This document discusses zero-waste minimalism and its benefits. Minimalism is a lifestyle that focuses on eliminating unnecessary possessions and consuming less. It encourages following the 5 R's: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle. Minimalism promotes healthy living, contributing less to waste, and gaining more free time and money. By consuming less of unnecessary items, minimalism allows one to invest more in themselves, relationships, and others through time and money.