Six weeks to zero waste : a simple plan for life

Six weeks to zero waste A simple plan for life

Kate Arnell

Book - 2020

"The practical programme for eliminating waste--from cutting out plastic to composting food scraps, from the bathroom to the boardroom--at home, at work, wherever you are."--Page [4] of cover.

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Subjects
Refuse and refuse disposal > Environmental aspects > Popular works.
Packaging waste > Recycling.
Waste minimization.
Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Published
London : Gaia 2020.
Language
English
Main Author
Kate Arnell (author)
Physical Description
224 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781856754118
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • The Rs of Zero Waste
  • Rule One: Refuse
  • Rule Two: Reduce
  • Rule Three: Reuse
  • Rule Four: Repair
  • Rule Five: Recycle
  • Rule Six: Rot
  • Rule Seven: Respond
  • How to Use This Book
  • The Benefits
  • Benefit One: Saving Money
  • Benefit Two: Improved Health
  • Benefit Three: Reduced Food Waste
  • Benefit Four: More Quality Time
  • Benefit Five: Learning New Skills
  • Benefit Six: Living In Alignment With Your Values
  • Myth Busting
  • Myth One: You Cannot Eat Meat
  • Myth Two: You Must Be a Minimalist
  • Myth Three: Everything You Own is Second-Hand
  • Myth Four: Your Life Must Be One Big Compromise
  • Myth Five: You Become a Mule
  • Chapter 1. A Six-Week Plan
  • Week 1. Simple Tasks, Bins & Refusing
  • Task One: Do the Simple Things First
  • Task Two: Bin System
  • Task Three: Refusing
  • Task Four: Research
  • Week 2. Assemble a Zero-Waste Kit
  • Task One: The Kit
  • Task Two: Get Out There
  • Week 3. The Bathroom & Personal Care
  • Task One: Tackle the Bathroom
  • Task Two: Simplify Your Beauty Routine
  • Week 4. Cleaning & Geeking
  • Task One: Cleaning
  • Task Two: Geek Out
  • Week 5. Declutter!
  • Task One: Decluttering
  • Week 6. Start Composting & Do Something!
  • Task One: Start Composting
  • Task Two: Do Something!
  • Chapter 2. Zero Waste in Action
  • The Zero-Waste Wardrobe
  • Rule One: Buy Less!
  • Rule Two: Choose Well
  • Rule Three: Make It Last
  • Zero Waste at Work
  • Eating Out Without Waste
  • Family & Friends
  • Events & Celebrations
  • Travel
  • Babies & Kids
  • Pets
  • Chapter 3. Useful Recipes
  • In the Kitchen
  • Cleaning
  • Beauty Products
  • A Final Note
  • Resources
  • Index
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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