8 Low-Waste Living Influencer Blogs to Follow

In a world hooked on social media, we’re often influenced by people we don’t even know to buy things, go places or take some type of action. Every once in a while, however, someone comes along who inspires us to do something exceptional like live more sustainably and reduce waste.

Because of these types of influencers, an Earth-friendly lifestyle is becoming more of a norm rather than an exception. Discover eight of the top low-waste or zero-waste blogs influencing millions of people right now.

1. Zero Waste Home

The New York Times called Bea Johnson the “priestess of waste-free living.” Author of “Zero Waste Home,” a blog and book of the same name, Johnson was one of the first to embrace a waste-free lifestyle in 2008. She’s continuing to influence others to do the same. Her book has been translated into 27 languages, and Johnson has given talks and presentations on the subject of waste-free living in 70 countries.

2. Trash Is For Tossers

Lauren Singer began thinking about living a more Earth-friendly life in college as an Environmental Studies student. After learning about Bea Johnson’s efforts in California, she began her zero-waste journey across the country in New York City. Since 2012, Singer has managed to live waste-free in the Big Apple and share her daily experience on her blog, “Trash is for Tossers.” On top of personal stories, she offers eco-friendly advice for home, work, travel and shopping.

3. The Zero Waste Collective

If you’re looking for a blog offering guides, recipes, DIY ideas and product suggestions along with community support, you’ll enjoy “The Zero Waste Collective.” Canadian Tara McKenna believes a no-waste lifestyle develops over time, and people are more successful with the encouragement of others who make the same commitment.

4. Treading My Own Path

In 2012, Lindsay Miles accepted a challenge to avoid plastic for a month, and she’s never gone back. Now, she shares her zero-waste journey and many tips and ideas for others on her blog, “Treading My Own Path.” You can find articles about bulk shopping, decluttering, cooking, cleaning, upcycling, dealing with junk mail and more. Buy Lindsay’s e-book, “31 Day Plastic-Free Living,” and you can start a month-long challenge of your own.

5. Zero-Waste Chef

If you want to learn about waste-free cooking, visit “Zero-Waste Chef” by Anne-Marie Bonneau. She follows three rules when running her kitchen: no processed foods, no packaging and no trash. To help cut out packaged foods, she advocates shopping at farmer’s markets and in the bulk section of your local grocery store. You can find more information about waste-free cooking on Bonneau’s blog. Check out her seven-day meal plans and loads of delicious recipes for appetizers, beverages, breads, main dishes, side dishes and desserts.

6. Wild Minimalist

When it comes to zero-waste living, you won’t find more passionate supporters than California couple Max and Lily Cameron. To help others go waste-free, they developed “Wild Minimalist,” a blog that offers useful articles like “How I Threw a Zero-Waste Kids’ Party” and “5 Zero-Waste Remedies to Fight a Cold.”

While you’re picking up new information, shop for waste-free kits geared toward personal care, cooking, cleaning, lunching at work and surviving the summer. They’re all shipped in Earth-friendly packaging.

7. Litterless

Founded by environmental writer Celia Ristow, “Litterless” focuses on all the utensils, tools and gadgets people need to cut back on waste. You can find information about upcycling clothing, sustainable makeup, reusable bags, Earth-friendly personal products and more. While you’re there, look for a calendar of upcoming workshops and other events. Or, check out the “Where to Shop” and “Where to Compost” guides for zero-waste resources in your community.

8. Going Zero Waste

Kathryn Kellogg is one of a small group of eco-bloggers taking on the yearly challenge of producing only a mason jar full of trash. Her blog, “Going Zero Waste,” offers basic information like how to create a waste-free kitchen and how to be free of plastic when you shop. In addition, you’ll find answers for questions you may not have thought about. Think things like how to go waste-free with roommates, how to have a zero-waste holiday or how to be waste-free when ordering takeout.

If you’re concerned about the overload of trash on the planet, you can find plenty of information by surfing the Web. These eight blogs from some very inspirational people offer load of tips and tricks for reducing waste and living more sustainably. To find more influencers like this, use our handy influencer discovery tool.