Publisher Description

Our planet is in danger! It's time to make a difference to ensure its future by taking up the zero-waste challenge. Zero Waste Kids is full of fun ways to help you make sustainable choices to save planet Earth. Become informed about the crisis we're in but also, more importantly, take action through the 30 achievable child-friendly challenges to reduce waste, including craft activities and lifestyle changes to reduce, reuse and recycle your way to a better future.Filled with facts about the state of our planet, the environmental impact of over-consuming and the waste we produce and where it goes.Written by US author Kathryn Kellogg, a leading voice in the zero-waste movement, author of the adult book 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, founder of the Going Zero Waste blog, featured in publications such as National Geographic, The Times, the Guardian, CNN.

Author Biography

Kathryn Kellogg is a recognized spokesperson for the zero-waste movement who blogs at goingzerowaste.com. She has been featured by National Geographic, Guardian, CNN, Refinery 29, Bustle, and other outlets. She lives with her husband, Justin, and her dog, Nala, in the Bay Area.

Table of Contents

• 1: What is Zero Waste?
• 1: What Do We Waste?
• 1: CHALLENGE 1: Waste Audit
• 1: Reduce – Reuse – Recycle
• 1: CHALLENGE 2: Play the Recycling Game
• 1: The Challenges
• 1: Plastic
• 1: Plastic Pollution
• 1: CHALLENGE 3: Say NO to Straws
• 1: CHALLENGE 4: Take It Further
• 1: CHALLENGE 5: Bring Your Own Water Bottle
• 1: The Water Footprint
• 1: Reduce Your Water Consumption
• 1: CHALLENGE 6: Save Water
• 1: CHALLENGE 7: Soap Is the Word
• 1: Saving Energy
• 1: Renewable Energy
• 1: CHALLENGE 8: Energy Saving
• 1: Get Outside
• 1: CHALLENGE 9: Get Outside and Explore
• 1: Clothing
• 1: CHALLENGE 10: Make Do And Mend
• 1: CHALLENGE 11: New-To-You Clothes
• 1: In the Bathroom
• 1: CHALLENGE 12: Make Your Own Face Mask
• 1: CHALLENGE 13: A Quick Bathroom Swap Guide
• 1: CHALLENGE 14: Toothbrush
• 1: CHALLENGE 15: Toilet Paper
• 1: Cleaning
• 1: CHALLENGE 16: Clean the Vinegar Way
• 1: Toys and Games
• 1: CHALLENGE 17: Toy Audit
• 1: Food Waste
• 1: CHALLENGE 18: Waste Not, Want Not
• 1: CHALLENGE 19: Ugly Is the New Tasty
• 1: Groceries
• 1: CHALLENGE 20: The Hunt for Package-Free
• 1: Farmers' Market
• 1: CHALLENGE 21: From Farm to Table
• 1: CHALLENGE 22: DIY Reusable Shopping Bag
• 1: Lunch and Snacks
• 1: CHALLENGE 23: Package-Free Packed Lunch
• 1: CHALLENGE 24: Package-Free Snacks
• 1: CHALLENGE 25: Make Beeswax Wraps
• 1: Compost
• 1: CHALLENGE 26: Where to Compost
• 1: CHALLENGE 27: Rethink Your Food Scraps and Make a New Recipe
• 1: Setting Up Your Compost Bin
• 1: CHALLENGE 28: Plan a Zero-Waste Party
• 1: Upcycle Craft
• 1: CHALLENGE 29: From Junk to Treasure
• 1: Get Involved
• 1: CHALLENGE 30: Organise A Zero-Waste Event
• 1: Glossary and Further Information
• 1: Index

Long Description

Our planet is in danger! It's time to make a difference to ensure its future by taking up the zero-waste challenge. Zero Waste Kids is full of fun ways to help you make sustainable choices to save planet Earth. Become informed about the crisis we're in but also, more importantly, take action through the 30 achievable child-friendly challenges to reduce waste, including craft activities and lifestyle changes to reduce, reuse and recycle your way to a better future.Filled with facts about the state of our planet, the environmental impact of over-consuming and the waste we produce and where it goes.Written by US author Kathryn Kellogg, a leading voice in the zero-waste movement, author of the adult book 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, founder of the Going Zero Waste blog, featured in publications such as National Geographic , The Times, the Guardian , CNN.

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