Why We Should Rethink Zero Waste

• This video from Our Changing Climate highlights the zero-waste movement and alternative solutions to our relationship with plastics and waste. 
• Students will learn the benefits of going zero-waste, the structural difficulties of living a zero-waste lifestyle, and alternative solutions that are more inclusive and get closer to the source of the problem. 

Positives

• The video acknowledges that zero-waste lifestyles can feel unachievable for some people and offers alternative solutions.
• The video takes a global perspective on our relationship with waste.

Additional Prerequisites

• The video mentions food waste and composting, but the majority of the content is about plastic waste and single-use products.
• The video's content ends at 5 minutes, 52 seconds.
• The video begins with an advertisement.
  

Differentiation

• Economics classes could create and execute a plan to reach out to local stores or companies to encourage them to reduce their waste.
• Environmental clubs or student government groups could research options for starting a composting service in their school or community and then make a plan to fund the project.
• Sociology and psychology classes could discuss the zero-waste movement and how zero-waste influencers appeal to certain demographics while excluding others.
• Other resources on this topic include this activity and lesson plan on solutions for eliminating food waste, this video on living 30 days without single-use plastic, and this video on plastic pollution.

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