What is Zero Waste?

We make things and use them.

Things are crafted by hand using raw materials found on Earth, and they enrich our lives. They are cherished and used for a long time, across generations. And when the thing's purpose is over, it returns to nature, decomposes, and becomes nutrients for other materials. That was the original way things were, and the way we lived.

Nowadays, we are surrounded by a lot of things , many of which are chemically produced materials that should not exist on Earth.

The representative is plastic

CO2 is produced during production, use, and disposal, and it continues to wander forever without being decomposed by nature, polluting the earth. The price of this is global warming, disasters, abnormal weather, extinct animals, disappearing forests, and pollution, which ultimately threatens our way of life.

If each of us could accept this fact and find a different way to live in harmony with the Earth, we could maintain an environment in which we, our children and our grandchildren can live in peace.

To achieve this, individual awareness and action are very important. There are many ways to enrich our lives and live without putting a burden on the Earth.

Why not try zero waste, a lifestyle that naturally harmonizes with the earth?

When you hear the word "free," you might think, "I have to take it!" But wait a minute. There are reasons why it's free, such as advertising or mass production.

• Advertisements, flyers, and catalogs sent periodically
• Free advertising tissues and stationery
• Disposable containers and cutlery
• Plastic bags available at supermarkets for dividing food into smaller portions
• Cosmetics and body care samples

Are your surroundings overflowing with things? You probably don't need most of them. Reduce the things you don't need and surround yourself with only the things you love. Minimizing your possessions may make your own life lighter.

• Only buy things you expect to use for a long time
• Clean your room and put away unnecessary items
• Give away unwanted items to family and friends, sell them to a thrift store, or donate them.
• Quality over quantity
• Know meal recipes and portions in advance to reduce food waste

• Say goodbye to disposables! Discover useful zero-waste items
  • My Bag
  • My Straw
  • My Bottle
  • My lunch box/container

• Choose clothes at a second-hand store and find something that is both affordable and original.
• Use the library for books and magazines
• Use second-hand platforms such as Jimoty and Mercari
• Ask your neighbors or friends to lend you expensive repair machines, tools, or kitchen appliances.

First, check the household waste disposal method in your area. The main recyclable waste under Japan's Recycling Law is as follows:

• Paper (paper cartons, snack packaging, cardboard)
• Glass (glass bottles, building materials)
• Metals (aluminum cans, steel cans)
• PET bottles (beverages, seasonings, alcoholic beverages)
• Other plastic waste (plastic containers and packaging with the "PLA" mark)

Other things include:

• Home appliance recycling
• Automobile Recycling
• Food Recycling

You can easily make fertilizer from everyday food waste on your balcony or in your garden. It reduces the unpleasant smell and moisture in your trash can, and you can also use the fertilizer for planter farming and gardening, killing two birds with one stone.

• Store vegetable and fruit peels and leftovers in a bowl or container in the kitchen.
• Once the above items are full, put them in your compost bin. Find one that suits your home and space.
  • Bucket Compost
  • Cardboard Compost
  • Vermicomposting
  • Stand-alone composting
  • Electric food waste processor

• For detailed composting instructions, please refer to lovegreen.net .