Why you should live zero waste in 2026

These are all the benefits to living zero waste in 2026...or any time! I've learned skills, saved money, made friends, and even built a career from my low waste life! What are the best parts of zero waste to you? Let us know why you love zero waste living below!

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Videos mentioned/recommended:
Things I HATE about zero waste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf_Who0wWOg
Skills I've learned thanks to a sustainable life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gferqD5R4CU&t=268s
The importance of shopping small: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugPwSppKq5M
Yes, our small actions matter! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkpbkKb2cIU
Reacting to haters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq7WOOzl4u0
Zero waste is political, why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnSk67BMvQY
Zero Waste on a Budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYnW_mxfCgU&list=PLGr_Ri6lQjNr4ApEKEShGz-Xl3QGKPnac&pp=sAgC
How much money a zero waste life can save per year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iR2Iq3ccoc&list=PLGr_Ri6lQjNpnuaQYp5Uxx8-qiLxnbsNZ&pp=sAgC
How to break up with overconsumption: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ksVUSOgeQ
My eco book recs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUonTg6kPks

Timestamps:
00:00 - Why this video?
1:39 - Skills I've learned living an eco life
2:55 - Money saving
3:47 - I'm content with what I have!
6:44 - My home is less cluttered
7:51 - Building community
9:08 - I'm not alone in this fight!
9:52 - Better mental health
11:03 - Small acts matter!
12:59 - Inspire others
14:10 - Bloopers

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