Simple and Sustainable Living

A Call for Simple and Sustainable Living

“We don’t need a handful of people doing zero-waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing zero-waste imperfectly.” – Anne Marie Bonneau, author of “Zero Waste Chef”

How our volunteers have taken on the challenge of simple/sustainable living:

• Regarding food/food waste:
  • Bulk purchases to minimize plastic
  • Composting
  • Community Gardens
  • Local farmers markets
  • Reusable bags
  • Shared groceries
  • Shared meals
• Regarding energy/utilities
  • Carpooling to events
  • Limiting length of showers
  • Line-drying laundry
  • Remembering to turn off/unplug appliances/devices when not in use
  • Insulating windows
  • Adjust thermostats to save energy
• Regarding bath/beauty
  • Bar soaps in bathroom/kitchen/shower
  • Community shampoo/conditioner/body wash
• Other ideas
  • Work with local food pantries to address food waste
  • Advocacy work around the issue of sustainable living
  • Make own non-toxic cleaning supplies