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    Live with roommates? Have friends and family around you? Chances are that if you're looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.

    I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I've learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you'll find encouraging if you're doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.

    Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.

    Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn't need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won't entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.

    As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you're doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won't do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.

    So here is my advice: Lead by action.

    1. (1) What do the underlined words "jump on that bandwagon" mean in the first paragraph?
      A . Share an apartment with you. B . Join you in what you're doing. C . Transform your way of living. D . Help you to make the decision.
    2. (2) What was the attitude of the author's father toward buying groceries with jars?
      A . He disapproved of it. B . He was favorable to it. C . He was tolerant of it. D . He didn't care about it.
    3. (3) What can we infer about the author?
      A . She is quite good at cooking. B . She respects others' privacy. C . She enjoys being a housewife. D . She is a determined person.
    4. (4) What is the text mainly about?
      A . How to get on well with other family members. B . How to have one's own personal space at home. C . How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household. D . How to control the budget when buying groceries.

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