What if we refuse trash? | Andrea Sanders | TEDxAruba

Andrea and her husband are living proof of that what may seem impossible and idealistic, is indeed possible and very inspirational. They waste very little by buying smart and making use of reusable products. This talk focuses on simple ways to start pushing a circular-based economy (zero-waste lifestyle) instead of the linear model we currently employ. When Andrea showed the small amount of waste she and her husband produced since January of 2016, the crowed was in awe!

Andrea Sanders is the director and founder of Be Zero, a nonprofit focused on inspiring, educating, and activating individuals to rethink their plastic and trash footprint and to create simple and sustainable lifestyle habits. In 2007 she started on a 'zero waste' lifestyle. "Producing less trash does more than just help the environment. By moving from a disposable consumer lifestyle to a reusable consumer lifestyle, you’ll simplify your belongings, create healthier and more meaningful experiences, and become an informed and empowered consumer."- Andrea. Andrea created Be Zero to share this message and to take a whole-lifestyle approach with educational programs to engage individuals, families, and communities to rethink consumer and lifestyle habits and to activate personal power in the face of environmental change. In all of her endeavors, Andrea has actively supported individuals in understanding more about themselves and how they connect to the world around them.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx