ECSSV Book Club: Year of No Garbage by Eve O. Schaub
About the Book
In her most ambitious stunt memoir yet, humorist Eve O. Schaub tackles an everyday menace: garbage.
After convincing her husband and two daughters to join her, Schaub attempts the seemingly impossible: living in the modern world without creating a single piece of trash for an entire year, all while navigating the challenges of a global pandemic.
Along the way, she uncovers some startling truths:
- Recycling myths: Single-stream recycling is largely a lie, “flushable” wipes aren’t flushable, and most compostable plastics don’t actually break down.
- Environmental impact: Plastics drive climate change, exacerbate environmental injustice, and leach toxins everywhere.
- Microplastic crisis: Tiny plastic particles are now routinely found everywhere, from the summit of Mount Everest to the human placenta.
If you’ve ever hesitated before taking a single-use plastic straw, this is a must-read.
Bring Your Book Suggestions!
We will also be choosing our next read! Please bring a recommendation that fits the following criteria:
- Brevity: A quick, manageable read.
- Accessibility: Widely available in print, audiobook, and e-book formats.
How to submit: Post your title in the comment section below, or message Ben directly via Meetup.
All are welcome—whether you’ve finished the book, read a few chapters, or haven’t opened it yet! Come join the conversation.