorous approaches to bringing change. thank you for all that you do and all that you are!!

[willm]

Awesome! You are making a difference - keep us informed!!!

[capilope]

It's a great awareness tool Rob! Several hundred million more views are needed, hope the word gets out!

[kumara]

You are the real hero of my life. I always make sure I minimize the use of plastic. From now on I'll cut that down to zero. No plastic is the only way to show much respect to the one and only one habitable planet which is our planet among billions of planets and only those who think like humans ( created in the image of God, and not social animals ) can adopt this lifestyle. Thank you for making such inspirational video.

[JDMumma]

BRILLIANT!
I think it would be great (even more influential) if there was a sequel that showed the tools, techniques, strategies you use to lived for 30 days practically waste free!

[ivy]

I'm taking a life and environment class in the Providence university, the teacher show us this video! Very good idea!! Inspiring!!

[andrewj.]

3:04 that guys shirt was way too small😂