This book is very helpful in offering suggestions for ways to reduce waste. It touches upon a variety of things that I didn't consider. I am trying to be more green and limit my waste production so this book was very useful. It was more than just a list of things to do it gave reasons why and had science to back up some of their claims. I will find myself using it on a day to day basis!

The (Almost) Zero Waste Guide by Melanie Mannarino offers practical and logical solutions for reducing individual waste. Mannarino explains reducing waste in such a realistic way by acknowledging that zero waste is just not realistic for most - but it doesn't have to be all or nothing. we can all reduce waste by adopting simple habits and something is certainly better than nothing. i know that after reading this book, i recognised several areas in my daily life that i can improve upon and reduce waste. definitely recommend this!

This has a lot of good ideas and living a zero waste life can be a lot of work. But there are a lot of things that are easy to do that can have a lot of impact. There's a lot of common sense here (including really obvious stuff), but it covers a lot of ground, and includes approaches everyone should use. It's a little tricky, but it would have been helpful to get some recommended products/companies (e.g. multiple companies offer 100% recycled toilet paper, Eco-friendly {fill-in the blank] products, etc). Recommended.

Thanks very much for the ARC for review!!

I had a really hard time getting into this book. I have tried to find a way to at least eliminate the amount of waste we produce as a family, and while reading this I did learn some tips but felt that much of it was just things that I already knew. It was well laid out though.

I like the format of the book and how the author divided the areas into clear categories (cooking, at home, personal care etc). I read it and only felt slightly guilty about my lifestyle. Yes I need to get rid of plastic shampoo bottles, sandwich bags and paper napkins. Overall there isn't much new information in this book (for me anyhow).. The author summarizes a variety of sources in one easy to read place. Would recommend if you are new to recycling or the zero waste lifestyle.

Thank you to Simon and Schuster, the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

A lot of good ideas, backed up by statistics and verifiable facts, covering areas including food, home, travel and more. Easy to read and inspiring.

A good grouping of categories and the tips in them. Many tips you have likely seen elsewhere but author's own explanation of them. Nice book and some tips you may overlook.

I am reading the version available 1/5/211, but there are several editions already available. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have already read many books on climatology/global warning and reducing the carbon footprint. Funny with mostly world-wide quarantine with coronavirus, air pollution is already reducing and water ways are cleaner. This needs to continue to be an ongoing effort to prolong the planet from unleashing apocalyptic conditions in future generations.

This book had some fantastic advice like using your own mason jars and boxes at the grocery to reduce plastic use. This I will definitely do. I already used cruelty free products for the last ten years and have started composting again, not easy to do in southern California. There are several good tips for beginners to do also. A very useful to start reducing and reusing. Definitely buying a print copy when it is available.

Zero Waste has gained popularity in the last few years. While it has become a trend, often it can be overwhelming and the need to be perfect kicks in. This is the book for the person who wants to try and become more sustainable and eco friendly without going crazy.

Wow. Just wow. It was a lot to digest. The book has great ideas in theory, but it would be impossible for the average person to follow the guide to “almost” no waste. It did have some interesting takes on how to lessen your footprint and make it a little lighter. Not a fan.

I really enjoyed this book! It made me think about things that I can do to reduce waste. Great read!

Lots of great ideas here! I love that the author not only gives the ideas for limiting waste but explains how to do so and the impact. One thing, instead of skipping takeout if that's your preference, check with the restaurant to see if they're open to packing up your takeout order in your own containers. I rarely eat out, but I know people who do take their own containers for the full takeout meal and not just for leftovers.

This is a fabulous little book that you can fly through in one sitting. I love the tone--it's not preachy or judgmental, but rather offers practical advice to easing into a life of sustainability and growing from there. I was pleased to know that I've already incorporated some of Mannarino's suggestions and I was given plenty more.

The format is part of the appeal as well. The tips are broken down into six chapters: (almost) zero waste 1. while cooking, 2. at home, 3. for personal care, 4. while travelling, 5. and your wardrobe, and 6. in your community. You'll find valuable advice for composting, reducing your single-use-plastic reliance, finding sustainable clothing manufacturers and more.

It's no secret that we are a disposable society, and you don't have to look farther than the discussions surrounding plastic straws and grocery bags to know the impact it's having on the environment. The good news is that we can all do our part to reduce our waste. If you're not sure where to start (because it can be overwhelming to look around your house and see evidence of your carbon footprint!), this book will put your mind at ease.

A special thank you to NetGalley, Tiller Press, and author Melanie Mannarino for making this review copy available to me.