How to Reach Zero Waste to Landfill
Every year, the world generates a staggering 2.01 billion tons of municipal solid waste. According to the World Bank, this figure is set to rise to an eye-watering 3.4 billion tons by 2050, with high-income countries producing way more than their fair share of waste. In fact, though they account for just 16% of the…Read More…
Hosting a Zero-Waste Super Bowl Party at Home
The Super Bowl is a time for friends, family, and fun, but it’s also a time for excess waste. Between the disposable plates, cups, and utensils, and the single-use snacks, the amount of waste generated from a Super Bowl party can be substantial. But it doesn’t have to be this way! With a few simple…Read More…
10 Core Products for Your Zero-Waste Journey
We all need to cut down on what we consume and ultimately strive to become zero waste. It’s not just a fad or an attitude anymore but a fundamental reality. Unless we all do something to reduce the materials we consume and the waste we produce then we will face a very challenging future. That’s…Read More…
Upcycling – Your Window to the World of Zero Waste
The world of zero waste can be daunting, there’s so much to consider, a lot to learn, and some pretty radical changes to make. However, if you’re just setting out on your journey, there are some simpler ways to start cutting back on the waste in our world. One of the best first steps is…Read More…
Zero Waste Materials Series – Cork
Cork is a material with which we are all already familiar. It has been used as a means of sealing wine bottles for thousands of years, even being found in the tombs of ancient Egyptians. It was also used by ancient Greeks and Romans to make sandals and as flotation devices for their fishing nets….Read More…
Building A Zero-Waste Branding Message
With the first wave of calls for environmental sustainability in the early 2000s came a tsunami of marketing speak designed to promise big and deliver small. The term greenwashing came to encapsulate this phenomenon of corporate hot air. These days, consumers, investors, businesses and the media are more savvy about what does and doesn’t constitute…Read More…
How To Check Zero-Waste Credentials
In recent years, as sustainability and climate change concerns have become mainstream, there have been an increasing number of companies claiming to have introduced initiatives to minimize their environmental impact, reduce emissions, and even work towards zero waste. In fact, you would probably find it difficult to find a company that hasn’t claimed some kind…Read More…
Coffee & Sustainability – How to Zero Waste Your Brew
More than half of Americans (68 percent) drink two or more cups of coffee each day, which results in hundreds of millions of drips, presses, percolators and pots being brewed across the USA. There are many ways to make a cup of coffee, but probably the most common in America is drip coffee, with the…Read More…
How to Have a Sustainable Holiday Season
The Holiday Season is one of the most joyous times of year. From Thanksgiving through to Christmas and New Year it’s a time to be with friends and family, exchange gifts, indulge around the dinner table, and even let your hair down at the office Christmas party. But all of this comes at a cost…Read More…
10 Top Brands for Sustainable Bedding this Winter
As winter comes around again the night-time temperatures drop, which means we have to wrap up warm both in and out of bed. Combined with a global energy crisis, which is seeing home heating bills skyrocket, it has never been more important to ensure we have adequate bedding to keep us comfortable and warm over…Read More…