18 . ADOPT A ‘ ZERO WASTE ’ LIFESTYLE .
Definition : " Zero Waste " is a way of life that promotes the goal of reducing the amount of material we throw away and instead reincorporating by-products of one system for use for another system . There is no such thing as " waste " in Nature .
Why is it important ? Zero waste conserves resources and minimizes pollution .
Zero waste is more than just an empty trash can . It ’ s also more than just recycling .
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