Idea # 1 - My Own Private Ground Zero

I said good-bye to the garbage-man and declared my home "ground zero" for waste. This is my commitment for re-thinking and refusing any matter that comes within my zone. My game-plan is to develop new criteria for determining my needs and making choices, and to make this a fun and creative experience.

Idea # 1 - Coffee

I'm a faithful coffee drinker and have been throwing used paper filters and grinds into the garden for years. The flowers are blooming quite nicely. Instead of buying cans of coffee, I can purchase fresh grounds in paper bags, which can be re-used or thrown into the composter. This step will eliminate about 52 cans, paper labels, and plastic covers from "ground zero" in the coming year. I'm feeling a little proud already!

A simple idea every day will mean 364 more ideas in a year from now.

There are many resources on the web to help me get started. If you're interested, just google "zero waste" and you'll find lots of websites.

Wish me luck!