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Julie Fathy

creating a zero waste lifestyle

Based near Bozeman, MT, Julie Fathy is an expert is zero waste living. Through systems she has developed throughout her home, Julie shares how to make this happen and why less is more.

Bio:
Julie Fathy is a mother to three and lives with her husband and youngest child in the mountains near Bozeman, MT. Professionally, she co-owns and operates a nutrition consulting company that she and her business partner founded in 2004. When not working, she can be found in the wilderness or immersed in any number of homemaking projects. She believes less is more, and life is beautiful when we live in harmony with nature.

Resources:
www.gallatinvalleyearthday.org
Creating a Zero Waste Home
Interview with a minimalist
Making the shift to zero waste living
Creating a zero waste home (YouTube)
Catalog Choice
A Year of Buying Nothing New
My Year of Buying Nothing New: 4-Month Update
Give Less, Give More

Julie’s book recommendations:
Your Money or Your Life (Vicki Robin)
Ishmael (Daniel Quinn)
Simplicity Parenting (Kim John Payne)
Mending Life (Nina and Sonya Montenegro)

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