These are the worst parts of the zero waste movement...

It's time to talk about why I hate zero waste...rather I hate these zero waste myths so let's bust them! There are so many misconceptions about the zero waste movement like it's too expensive and that you have to be 100% perfect...no!! You can live low waste just as you are. You are welcome in the low waste movement! Let me know what YOU hate about zero waste living below :) GET THE ZERO WASTE IN A YEAR GUIDE: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/shop Become a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeECw1lq6yHJjbX1aiSwENA/join Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/thesimpleenvironmentalist Read along with the blog post and find the sources here: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/blog-1 Videos mentioned/recommended: What is greenwashing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOxMd_7DnmY The history of zero waste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY5ZOT2T1uU&t=166s&pp=0gcJCQYKAYcqIYzv What is the Zero Waste in a Year Guide? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCkyOdhoUQ4 A brief history of US climate policy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aWfylk0H1A Let's save our public lands! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQkgKO7i1IA&t=173s What is intersectionality? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxIV1irqLIQ&pp=0gcJCQYKAYcqIYzv FULL Zero Waste on a Budget playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYnW_mxfCgU&list=PLGr_Ri6lQjNr4ApEKEShGz-Xl3QGKPnac&pp=gAQB How I live zero waste while chronically ill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MgtXSPN-IA&pp=0gcJCQYKAYcqIYzv My eco book recs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydU2WvyaDFA Timestamps: 00:00 - Let's get into it! 00:55 - It does NOT equal perfection! 4:14 - Zero waste is TOO niche 5:45 - Zero waste is too politicized 7:36 - It's hard and expensive?? 11:19 - Greenwashing everywhere! 12:04 - It's overwhelming!! 15:26 - What are yours? 16:52 - Bloopers SHOP MY FAVES! My e-bike from Aventon: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=a41b063c-52a4-4d87-8f09-d6c71998ed15&website_id=a77986c7-bd90-4654-9ab0-f12c3bb14ae2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aventon.com%2F Whisper bidet: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1597260&u=2660543&m=100287 Allbirds shoes: https://shop.allbirds.com/k33o/thesimpleenvironmentalist Modibodi period underwear: https://modibodi.pxf.io/c/3497631/996645/13065 Meliora laundry powder: https://meliorameansbetter.com?sca_ref=4747255.DvudG0Wmyg&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=emma-dendler Leaf Shave safety razor: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2130977&u=2660543&m=130203 Plastic free makeup from Axiology: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2017262&u=2660543&m=124911 Bathroom swaps from Plaine Products: https://plaineproducts.com/?sca_ref=8406175.lGWKhvoZJNSI1OzL Get all your eco needs from Earth Hero: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=23846&awinaffid=1122027&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fearthhero.com%2F INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesimpleenvironmentalist/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@simpleenvironmentalist?lang=en WEBSITE: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! https://www.facebook.com/thesimpleenvironmentalists DAN & EMMA'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxuHqjBcqVnOGKrw7_90Tg FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/business-inquiries BUY OUR PHOTOGRAPHY: https://dendlerphotography.myportfolio.com/ FREE GUIDES! Breaking up with Consumerism, How to Spot Greenwashing, How to Live Zero Waste from Home: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/freedownloads DISCLAIMER: Links included may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product from a link, I may receive a small commission with no charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so that I can keep providing free content!