A Zero Waste Life

After watching Lauren Singer's "Why I live a zero waste life" Ted Talk, I am truly amazed. Though she is just one person committing to such lifestyle she is making a difference considering how much waste one person produces each year. I, alone, produce a lot of waste from food packaging to canned and bottled drinks to food waste to personal care product packaging. I was intrigued how Lauren could actually live a zero waste life because nearly everything we purchase or consume is packaged some way or another. I do not think at this point in my life I could commit to a ZERO waste life. I could probably be more conscious of the waste I produce and decrease the amount of waste I create. I could purchase and eat a diet that consists of more fresh fruits and vegetables rather than processed foods that are canned and packaged. I could also commit to exclusively using my reusable water bottle rather than purchasing water bottles when it is more convenient. I could also learn to compost. I could look into the personal care products that I use and eliminate one's that are unnecessary for personal hygiene. There are many things I can do to reduce the amount of waste I produce. I think after watching the Ted Talk and the other videos as well as reading the article on plastic waste in our oceans, I feel more inclined to put more effort and consciousness into what I purchase and how I dispose of things.