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If you are looking for zero waste books to kickstart your journey, look no further! 

I collected a list of 17 books about zero waste and plastic-free living. 

The books will give you tons of ideas and tips on how to live a zero waste life by making sustainable choices. 

The zero waste books are divided into a few categories and are linked to Amazon:

  • Some are available for free if you have an unlimited Kindle account
  • Others will be free if you take Audible Trial
  • Plenty of very cheap second-hand paperback copies!

Without further ado, let’s begin with the list of zero-waste books.


Zero waste books for beginners/intermediates:


1. A Zero Waste Life by Anita Vandyke

You just heard about zero waste, and you are curious to learn more? 

Then A Zero Waste Life is a great start, as it will teach you how to reduce your waste by 80% in 30 DAYS.

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It is packed with beginners and practical tips on how to start your zero waste journey.

The author will teach you how to make ethical and sustainable choices when it comes to shopping, eating, travel, and beauty.

The book is NOT ideal for those who know the zero waste basics, and who are already making some effort to reduce their impact.

Where to get it:

  • FREE with Audible Trial – If you choose Audiobook, make sure to take some notes, as she shares DIY household cleaner and skincare recipes.
  • Paperback – Look for second-hand options.
  • Kindle – it has tiny letters, so it can be challenging to read it.

2. Give a Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet. by Ashlee Piper 

A practical handbook packed with simple yet impactful changes that anyone can do! They focus around:

  • your home
  • your closet 
  • your beauty routine
  • in the wild 
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It is ideal for both beginners and more advanced eco-conscious folks. 

Give a Sh*t includes step-by-step guides for sustainable living, plus great budget-friendly recommendations for making small & big changes that can make a huge difference.

The book is ideal for you if you want to learn more about the best diet for the environment, why recycling is good (but reducing trash is better), and how to consume and waste less in general.

Keep in mind that the author has edgy humor, and while some might find it entertaining, others complain that it is immature. 

Where to get it:

  • FREE with Audible Trial
  • Affordable second-hand paperback on Amazon

3. Zero Waste: Simple Life Hacks to Drastically Reduce Your Trash by Shia Su

Comprehensive and funny, this read makes “zero waste” feel less overwhelming.

The book is full of practical tips, recipes, and tricks that make it easier for you to reduce the amount of waste drastically.

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If you are looking for a great place to start with the zero-waste lifestyle, and for a quick read with practical DIY recipes, you will love this book.

Where to get it:

  • Kindle book
  • Affordable second-hand paperback on Amazon

4. 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste by Kathryn Kellogg 

Kathryn supports baby steps, that’s why the book is full of simple and actionable actions towards a zero waste lifestyle. 

It is a fantastic book for beginners, and people who know some fundamental things about eco-friendly living.

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The book will get you inspired to make your next zero waste swap and will answer many of your questions, related to reducing plastic waste, and recycling.

If you are interested in DIYs, the book has some simple recipes for DIY cleaning & beauty products.

Where to get it:

  • FREE on Audible Trial
  • Kindle
  • Affordable second-hand paperback on Amazon

5. Less Stuff: Simple Zero-Waste Steps To A Joyful And Clutter-Free Life by Lindsay Miles

The book will help you to get your values in order, and going through each part of the house to get rid of clutter.

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If you already practice a bit of minimalism and sustainability, this book will probably contain a lot of things that you already know.

This book is for you if are entirely new to “minimalism” and sustainability and you want to declutter your home, but don’t know where to start.

Less Stuff will help you to get rid of clutter, by providing relatable, real-life examples and actionable steps.

Where to get it:

  • FREE with Audible Trial
  • Kindle
  • Second-hand paperback on Amazon

6. Zero Waste Home by Bea Johns

The author offers both beginner-friendly and more advanced ideas for living a waste-free life.

It is a comprehensive guide to how you can reduce waste and become more environmentally conscious.

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The author shares her journey and teaches you how to:

  • go through various areas of your house
  • how to evaluate what you have
  • how to decide what you truly need

This book is for you if you are interested in changing essential habits & you are open to trying some UNUSUAL practices and ideas.

