What is TRASHY about and what is zero-waste?
Starting in December 2020, "TRASHY" began filming in Orlando, Florida. It's the first documentary film of its kind, showing exactly what it's like to live a zero-waste lifestyle.
Why go Trash-free
What is zero-waste?
It is a movement to reduce the amount of trash you use and throw away. Adopting a zero or low-waste lifestyle is one of the most sustainable ways of living.
What can I recycle?
It depends on where you live.
Each state, county, city and municipality has different guidelines on what they can and cannot recycle. This is why the easiest way to make sure you are recycling correctly...is to just use zero waste items.
But we don't live in a perfect world and every once in a while you will need to recycle.
WHAT TO ALWAYS RECYCLE:
Aluminum
Cardboard (flatten cardboard boxes)
Paper including newspapers, magazines, and mixed paper
NEVER RECYCLE:
Plastic shopping bags
Food soiled containers
Wet paper products
To get a better idea of what you can recycle in your area, check out: http://earth911.org
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When it comes to recycling, a bad apple can ruin the whole bunch. Literally! Food cannot be recycled.
Anything that is not accepted at your local recycling facility will cause the entire bin to be sent to the landfill.
This is especially true for when recycling is thrown out in plastic trash bags. The entire bag is sent to the landfill.
How can I compost?
There are several ways to compost.
The first is to have a compost pile outside.
A second option is to have a worm compost pile.
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Several companies sell indoor compost machines, including Vitamix.
Do your homework.
Many farmer's markets have compost drop off bins on site.
How can I make an immediate change?
We don't live in a 100% circular economy, so being percent zero-waste just isn't an option.
How you can make an immediate change without completely cutting out all plastic is by starting small. Little actions add up!
-Bring a reusable bag to the grocery store or buy one when you get to the store
-Shop the edges of the super market, buy produce not wrapped in plastic
-Buy packaged items in large bulk
-Shop at farmers' markets, bulk stores, or local co-ops
-Take your mason jars to the store to fill up
-Use a reusable water bottle and coffee cup
-Make coffee at home
-Bring containers to restaurants to replace styrofoam
-Ask for no straw
-Bring metal utensils
-Buy sodas and drinks in aluminum cans or glass rather than plastic bottles
-Recycle
-SAY NO TO PLASTIC!