Sustainability Made Simple

Take Control: Practical Steps to a Waste Free Life

Why Waste Free Planet?


Waste Free Planet exists to empower everyone to make sustainable choices and change. Why? We’ll let the facts speak for themselves:

  • 91% of plastic isn't recycled

    Despite decades of recycling campaigns, the vast majority of plastic waste still ends up in landfills, incinerators, or the environment. Recycling isn’t the solution we hoped for. Reducing and reusing must come first.

  • The average American produces over 4.5 pounds of waste per day

    That adds up to more than 1,600 pounds of trash per person, per year. Small changes at home can drastically reduce your personal footprint.

  • Nearly 40% of all food in the U.S. is wasted

    That's over 100 billion pounds of food annually — much of it perfectly edible. Wasting food also wastes water, energy, and contributes to methane emissions in landfills.

  • The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions

    And it's one of the largest consumers of water and contributors to microplastic pollution. Wearing what you already own and buying secondhand are powerful climate actions.

  • Composting can divert up to 50% of your household waste

    Organic materials like food scraps and yard waste are heavy contributors to landfills but could be turned into healthy soil. Composting is one of the easiest ways to reduce your waste and fight climate change.

  • An estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year

    That’s the equivalent of a garbage truck’s worth every minute. Reducing plastic use at home can help prevent this pollution at the source.

  • It takes 1,800 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of beef

    That’s equivalent to a month’s worth of showers — and much more than plant-based alternatives. Eating less meat, even a few times a week, conserves water and reduces emissions.

  • Microplastics have been found in 100% of human placenta samples tested

    Tiny plastic particles now infiltrate our bodies, ecosystems, and food chains. Reducing reliance on plastic isn't just about the planet — it's about our health.

  • Online shopping returns create 5 billion pounds of waste annually

    Many returned items are never resold — they’re sent to landfill or incineration. Mindful purchasing reduces waste and keeps unnecessary items out of the waste stream.

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Want to create a more sustainable home but not sure where to start?

Our Waste Free Home downloadable workbook is your step-by-step guide to reducing waste and living more intentionally.