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Zero Wasted replied to the topic Overall assessment of the first 200 pages in the forum Book #2 Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution–and How It Can Renew America by Thomas L. Friedman 6 years, 5 months ago
I am so with you, Cathy! I actually really struggled with this book. From almost page 1, I was super overwhelmed with the amount of data that he was using to support his arguments. I actually don’t think I will continue on to the second half – it’s just too much to read through and process. I may try to find some Cliff Notes 🙂
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Zero Wasted started the topic Book Club Question 3 in the forum Book Club Question 3 6 years, 6 months ago
In chapter five, Friedman describes the controversy that ensued when meteorologist Heidi Cullen tried to educate her audience about global warming. What is the best way to inform those who tune out such messages, which they believe are tantamount to “politicizing the weather”?
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Zero Wasted started the topic Book #2 Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution–and How It Can Renew America in the forum Book #2 Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution–and How It Can Renew America by Thomas L. Friedman 6 years, 8 months ago
Our next book will be Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution–and How It Can Renew America by Thomas L. Friedman. It’s a long book so we will break it up into two parts, pages 1-200 and 201-438. We will discuss the first 200 pages in our April book club discussion starting on April 29th.If you can, try to borrow your book, get it…[Read more]
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Zero Wasted replied to the topic Suggest the next book! in the forum Zero Waste Books 6 years, 8 months ago
Thanks, Emily! Any other suggestions?
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Zero Wasted replied to the topic Question 9 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
Vanna- Wow, that’s shocking that your co-workers treat you like that! I have to assume they are deflecting their own insecurities about waste and the way they live their life onto you. Shame on them.
My co-worker expressed some interest in my bamboo cutlery so last Christmas I gifted him with a set of his own to keep at his desk – and he uses…[Read more] -
Zero Wasted replied to the topic Question 6 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
Vanna, such a great point! The method in which and how a product ends up in our hands is so important needs to be taking into consideration. I really think that “cradle to cradle” or “cradle to grave” needs an R and should be part of this Zero Waste mantra. Thanks for making that point!
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Zero Wasted replied to the topic Question 4 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
Ha! Cathy, I am right there with you! I saw a woman putting her bananas in a plastic bag and I had to wonder “why?”. And Vanna, I have to agree with you. I live this way to prevent more waste from accumulating and make the world better for future generations.So it’s totally worth the “weird looks”.
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Zero Wasted replied to the topic Question 2 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
What an eye-opening statement! When I read this, I realized that I have become incredibly disconnected from the impact of my actions. A perfect example of this is putting trash in my trash can. Before I started down the Zero Waste path in February of 2017, I threw away items and never thought about what “away” actually meant. For me, it was like…[Read more]
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Zero Wasted replied to the topic Question 3 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
Ha! I love your honesty, Emily. You tried to serve a guest moldy hummus? Sounds delicious.
I definitely feel you on the thrift store thing. I love shopping at thrift stores because it is much better for the environment than buying new, but I often buy things I don’t need. I’ve also found myself buying things like plastic toys for my nieces and…[Read more]
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Zero Wasted replied to the topic Welcome Notes in the forum Welcome to the Zero Wasted Book Club! 6 years, 8 months ago
Thanks, Pilar! I am so glad you are here. Hopefully the books we read can all be found in Catalan and/or Spanish. I will do my research before books are chosen to see what languages they are available in.
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Zero Wasted started the topic Question 8 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
How did your idea of “zero waste” change throughout the book? Did you learn anything new that was surprising to you?
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Zero Wasted replied to the topic Introductions! in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
Hello, I’m Amber. I started Zero Wasted in February of 2017 and I am so happy you are here. I live in Minneapolis, MN and I love to travel. My husband and I went to Norway last year it was the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Thank you for being here!
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Zero Wasted started the topic Question 7 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
Bea writes, “We all yearn to save time, at any cost (including the environment), so we buy into time-saving tricks that marketing campaigns promise. But who is disposability really benefiting in the end?” (P.46) What is your reaction to this statement? Do you agree/disagree and why?
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Zero Wasted started the topic Question 6 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
According to Bea, the 5 R’s are: refusing (what we do not need), reducing (what we do need), reusing (what we consume), recycling (what we cannot refuse, reduce, or reuse), and rotting (composting) the rest. Do you think this list should encompass any other R’s? How else can we strive for Zero Waste?
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Zero Wasted started the topic Question 5 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
Bea says, “With the implementations of zero waste alternatives, we have noticed undeniable life improvements: notable health benefits, along with considerable financial and time savings. We learned that zero waste does not deprive; on the contrary, through zero waste, I have found a sense of meaning and purpose. My life has been t…[Read more]
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Zero Wasted started the topic Question 4 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
Bea describes getting “weird looks” from people when she brings her own jars to the grocery store. Has this ever happened to you? How did you navigate this?
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Zero Wasted started the topic Question 3 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
Bea uses baking soda and apple cider to rinse her hair until her husband mentions that he can’t stand the “smell of vinaigrette in bed.” What are some zero waste swaps you have made similar to Bea’s? What has been the most successful/least successful swap you have made?
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Zero Wasted started the topic Question 2 in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
Bea says, “I realized that we enjoyed all the trappings of the American dream, what thoughtless citizens and consumers we had become. How did we get so disconnected from the impact of our actions? Or were we ever connected?” (p. 5) What is your reaction to this statement? Do you agree/disagree and why?
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Zero Wasted started the topic Question 1 in the forum Question 1 6 years, 8 months ago
In Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson opens up about her life in France and how it shaped her lifestyle/environmental views as an adult. What role do you think ones childhood plays in shaping their views for adulthood?
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Zero Wasted started the topic Introductions! in the forum Book #1 – Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson 6 years, 8 months ago
Hello Everyone! Welcome to the first month of the Zero Wasted Book Club. Please take a moment to introduce yourself. Let this community know what you would like to be called, something interesting about you, and anything else you’d like to share. Welcome!
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