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 🌍 10 Easy Swaps for a Zero-Waste Home in 2025: A Teen’s Guide to Sustainable Living Hey there! I’m Nix, an 18-year-old from Mumbai, and I’ve recently kicked off a personal mission to make my home more eco-friendly. It all started with a question that hit me while tossing out yet another plastic wrapper: “How much waste do I actually create in a week?” Spoiler: it was a lot. But here’s the thing — you don’t have to be some environmental guru to make a difference. With just a few simple swaps, I’ve started cutting down my waste and honestly, it feels pretty awesome. So here’s a real, teen-tested list of 10 easy swaps for a zero-waste home that actually work — even if you’re starting small. 🥤 1. Ditch Single-Use Plastics – Go Reusable Instead Plastic bottles, straws, wrappers... they pile up fast. I started by carrying a stainless steel bottle everywhere (Mumbai heat makes that essential anyway). Then I got a set of reusable straws and beeswax wraps for my snacks. Not only do they...