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…
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…
Tips for Making Your Office Zero Waste
Working towards a zero-waste future may be your goal, and while it sounds ambitious, there are small changes you can make to your daily habits to get you well on the way to designing out waste. Here, we’ve compiled five measures anyone can take in their office (or at-home office!) to start, or continue on,…Read More…