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I’m sure you’ve heard the jingle — reduce, reuse, recycle. These are considered the “Three Rs of sustainability.” Even if you’re busy, you can work on a few things to get started on the zero waste journey. The main goal of this book is not only to encourage you to waste less food but also to get you to think about your role in household sustainability.

I know you can do your best to make a few easy changes in the ways you shop, use, and cook food and ingredients. However, you can also follow a few easy steps to take beyond the kitchen. Start small and begin working on a few ways to reduce all waste in general. Soon you’ll find that using fewer single-use and more reusable items allows you to more easily manage a sustainable household.

 Invest in a good reusable water bottle or tumbler to keep your beverages cold or hot. Then use them exclusively. This may seem like a no brainer, but it’s a great first step.

 Pack lunches for school or work in a reusable lunch box or bag instead of paper or plastic bags.

 If you use a car daily, keep an insulated bag with you. This can help save leftovers or other items for the trip home.

 Think twice when you wrap birthday or holiday presents. Consider reusing a gift bag or using a more biodegradable butcher paper.

 If possible, look for items that use sustainable packaging.

 Learn about the recycling and composting services in your area so you can recycle as much waste as possible.

 Choose glass or aluminum bottles and cans over plastic since they’re more recycle-friendly.