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My Review of Five Zero Waste Products
I’ve been interested in the “zero waste” movement for a few years now. It’s a lifestyle that helps people create as little trash as possible.
It involves lifestyle changes, such as swapping out disposable items for reusable ones. It might sound easy, but doing it every day is fairly difficult. I’ve encountered a lot of products that can’t be recycled or reused.
Over the past two years, I have tried a lot of zero waste products, and I wanted to share what I learned.
Ultimately, the best zero waste strategy is to use what you have, then buy used or borrow items. Then, if you can’t find what you need, buy a new item. For example, using old plastic containers is better than buying new glass or stainless steel containers.
Also: these reviews were not sponsored. I bought the items on my own, and have no relationship with the companies that make them.
Reusable coffee pod
You can buy a reusable coffee pod on Amazon or in most grocery stores. It fits most Keurig machines. You can fill it with ground coffee and reuse it, instead of using disposable K-cups.
When I take out the coffee grounds, I toss them in my compost bin, and then wash the pod. I’ve used one almost every day for several years, and it’s saved me from throwing…
