A local supermarket selling baby tomatoes not in plastic! In Australia it’s almost always plastic punnets for these2yr ⋅ Chocolateismy ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
& with that razor my whole bathroom equipment got plastic free today 🥳3yr ⋅ CreepySmiley42 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Did you know they make pencil extenders? It’s a handle for your pencil stubs so you can use them longer3yr ⋅ kachek47 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I never realized how easy it is to make your own crackers, but now I’m addicted4yr ⋅ Slutty_Narwhal ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I’m new to zero waste and have dyed hair. I was having trouble finding zero waste hair products that are color safe, but I just found a salon in town that will fill your own containers from their giant salon bottles!4yr ⋅ yeahokwhat ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Recycled gift bags and tissue paper. I cannot remember the last time I bought gift wrap2yr ⋅ cat_bassist ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I work at a school and they’re starting to put these in! I’m the first to use this one! One step closer.5yr ⋅ only_bc_4chan_isdown ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Repair: My sister's was going to toss a working Fitbit because the band broke. Instead she gave it to me and I went to a local watch repair shop and they had spare band kits. I fixed it and now have a basically new Fitbit. Love I learned about the 5 Rs! Repair and Reuse!!4yr ⋅ theraegun ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Reusing some Oui yogurt jars... The man-child I married insists on pudding cups, so I made plastic free pudding cups!4yr ⋅ sjmulkerin ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I have finally found a great use for my unwanted small glass jars. With a little self made sticker they look amazing!3yr ⋅ itspuia ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
“Those are so cute! What are they-“ said the neighbour, followed by a look of horror.5yr ⋅ Nildro_hain_ ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
It took a while, but one of the bigger supermarket chains in Austria now have vegan milks (Oat in green and Spelt in orange) in returnable/deposit glass bottles!3yr ⋅ TheAce0 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Saw the post about not fitting a stereotype earlier. Wanted to add in mine! My containers aren’t cute or trendy and my lunch isn’t perfectly waste free but I am trying and that’s the important part!5yr ⋅ reginageorges_mom ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
This festival had a wash down station near the food trucks area, you could grab a plate or bowl and some cutlery and then wash and return them later.5yr ⋅ electriceale ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Aldi Priano jars have oz and cup measurements on all 4 sides. I collect these from friends and repurpose for storing homemade cooking endeavors and knowing how much was made/ is left.3yr ⋅ Ikorut ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My house is poorly insulated, and it's something we're working on. In the mean time I used bubble wrap from packaging to cover some of the old windows!3yr ⋅ Be_Braver ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Waste-reduction inspirtation: Today I turned some overripe, leftover peaches into preserve1yr ⋅ whensingleshines ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I was worried I would never be able to reduce the waste level of my skincare routine since my skin is so particular. Finding out what I was already using had a bar option is a game changer2yr ⋅ cease_to_fire ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My first set of self sewn reusable menstrual pads. (90% reused fabric from my stash.) hope this is allowed.5yr ⋅ Jrwarfield ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I’m a vegetarian, in part to reduce my consumption & waste. Now one of my “treats” comes packaged like this (used to come in paper, now in PET) which is counter to their original strategy & claims & is actually increasing waste. Do you think ppl “get” zero waste in these companies?2yr ⋅ xiguy1 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My 2yo helping me weave a fence from old supplies and a tree we dropped!4yr ⋅ circuswithmonkeys ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Do you have to actually dive in the dumpster for it to be dumpster diving? This little table was standing next to the dumpster. Everything is working just fine. Wanted a table for that corner. SCORE!4yr ⋅ CarolineAnonymous ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Zero-waste bath and cleaning essentials. All-purpose organic vegan bars made by local farmers from their own crops, and refilling station for kitchen/laundry essentials.2yr ⋅ CeceMariVlogs ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Thoroughly enjoyed loading produce into this crochet drawstring bag instead of the plastics or letting them roll around. Hope these become more popular as reusable shopping bags do.3yr ⋅ supurrrnova ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
People told me to get rid of my adopted puppy and to buy a new couch bc she was naughty... Now I have a cool couch and a best friend ❤️3yr ⋅ BionicNeko ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Dog chewed through his dog bed, do I repaired with fleece I’ve saved over the years!4yr ⋅ rlaugh ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I got a new comforter and didn’t know what to do with the old one so it’s now a cat bed! I’ll probably try to make it look nicer later, but for now it works and they love it. Much better than just throwing it away!4yr ⋅ yeahokwhat ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
All of this year's Christmas presents wrapped using white paper from 1 amazon delivery box!5yr ⋅ Perryolburt ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I made a spreadsheet of my zero/low waste swaps. still a long way to go, but so much saved from the landfill1yr ⋅ messyundone ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Planting, Ive used egg shell as starter pots for planting courgettes. Much better than plastic and biodegradable.4yr ⋅ JohnnyCee19 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I started saving the raw fruits and veggies that my toddler doesn’t finish with his meals in a freezer bag, and this morning we made a smoothie for breakfast out of them!5yr ⋅ clambakefortwo ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Left over bamboo and string for the trellis and scrap rope glued to a nursery pot. This plant is four vines I propagated from my mother plant. Zero Waste Squared!4yr ⋅ h0494 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
“Animal agriculture takes up one-third of the habitable land on Earth. If the world adopted a plant-based diet we would reduce global agricultural land use from 4 to 1 billion hectares.”2yr ⋅ ImLivingAmongYou ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
This sub taught me that you can grow new scallions by simply putting the white ends in a glass of water. After one week, they already look like this. Thank you for keeping this sub awesome!5yr ⋅ gimmeurcookie1 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
isn't she gorgeous or what?! cracked this muh accidentally and came up with a perfect new use of it3yr ⋅ starrygil ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
wrapping paper isn’t recyclable! I use scarves and take them home after the present is opened4yr ⋅ sparrowey ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Finished the candle so now this jar stores my reusable cotton rounds.2yr ⋅ 365untilpretzelday ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Not exactly zerowaste but I’m currently making ecobrick with my non recyclables1yr ⋅ RecycledTrash2021 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Hi guys! I have these glass jars from yogurt. Any ideas what I can use them for? I have around 14 of them.2yr ⋅ lightkairi ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I found out I could bring my compost somewhere within walking distance at my out-of-state summer job! They provide all our meals but my roommate and I still managed to fill this tupperware up each week.1yr ⋅ crazycrayola ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Some grocers are using banana leaves as an alternative way to package without plastic.5yr ⋅ aithalakadi ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Pro Tip: Tell your waitress you don’t need a straw *before* they give you your drinks, that way they don’t throw away the unused plastic straw left on the table. (I love my collapsible reusable straw).5yr ⋅ beeswaxnotyours-inc ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Doing minimal Xmas gifts this year. Just got the family a book each. We scoured the Sunday paper for fun images to wrap gifts with and I think they came out great! Used brown kitchen twine for bows.4yr ⋅ ham_solo ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Reusing some plastic film which came with a pack of notebooks to insulate my 🍅 seedlings1yr ⋅ EdwardSpaghettiHands ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
You think I'm sustainable, but it's all part of the grand plan to make us a billion-dollar company.11mo ⋅ sreekuttanls ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
These re-useable glass pots at the Cafe in Scottish Parliament Building4yr ⋅ StripesMcFluff ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
This jar of mustard has a handle, so that after you finish the mustard, it becomes a glass mug with a handle.2yr ⋅ Tanedluna ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My favorite water pitcher cracked, so now it’s my new utensil holder2yr ⋅ Elyse_default ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
french organic stores got me wett 🥵🥵 - almost everything vegan and a huge no waste segment, including tea and coffee5yr ⋅ idontdodrugs69 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Change of pace from the normal posts here. Car air fresheners I made out of several types of mint and lavender.2yr ⋅ perfectplum218 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Reusing old spice glass jars by soaking the labels off using white vinegar1yr ⋅ Super_Strawb3rry ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I take photos w/ 35mm film and end up with a lot of canisters. I found they work great as travel pill containers!1yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My line of work is incredibly wasteful, so this made me feel a little better.5yr ⋅ mmaireenehc ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Use a mini greenhouse made with CD covers. Long live recovery ! Giving a 2nd vocation to something that is no longer useful5yr ⋅ PlumeMTL ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
We've been doing Bokashi compost for 2 years and it was game changer for our balcony garden!3yr ⋅ Zorbaxxxx ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Realized my local store does zero waste in one isle. The rest of the store is normal but it's something and it's a start! Nuts, grains, pasta so far! I used the containers we were wasting buying the normal stuff.4yr ⋅ bobshallprevail ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Didn’t want to throw away my worn jeans because they are my comfiest pair, but the holes were way too big. They are stupid, and yet I kind of love them. I feel like I need a matching oversized collared shirt. 😂 I might have to embroider a flamingo on the back pocket. 🤷🏻♀️4yr ⋅ TheThoonenator ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
