10 Zero-Waste Summer Activities for the Whole Family
Summer is a great time to begin your journey towards a zero-waste lifestyle. Longer, warmer days offer more possibilities to embrace the outdoors, but that often also means more flights, extended car journeys, and events with single-use plastic and wasted food. With a little imagination, you can fill your summer with zero-waste activities that are…Read More…
The Top 10 Best Zero-Waste Sunscreens
The beauty industry generates more than 120 billion units of packaging globally, and a massive 95% is thrown away after just one use. As part of the wider plastic problem now facing the world, this is a significant contributor to the 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic that has been manufactured over the past 70…Read More…
Reusable vs Disposable – What’s the Future for Packaging?
From food to toiletries and drinks to electronics, packaging is everywhere. It makes a huge impact on the planet with countless resources used in the creation of products often designed to be discarded. Additionally, a large portion of that packaging used to protect consumer goods is manufactured from plastic and is never recycled. To put…Read More…
Top Tips to Enjoy a Zero-Waste Vacation
It’s that time of year again when everyone’s thoughts turn to a summer vacation. This year, of course, things might be a little less extravagant than usual, with global destinations either just reopening or remaining closed for the foreseeable future. However, there’s still plenty to explore and discover wherever you are, and there’s probably never…Read More…
How to Plan a Zero-Waste Wedding
A zero-waste wedding might not be at the top of your to-do list when you decide to start planning your big day, however, for any sustainability-minded couples thinking about tying the knot, it’s a great way to start your zero-waste journey together. The good news is while everyone knows that wedding planning is a big…Read More…
Zero-Waste Certification for Businesses and Organizations
As the zero-waste movement continues to pick up momentum around the world, there are growing concerns surrounding greenwashing and unsubstantiated environmental claims. After all, anyone can declare zero-waste credentials, and modern marketing has a subtly persuasive way of making consumers believe any given product or company is eco-friendly when it is, in fact, not. Transparency…Read More…
Zero-Waste Programs in the US
As the US looks towards the future, the nation’s waste generation is a cause for concern. The national picture as of 2018, according to the EPA, puts MSW generation at 292 million tons per year, with just 69.1 million tons recycled. Leaving aside composting and waste-to-energy figures, a staggering 146.1 million tons of waste went…Read More…
Zero Waste Manufacturing – What is it and how does it work?
For those interested in reducing their carbon footprint and the amount of waste they create at home, a zero-waste lifestyle provides a practical approach to sustainability. However, zero waste means more than simply refusing plastic bags or composting food waste on an individual level. The ultimate goal of zero waste is to develop and promote…Read More…
Zero Waste Philadelphia – Your Guide to How the City is Improving Waste Management
The City of Philadelphia is tackling the challenge of zero waste head-on with bold policies, innovative programs, and plans to engage residents, businesses, and community groups in progressive waste management projects. Aiming for the ambitious goal of becoming 90% zero waste and litter-free by 2035, the city has taken it first steps towards both residential…Read More…
The Top Ten Zero-Waste Influencers in the World Today
‘Going zero waste’ has taken off in recent years, and the movement has been propelled forward by advocates who have taken to social media to promote zero-waste living and more sustainable lifestyles. A synergy between raising awareness and the power of the internet, zero-waste influencers regularly create compelling podcasts, curate informative YouTube channels, and contribute…Read More…