BEA JOHNSON
Bea Johnson: "We have all been programmed to accept and take whatever is given to us. Every bit we accept and take, creates demand. Zero Waste starts by chasing and changing those habits, one by one."
Often referred to as the mother of the zero waste movement, Bea Johnson believes that a zero waste lifestyle is built upon small changes that accumulate towards a more sustainable life.
Her goal is to shatter the misconceptions of a zero waste lifestyle and demonstrate that such a lifestyle is beneficial in so many ways, such as being healthier and cheaper, in addition to being great for our environment. Her most well-known works include her sustainability blog, Zero Waste Home, as well as her book of the same name, Zero Waste Home. Additionally, she travels around the world, sharing her story to schools and businesses across the globe. Click below to take a look at Bea Johnson's blog and Youtube Channel: |
Zero Waste and TravelAs an international student, I travel a lot: I take off for competitions, vacation, or education several times a year. Whether it be the carbon emission from airplanes or the ridiculous amount of plastic used in travel-size toiletries, traveling this often is unsustainable!
Bea Johnson, given her leading role in the movement, spends much of her time traveling as well, giving speeches and motivating others to make changes in their lives. Through her experiences, she has created tips that will help us minimize the amount of waste that we produce when we travel. |
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KATHRYN KELLOGG
Kathryn Kellogg: "We aim to send nothing to a landfill. We reduce what we need, reuse as much as we can, send little to be recycled, and compost what we cannot."
Kathryn Kellogg emphasizes the interplay between individuals and the world, believing that "health and wellness of SELF is inextricably linked to the health and wellness of the PLANET."
After suffering from breast cancer, as a result of exposure to beauty and cleaning products, Kellogg avoided using products that may have similar endocrine disruptors. Coincidentally, these products also generate large amounts of waste and are potentially toxic to the environment. Motivated to make a positive impact on the world, Kathryn Kellogg started a blog, Going Zero Waste, and has gained a large following. Very recently, she published her book: 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste. |
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Minimizing Food WasteFood waste comes in many forms: leftovers, food scraps, packaging and wrapping, etc. Since Kathryn Kellogg also writes about personal health, much of her blog is about how you can make healthy dishes while also minimizing food waste.
You'll find even more resources for reducing food waste on the next page. |
LAUREN SINGER
Lauren Singer: "We are supposed to be the future of this planet and here we are with our trash, messing it up."
As one of the younger faces of the zero waste movement, Lauren Singer appeals more towards younger audiences. After being inspired by Bea Johnson while studying in university, she moved towards a more sustainable lifestyle and quickly grew as one of the most recognized figures of the movement. She has a much larger presence on Youtube than the other leaders and focuses on topics that are more relevant to teenagers or young adults, such as college life, sex, personal care, etc.
Because of this, she is often seen on other popular news sites, such as CNN or Buzzfeed, which has promoted her work. Currently, she runs her own blog, Trash is for Tossers, as well as the Package Free Shop, where you can shop for sustainable products online that are shipped sustainably. Click below to check out her blog and online store: |
Reducing Waste in CollegeReducing your waste while in college is surprisingly difficult...especially if you have a roommate. From ramen noodles to stacks of homework assignments, college students produce a LOT of waste.
Luckily for us, Lauren has got us covered. As a recent college graduate herself, Lauren has created a guide for reducing waste that covers everything from dorm decorations to parties. |
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