The Best Zero-Waste Toothbrushes for Sustainable Mouths!
The humble toothbrush. A simple invention that has revolutionized oral hygiene around the world. In the form we know it today, the very first toothbrushes were attributed to 7th century China, crafted from bone or bamboo with hog hair bristles—they certainly weren’t vegan, but they were definitely zero-waste! However, with the invention of plastics in the 20th century,…Read More…
The Benefits of Zero Waste for Your Business
There’s a lot of advice for business owners on how to go zero waste, however, identifying the why before the how can be just as useful. Efficiency (and of course environmentalism) aside, there are plenty of other benefits of going zero waste for businesses, and many that may not be obvious. In fact, the benefits of zero waste can push…Read More…
The Zero-Waste Workspace – Build a Sustainable Home Office for Work or School
The recent rise of e-learning and remote working has left many people hastily trying to assemble some kind of workspace(s) in their home. However, that kind of approach may not exactly be conducive to your best work. Taking a step back to assess the space you have is important in building a suitable office for…Read More…
Dispelling the Myth — Is Zero Waste Possible?
Today, the zero-waste movement aims to tackle the issue of waste head-on. However, while increasing numbers of both producers and consumers are on board, skepticism remains, with critics condemning the philosophy as unworkable. The truth is, the “zero” in zero waste is aspirational, and at times, relational to the very concept of waste. It…Read More…
The 5 Best Reusable Grocery and Zero Waste Bags
From grocery tote to sandwich bag, the popularity of reusing a bag is not new. Partly in answer to the growing number of single-use plastic bag bans around the US, and partly due to our increasing awareness of the negative impact of those bags on the environment, today, there’s not a grocery store, farmers market, or…Read More…
What is the Zero Waste Hierarchy and How Can I Use it?
For anyone interested in recycling and waste reduction, whether it’s at home or for your business, it’s likely that you’ve come across the concept of a waste management hierarchy before. As part of a move towards more sustainable economies and waste disposal systems, these frameworks are incorporated into plans, programs, and regulations around the world, with the goal of guiding…Read More…
Who Started the Zero Waste Movement?
With the advent of the industrial revolution, in particular, our capacity to take, make, and dispose has grown exponentially, and in the years since, this trajectory has continued. However, there is hope, and as our awareness of the impact of that waste grows, growing movements towards changing our perspectives and habits are gaining popularity. The zero waste movement,…Read More…
What Is Zero Waste? — A Guide to Resource Recovery and Conservation
What is zero waste exactly? And how does it make us reevaluate the way we view and use our natural resources? Here, we look at exactly what the zero-waste system entails and how it aims to reduce the environmental impact of our disposable culture and address climate change issues at the same time. What is…Read More…
How to go Zero Waste: Get Started and Ditch the Single-Use Life
In a world that prioritizes economic growth over sustainability, it’s almost impossible to avoid waste in our daily lives, but the zero-waste movement is gearing up to make it possible. While it’s not always easy to shift our current habits and decide to actively choose more sustainable options, there are plenty of ways to start…Read More…
How Book Lovers Can Reduce Waste
Support your bookworm habit while reducing your carbon footprint by being smart about how you get books, and what you do with them when you’re done. For many people there is no comparison of holding a good book in your hand versus reading from an e-book. This typically leads to shelves collecting with books. And,…Read More…