Did you know that every year we overturn 2 billion tons of waste to the planet? This includes construction waste, industrial waste, household waste, plastic waste, electronic waste, radioactive waste, sewage, and runoff waste. In fact, 99% of the things we buy become garbage in 6 months. So it’s no surprise that people who are particularly concerned about the state of our planet have dedicated themselves to limiting its impact on Earth and keeping its waste to a minimum.
Let me introduce you to the zero waste subreddit. This group, which currently has over 875k members, is full of responsible citizens who are dedicated to minimizing their overall environmental impact. We’ve combed through the page to find some of the most inspiring tips, tricks, and photos that might also encourage you to reduce your impact, and share them below. Read on to also find an interview with space scientist, author and zero waste expert Dr. Anita Vandyke. Be sure to upvote the posts that make you want to preserve Mother Earth, and let us know in the comments if you have any more suggestions on how to reduce your carbon footprint. So if you want even more eco-friendly inspiration, you can check out bored panda‘s latest article with the same subreddit here.
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