This episode explores the concept of zero waste, which aims to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, incinerators, and the ocean, and to increase the reuse, recycling, and composting of materials. Zero waste is not only good for the environment, but also for the economy and society, as it saves resources, energy, money, creates jobs, and improves health and well-being. The episode also discusses the economics of waste management, which examines the costs and benefits of different waste management options, such as prevention, reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery, and disposal.

Join Host Bernice Butler and guest Ruth Abbe and Gary Liss from Zero Waste USA, as they invite listeners to reflect on their own consumption and disposal habits, and how they can adopt a more sustainable and circular lifestyle.