Sometimes small accessories can be detrimental to the ability to implement something. For instance, Could you ski without the proper equipment? Or cook without pots and pans? No way!
Zero waste is the same way. There is no way you can be a successful zero waster if you haven't packed the right utensils.
I give you the must haves in a prioritized list. Pack wisely.
Reusable Cup
The human body requires a minimum of eight glasses of water everyday; hydration is critical. Therefore my number one zero waste essential is a reusable cup. Not only can it be used for coffee, water or a smoothie, but you could also jam some leftovers in there if necessary.Tiffin Box Or Food Container
The no brainer, I usually pack lunch up in these things in the morning, and when I come back home later in the day, it's filled with compost scraps (apple cores, banana peels). This is also great if you grab something on-the-go. At a restaurant, I usually order my food dine-in at the bar, then wrap it up myself.Silverware
I could count on one hand the amount of times, I have visited a common kitchen that has real silverware. Always stay strapped, it's the perfect protection against trash.Cloth napkin
Probably the most underestimated item on this list. Of course a cloth napkin is a for wiping your mouth and drying your hands, but in a moment of extreme circumstance—like an unexpected trip to the grocery store— then BAM! your napkin is now a pouch for bulk dry goods.
Dear Anamarie Shreeves,
I hope this email finds you well!
I am emailing you on behalf of the Georgia Institute of Technology Student Government Association’s (SGA) Sustainability committee.
During Earth Week in April, we host a week-long event called Get Wasteless, where we challenge students and staff to reduce their consumption. Participants are given a gallon-size plastic bag that has to hold all of their waste throughout the week. Along with our challenge, we implement programming that educates our community about the impacts of climate change and how they can make small changes to create a long-lasting impact.
As part of this year’s Get Wasteless, we were hoping to partner with you to host a virtual presentation held either through Instagram Live or BlueJeans PrimeTime (https://www.bluejeans.com/). We hope to focus on reducing waste on a budget for students followed by a Q&A with members of our community. We are also open to other ideas surrounding the topic of waste management. If you’re interested, we would like to discuss environmental racism.
We are very excited by the opportunity to work with you and resonate with your message as an organization. Would you be interested in setting up a phone call to discuss this partnership with our Sustainability Committee Lead?
Regards,
Kartik Saigal.