There are those for whom recycling and composting are not nearly enough, who have reduced their annual waste to almost zero, ditched their clothes dryer or given up flying, and are ready to take the next step in exploring the frontiers of sustainable living.
Josh Spodek had already reduced his waste to near zero but wanted to be even more sustainable at home. His fridge was his biggest source of electrical use, so he unplugged it.
The Associated Press is continuing its tradition of celebrating people who are making a difference in an effort to “save the planet” through noble acts of sacrifice. One such person is Jos.
People who want to move beyond recycling and composting and reduce their annual waste to almost zero are ditching their clothes dryer, giving up flying and ready to take the next step in exploring the frontiers of sustainable living.