{"id":161613,"date":"2025-12-25T10:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/?p=161613"},"modified":"2025-12-25T10:01:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T09:01:01","slug":"zero-waste-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/zero-waste-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Zero Waste as a Student: 8 Tips to Help You Reduce Waste in Everyday Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-78firl-c631ae41a668636fcb7900020bc361a5 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells av-break-at-tablet  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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.heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lc7ri2zb-9128ae74237474fee8ab875ca545765c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lc7ri2zb-9128ae74237474fee8ab875ca545765c av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Zero Waste as a Student: 8 Tips to Help You Reduce Waste in Everyday Life<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kgjj9xsj-aff70e72a1979e0ed8b8f74aed301ffd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kgjj9xsj-aff70e72a1979e0ed8b8f74aed301ffd{\nheight:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kgjj9xsj-aff70e72a1979e0ed8b8f74aed301ffd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-c202918c0cd9b7c18a7986963f916743 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by <strong>Christina Pichler, Dec 25, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 sc-av_one_full av-break-at-tablet-flextable av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-ce5f497fe1433f1922572aabdd533579 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our world is drowning in waste. Almost every product, from food and electronics to furniture, comes wrapped in multiple layers of packaging. While this packaging is practical for transport, it places a heavy burden on the environment. On average, each of us produces 1.5 kg of rubbish per day. What may seem small for one person quickly adds up to mountains of waste worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But our resources are limited, and this is where Zero Waste comes in: a solution-oriented lifestyle that reduces waste, conserves resources, and protects the environment. In this article, you\u2019ll find Zero Waste tips and learn how simple changes in your daily routine can help you live more sustainably.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lyzolu2r-9e065070ac33f35314afb9af661b74e9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#What Is Zero Waste?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Zero Waste?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Zero waste checklist\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#The Zero Waste Principles: The 5 R\u2019s for Your Everyday Life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Zero Waste Principles: The 5 R\u2019s for Your Everyday Life<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Zero Waste Tips for Everyday Life: 8 Tips for Students\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste Tips for Everyday Life: 8 Tips for Students<\/span><\/a>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Zero Waste Shopping: Cost-Effective &amp; Eco-Friendly Buying as a Student\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste Shopping: Cost-Effective &amp; Eco-Friendly Buying as a Student<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Zero Waste in the Kitchen: Sustainable Eating &amp; Reducing Waste\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste in the Kitchen: Sustainable Eating &amp; Reducing Waste<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Zero Waste at Home: Practical Everyday Tips for Kitchen &amp; Cleaning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste at Home: Practical Everyday Tips for Kitchen &amp; Cleaning<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Zero Waste in Your Studies &amp; On the Go: Sustainable Alternatives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste in Your Studies &amp; On the Go: Sustainable Alternatives<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Zero Waste Living &amp; Leisure: Living More Sustainably Together\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste Living &amp; Leisure: Living More Sustainably Together<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Sustainable Mobility: Eco-Friendly Ways for Students to Get Around\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable Mobility: Eco-Friendly Ways for Students to Get Around<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Zero Waste in the Bathroom: Sustainable Care Without Plastic &amp; Without Stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste in the Bathroom: Sustainable Care Without Plastic &amp; Without Stress<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Upcycling &amp; DIY Projects: Creative Ideas to Reduce Waste &amp; Save Money\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upcycling &amp; DIY Projects: Creative Ideas to Reduce Waste &amp; Save Money<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Challenges &amp; Solutions: Practising Zero Waste as a Student\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenges &amp; Solutions: Practising Zero Waste as a Student<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#FAQ: Your Questions About Zero Waste Answered\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ: Your Questions About Zero Waste Answered<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-73734u-e654b2f47cc625f39101c2a047ce5327 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-161613'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-c202918c0cd9b7c18a7986963f916743 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"What Is Zero Waste?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Zero Waste?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero waste is an everyday, forward-looking approach that aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible. Instead of throwing things away after short use, materials should be repaired, reused, passed on, or recycled. The goal is to use products as sustainably as possible from beginning to end so that ideally no waste is left.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terms like Zero Waste, No Waste, and Low Waste are often used similarly. Zero waste\u2019 and \u2018no waste\u2019 aim for a life with no rubbish at all. \u2018Low waste\u2019 is the more practical option. It focuses on reducing waste as much as you can, without needing to be perfect. Especially realistic in a busy student life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students in particular, Zero Waste can be useful because it not only helps the environment but also saves money and space. Of course, there are challenges, such as lack of time or the feeling that you need to change everything at once. But the best approach is to start with small steps and simple alternatives. You don\u2019t have to become a Zero Waste pro right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A helpful orientation is the well-known set of 5 R\u2019s: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-adndlib-489e6265d1f2d3bbe32c83edbea1d89b\">\n.flex_column.av-adndlib-489e6265d1f2d3bbe32c83edbea1d89b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-adndlib-489e6265d1f2d3bbe32c83edbea1d89b av_one_half  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-c202918c0cd9b7c18a7986963f916743 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"The Zero Waste Principles: The 5 R\u2019s for Your Everyday Life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Zero Waste Principles: The 5 R\u2019s for Your Everyday Life<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste means not disposing of products right away but reusing or repurposing them so that unnecessary waste doesn\u2019t collect in the first place. Resources should be seen as something valuable, not as garbage. The \u201c5 R\u2019s\u201d serve as a simple decision-making guide for everyday life:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Refuse:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Say no to things that are used once and then binned. For example, disposable packaging, plastic cutlery, takeaway cups, plastic bags or unwanted advertising materials. Many of these things can be easily avoided without giving anything up. Ask yourself: Can I completely avoid this product or source of waste?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reduce:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consciously reduce your consumption. Nowadays, it\u2019s easy to fall into overconsumption, often because of advertising or impulsive purchases. Before buying something, consider if you truly need it. Looking through second-hand shops is often a great alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reuse:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use things multiple times and choose reusable options. You don\u2019t always need the newest version, and a lot of it is just marketing. Used items are often more than enough and also help your budget (e.g., phones, cars, clothing).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Recycle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This goes beyond traditional household waste sorting. In the Zero Waste mindset, recycling is more of a last resort. Can you reuse or repurpose a product in another way before actually disposing of it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Everything that naturally decomposes can be composted and reintegrated into the natural cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you follow these principles, your products last longer and their materials are used more fully, so hardly any waste is left over. This works especially well in shared flats or student housing: you can share kitchen tools, repair instead of replace, or reuse things together. And since no one can live perfectly, a Low Waste approach is more realistic for most people.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mctkmou5-77ffdec844f3c6bea6934f764096d4e0\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mctkmou5-77ffdec844f3c6bea6934f764096d4e0 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mctkmou5-77ffdec844f3c6bea6934f764096d4e0 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mctkmou5-77ffdec844f3c6bea6934f764096d4e0 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165306 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165306 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/reduce-reuse-recycle-red-refuse-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='reduce-reuse-recycle-red-refuse'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/reduce-reuse-recycle-red-refuse-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/reduce-reuse-recycle-red-refuse-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Zero waste - zero regrets! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6nve95v-4925c3cd0f5a5fd72d06f8499faacafb\">\n.flex_column.av-6nve95v-4925c3cd0f5a5fd72d06f8499faacafb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6nve95v-4925c3cd0f5a5fd72d06f8499faacafb av_one_half  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lc7f78q3-0609a2b93c0405ad64164fd23560de35\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lc7f78q3-0609a2b93c0405ad64164fd23560de35 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lc7f78q3-0609a2b93c0405ad64164fd23560de35 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lc7f78q3-0609a2b93c0405ad64164fd23560de35 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-18  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165306 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165306 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/reduce-reuse-recycle-red-refuse-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='reduce-reuse-recycle-red-refuse'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/reduce-reuse-recycle-red-refuse-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/reduce-reuse-recycle-red-refuse-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Zero waste - zero regrets! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-822ea548e243705b250732725c9d147e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Zero waste checklist\">Zero waste checklist<\/h2>\n<p>Zero waste can seem overwhelming for beginners; therefore, we have put together a checklist with some basic items for everyday life to get started with your waste-free life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reusable lunch boxes, food containers, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Reusable coffee cups<\/li>\n<li>Bottles<\/li>\n<li>Glass jars, preserving jars, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Fruit and vegetable net<\/li>\n<li>Shopping bag or basket<\/li>\n<li>Fabric bags for bread and baked goods<\/li>\n<li>Bamboo toothbrush and natural dental floss<\/li>\n<li>Solid soap, solid shampoo, deodorant cream, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Razor made of stainless steel<\/li>\n<li>Washcloth and washable makeup remover pads<\/li>\n<li>Wooden scrub brush, natural sponge, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Sodium bicarbonate, lemon, vinegar for cleaning products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to buy all of these items at once! Zero waste shall be sustainable and easily applicable. So, expand your zero waste equipment over time and only buy what you really need!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mj7sxygh-16f855588503d05125f16fe01255abb5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Zero Waste Tips for Everyday Life: 8 Tips for Students\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste Tips for Everyday Life: 8 Tips for Students<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In everyday life, there are many simple ways to put Zero Waste into practice. Whether while shopping, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, around the house, or in your study life. We\u2019ve put together some tips for your daily life that are easy to implement, even for beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-6890bf866f839e526d23f9a6e17f146f\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-6890bf866f839e526d23f9a6e17f146f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-6890bf866f839e526d23f9a6e17f146f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r9zx38-985f1cb09f5db4ce6b73761d4ef62618\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-985f1cb09f5db4ce6b73761d4ef62618 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-985f1cb09f5db4ce6b73761d4ef62618 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k3r9zx38-985f1cb09f5db4ce6b73761d4ef62618 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-26  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165309 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165309 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/obstnetz-loses-Obst-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='obstnetz-loses-Obst'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/obstnetz-loses-Obst-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/obstnetz-loses-Obst-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Not only better for the environment, but also better for your wallet!<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb av_one_half  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-c202918c0cd9b7c18a7986963f916743 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 id=\"Zero Waste Shopping: Cost-Effective &amp; Eco-Friendly Buying as a Student\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste Shopping: Cost-Effective &amp; Eco-Friendly Buying as a Student<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste starts with grocery shopping, and many things are not only sustainable but also budget-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choose loose products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Buy fruits, vegetables, nuts, or grains unpackaged (available in many organic stores, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/farmers-market-vienna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">farmers\u2019 markets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and so-called zero-waste shops*). If packaging is necessary, choose glass or paper over single-use plastic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reusable bags &amp; produce nets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Carry a foldable shopping bag with you and use your own produce bag, so you don\u2019t need any extra plastic bags.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supermarket \u201crescue boxes\u201d:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many supermarkets sell fruit and vegetables at a big discount when they don\u2019t look perfect anymore, even though they are still perfectly good.\u00a0 Some are also sold on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toogoodtogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too Good To Go<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If a whole box is too much for you, simply share it with your STUWO flatmates or neighbours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Buy regional &amp; seasonal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s often fresher, more sustainable, and tastes better. Farmers\u2019 markets are ideal for regional products. Here you\u2019ll find a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/farmers-market-vienna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> list of all farmers\u2019 markets in Vienna!<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do meal prep:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plan your shopping and write a list before you go. This saves time, money, prevents impulse buys, and reduces food waste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use apps &amp; savings tips:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toogoodtogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too Good To Go<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can rescue leftover meals and groceries at the end of the day, often at great prices even though they were full price just hours before. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/foodsharing.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foodsharing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also offers pickup points (\u201cFairteiler\u201d) where food is shared or passed on for free.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r9zx38-be52de8a432939de8d785f1ad0ce71a3\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-be52de8a432939de8d785f1ad0ce71a3 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-be52de8a432939de8d785f1ad0ce71a3 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k3r9zx38-be52de8a432939de8d785f1ad0ce71a3 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165309 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165309 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/obstnetz-loses-Obst-1030x687.jpeg\" alt='' title='obstnetz-loses-Obst'  height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/obstnetz-loses-Obst-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/obstnetz-loses-Obst-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/obstnetz-loses-Obst-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/obstnetz-loses-Obst-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/obstnetz-loses-Obst-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/obstnetz-loses-Obst-1500x1001.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/obstnetz-loses-Obst-705x471.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Not only better for the environment, but also better for your wallet!<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mj7t0nft-a7a22288629a1342aeda14f6158d293c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*STUWO tip: Supermarkets are not very sustainable when it comes to plastic. If you want to shop Zero Waste, you can buy food, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies without packaging in zero-waste stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/zerowasteaustria.at\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zerowasteaustria.at<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll find a map of all shops in Austria, sortable by location or product. Just bring your own containers, jars, or boxes, and you\u2019re ready to start your Zero Waste routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mj7t1ieb-eb3dc83a5f08f0ddc147826fc6f05144 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 id=\"Zero Waste in the Kitchen: Sustainable Eating &amp; Reducing Waste\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste in the Kitchen: Sustainable Eating &amp; Reducing Waste<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in the kitchen and with your diet, you can avoid a lot of waste with just a few simple steps!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cooking in student housing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you already have a shared kitchen, make good use of it. Cook together with your flatmates or dorm besties to save energy and money.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Using leftovers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Turn leftover vegetables into soups, stews, or stir-fries, stale bread into croutons, ripe bananas into banana bread. Many leftovers can also be frozen instead of thrown away. Here you\u2019ll find a few easy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/five-student-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recipes for students!<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Question the expiration date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The best-before date only shows the minimum time period a product will retain its quality. That doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s automatically spoiled afterwards. Use your senses: look, smell, taste. Most of the time, you\u2019ll immediately notice if something is still good to eat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reuse coffee grounds &amp; tea leaves:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Perfect as natural plant fertiliser. Coffee grounds also help neutralise odours in the fridge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shared-kitchen organisation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Label your food, share large packages with your flatmates, and use shared basics (oil, spices). So you don\u2019t end up with everything two or three times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Durable kitchen tools:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use wooden cutting boards, stainless-steel straws, and reusable baking mats. Instead of aluminium or plastic wrap, opt for beeswax wraps, silicone lids, or reusable glass containers. These not only reduce waste but also keep food fresher for longer than aluminium or plastic foil.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mj7t2wog-1c739337cdadf654497bf6b4a3f57fc1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 id=\"Zero Waste at Home: Practical Everyday Tips for Kitchen &amp; Cleaning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste at Home: Practical Everyday Tips for Kitchen &amp; Cleaning<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cleaning without plastic:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use reusable cleaning cloths, wooden dish brushes, refillable bottles, and reusable sponges (e.g., loofah sponges). These products reduce packaging waste and often last longer than conventional ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>DIY cleaning products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many cleaning supplies can easily be made yourself. With baking soda, vinegar, and citric acid, you have all-purpose cleaners for the kitchen and bathroom. You can find the instructions in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/eco-friendly-cleaning-products-homemade-cleaners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY cleaning products blog!<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Waste separation in student housing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pay attention to the correct bins for residual waste, paper, metal, glass, and organic waste. In a shared flat, you should set clear rules and label your bins to keep things organised.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Repair instead of replace:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You don\u2019t always need to replace things immediately because many items can be easily repaired. Borrow a toolbox (many dorms even have one available on-site) and try fixing things yourself like a small DIY project. There are also so-called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reparaturnetzwerk.at\/veranstaltungen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">repair caf\u00e9s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can visit to have broken devices, clothes, or household items repaired for free or at very low cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mj7t5fqc-9f65f706d7d28358f4046f29b1e14f95 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 id=\"Zero Waste in Your Studies &amp; On the Go: Sustainable Alternatives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste in Your Studies &amp; On the Go: Sustainable Alternatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During stressful exam periods, you practically live in the library. Still, there are a few simple things you can do to stay sustainable on the go!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Digital materials instead of paper:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You don\u2019t need to print everything. Scripts, slides, and documents can be saved digitally or used directly on your laptop or tablet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Digital notes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With apps like Goodnotes, Notability, or OneNote, you not only keep all your notes nicely organised in one place, but you also save a lot of paper in the long run.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Snacks &amp; food to go:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you buy a sandwich at a bakery, ask them to give it to you without packaging. Ideally, bring your own food in your own reusable container. It\u2019s cheaper, healthier, and completely waste-free.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Drinks &amp; coffee on the go:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No time in the morning, but can\u2019t function without coffee? Just bring your own reusable cup! Many caf\u00e9s even give discounts for this or offer their own. In Vienna, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycoffeecup.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">myCoffeeCup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a practical deposit system: borrow a cup for \u20ac1, use it, and return it later. And instead of buying drinks in single-use bottles, take your own water bottle and refill it with tap water!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Carry reusable basics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A small cutlery set, a reusable straw, and a lightweight snack box fit into any bag and are enough to stay almost entirely packaging-free when you\u2019re out and about.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Build a sustainable uni community:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Everyone needs uni friends and once you have them, you can share books, scripts, or notes to save money. In university forums or WhatsApp groups, old scripts and books are often sold cheaply or even given away! And if some of you drive to campus, organise carpools!