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If you are here, you are probably starting to take steps towards a zero-waste lifestyle, and I have to say that you, indeed, will need steps.
It is in our human nature to wish for quick changes but, in this case, that mentality will bring us the last thing we need: waste. Buying new zero-waste products, throwing away perfectly fine and useful items, and letting ourselves get dragged by consumerism are things that can surely happen at the beginning of our journey. Because it is too easy to fall into that, instead of a shopping list, I’m sharing with you the 4 steps I follow before purchasing any product. Example included!
Check your habits
Do you always end up with a drawer full of plastic bags? Are you enjoying your takeaway coffee but hate the use of disposable cups? Are you a big fan of cocktails and need a straw for them every Saturday?
See where your waste is coming from before buying any new product to solve a problem that you may not have. Writing down your daily routine for one week will help you find your real needs instead of what other people say they are.
Let me share with you a practical case: I know that I enjoy my takeaway coffee, I also like having some cuppa tea at work, and I’m always drinking water. Considering my situation, I would need a reusable cup to use at work with the right size to be used at any cafe, as well. I also want it to have a 100% leak-proof lid so I can bring it with me as a water bottle.
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