One philosophy that has gained a huge following is the zero waste movement. At the individual level, the definition of zero waste is sending as little garbage to a landfill or incinerator as possible. In the bigger picture, a zero waste home or community’s goal is to change the way people view trash to fit nature’s no-waste policy.
Did you know that Marin County has a goal to be zero waste by 2025? So what are the components to a zero waste lifestyle and what does it really mean?
This article from The Environmental Magazine helps explain it: What is a Zero Waste Lifestyle.
To learn more about Marin’s zero waste goals, visit Zero Waste Marin.