(A lot of suggestions are based on Bea Johnson’s locality, which is the USA. Just keep that in mind.)

Where to get it:

  • FREE with Audible Trial
  • Kindle
  • Second-hand paperback on Amazon

7. More from Less by Andrew McAfee

The central point of this book is that 4 factors in our modern times are changing humanity for the better, and living in better harmony with the planet. 

This book gives a useful framework of these 4 factors, which are: technology, capitalism, popular awareness, and government.

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There is more interesting information, such as the fact that the economy is changing, as it uses fewer and fewer resources because of technological progress.

Get this book if you want to find how to starting using fewer resources, and if you are interested in finding compelling data on agriculture, paper consumption, and energy usage.

Where to get it:

  • FREE with Audible trial
  • Second-hand paperback on Amazon
  • Kindle

8. How Bad Are Bananas?: The Carbon Footprint of Everything by Mike Berners-Lee

The book describes the environmental impacts of a BUNCH of activities, foods, and lifestyle choices in much more depth than what you can find online.  

It is an exciting way to understand your carbon footprint.

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The book will give you tons of ideas on how by changing some behavior/consumption habits, you can live a more sustainable life.

It is based more on facts; however, it is not dry or boring, but instead well researched, and presented with a perfect dose of humor.

The book starts by explaining what the carbon footprint means; then it begins from things that have a small footprint to more significant (such as flying, volcano eruption, forest fires, etc.) 

If you want to find quite exciting ways to reduce your footprint and a massive list with information about the footprint of different items & activities – you might love this book.

Some things might be a bit outdated since the book was published a few years ago. However, it still is a significant carbon footprint encyclopedia!

Where to get it:

  • Second-hand paperback

Books on zero waste & overconsumption:


9. A Life Less Throwaway: The Lost Art of Buying for Life by Tara Button 

Do you want to learn how to stop spending your money on THINGS, just because they make you “happy”? Then you will probably like this book.

The author shares are 10 steps to master mindful shopping, using techniques that will free yourself from external advertisement manipulations.

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You can find mindfulness exercises, that will help identify triggers for impulse spending, and others, which will teach you how to prioritize spending on essential things in your life.

This book is for you if you want to learn:

  • About fast fashion & its impacts.
  • How to declutter your home, and how to care for the things you own, so they last longer.
  • How to reduce excessive consumption and how to approach mindful living.

Where to get it:

  • FREE with Audible Trial
  • Kindle

10. Big Green Purse by Diane Maceachern 

This book will show you that being a mindful consumer is the easiest, but most powerful way that can generate positive change. 

The book will raise your awareness about environmental issues, while it will provide options for small, medium, and more significant changes and steps to help the planet.

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It is an inspiring book because it reminds us that when corporations do not sell their product – they will 1) change or 2) their business will die.

In a nutshell, it will help you to believe that buyers CAN change the demand and provoke suppliers to improve their (bad for the environment) products.

It will inspire more sustainable personal choices and it will motivate you to start contributing to a greener world.

Where to get it:

  • Kindle
  • Affordable second-hand paperback

11. The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard 

Did you ever wonder what happens to all that trash set out on your street on garbage day?

Where does it go? What is the real cost of extraction of raw materials, production, distribution, and disposal of all that stuff?

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The book talks all about it.

It shows how much our lives have changed in the past century with all these new compounds. It observes how much damage these changes have done, too.

Bear in mind – this isn’t a self-help book. Yet, it can be life-changing, for anyone who reads it.

This book is for you if you want to see how overconsumption, pollution, and similar actions affect the world.

Where to get it:

  • FREE with Audible Trial
  • Cheap second-hand paperback
  • Kindle

Books about zero waste & plastic-free living:


12. Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too by Beth Terry 

Terry provides personal stories, stats about the environmental and health problems related to plastic, and excellent solutions and tips on how to limit your plastic footprint.

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The guide is understandable and easy to read, full of ideas on how you can start cutting down on plastic use.

In the book, you will be able to find lists and resources for eliminating, reducing, reusing, or recycling plastics.

You can find a checklist plan at the end of each chapter that provides information on how to take action.

