Andrea Bale, Devin Bettencourt & Naomi Sunu

reepgreen.ca/zerowaste
Presentation Outline

• What is Zero Waste?

• The 5R’s of Zero Waste
• 10 Tips for a Zero Waste Lifestyle
• What to expect next week
• Q/A
What is Zero Waste?

Going ‘zero waste’ can mean

something different for everyone!
Lauren Singer
Zero Waste Living
Refuse what you do not need

Reduce to what you need

Reuse rather than toss

Recycle what you cannot refuse, reduce or reuse!

Rot (compost)the rest!
 Refuse-Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Rot

TIP #1
Avoid single-use plastic

TIP #2
Buy loose and in bulk
 Refuse-Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Rot

TIP #3
Buy quality not quantity

TIP # 4
Declutter and donate
 Refuse-Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Rot

TIP #5
Ditch the plastic water bottle / bags

TIP #6
Use reusable bags / cutlery
/containers
 Refuse-Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Rot

TIP #7
DIY products

TIP #8
Repair rather than replace
(iFixit.com)
 Refuse-Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Rot

TIP #9
Compost

TIP #10
Recycle as LAST RESORT
 1. Avoid single-use plastic

TOP 10 TIPS!
2. Buy loose and in bulk
3. Buy quality not quantity
4. Declutter and donate
5. Ditch the plastic water bottles and bags
6. Use reusable bags/cutlery/containers
7. DIY products
8. Repair rather than toss
9. Compost
10.Recycle as a last resort
Zero Waste Challenge
• Each day will focus on one of the 5R’s.
Post your photos on facebook, share ideas, ask questions!
• Zero Waste Pledger Certificate 2016
• 3 winners to be announced for eco-friendly prizes at the end of the
challenge!
Useful Resources
• REEP Zero Waste website http://reepgreen.ca/zerowaste101/

• My Waste App / Waste Whiz https://app.my-waste.mobi/api/plugin/CA/ON/Waterloo

• iFixit.com - repair advice for almost anything https://www.ifixit.com/
• Region of Waterloo Waste Management website
http://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/aboutTheEnvironment/waste2.asp
Questions?
References
➢Bea Johnson
➢www.brighterfuturestogether.co.uk
➢Environment.columbia.edu
➢http://www.verdebrisa.com/start-recycling-home/
➢http://www.inhabitots.com/how-to-set-up-a-home-recycling-center-with-your-kids/
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