If you've ever wanted to try living a zero-waste lifestyle but felt intimidated or put off by the effort involved, this book may just help you rethink your approach and help you try to cut back on the things you put in the landfill. With recipes for all natural cleaning supplies and tips for avoiding paper towels, menus and recipes for meals that use bulk pantry staples and tips for shopping with reusable containers, ideas for recycling old clothing and repurposing items that you would otherwise throw away, and instructions for starting your own compost pile, An Almost Zero Waste Life will get you on the right track without a preachy tone or the need to spend a ton of money changing every little thing about your life. It's a simple process to start living more sustainably, if you decide it's worth the effort it requires.