Where to get it:

  • FREE with Audible Trial
  • Kindle
  • Second-hand paperback

13. How to Give Up Plastic by Will McCallum

This book is all about why plastic (especially single-use) is a catastrophic product and why we should avoid it.

The first pages of the book include examples of how plastic is harming the planet.

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Furthermore, the author provides exciting statistics, factual reports, ideas, and helpful tips on how we can reduce plastic dependence in all areas of your life, such as:

  • What food to buy and where to get it from
  • How to reduce plastics in your home
  • How to avoid plastic on the go

The author is the head of Greenpeace UK, so some of the information and tips are the UK targeted.

Where to get it:

  • FREE with Audible Trial 
  • Second-hand paperback on Amazon
  • FREE with Kindle Unlimited

14. F**k Plastic: 101 Ways to Free Yourself from Plastic and Save the World by Rodale Sustainability 

F**k Plastic will give you 101 simple ways to cut plastic from:

  • FOOD AND DRINK
  • AROUND THE HOUSE
  • YOUR LIFESTYLE
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It is a quick read and genuinely a great introduction to plastic-free living. It is suitable for younger kiddos, too.

Where to get it:

  • Affordable paperback copies on Amazon

15. No. More. Plastic. by Martin Dorey   

This book is a short introduction to how to start your plastic-free journey.

Even though it is small, it is full of useful tips and action steps to start living (almost) plastic-free.  

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This book is for you if you are quite a beginner in the plastic-free lifestyle. If you already spend some time researching how to live plastic-free, perhaps this book will be redundant.

(Some things are more relevant to UK residents.)

Where to get it:

  • Second-hand paperback on Amazon

Books about zero waste & fast fashion:


16. Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas 

This book will show what’s happening behind the scenes of the textile and clothing production chain.

It demonstrates how fast fashion brands provide cheap clothing just made to wear and throw away.

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Fashionopolis is separate into a few parts, and it looks at the ways the fashion industry harms the environment and its employees.

It also explores smaller businesses that are adopting sustainable production methods, with sustainable materials.

If you have a specific interest in learning about the environmental impact of fast fashion, as well as various manufacturing practices, this book is for you.

Where to get it:

  • FREE with Audible Trial
  • Secondhand paperback

17. Live Green: 52 Steps for a More Sustainable Life by Jen Chillingsworth 

Another great, quick read that will inspire you to start (or continue even harder) your plastic-free life.

It is a practical guide that tackles all areas of your life. It includes 52 green changes you can make to transform your home and lifestyle over a year.

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It will teach you to modify some of your wasteful habits, how to get rid of environmental guilt (that’s a big one!), and to rediscover the beauty of living a slow, simple life.

This book is for you, if:

  • You don’t have a lot of time, and you want a quick motivating read with plenty of ideas
  • You want to find lists sources of inspiration, in case you want to dig deeper
  • You are just starting this journey or have been on it for a while

Where to get it:

  • Kindle
  • Cheap secondhand book on Amazon

Did I miss a cool zero waste book? Let me know in the comments below.

I would love to update this list and to find more valuable books. 🙂

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I'm Meri, and my goal is to share my experiences and knowledge on how anyone can live more sustainably. I share tips, guides, and different ways of becoming *almost* zero waste! You can find other topics, such as how to recycle different materials, how to make your own products, where to find fantastic zero waste goods, etc. For more information, check the About page!

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Hi there! My name is Meri and I'm behind Almost Zero Waste - a platform, where you can find how to live sustainably, where to find plastic-free goods, eco-friendly guides, and much more. To learn more, check my "About" page!

