Zero Waste, Nature, and Everyday Sustainability with Fredrika Syren

On this episode, I talk with author Fredrika Syren, a single mom of three teenagers who lives a zero‑waste lifestyle in Stockholm, Sweden. We explore what zero waste really means and how her family made the transition. Fredrika shares practical ways to reduce waste, the importance of composting, and her deep love for nature. It’s an inspiring, down‑to‑earth conversation about sustainability, resilience, and the small choices that make a big difference.

In this episode:

• What “zero waste” actually means—and why it looks different for every family
• How Fredrika’s kids adapted to zero‑waste living
• The five Rs: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, rot
• Why composting is foundational for gardening and soil health
• How individual action and grassroots movements create real change
• The most impactful thing you can do today to reduce waste and save money
• How nature teaches resilience—and why reconnecting with it matters

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• Website: https://zerowastefamily.com/

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