The range of zero-waste beauty products on the market today is a welcome response to the large amount of waste created by the cosmetics industry worldwide. As ever, the biggest culprit is packaging; around 70% of waste generated by the industry is a result of packaging. Much of this packaging is mixed material – plastic,…Read More…

Waste and unwanted materials can quickly become pollutants in the home, the garden, and the wider environment, and whilst this problem is exacerbated by the ubiquity of single-use packaging, we can work as individuals, communities, and businesses to reframe our relationship to waste or surplus materials. When we take time to carefully consider our surplus,…Read More…

Silicone Vs. Plastic – What’s Best? The problem of our reliance on conventional plastics is well documented; from the lengthy decomposition process to the scourge of microplastics in the world’s oceans. Silicone has lately been hyped as one of the sustainable alternatives to plastic products, however, to say that silicone is objectively better than plastic…Read More…

Roughly 12 million tons of textile waste ends up in landfill each year in the US alone, primarily coming from discarded clothing. As consumers become more aware of the consequences of fast fashion, they are beginning to look for sustainable alternatives, whether that means thrifting, buying used, or supporting sustainable clothing brands. Natalia Trevino Amaro…Read More…

For many Americans, Halloween is a high point of the year, unfortunately however, it’s also a holiday that produces a huge amount of waste, leaving behind candy-wrappers, single-use decorations, and disposable costumes by the ton. Pumpkins make up a large part of this waste, and the World Economic Forum estimates that United States produces around…Read More…

Along with the rise of the zero-waste movement, there has been the inevitable backlash. As is often the case with aspirational concepts, many assessments only look to discredit it rather than understand it. Zero waste is particularly susceptible to such dismissals because, on the face of it, the challenge laid out feels insurmountable. How can…Read More…

Having a new baby is a wonderful, life-changing experience. It can bring joy and happiness watching your child grow and develop. However, it’s important to recognize that bringing another life into the world also has a significant environmental impact. Since 1928, the population of the planet has almost quadrupled, and in the last 50 years,…Read More…

Although laundry can feel like the most insignificant of everyday tasks, it’s an important part of a zero-waste lifestyle. We already use a huge amount of energy and water in keeping our clothes clean and fresh via washing machines and dryers, so there’s plenty of reasons to minimize the negative environmental impact that conventional laundry products are having on…Read More…

When it comes to shipping products and goods, plastic wrap, Styrofoam peanuts, bubble wrap, or similar single-use or recyclable plastics have the market cornered. After all, both businesses and consumers want goods to arrive safely at their destination, and while the environmental impact is clear, most people will generally fall back on recycling programs and…Read More…