Wednesday, April 13, 2011 • Nature
"Refuse, refuse, refuse. Then reduce, reuse, and recycle (and only in that order)."
— Bea Johnson

Zero-Waste Living

Zero-Waste Living
Five years ago, the Johnson family decided to move into a smaller home. Not only did they downsize their belongings but they took on a zero-waste style of living. Along the way, this family has found a balance, a way to maintain the lifestyle they enjoy, while drastically cutting down on waste. Scott Johnson, was initially skeptical of the project, confessing, "I was just afraid that I'd be eating a bunch of granola or something all the time." Instead, the family has focused on reducing the number of items in their home, without compromising their needs.

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