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Welcome to my blog about my zero waste lifestyle and everyday sustainability.

For the past 12 years I have been blogging about my zero waste life, how I reduce my plastic, and live more sustainably everyday. 

There are hundreds of down to earth stories, resources, practical ideas, recipes, and DIYs on the topics of reducing waste, swapping out plastic, easy eco actions and everyday activism for collective change. I'm here to help you reduce, reuse and reconnect - without judgment. For those wanting to dive in, jump over to a list of popular blog posts enjoyed by millions. You can read how I got into the zero waste lifestyle here

Want all of the helpful tips and tricks at home? Get my best selling books Waste Not: Make a big difference by throwing away less and Waste Not Everyday at bookstores, online, as an e-book and your library.

I have run hundreds of workshops and keynote talks on a range of sustainability topics suited to groups of all ages and locations. You can find out more via my events page

Beyond the blog you can stay touch via my newsletter and social media. 

It's a joy to have you here,
Erin 
P.S Most of what I write is for an Australian audience (where I live). I originally started blogging in 2013 as there was very little resources for Australia's wanting to reduce waste, rethink plastic and to live more sustainably. 




Media bio:
Erin Rhoads is the person behind The Rogue Ginger, Australia's popular and trusted source for eco-friendly advice on zero waste and sustainable living for over a decade. Erin inspires others to reduce plastic, rethink waste and buy less stuff, showing that sustainable living can lead to a full and happy life. A recognised expert voice in sustainability Erin frequently features on TV, radio, newspapers, magazines and podcasts across the world. As a sought after environmental educator Erin has presented over 450 talks and workshop sessions to all ages throughout Australia and internationally. She was a consultant on the award winning TV show War On Waste and has been a sustainability correspondent for ABC Radio. In 2018 Erin authored her first book Waste Not: Make a big difference by throwing away less, following up in 2019 with Waste Not Everyday.

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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the un-ceded nations throughout Australia and recognise their ongoing connections to land, water, air, community. I pay respect to them and their cultures and knowledge, and to elders past and present.