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mj7t6xnp-6e9fdf753032477febb13b8d54e12144 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 id=\"Zero Waste Living &amp; Leisure: Living More Sustainably Together\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste Living &amp; Leisure: Living More Sustainably Together<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set flatshare rules: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss and decide together how you separate waste, which cleaning products you use, or how you want to share food. This way, you can motivate each other and make it much easier to follow Zero Waste principles together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sharing instead of buying:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In a shared flat, many things can simply be used together, from tools and kitchen appliances to games and household items. Often, parents, grandparents, or siblings also have things they no longer need that can be passed on. This colourful mix is exactly what gives a flatshare its charm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start community projects: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook together, try out upcycling projects, and visit the farmers\u2019 market as a group! Sustainable living is more fun when you share it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sustainable flatshare parties: <\/b>Avoid disposable dishes and single-use decorations when possible and use regular plates, glasses, and cloth napkins instead. You can also host a clothing swap party where everyone brings clothes they no longer want to exchange. It\u2019s fun and reduces fashion waste at the same time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mj7t838m-3395c4e51098515c42833ae965be47ba '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 id=\"Sustainable Mobility: Eco-Friendly Ways for Students to Get Around\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable Mobility: Eco-Friendly Ways for Students to Get Around<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use bikes, public transport, and car sharing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The bicycle is often the fastest and cheapest option in city traffic. Public transport also gets you around comfortably, and if you don\u2019t need a car often, car sharing is the perfect alternative.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organise ride-shares:<\/b> For longer distances, you can share rides with friends or fellow students. This saves CO\u2082, reduces costs, and often makes travelling even more enjoyable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-c202918c0cd9b7c18a7986963f916743 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 id=\"Zero Waste in the Bathroom: Sustainable Care Without Plastic &amp; Without Stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste in the Bathroom: Sustainable Care Without Plastic &amp; Without Stress<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the bathroom, packaging waste piles up quickly, from shampoo and shower gel to toothpaste and razors, but there are plenty of alternatives:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Solid products instead of plastic bottles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> More eco-friendly options like bar soap, shampoo bars, toothpaste tablets, wooden toothbrushes, or metal razors can be found in many zero-waste shops and sometimes even in regular drugstores.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Long-lasting basics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bamboo toothbrushes, safety razors, and reusable makeup remover pads replace disposable products and are usually made from more natural, less harmful materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>DIY bathroom products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re up for a small project, you can easily make products like deodorant cream, toothpaste, or scrubs yourself, and you\u2019ll know exactly what\u2019s in them. You can find recipes for these in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/diy-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY blog, with the best student-friendly DIYs!<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Solid products for on the go:<\/b> Shampoo bars and solid soaps are not only plastic-free but also super practical for your uni bag or for travelling, because they\u2019re lightweight and can\u2019t leak.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r9zx38-511410de68877640f1c38987432a9f90\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-511410de68877640f1c38987432a9f90 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-511410de68877640f1c38987432a9f90 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k3r9zx38-511410de68877640f1c38987432a9f90 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165312 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165312 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feste-Seife-zero-waste-1030x687.jpeg\" alt='' title='feste-Seife-zero-waste'  height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feste-Seife-zero-waste-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feste-Seife-zero-waste-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feste-Seife-zero-waste-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feste-Seife-zero-waste-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feste-Seife-zero-waste-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feste-Seife-zero-waste-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feste-Seife-zero-waste-705x470.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Why use excessive packaging when there&#039;s an easier way! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2g99i-9fca3ceec6da77bc09128878e9910b62\">\n.flex_column.av-2g99i-9fca3ceec6da77bc09128878e9910b62{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2g99i-9fca3ceec6da77bc09128878e9910b62 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k3r9zx38-b3bf01b8850cb7907db3a879bdd20f85\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-b3bf01b8850cb7907db3a879bdd20f85 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k3r9zx38-b3bf01b8850cb7907db3a879bdd20f85 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k3r9zx38-b3bf01b8850cb7907db3a879bdd20f85 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-46  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165312 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165312 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feste-Seife-zero-waste-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='feste-Seife-zero-waste'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feste-Seife-zero-waste-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/feste-Seife-zero-waste-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Why use excessive packaging when there&#039;s an easier way! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mj7tbq2h-31ed753f7b136a252d842185a430a287 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 id=\"Upcycling &amp; DIY Projects: Creative Ideas to Reduce Waste &amp; Save Money\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upcycling &amp; DIY Projects: Creative Ideas to Reduce Waste &amp; Save Money<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste doesn\u2019t have to be exhausting or difficult. On the contrary, many sustainable steps are actually fun when you approach them as creative DIY projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Upcycling furniture &amp; clothing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can sand down old shelves or cabinets and transform them completely with a bit of paint. A pair of ripped jeans can easily be turned into shorts or a tote bag, and old T-shirts can get cleaning cloths or fabric bags. Old becomes something new in no time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Make your own decor &amp; organizers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Repurpose empty jars into pencil holders or vases, use shoeboxes as desk organizers, or turn old wine bottles into pretty candleholders. There are no limits to your creativity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-50  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mj7tcv5c-b191258bae56001bcd4dd479ba755360 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Challenges &amp; Solutions: Practising Zero Waste as a Student\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenges &amp; Solutions: Practising Zero Waste as a Student<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero Waste in student life sometimes sounds harder than it actually is. Between lectures, exam stress, a tight budget, and limited space in student housing, sustainability can quickly feel overwhelming. But perfection isn\u2019t necessary &#8211; a low-waste approach is more than enough. Small daily habits, like carrying reusable products, shopping more mindfully, or sharing things within your flat, make a big difference over time. The most important thing is to stick with it and not get discouraged: every step counts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students, a zero-waste lifestyle means that sustainability doesn\u2019t have to be expensive or complicated. With a bit of planning, creativity, and mutual motivation, you can significantly reduce waste during your studies while also saving money, gaining time, and living more consciously. Zero Waste isn\u2019t an all-or-nothing concept; it\u2019s a way to make more sustainable choices at your own pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here you\u2019ll also find additional useful tips on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/how-to-save-money-as-a-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to save money as a student<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/living-alone-as-a-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">successfully master living on your own.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-av_hr-d44fc39111d0c978a5983dec14bfcf71 hr-short  avia-builder-el-52  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-a2cef933b0a555f25d1e39b22a8e9dae av_one_full  avia-builder-el-53  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mj7tdqvi-b2559ae1823e05986fc882d82b907e66 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"FAQ: Your Questions About Zero Waste Answered\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ: Your Questions About Zero Waste Answered<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mj7tip09-5265fd0a4504ecca78e4e81b55af9225  avia-builder-el-55  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mj7tfegb-4caee1fa7c68e9b71f97014e3425b3c7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the 5 rules of Zero Waste?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the 5 rules of Zero Waste?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the 5 rules of Zero Waste?\">What are the 5 rules of Zero Waste?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot, meaning to avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mj7tfv2l-0bc984854acdc5f8e16274c23e0ae934'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the principles of Zero Waste?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the principles of Zero Waste?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the principles of Zero Waste?\">What are the principles of Zero Waste?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep resources in circulation for as long as possible, avoid waste, consume sustainably, and repair or reuse products instead of throwing them away.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mj7tgeo4-a835734633f012f52f04a74c15f2439d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What tips help reduce waste?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What tips help reduce waste?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What tips help reduce waste?\">What tips help reduce waste?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy loose groceries, use reusable products, plan your meals, choose DIY or refillable items, shop secondhand, and share things instead of buying new.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mj7thbzd-30a6ce84d2cb677fde5e4ddf18cc3607'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are good Zero Waste tips for beginners?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are good Zero Waste tips for beginners?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are good Zero Waste tips for beginners?\">What are good Zero Waste tips for beginners?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with small steps. Use your own water bottle, cloth bag, and lunchbox, switch to digital notes instead of paper, avoid unnecessary packaging, and make use of leftovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mj7thxdb-ec16b216ffaaa36c533eef825d1dccbe'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Which Zero Waste products are useful?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Which Zero Waste products are useful?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Which Zero Waste products are useful?\">Which Zero Waste products are useful?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reusable bottles, coffee-to-go cups, beeswax wraps, reusable produce bags, shampoo bars, wooden toothbrushes, safety razors, and durable storage containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mj7tio0k-04453c8a0cd34b0bf4f559bbcf6eb503'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How can students live sustainably?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How can students live sustainably?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How can students live sustainably?\">How can students live sustainably?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop mindfully, use meal prep, share items in your shared flat, try zero-waste stores, use bikes and public transport, and rely on digital study materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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