A day in the life of a zero-waste influencer who can fit 4-years' worth of her trash into a mason jar

Joey HaddenSep 14, 2022, 22:18 IST

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Lauren Singer says she has been living a zero-waste lifestyle for 10 years.
She starts her day with homemade toothpaste, french press coffee, and a walk to a composting bin.

Lauren Singer says she's been living a zero-waste lifestyle for the last decade. She shared with Insider how she spends a typical Saturday in her New York City home.

Lauren Singer in her shop, Package Free.Courtesy of Lauren Singer

When she wakes up around 7:30 a.m., Singer brushes her teeth using a biodegradable bamboo toothbrush and toothpaste she made herself.

Courtesy of Lauren Singer

Then it's time for coffee. Singer said she buys whole roasted coffee beans in bulk and uses a french press to brew her morning java.

Singer makes coffee using a french press.Courtesy of Lauren Singer

Between 8 and 9 a.m., Singer drops off her compost at a local composting site.

Singer takes her food scraps to a composting bin.Courtesy of Lauren Singer

Then she goes home to get ready for pilates. She goes to a studio that aligns with her eco-conscious lifestyle.

Lauren Singer wears sustainable workout clothing.Courtesy of Lauren Singer

After working out, Singer often heads to the farmer's market or grocery store. She goes about four times a week so she always has fresh produce.

A haul from a farmer's market.Courtesy of Lauren SInger

When she gets home, Singer makes Rose's weekly food using chicken, zucchini, apples, carrots, and potatoes.

Singer makes chicken soup for her dog, Rose.Courtesy of Lauren Singer

Then it's time to make lunch for herself. Singer said she mostly eats fruits and roasted or steamed vegetables.

Some of Singer's homemade meals.Courtesy of Lauren Singer

After lunch, Singer said she loves to go shopping at second-hand stores.

Singer shops at a thrift store.Courtesy of Lauren Singer

When she gets home, she usually starts her laundry and does some cleaning using homemade cleaners and Package Free products.

Singer uses Package Free and homemade cleaning products.Courtesy of Lauren SInger

Once the house is cleaned up, Singer starts dinner, which is more cooked veggies.

Rose glances at the dinner Singer made.Courtesy of Lauren Singer

After dinner, Singer typically takes Rose to the park to play before getting ready for bed.

Singer walks Rose.Courtesy of Lauren Singer

Ultimately, Singer said her day-to-day isn't so different from everyone else's. She just makes conscious choices about what she buys and consumes and prioritizes recycling and composting.

Singer pictured with a year's worth of trash (L) and a sign outside of her store (R).Courtesy of Lauren Singer

Ultimately, Singer said her day-to-day isn't so different from everyone else's. She just makes conscious choices about what she buys and consumes and prioritizes recycling and composting.

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A day in the life of a zero-waste influencer who can fit 4-years' worth of her trash into a mason jar

Lauren Singer says she's been living a zero-waste lifestyle for the last decade. She shared with Insider how she spends a typical Saturday in her New York City home.

When she wakes up around 7:30 a.m., Singer brushes her teeth using a biodegradable bamboo toothbrush and toothpaste she made herself.

Then it's time for coffee. Singer said she buys whole roasted coffee beans in bulk and uses a french press to brew her morning java.

Between 8 and 9 a.m., Singer drops off her compost at a local composting site.

Then she goes home to get ready for pilates. She goes to a studio that aligns with her eco-conscious lifestyle.

After working out, Singer often heads to the farmer's market or grocery store. She goes about four times a week so she always has fresh produce.

When she gets home, Singer makes Rose's weekly food using chicken, zucchini, apples, carrots, and potatoes.

Then it's time to make lunch for herself. Singer said she mostly eats fruits and roasted or steamed vegetables.

After lunch, Singer said she loves to go shopping at second-hand stores.

When she gets home, she usually starts her laundry and does some cleaning using homemade cleaners and Package Free products.

Once the house is cleaned up, Singer starts dinner, which is more cooked veggies.

After dinner, Singer typically takes Rose to the park to play before getting ready for bed.

Ultimately, Singer said her day-to-day isn't so different from everyone else's. She just makes conscious choices about what she buys and consumes and prioritizes recycling and composting.