Zero Waste for Families: A Practical Guide

Small Changes. Big Impact.

Climate change and sustainability are part of every choice we make every day; we know we need to be environmentally responsible, but how?

Raising three active kids, Fredrika Syren and her family made a commitment to go Zero Waste over 10 years ago when faced with this same question. Shifting their habits gradually to live mindfully in the environment, they made small-scale changes to do their part for climate change.

From removing the household trash can to composting everything and growing their own food, the adventures of teaching their children how to live a greener lifestyle in an ordinary San Diego suburb yields the practical guidebook that became Zero Waste for Families. Syren shares their steps - and missteps - to guide families from low waste to zero waste with small changes, tips and tricks that add up to a BIG positive impact on the planet.

Top features include:

• Over 150 pages of practical tips for beginners and advanced zero-wasters
• Tried-and-true DIY recipes for healthy sustainable meals, eco-friendly
• beauty, and a less-waste, healthy home
• How to travel zero waste and reduce your carbon footprint
• How to grow your own food and compost everything - even in the city!
• Tips for reducing waste with babies and and children, including crafts, toys and school supplies
• How this family saved $18,000 a year going zero waste

About the Author
Fredrika Syren is an environmental activist and writer. In 2011, she founded the website green-mom.com where she shared her family's journey of living zero waste. Originally from Sweden, she lives in San Diego, California with her husband James and their children Bella, Noah, and Liam. Fredrika and her family are featured in the documentary Zero Time to Waste.