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Article: Money money money must be funny in the rich man's world

Money money money must be funny in the rich man's world

Money money money must be funny in the rich man's world

Zero waste is not an expensive lifestyle. It can be expensive. But it doesn't have to be. We have collected and want to show you how you can lead a waste-free life without spending a lot of money.

Our grandmothers knew how to shop economically and sustainably, store everything cleverly and use leftovers economically. We have somehow forgotten it.

Sophia Hoffmann , Zero Waste Cook

Make it yourself instead of buying it. We are presenting the wonder that is curd soap . A curd soap costs just 99 cents. It can be used as body soap, cleans particularly well and degreases the skin. Grated and boiled with water and a little oil, it also makes a wonderful shower gel. Mixed with washing soda and baking soda, curd soap not only washes you, but also your laundry. Mixed with just baking soda and water, it makes dishwashing detergent. Curd soap definitely belongs in the range of a minimalist bathroom. Which brings us to the second point of saving: minimalism. Many cosmetic products are absolutely unnecessary and really expensive. In Germany, the average expenditure on beauty and care products is almost €200 a year. That's quite a lot. But our bodies don't actually need all that stuff. Less is more. Banish things like foot deodorant, aqua spray and anti-wrinkle eye cream from the bathroom and off your shopping list and save money .

The greenest product is the one you don't buy.

A zero-waste everyday life helps you to be more conscious about your consumption and not buy something without feeling like you're going without. This can save you a lot of money. Avoid sales as they are far too tempting to buy something you don't need and don't actually want. A tip for finding out if you really want something: sleep on it a few times; if you forget it, it probably wasn't that important after all. If you decide that you really need the product, choose a high-quality product. It may seem more expensive at first, but its longevity makes it worth it. As an example, let's compare cotton buds with an Oriculi . We know that a huge amount of waste is saved, but that's not all. An Oriculi is a long-lasting cotton bud. Let's assume that you need 2 cotton buds every day. Let's take cotton buds made of organic cotton. That will cost you around €3 per year. After two years it's €6, then €9, and so on. An Oriculi costs €5. If you treat it carefully, it will easily last 5, 6, 7 years or even forever. So it doesn't even cost a euro a year.

In Germany, food worth €300 per person is thrown away each year.

18 million tons of food are thrown away every year. Consumers are responsible for 40% of this. Firstly, this is a waste of food and secondly, a waste of money. This is also due to our system. Retailers tempt consumers to buy too much. One example of this is bulk discounts such as "buy three, pay for two". Many foods are far too cheap for this. They are no longer valued enough and are therefore thrown away. In the unpackaged store, you can fill up exactly as much as you want. You find out what you need in your own household and by planning your shopping well, you don't forget what is still at home and needs to be cooked before it goes bad.

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