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  • Articles
    • Zero Waste For Beginners
      • Pros And Cons Of Safety Razors (2022)
      • 6 Best Menstrual Cup For Beginners (2022)
      • Best Menstrual Cup For Heavy Flow (List)
      • How Do I Know If My Menstrual Cup Is In Right
      • How To Remove Menstrual Cup Without Mess
      • I Can Feel My Menstrual Cup: Causes & Prevention
      • 22 Surprising Things That Contain Plastic (+Plastic-Free Alternatives)
      • 26 Environmental Documentaries On Netflix (And Beyond)
      • 90 Zero Waste Tips For Beginners (Impactful & Easy Habits)
      • 11 Ways To Reduce The Use Of Plastic (+Infographic)
      • How To Start A Zero Waste Life? Top 16 essentials
      • 5 Rs Of Zero Waste: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot
    • Zero Waste Products
      • 21 Best Eco-Friendly Shampoo And Conditioner Bars (Plastic-Free Alternatives)
      • The Most Sustainable Protein Bars: numove (Review)
      • 13 Zero Waste Protein Powder Products
      • 18 Sustainable Snacks With Compostable Packaging
      • 21 Zero Waste Bathroom Swaps & Essentials (And Where To Find Them!)
      • Soyabella vs Almond Cow: Plant-Milk Machines For Nut Milk (Review)
      • Kipli Natural Latex Pillow (Review)
      • 32 Zero Waste Kitchen Products And Essentials
      • 15 Best Zero Waste Deodorant Brands That Work
      • 19 Zero Waste Vitamins & Plastic-Free Supplements (2022)
      • 6 Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Ziploc Bags
      • Toilet Paper Without Plastic Packaging: 19 Plastic-Free Options
      • 17 Best Zero Waste Books In 2022 (2 for FREE)
      • 9 Of The Healthiest Water Bottles In 2022
      • The 8 BEST Compost Bins For An Apartment
      • 10 Low Waste Products to Lower 70% of Your Waste
      • 142 Zero Waste Swaps And Essential Products
      • 46 Zero Waste Online Stores (The Ultimate List)
    • Zero Waste Tips
      • 28 Zero Waste Party Tips (Simple & Affordable)
      • 18 Awesome Apps To Reduce Food Waste, Save Money & The Planet
      • 11 Things I Still Buy In Plastic
      • 7 Easy Ways To Prevent Ocean Plastic Pollution
      • 8 Waste Disposal Problems And 8 Fantastic Solutions
      • 6 Zero Waste Alternatives to Trash Bags
      • 6 Ways To Reduce The Use Of Plastic Bags
      • How To Be Zero Waste When Living With Parents (Or Roommates)?
      • 9 Disadvantages Of Zero Waste (+Solutions)
      • How Can We Encourage People To Produce Less Waste?
      • 6 Easy Ways To Freeze Bread Without Plastic
      • 16 Surprising Benefits Of Going Zero Waste
      • Why Is Palm Oil Bad For The Environment?
    • Zero Waste FAQ’s
      • Are shampoo bars good for your hair?
      • Is Zero Waste REALLY Possible?
      • How Zero Waste Helps The Environment
      • Types Of Biodegradable Plastics
      • What Is Biodegradable Plastic Made Of?
      • Is Silicone Better Than Plastic?
      • Is Silicone Biodegradable Or Recyclable?
      • Can You Compost Pizza Boxes?
      • 4 Dangers Of Reusing Plastic Water Bottles
      • Why Should We Reduce The Use Of Plastic
      • Does Zero Waste Make a Difference?
    • Recycling Tips
      • 24 Things To Do With Plastic Containers (Repurposing Ideas)
      • How To Recycle Paper – The ultimate guide
      • 11 Types Of Paper That Cannot Be Recycled
      • How To Recycle Metal: Step-by-step process
      • Where To Recycle Old Clothes: 20 Textile Recycling Drop Off Locations
      • Can You Recycle Receipts
      • Things That Cannot Be Recycled
    • Zero Waste Guides
      • 7 Zero Waste Shampoo Alternatives
      • 15 Ways To Be More Sustainable In Everyday Life
      • 23 Best Places To Sell Used Clothes For Cash
      • 41 Best Consumable Gifts For Every Budget
