Here at Little Soap HQ, we have always been huge advocates the zero-waste lifestyle. We believe that we can all strive to do more wherever possible when it comes to lowering our carbon footprint, and we're passionate about helping others to achieve this too. Living a zero-waste lifestyle does not need to be complicated, but it can seem like a daunting prospect if you're just starting to discover the importance of adopting changes. With this in mind, this week we're looking at how to make the transition to zero waste so that this new lifestyle becomes second nature- and so that you, in turn, can help others to make the change too. Education is key!
Be aware of the problem
Its all very well knowing that you 'should' be making some changes to reduce your carbon footprint- but knowing why these changes are necessary is just as important if you want to make changes that you're committed to. Spend some time researching the facts. Read our post on how to up your recycling game; educate yourself on the benefits of PET plastic over glass; learn about the items that cannot be recycled. In short, immerse yourself in the magnitude of the problem our planet is facing, so that you can ignite the passion you need to make this zero waste journey work. When you're aware of the issues, you're better equipped to fight back!Start with easy swaps
There are so many products that we can swap out for reusable versions that help us to transition to a zero-waste lifestyle. We've already written about reusable swaps you can make at home plus three easy kitchen swaps in this post to help you reduce plastic use too. We also have tips on bathroom swaps, makeup swaps, and tips for parents wanting to adopt a greener lifestyle too. Please do take a read of our posts, and do further research on the many other swaps that you can do right now to make your transition to a
zero-waste lifestyle easier. There is so much out there- check out our favourite zero waste bloggers too for more ideas and inspiration in your daily feed!