Zero Waste NYC — Your Guide to How New York is Building a Zero Waste City
New York City is the most populous city in the United States. With all those residents, businesses, events, and visitors comes waste, lots of waste. The good news is that the amount of waste that NYC produces is on the decline, with curbside pickups reducing the waste stream from almost 3.5 million tons in 2005…Read More…
Decorate this Season with Sustainable Options
We love the holiday season but we’re not crazy about the waste that comes with it. During the holiday season, Americans will spend nearly $1,000 each on gifts, décor, food, etc. With all those purchases comes waste that can be avoided. Here are some ways you can cut back on waste without comprising holiday cheer. Holiday Decor Most agree, seeing beautiful decorations inside…Read More…
Bamboo vs. Plastic – Why is bamboo better?
We are aware that plastic has become a staple in our society. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep, plastic products are within reach. Because plastic is inexpensive to produce, it is often overlooked that it takes over 1000 years for it to biodegrade – if it even does…Read More…
Zero-Waste Swap Shop – Starter Kit
If you’re just starting out on your zero-waste journey, then deciding on which products to swap out first can be a little overwhelming. To get you off to a running start, our Zero-Waste Starter Kit, helps you start small, by slowly replacing those wasteful products in your home with more sustainable alternatives. The Zero-Waste…Read More…
Zero-Waste Swap Shop – The Bathroom
Working towards a zero-waste home can be a challenge. There are so many potential sustainable swaps for items in every room that it’s difficult to know where to start. However, by making a few small changes today, you can begin to consolidate your zero-waste habits over time, slowly reducing waste and discovering new ways to…Read More…
Top 10 best zero-waste cleaning products
Getting closer to zero waste by cutting out single-use coffee cups and plastic drinks bottles can seem relatively simple. Cleaning supplies, on the other hand, are more of a staple in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, most cleaning products are packed, wrapped, and shipped in plastic. Additionally, due to the nature of household cleaners which often contain harsh…Read More…
Zero-Waste Swap Shop – The Kitchen
The kitchen remains one of the most wasteful rooms in most homes, as not only do you need to consider food waste, but also your cleaning, storage, and organizational needs which often use non-recyclable plastics. The good news is making a few small adjustments can make a big impact, helping you to work towards zero-waste….Read More…
Top 10 Zero Waste Kitchen Products
If you’re on a zero waste journey at home, then the zero-waste lifestyle movement has plenty of tips to get you started. However, it’s sometimes easier to focus on a specific room at a time and identifying where you can reduce waste or replace harmful products with more eco-friendly alternatives. You can choose to begin your zero-waste…Read More…
Top 10 Zero Waste Bathroom Products
The zero-waste lifestyle movement is forging full steam ahead with its efforts to reduce consumption in the home, and nowhere is this more evident than in your bathroom. Whether it’s eco-friendly dental floss, plastic free cotton swabs, or biodegradable bodywash, sourcing sustainable products for your bathroom is easier than ever before. In fact, by replacing many of the products you use on a…Read More…
Zero Waste vs Recycling – Your Guide to Waste Recovery
When it comes to managing your waste and recycling, you might find yourself confused—after all, people don’t often have time to examine the contents of their waste bins. The problem is there remains plenty of grey areas in the way we view and deal with solid waste with waste prevention still something of an overlooked…Read More…