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Article created by: Gabija Saveiskyte

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important to us citizens of the world. Many are trying to adopt more planet-friendly habits in their daily life and make a positive change.

Online communities like r/ZeroWaste on Reddit have emerged as valuable platforms for sharing ideas, experiences, and resources. Over 1.1 million members discuss everything from eco-friendly household products to sustainable fashion choices and green travel options. r/ZeroWaste was created on February 20th, 2013 and it has loads of information, so let’s dive into it.

#1

Wow! This Makes Me So Happy. Great Work And Great To Be Reminded That There Are People Who Care!

Before and after images showing Versova Beach cleanup with zero waste efforts leading to thousands of sea turtles hatching again.

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    #2

    Instead Of Polluting The Planet With Confetti, Hole Punch Leaves Instead!

    Various autumn leaves with star and heart-shaped cutouts next to craft punches on a wooden surface zero waste tips and tricks.

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    #3

    That’s So Cool And Ingenious!

    Vendors use banana leaves and coconut fronds as zero waste packaging alternatives to plastic for fruits in Asian markets.

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    #4

    This Mini Thrift/Exchange Corner By The Dumpsters Where Neighbours Place Their Still-Usable Unwanted Items

    Wooden shelves holding reusable household items and bags promoting zero waste tips for sustainable living and waste reduction.

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    #5

    Develey Mustard Jars, Made To Become Drinking Glasses After The Removal Of The Lid And The Label, Have Filled Many A Shelf In Many A Home

    Empty jars and glasses reused for storage and planting, demonstrating practical zero waste tips and tricks at home.

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    #6

    "He's Usually Full By The End Of The Day" Really Puts Into Perspective How Much Plastic Waste Is Washed Ashore

    City beach uses giant see-through fish sculpture as creative zero waste trash container to reduce plastic pollution.

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    #7

    Friendly Post-Halloween Reminder: If You Can't/Don't Have A Compost Bin Or Don't Want To Eat Your Leftover Pumpkins, Check Your Local Town Pages For Farmers Iso Your Jack-O-Lanterns! Most Are More Than Happy To Get Their Animals Some Tasty Treats! This Is The Fourth Post I've Seen Just This Morning

    Farm offering to pick up pumpkins to reduce waste, feeding pigs as part of zero waste tips and tricks for sustainability.

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    I hope they remove any candle residue from inside the jack-o-lanterns before the pigs have a go.

    #8

    We Literally Waste Trillions Of Food Every Year

    A variety of food items with text highlighting zero waste tips about food not being wasted for profit.

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    #9

    Apologies For The Quality, Got A Kick Out Of This!

    Two women discuss drying laundry using zero waste technology with solar and wind power outdoors.

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    #10

    Cardboard Bread Tab

    Hand holding a compostable bread bag clip in a kitchen, demonstrating zero waste tips and tricks for sustainability.

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    #11

    You Could Even Do This For A Homeless Male... Love This

    Old purse filled with hygiene products and snacks as a helpful zero waste tip for homeless women during car visits.

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    #12

    McDonald's France Start To Remove Single Use Packaging, To Replace Them With Washable Ones

    Reusable cups and containers holding fries and drinks on a table, showcasing a zero waste tip for reducing single-use plastics.

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    #13

    Rosemary Christmas Tree So We Can Plant It Once The Holidays Pass

    Small potted plant decorated as a Christmas tree with colorful ornaments and lights focusing on zero waste tips.

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    #14

    At Least We Are Trying… Right?

    Sad SpongeBob sitting with text about forgetting reusable fork and plastic use, contrasting Big Oil executive unaware of pollution impact.

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    #15

    When I Came Home For Xmas My Mom Was Making Fire-Starters Out Of Dryer Lint & Old Candles She’d Melted Down

    Ice cube tray filled with collected dryer lint, showcasing a creative zero waste tip for repurposing household materials.

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    #16

    I Thrifted Almost Everything For My New Home Office. The Desk, Chair, Rug, Futon, And Dresser Were All Secondhand!

    Minimalist home office with wooden floors, brown sofa, plants, and eco-friendly zero waste tips decor.

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    #17

    This Amazing Zero Waste Store Just Opened In My City

    Shelves lined with large refillable bottles and dispensers promoting zero waste tips and sustainable household practices.

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    #18

    This Seafood Place Called Nordsee Puts Their Ketchup In A Waffle Cone

    Hand holding an edible waffle cup filled with ketchup next to a plate of fries, showcasing a zero waste tip.

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    #19

    You Can Refill Six Different Types Of Cleaning Liquids With This Refill Station

    Refill station encouraging zero waste by reusing bottles for cleaning liquids, reducing plastic waste with easy refill steps.

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    #20

    Coffee Stop With My Parents

    Three iced coffee drinks in reusable glass jars with metal lids, illustrating zero waste tips and tricks.

