[Book] ZERO WASTE HOME

A French woman living in California introduces the practice of living a simple, materialistic life. The practical ideas presented for each aspect of daily life, such as "Kitchen and Shopping," "Workroom," "Childcare and School," and "Eating Out and Travel," are packed with hints for changing your lifestyle from various angles.

Based on the five basic steps of refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost, the book introduces practical initiatives for each aspect of daily life, so you can start reading from the part that interests you or start little by little with something close to you.

The author maintains an astonishing "zero waste" lifestyle, with a family of four producing just one glass bottle (1 liter) of waste per year. Of course, no plastic waste either. This practical guide introduces the creative ways they've managed to achieve this. Even in Japan, a country known for its advanced waste sorting system, simple living and lifestyles have become a hot topic in recent years, attracting significant attention not only from those conscious of environmental issues and recycling. Reducing the amount of stuff you own reduces waste, resulting in significant environmental and economic benefits.

What is true wealth? What is a comfortable life?
This book goes one step further than "danshari" (decluttering) and "minimalism" and not only proposes a sustainable and simple way of living, but also makes you aware of what is important in life and what you should reexamine. Its advanced and sophisticated lifestyle is also a must-read.

Bea Johnson (Author), Yuichiro Hattori (Translator)