Breaking down the big ideas of zero waste and sustainability into actionable pieces.
Hey! I’m Polly!
I’m here to break down the big, overwhelming ideas of zero waste and living sustainably into smaller, more actionable pieces. Because if sustainability is hard to understand, how can it be accessible to those who need it most?
I started leading a full zero-waste lifestyle in 2015 after experiencing life in an Indianapolis community where affluent trash gets left behind. A food desert and lack of infrastructure meant many of my neighbors rarely even saw fresh produce.
Since going zero waste, I’ve tried to share my knowledge – because I’ve lived first-hand knowing how hard it is to think about climate change when you’re worrying about paying rent. I’ve spread that message everywhere from food banks to local libraries to nationally-recognized universities. (And online, too, of course!)
PS. Ever have a question? Don’t be shy to e-mail me – my inbox is always open!
PPS. I’m based in Lafayette, Indiana by way of Moscow, Wisconsin, and Virginia. Yeah, I’ve got some weird stories.
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A fully-loaded bulk aisle: a zero waste dream. I’m sure we all have visions of popping by a little nearby co-op and finding everything – from free range quinoa to artisanally-crafted granola – to pour into our pristine reusable bags. As always, though, let’s look at the dream with a little more nuance than the …
We’ll agonize over choosing the best option when, in reality, it’s probably all owned by the same people anyway.
I mean – no. Wait. Compost them to allow the seeds of the revolution to flourish.
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