      • 58 Zero Waste Gifts That Help The Environment
      • How To Organize A Clothing Swap (Guide + Tips)
      • How To Store Vegetables & Fruits Without Plastic (2022)
      • Greenwashing 101: All You Need To Know (2021)
      • Zero Waste Shaving With Eco-Friendly Razors
      • How To Save Money By Going Zero Waste ($5,337 A Year)
      • 10 Things That Pollute The Earth + Swaps
      • Apartment Composting: 7 Step-by-step guides
    • Ethical Fashion
      • 39 Best Online Thrift Stores
      • 26 Cheap Sustainable Clothing Brands
      • 15 Zero Waste Clothing Brands: Sustainable Fashion
      • What Are The Disadvantages Of Fast Fashion?
      • 29 Unethical Fast Fashion Clothing Brands To Avoid
    • Why Vegan
      • Are There Ethical Arguments for Eating Meat?
      • How To Become Vegan Slowly: A step-by-step beginner’s guide
      • 8 Environmental Benefits Of Reducing Meat Consumption
      • How Are Pigs Killed: The Brutality Of Animal Agriculture
    • Minimalism
      • Project 333: Rules & Template
      • 68 Things To Get Rid Of (Minimalism)
      • How To Become A Minimalist In 30 Days
      • 55 Things I Stopped Buying To Save Money And Waste
      • How To Be Ruthless When Decluttering Clothes: 9 Steps
      • 41 Non-Materialistic Gifts For Any Budget
  • DIY
    • 3-Ingredient Homemade Deodorant Without Coconut Oil
    • Non-Greasy Lotion Bar Recipe (Vegan & Without Beeswax)
    • The BEST Non-Greasy Whipped Body Butter Recipe For Dry Skin
    • DIY Coffee Scrub (Without Coconut Oil)
    • 7 DIY Beauty Products You Can Make At Home
    • How To Make Air Freshener with Essential Oils And Baking Soda
    • Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe
    • How to Make Aloe Vera Mouthwash
    • How To Make Dry Shampoo At Home: 3 Ways
    • DIY Deodorant For Smelly Armpits (4 Recipes)
    • 3 DIY Zero Waste Toothpaste Recipes
    • 36 Creative Ideas To Use Glass Jars (with pictures)
  • Zero Waste Recipes
    • Healthy Protein Sweets
      • Healthy Vegan Twix Bars (High-Protein Recipe)
      • Chickpea Cookie Dough Protein Bars (No Bake)
      • Vegan Protein Bounty Bars
      • Orange Chocolate Pea Protein Bars (Recipe)
      • Homemade Protein Bars (Low Calorie, Vegan, No Bake)
      • Healthy Vegan Fudge (5 Ingredients, No-Bake, Low Calorie)
      • Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Protein Muffins
      • Vanilla Protein Powder Muffins (Vegan)
      • Hemp Protein Powder Energy Balls (Vegan)
    • Sweet Snacks
      • Chocolate Chip Cookies In A Jar With Printable Tags (Recipe)
      • Ridiculously Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
      • Cashew Pulp Cookies (Vegan, 4 Ingredients)
      • Old Fashioned Fig Bars Recipe (Vegan)
    • No Bake & Raw Sweets
      • No-Bake Double Chocolate Walnuts Bars
      • 4-Ingredient Date And Peanut Butter Energy Balls
      • Caramel Fudge Without Condensed Milk (Vegan)
      • Peanut Flour Energy Balls Recipe
    • Brownies & Cakes
      • Healthy Marbled Banana Bread (Vegan)
      • Flourless Healthy Pumpkin Brownies (Fudgy & Vegan)
      • Sweet Potato Protein Brownies (Vegan, Gf)
      • Healthy White Bean Blueberry Blondies (Vegan)
      • Fudgy Almond Butter Brownies (Vegan)
      • Vegan Pumpkin Protein Brownies
    • Cheesecake, Tart & Pies
      • Easy Chocolate Orange Tart (Vegan & No Bake)
      • Raw Lemon Cheesecake (Vegan, 9 Ingredients)
      • Easy Vegan Birthday Cake Recipe (No Bake)
      • Peanut Butter Pie From Scratch (Vegan, No Bake)
    • Salty Snacks & Food
      • Vegan Potato Stew (Grandma’s Recipe)
      • Avocado Spread Recipe (Raw, Vegan)
    • What I Eat In A Day (Zero Waste Vegan Recipes)
    • Nut Milk Maker: 3 Easy Ways To Make Plant-Based Milk
  • Zero Waste Swaps
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