49 Times People Saw Such Creative Zero-Waste Ideas They Just Had To Share
Article created by: Ingrida Jasiukevičiūtė
The surplus of waste is becoming a bigger and bigger problem locally and globally with each passing day. The UN estimates that every year, humans generate up to 2.3 billion tons of municipal solid waste. Waste pollution is becoming a serious problem, as around 2.7 billion people lack access to waste collection.
That’s why we should all do our (however tiny) part in trying to reduce global waste, so we’ve compiled some ideas for you, zero-waste Pandas. From tips and tricks you can use at home to creative ideas in restaurants, supermarkets, and small businesses, we’ve got it all covered. Scroll down and see some ideas on how you can be a little kinder to the planet, one upcycled item at a time.
Bored Panda got in touch with an expert in living the zero-waste lifestyle, Gittemarie Johansen. She’s a Danish public speaker, author, content creator, and zero-waste expert who’s been living sustainably since 2015. She kindly agreed to tell us more about the biggest challenges beginners usually face, shared some tips on how one can begin their zero-waste journey, and contemplated with us the question of why zero-waste isn’t the default yet.
More info: Gittemarie Johansen | Instagram | YouTube | Sustainable Badass: A Zero-Waste Lifestyle Guide