An art store I stopped at had a tray of these for free by the register, guitar picks cut from used up gift cards. A cute idea to reuse some plastic waste!4yr ⋅ RoyalHummingbird ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I keep all our spice jars to reuse them for little storage containers, and today I filled one with Parmesan for the perfect shaker for my lunchbox! Thought I’d share here!1yr ⋅ Difficult-Hat6287 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Outgrew these shorts, so instead of buying new ones I spent $1 on scrap fabric and made them bigger!4yr ⋅ emmeline29 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
First time growing potatoes, using an old, ripped grocery bag. Going well so far!4yr ⋅ marigoldsfavorite ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
sustainable options from Shoppers Drug Mart 🇨🇦. delivered in recyclable materials.2yr ⋅ theglitterfreezee ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Found a loofah in its natural form at a local specialty store nearby! Feels much softer against the skin than any commercial loofah and was only $5!4yr ⋅ seadubyah ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I made shampoo bars: total cost for a year supply was about $20, and no more plastic bottles!5yr ⋅ eloquinee ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Recommendations for fixing this hole in the water bottle pouch of a backpack?1yr ⋅ Dzweshy_redpanda ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Repurposed a trashed dresser drawer to make a Free Box! Nails used and plastic sleeve for the sign were found during my walks around neighborhood.4yr ⋅ TheIVJackal ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
If there any realistic way to reduce/zero waste with a love of chips/crisps and crackers? Or are the only answers to stop buying or make urself? I hate our chip bag waste.1yr ⋅ derek139 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
We recently went on a road trip to NSW Australia. I was excited to see these cardboard bread tabs!2yr ⋅ JimmyJibbly1999 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My sister was going to throw out an ugly egg and chick covered Easter wreath. I repurposed it to be a Spring wreath with some fake flowers I had lying around and some super glue!4yr ⋅ girlredd ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I had a king sized blanket that was 100% cotton that was too damaged to keep using. I was able to save almost all of the yarn. This was my first time undoing something bought that was made of yarn. I can’t believe how much I was able to save.5yr ⋅ MrsGrownManFriend ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Fun tip for those of you who are also trying to find a job in this dreadful economy.4yr ⋅ Cado7 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I've been using kombucha bottles for my powdered vitamins and supplements. I like these because they look like chemistry sample jars. I grab a few more during a sale just to get more bottles.4yr ⋅ VOIDPCB ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Why is polypropylene fabric used for reusable bags when it’s non-recyclable or compostable?1yr ⋅ youngtucan ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Working on my zero waste linen stash. Upper left, paper towel replacements, bottom napkins, and kitchen compost bin on right.1yr ⋅ FramerKat ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
MIL bought this for me as an Easter present and I’ve never been so excited about a cookbook in my life!5yr ⋅ emrp05 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I made pico de gallo, what should I do with the juices and seeds1yr ⋅ pinkgreenandbetween ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I was gifted a sewing machine for Christmas. Now I can make cute napkins AND cut down on paper towels!4yr ⋅ W34VV3R ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I like to think that even the small changes I make have a big impact.4yr ⋅ n0wthatyouredead ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My leather belt hole broke, so I cut off the broken part and part of the belt to make a new hole and it’s fixed like new now!3yr ⋅ The_butterfly_dress ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My personal favourite zero waste swap, the free jar you get when you buy something else1yr ⋅ lejfnakdoppplen ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Gift for a Friend's Wedding Today- Used an Engagement Photo, Made Entirely from Up-Cycled Fabrics, Complete with A Quote from Their Wedding Song! (x-post from r/embroidery)5yr ⋅ niftyhippie ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Use your empty alcohol bottles as a water bottle. Confuse your roommate and reuse.1yr ⋅ bringbackradarto4077 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Picked up trash in a reusable (and washable) bag tonight and found money!5yr ⋅ fernandezMack ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
My old bedsheets I made into table runners for my wedding, what do you think?5yr ⋅ Charliechops5 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Don’t know if this is that revelatory but just realised you can gather leftover wax from candles and use as wax melts!1yr ⋅ thelastofbill ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
I’m trying to get on y’alls level! I’m going to look for zero waste stores in my area, start reusing containers, and learn more on how I can produce less trash. Thank you.4yr ⋅ carnage_rules_ ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
8 months and 18 days in. I waited 22 years to use this calendar again but forgot I had it. Better late then never.2yr ⋅ imcrowning ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Anyone else collecting, remelting their deodorant leftovers and then pushing back into application tubes?2yr ⋅ derek139 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
Friends broken unwanted plastic storage box = surprisingly perfect mini greenhouse5yr ⋅ Totallyathrowaway483 ⋅ r/ZeroWaste
