Introduction to Journey to Zero Waste

Hello Everyone! My name is Anne, and I am here to document and share my journey of going zero waste, and living a more sustainable lifestyle. I also will share other resources that I have found interesting and helpful, or just writing about topics within this area.

I started to become really aware of the plastic and environmental crisis about three years ago, in 2018. I was scrolling through Instagram when I saw an add for 4Ocean, a company that cleans the oceans and turns the plastic and waste they pick up into beautiful beaded and braided bracelets. It was extremely eye-opening for me, as most major media outlets I watch don’t report about the plastic pollution crisis, or about climate change. As I dug deeper into the problem and researched more, I began to realize that we were in a much greater problem than I first realized.

From this I began to learn more about climate change, which is something I’m truly passionate about. The more I research, the more I realize how linked going zero waste is with helping fight climate change, and in my opinion, it’s one of easiest ways everyday people can help fight against it.

Since then, I have made efforts to reduce my plastic use and waste, as well as other materials that are harmful and don’t break down, such as Styrofoam. But let’s be real, going zero waste is not a easy, simple change. It seems like everywhere you look, there is an ad saying, “Hey there! Buy my product, you need it! I promise! It’s going to be life changing.” Or you go into the grocery store and it feels like everything you need is packaged in plastic. It can be frustrating, and can feel like you are fighting an uphill battle. But the good news is, the more we fight for eco-friendly alternatives and more sustainable solutions, the more available they will become.

Anyways, in this blog I will be documenting my journey of going zero waste, what works (and doesn’t work) for me, and anything else I learn along the way! Also, please ask questions! Feel free to leave your question as a comment on any post, and I will do my best to either answer your comment directly, or respond in a another blog post.

I hope you will find this blog useful, and inspiring for you to begin your own journey, or use it as a resource for the one you’re already on!

Yours Truly,

Anne