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What are some tips for living a zero-waste lifestyle?
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1. Learn to compost all of your food scraps, yard clippings and biodegradable materials to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.
2. Reuse items and materials whenever possible, such as shopping bags, containers and jars.
3. Reduce the amount of single-use plastics you use, such as straws, food packaging, plastic bags and bottles.
4. Support local businesses that offer zero-waste or package-free goods.
5. Buy in bulk to reduce the amount of packaging you use and excess waste you create.
6. Donate, sell or repurpose items you no longer need, rather than throwing them away.
7. Choose reusable items over disposable ones, such as cloth napkins, cotton towels and mugs.
8. Repair items you already own, rather than discarding them.
9. Recycle when you can’t repurpose or reuse items.
10. Educate yourself and others about the importance of reducing waste.