(Music playing ) The average American creates 4.5 pounds of trash per day.
That's over 100,000 pounds in a lifetime!
But it doesn't have to be this way.
Lauren Singer
Bea Johnson
Kathryn Kellog
People across the USA are living waste free every day.
Meet Anamarie "Ree" Shreeves in Atlanta, Georgia.
This jar is 13 months worth of her trash!
For Ree, it's not just about reducing her own waste.
She's showing that a zero waste lifestyle can be accessible for everyone.
So what can you do to go zero waste?
Ree is here to show you!
Carry reusable items like: dishes and utensils,
cloth napkins
and reusable shopping bags.
Say no to single-use items.
Buy second hand and package-free items.
Shop for unpackaged food like fresh produce.
And foods in the bulk section of the grocery store.
Or if you don't have access to these, you can choose less processed foods.
Compost your food scraps, paper, and anything biodegradable.
Ree also leads zero waste workshops in her community.
Making reusable menstrual pads is one of them.
Making your own products helps reduce waste.
The zero waste movement isn't about literally creating zero trash.
It's about changing our mindsets in the way we deal with the stuff.
And changing our systems to live in balance with our planet.
Leaders like Ree are showing that change starts with us, one step at a time.
Share this video if you are inspired to strive for zero waste!
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