THIS ZERO WASTE FAMILY SHOWS YOU HOW TO LIVE A GREENER LIFESTYLE, MAKING SMALL CHANGES FOR 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. They shifted 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 your family from low waste to zero waste with simple, tips and tricks for a greener lifestyle. The result? Happy, healthy kids, more time with the family, more money saved, all while helping the planet.

This updated and expanded edition includes:

- 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

- Tips for hosting a zero waste party

- How to travel zero waste

- How to do daily chores- cleaning, laundry and shopping- with little or no waste

- How and why to grow your own food and compost everything

- Tips for reducing waste with babies and children, including crafts, toys and school supplies ?

- How this family saved $18k/year by going zero waste

- How to purchase with purpose using the resource list of eco-friendly, brand-name products for cleaner living