Description

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Practical, simple steps to guide your family from low waste to Zero Waste for a healthier planet. Raising three active kids under the shadow of the climate crisis, Fredrika Syren and her family made a commitment to go Zero Waste. Shifting their habits gradually 10+ years ago to live more mindfully of the environment, making small-scale changes to do their part for climate change. From removing their household trash can to composting everything and growing their own food, the adventures of teaching their children sustainable consumerism in an ordinary San Diego suburb yields the practical guidebook that became Zero Waste for Families. They share steps to guide families from low waste to zero waste with simple tips and tricks for a greener lifestyle.

- Over 150 pages of practical tips for beginners and advanced zero-wasters
- Tried-and-true DIY recipes for healthy sustainable meals, eco-friendly beauty, and a less-waste, healthy home
- How to travel zero waste
- How and why to grow your own food and compost everything
- Tips for reducing waste with babies and and children, including crafts, toys and school supplies 
- How this family saved $18k/year going zero waste

About the Author

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Fredrika Syren is an environmental activist and writer. In 2011, she founded the website green-mom.com where she shared her family’s journey of living zero waste. Originally from Sweden, she lives in San Diego, California with her husband James and their children Bella, Noah, and Liam. Fredrika and her family are featured in the documentary Zero Time to Waste.