The 10 Best Zero-Waste Bloggers to Follow on Instagram

You’ve probably already seen them, the Zero-Waste lifestylers that can fit a years worth of household trash into a mason jar. You probably, think, “ That is amazing, but I could never do it … I don’t even own a mason jar!” Luckily, any kind of waste reduction—even if it doesn’t get you to zero—makes an impact. Here are 10 of the top zero waste bloggers to follow on Instagram, and some starter tips on how to make less wasteful choices when cooking or dining out.
1. @TheWastedBlog
Zero Wasters around the world are taking the lifestyle head-on. Florine of The Wasted Blog resides in Germany, where she shares her waste-free recipes for any who choose to partake. She says that surprises along the journey to Zero-Waste was, “How many options I had. I thought by choosing to live a zero waste lifestyle I might have to cut out a lot of what I had been eating before. But it turns out that once I looked up a few recipes and figured out what to do with all these root vegetables, I found myself eating way healthier and my meals were so much more satisfying.”
2. @GoingZeroWastePhoto: @GoingZeroWaste
In her Going Zero Waste blog, Kathryn Kellogg breaks down the Zero Waste lifestyle in an easy-to-follow format. For those starting out, she recommends, “Truly make a commitment to try one thing whether it be composting, bringing a reusable water bottle whenever you go out, or bringing reusable bags (produce bags too) to the grocery store. Just pick one thing and commit wholeheartedly. Once you master one thing, then maybe try something new. But, it all just starts with one change.”
3. @TheGirlGoneGreen
Vlogger Manuela Baron, aka Girl Gone Green, is great for those who prefer TV to reading. Making Zero-Waste food choices when being out and about can be cumbersome and awkward for some, but not Manuela: “I love when people ask me questions because it’s a conversation starter. My favorite one is about straws. If someone were to offer me a plastic drink I’d politely thank them but explain that I avoid disposables. People can tell that I am passionate about the environment, and my enthusiasm about zero waste helps them understand my decision to refuse the item.”
4. @ZeroWasteChefPhoto: @ZeroWasteChef
Anne-Marie Bonneau, aka The Zero-Waste Chef, blogs about eliminating waste from cooking, and is a great starting point for anyone looking to minimize their waste in the kitchen. Her plethora of recipes are simple and tasty even for a novice chef. Her advice for newbie kitchen Zero-Wasters is simple: avoid food waste. “Because so many of us don’t know how to cook, when we do attempt it we rely on enticing looking recipes, go out and buy a bunch of ingredients we won’t use up, waste those and then often waste the leftovers. There is a better way: shop from the pantry and refrigerator, get creative and use up what’s on hand. This alone would drastically reduce food waste (and save a lot of money).”
5. @ZeroWastePath
Bianca is an Italian living in the UK, trying to make her path Zero Waste as she writes in her blog, Zero Waste Path. Yes, this Italiana makes her pasta and focaccia from scratch. But when she’s treating herself to a night out at a restaurant, “When I have to choose a place where to eat I give priority to places that use reusable plates and utensils, that have recycling bins or that at least allow me to bring my own things. Bringing your own utensils or cotton napkin can be a little scary at the beginning, I was always afraid that the restaurant owner would be annoyed by it, but actually it usually generates curiosity and makes them remember you (in a good way)!”