Curbside composting bins divert organic materials from overburdened landfills. But what should go in them? And what should stay out?
Zero-Waste Basics
11 Kitchen Tools You Already Own
Need a new gadget to execute a kitchen task? With a bit of creativity, you may fashion a fix using stuff you already have on hand.
7 Zero-Waste Steps That Cost Zero Dollars
Living a lower waste lifestyle should save money, not bankrupt you. These seven zero-waste steps cost zero dollars.
You Saved All Your Vegetable Scraps for Broth. Now What?
Good job saving your vegetable scraps for making free broth. Now what do you do with it? Here are 9 ideas.
One Woman Making a Difference
After working on global climate solutions, Stephanie Miller wanted to reduce her own footprint. She began with a request at her dry cleaners.
Forever Chemicals Everywhere: What We Can Do
Toxic forever chemicals (PFAS) are everywhere. These strategies will help you reduce your exposure to them.
Low-Waste Holiday Gift Wrap
Beautifully wrapped gifts need not produce a pile of waste. Choose fabric or recycled paper that you secure with homemade paper tape.
10 Ways to Turn Off the Corporate Plastic Pollution Spigot
We haven’t created the plastic pollution crisis, industry has. However, we can try to mitigate the problem using the following 10 strategies.
Virtual Screening of The Story of Plastic
Neither Covid, nor Big Oil, nor Big Plastic can stop us from watching The Story of Plastic to learn about the real causes of the plastic pollution crisis.
Plastic Free July: The Pandemic Year(s)
Like much else in 2020, Plastic Free July will look a bit different this year. Here are 17 ways to participate during the pandemic.
12 Ways to Fight the Pandemic Plastic Push
Just when we had begun to make big strides against plastic pollution, some businesses have banned reusables. Here’s what we can do to cut plastic waste.
Lockdown Cooking: 7 Humble Dishes from Staples
During the coronavirus pandemic, the more dishes you can make with simple ingredients you have on hand, the fewer trips you’ll need to make to the store.
I’m Quitting Plastic. What Do I Do With My Plastic Stuff?
You’ve decided to wean yourself from single-use plastic. But what do you do with all of the plastic stuff you still have in your home?
Will the Coronavirus Kill the Zero-Waste Movement?
Should we abandon the low-waste lifestyle during the coronavirus outbreak, avoid reusables and choose single-use throwaway items?
How Does Recycling Work and Should I Bother?
What gets recycled? What doesn’t? Why does recycling differ from place to place? A waste management student reveals these mysteries and more!