When was the last time you tracked how much waste you created in a day?

If you’re thinking…

…hmm…I haven’t really EVER tracked my waste in a day…

But…I use eco-friendly bags at the grocery store like nobody’s business!

or

…I take really quick showers in the morning!

or

…I conserve electricity!

Awesome – those are some BIG steps in the right direction eco-pal! But you’re here because you want to take things to the next level, right?

Take a look at this zero waste grocery store in Austin, Texas.

They are encouraging locals to think twice about the conveniently packaged food we purchase, wrapped in plastic from the grocery store.

It turns out the average American creates 4.3 pounds of plastic per day! Can you believe that?!

To see more about this store and to show some support, check out their Indiegogo page: in.gredients and share the love if you would like a zero waste grocery store in your neighbourhood!

If you’re new to the zero waste concept and you’d like someone to lay some knowledge on you, check out this brief list of zero waste documentaries you can watch.

Hopefully, this has given you that little push you may have needed to get into the ‘zero waste’ groove of things.

For more ways to live a zero waste lifestyle, and to find simple tips and tricks to reduce your impact, we’ve put together a Top 5 List of Zero Waste Blogs we really recommend you start following right now.

We love these zero waste veterans for their amazing creativity and their commitment to making a difference.

Give them a follow!

1. Going Zero Waste, Kathryn.
   What exactly does zero waste mean? This is a great place to get started. Kathryn makes the zero waste lifestyle easy and approachable. We especially love her top 10 things to do to start going zero waste! What are you waiting for?
2. Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson.
   Bea has been living a zero waste life with her family since 2008, you can watch her inspiring Tedx talk here.
3. Trash is for Tossers, Lauren Singer.
   After going to school for environmentalist studies, Lauren has been living a consciously sustainable lifestyle for 1.5 years. A relatable and fun blogger, checkout her awesome post on zero waste alternatives and why you should make the switch.
4. My Plastic Free Life, Beth Terry.
   Beth is a true inspiration, watch her talk and learn more about how she started living a plastic free life here. This is the heartbreaking photo that she stumbled upon that changed her life entirely, and motivated her to take action.
5. We Hate to Waste, Jacquie Ottman.
   Jacquie has been passionate about reducing her waste since she was 4 years old. She has dedicated her time and energy to promoting the use of green products and more sustainable thinking. We especially love her #ThinkTwice article about how to shop consciously.