Imperfections

My favorite thing about trying to be Zero Waste  is that it isn't a destination. It's trying your best everyday and doing what you can. It's choosing a bigger package because you don't have a bulk store but one 5lb bag is better than five 1lb bags. Its having a history of all the pasta sauces you've tried in your cabinets holding chickpeas, or flour, maybe even some chocolate peanut clusters because the candy section at the bulk store is amazing. 

Being Zero Waste is impossible in this throw it away society. But using what we have, reusing things we never even thought about reusing before, and being grateful for that first sip of plastic free coffee in the morning. 

I've never been the go out and buy new clothes person or let's get something that matches this thing. So living a lifestyle that prioritizes using what you have, buying second hand, or saving to buy sustainably is amazing to me. One of my favorite things in my house is my "low waste spices." 

Most bulk sections are tied up with plastic bags and red tape right now. But buying that huge amount of spice I use almost everyday is something I can feel great about because its not just something I'm going to throw away or hope it gets recycled. 

Ordering a small bag and just refilling a plastic bottle I already own instead of buying a new glass bottle I don't need. It saves money and honestly brings it a sort of charm. At least to me. 

So I may never have one of those pinterest worthy kitchens or fridges. But those Imperfections make it mine.