The zero-waste lifestyle is not expensive if you reuse what you have, spend smart, reduce your consumerism habits, and buy second-hand when possible. Over time, the zero waste lifestyle can save you lots of money. After living a zero-waste lifestyle for 2 years, I can confidently confirm that the zero-waste lifestyle is not inherently expensive but it may seem like it is.

When I decided to go zero waste, it was not all of the sudden. It took lots of reading, lots of exploring, and researching. I know that you feel overwhelmed and you think that you need to buy more things to go zero waste. It is really not that hard once you establish. Some things that helped me…