Every movement needs a celebration to mark its progression, and the zero-waste movement is no different. However, with education and awareness among the core objectives of waste reduction, the internationally-acclaimed Zero Waste Week is much more than a moment to reflect on goals achieved—it is, in fact, an indispensable tool in the fight against waste…Read More…

The start of a new school year is here, and for parents and students that means one thing—it’s time to stock up on school supplies. School supplies are an essential part of every student’s life, but all those colorful folders, plastic binders and dividers, markers and crayons, staplers, glue sticks, and backpacks don’t always fit…Read More…

The zero-waste movement is being embraced around the world as concern over the climate crisis grows and people look towards more sustainable and substantive changes. Today, this means individuals and businesses slowly developing less wasteful habits while pushing for more circular solutions. Increasingly, entire communities are setting zero-waste targets too. But what does a zero-waste…Read More…

My name is Katia, I’m 27 years old and I’m a new mom living in a new city. I was born and raised on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I was blessed with incredible beaches just a few minutes from my home. Some of my regular activities at the beach included picking up trash….Read More…

 An estimated 400 million toothpaste tubes are thrown away in the US each year, and while recycling is improving for many products, the fact remains that toothpaste tubes are notoriously difficult to recycle. While keeping your mouth healthy with regular brushing and flossing is important, finding alternatives to the wasteful consumption of plastic tubes, caps, toothbrushes, floss, and other…Read More…

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 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…

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…