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From KQED.

From KQED in San Francisco, I'm Alexis Madrigal.

The world's systems that produce food and goods suck in tremendous natural resources,

and then we throw a bunch of it away.

The average American produces 4.9 pounds of waste daily, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

While water issues and climate change grab headlines, wasting less, it's a crucial strategy for environmental sustainability.

And in this student-produced segment as part of KQED's annual youth takeover, we'll take a critical look at the origins of zero waste living and how it can be practiced today.

That's all coming up next after this news.

Welcome to Forum. I'm Alexis Madrigal.

While the Zero Waste Lifestyle has appeared in more social media feeds and advertisements in recent years, it is far from new, with roots tracing back to many communities of color and indigenous practices.

In this show, we'll examine the ways that, quoteunquote zero-waste living intersects with other forms of green activism, think through its origins, and welcome you into this conversation about the role individuals can or should play in reducing society's toll on our biosphere.

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