Although there are challenges facing moving toward a zero-waste mindset, it is also important to know that modifying one’s lifestyle so as to become more aware of how much waste is generated will help us reduce how much we throw out.

Moreover, although a zero-waste lifestyle may be impossible, having a zero-waste mindset will still promote a reduction in how much waste is produced by an individual. In order to have a positive impact on the environment, there are plenty of steps we can take to move forward in the right direction.

There are many things one could do in order to alter their outlook in order to cut down on waste. Doing things such as foregoing meat will help drastically; accordingly, eating less meat would help to significantly lower damage to the environment, deforestation, and ocean dead zones from agricultural pollution. Moreover, skipping plastic and using glass or aluminum, as well as shopping local, would also help to reduce waste. Japan is also doing it’s part to invoke a zero-waste mindset, and one town is even going above and beyond to reduce waste.