Zero Waste App

A platform that connects users to local zero-waste stores, farmers' markets, and recycling facilities.

About Zero Waste App

Find everything a Zero Waster needs! Meet your new Travel Companion to find the resources you need for your Zero Waste Lifestyle Groceries and Bulk Packaging free stores, bulk aisles & shops that fill your own container. Cafes and Restaurants Best places for Zero Wasters for coffee, food and hang out. Farmers Markets Find great chances for packaging free, local produce. 2nd Hand Stores Donate unused items and find things new (to you). Composting Locations Drop off your compostables. Tap Water Find trash free drinking water, from the tap or refill stations. Local Groups Zero Waster and Environmental Groups. Activities Things to do that don't create trash.

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Climate actions

Steps this helps you take.

Adopt a planetary diet (mainly plant-based)
Embracing a plant-based diet minimizes the environmental footprint associated with meat production, conserves land and water resources, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, promoting a healthier planet.
Limit or best avoid food waste
1/3 of the food we produce is being wasted or lost in the process along the value chain. Consumers are one part of the puzzle. Try to plan your meals, use opened items from your fridge quickly and pay special attention to animal products. Wasting animal products like meat or dairy uses the most resources in production and therefore has a big impact when not wasted. Ideally reduce meat and dairy products to a minimum.
Buy plastic free / unpackaged food and items.
The type of food is more impactful than how it is packaged. A plastic wrapped vegan stake, is better than a non-plastic wrapped, "local" cow-steak. Therefore, before you worry about a plastic free shopping cart, try to reduce animal products like meat or dairy first. For other daily bathroom essential like tooth paste or shampoo, easy plastic free, solid alternatives exist. For these items you only need to a find a replacement and a store once, and then you can forget about it. For other items, try to avoid plastic where possible, but don't beat yourself up for this. Try to focus on more impactful actions first. In places with bad recycling infrastructure, advocate for it.
Switch to multi-use products
This action involves choosing products that can be reused multiple times over disposable alternatives that contribute to landfill and pollution. Here are the key benefits and actions involved: 1. Reduces Waste: By opting for multi-use products, you contribute to a significant reduction in the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and oceans. Single-use products, particularly plastics, are a major source of environmental pollution. 2. Lowers Carbon Footprint: The production, transportation, and disposal of single-use items consume energy and resources, emitting greenhouse gases. Multi-use products, on the other hand, have a lower carbon footprint over their lifecycle due to reduced frequency of production and disposal. 3. Saves Money: Although multi-use items may have a higher upfront cost, they save money in the long run by reducing the need for frequent replacements. The mantra here is: Quality over quantity. In order for these benefits to be true, the multi use product needs to be used for a longer time.