What gets recycled? What doesn’t? Why does recycling differ from place to place? A waste management student reveals these mysteries and more!
Zero-Waste Basics
7 Staples I Stock at All Times
With these 7 basic staples on hand, I have the foundations for a variety of delicious, healthy dishes. When any of these run out, it’s time to shop.
7 Ways to Spot Greenwashing and How to Avoid It
We consumers want to do the right thing and marketers know this. Hence the vague language, fuzzy animals and other greenwashing tactics.
Wash Laundry, Not too Much, Hang to Dry
Wash dirty laundry in cold, use as few products as possible and hang to dry. You’ll save money and your clothes will last longer.
Plan to Reduce Waste
When in human history have we ever not had to plan ahead for our needs? Overnight shipping is only a recent development.
How Do I Make My Parents Live More Sustainably?
“I’m a teenager living at home with unsupportive parents. What can I do to make them stop using so much plastic and be more sustainable?”
A 9-for-1 New Year’s Resolution
Have so many vices that you can’t decide on a new year’s resolution? One resolution automatically covers many others.
7 Simple Gifts to Sew for Your Favorite Zero Waster
Sew handmade, zero-waste gifts for the favorite zero waster on your list. These easy projects will help you help yours divert trash from landfill.
Zero-Waste Babies and Toddlers
Like all things zero-waste, with a bit of planning, you can drastically reduce waste with babies and toddlers.
Is Recycling a Scam?
If you’re into the zero waste movement, you may have heard that recycling is a scam.
A Brief Overview of Household Hazardous Waste
Adopting zero-waste habits is the best strategy for reducing the volume of waste in landfills. But when hazardous waste happens, follow these tips.
Things My Daughter Eats as a Busy Student
My daughter found zero-waste living inaccessible when she went away to school. Here, she offers some meal prep ideas for busy, broke students.
49 Zero-Waste Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars
Some aspects of zero-waste living cost more but most cost less.
How to Survive in the Kitchen Without Disposables
Cooking without expensive disposables requires only a bit of creativity and resourcefulness.
Needs Are Problems Looking for Solutions, not Products
The marketing industry has trained us well to buy products that will supposedly solve all of life’s problems. But you might already have what you need.