Buddy and Barb spent two decades running the Reynolds recycling depot and have many other inspiring accolades from their eco-friendly habits. Creating a zero-waste space was crucial when the couple decided to build a tiny home.
The kitchen has on on-site compost that creates usable materials immediately that can be added back into the garden. Open shelving is the perfect home for the couple’s glassware from secondhand stores to sit.
Buddy and Barb have their main bed underneath the washroom but the rest of the tiny home can sleep up to six guests if their kids come visit. Having a tiny, zero-waste space isn’t as much fun if it can’t be shared!
The bathroom has an energy-efficient washing machine/dryer combination to keep up with laundry. Large windows allow natural light in and a unique toilet/sink combination cuts the water usage down to almost zero.
Storage solutions are placed strategically throughout the home, and there is even storage under the stairs for larger equipment. The rooftop deck adds an extra 300 square feet for when the family needs extra space, too.
Buddy and Barb wanted to demonstrate how old items can be reused and upcycled. Some vintage items in their home include a light from a 1960s bus, a piece of a famous dancefloor from Vancouver, and an old wood stove repurposed with an LED for safety.
This couple believes in being intentional in how they leave the earth for their children and grandchildren. By building a beautiful zero-waste home and leading by example, they are helping future generations more than they realize.