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    #21

    I Feel Like A Magician, Turning Old Sweaters, Scarves And Hats Into New Bags. The Yarn Of Old Things Is Great For Creating Something New. And This Process Is Almost Infinite

    Hand holding a red and white crocheted reusable bag, demonstrating a handy zero waste tip and eco-friendly trick.

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    #22

    Got A Hole In The Back Of One Of My Favorite T-Shirts And My Friend Offered To Add A Stitching Of A Flower To Fix It. I Love The Shirt Even More Now!

    Black t-shirt with a list of city names in white text and a small embroidered flower, representing zero waste lifestyle concepts.

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    #23

    You Know What They Say, "You Are What You Don't Properly Dispose Of" Comic By War And Peas

    Two mountains having a conversation about trash and humans, illustrating thoughtful zero waste commentary.

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    #24

    It Took A Few Years, But I Realize We Have Become Jar People

    Refrigerator shelves filled with homemade sauces and preserved foods in jars and containers, illustrating zero waste tips.

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    #25

    I Always Hated Taking The Plastic Film Off Before Putting In The Recyclables. We Are Moving In The Right Direction!

    Boxes of Wegmans pasta rotini and shells on a grocery store shelf, suggesting zero waste cooking tips.

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    #26

    * Side-Eyes Cupboard Full Of Jars I'll Use "One Day" *

    Venn diagram showing overlap between being a hoarder and going zero waste with "I'm going to save this jar" in the center.

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    #27

    Instead Of Throwing Away Broken Little Crayons My Toddler Burns Through I Melted Them Down In A Silicone Mold I Found 2nd Hand

    Hand holding a colorful recycled crayon shaped like a pumpkin, demonstrating zero waste creative reuse.

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    #28

    La Fermiere Yogurt Comes In Reusable Jars. This One Is Made Of Clay

    Hand holding a reusable terracotta container, demonstrating a practical zero waste tip for sustainable living.

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    #29

    Made My Own Chapstick To Refill Old Tubes

    Made My Own Chapstick To Refill Old Tubes

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    #30

    Friendly Post-Halloween Reminder: If You Can't/Don't Have A Compost Bin Or Don't Want To Eat Your Leftover Pumpkins, Check Your Local Town Pages For Farmers Iso Your Jack-O-Lanterns! Most Are More Than Happy To Get Their Animals Some Tasty Treats! This Is The Fourth Post I've Seen Just This Morning

    Friendly Post-Halloween Reminder: If You Can't/Don't Have A Compost Bin Or Don't Want To Eat Your Leftover Pumpkins, Check Your Local Town Pages For Farmers Iso Your Jack-O-Lanterns! Most Are More Than Happy To Get Their Animals Some Tasty Treats! This Is The Fourth Post I've Seen Just This Morning

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    #31

    Got My First Darning Loom Today And Patched Up A Hole In My Pocket From My Wallet. It’s Not Perfect But It’s A Tool I’m Glad To Have

    Got My First Darning Loom Today And Patched Up A Hole In My Pocket From My Wallet. It’s Not Perfect But It’s A Tool I’m Glad To Have

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    #32

    It’s The Small Things (Using The Paper From Chewy And Amazon Deliveries To Wrap Gifts)

    It’s The Small Things (Using The Paper From Chewy And Amazon Deliveries To Wrap Gifts)

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    #33

    When I Came Home For Xmas My Mom Was Making Fire-Starters Out Of Dryer Lint & Old Candles She’d Melted Down

    When I Came Home For Xmas My Mom Was Making Fire-Starters Out Of Dryer Lint & Old Candles She’d Melted Down

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    #34

    A Coworker Friend Lets Me Write "Fun Facts" On His Whiteboard. Every Now And Then I Try To Radicalize The Office Lol

    A Coworker Friend Lets Me Write "Fun Facts" On His Whiteboard. Every Now And Then I Try To Radicalize The Office Lol

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    #35

    Local Brewery Uses Cardboard Carriers

    Local Brewery Uses Cardboard Carriers

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    #36

    With A Hot Glue Gun, You Can Replace The Rope On Cat Scratching Posts

    With A Hot Glue Gun, You Can Replace The Rope On Cat Scratching Posts

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    #37

    Got My First Darning Loom Today And Patched Up A Hole In My Pocket From My Wallet. It’s Not Perfect But It’s A Tool I’m Glad To Have

    Got My First Darning Loom Today And Patched Up A Hole In My Pocket From My Wallet. It’s Not Perfect But It’s A Tool I’m Glad To Have

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    #38

    Bed Bath And Beyond Dumpster Dive From The Other Day

    Bed Bath And Beyond Dumpster Dive From The Other Day

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    #39

    Low Waste Gifting This Holiday Season

    Low Waste Gifting This Holiday Season

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    #40

    My Latest Idea For Glass Spice Jars

    My Latest Idea For Glass Spice Jars

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