Which of the containers that we picked up during the pandemic at our packaging picnic are actually a plus for the planet? We rate takeaway container options from green to greenwashing to help food places and people pick the most eco-friendly packaging to reduce plastic and other environmental pollution.
Read MoreThings are a bit different this Plastic Free July (pandemic), and you may not be able to refuse plastic in ways you previously did, but there are still ways in which you can reduce your plastic usage this month. We list 10 of them.
Read MoreSupporting Black business helps fight racism because it ups BIPOC visibility while reducing challenges they face, like getting credit. We list Black-owned eco-minded businesses to support, as well as BIPOC zero wasters to follow to increase their representation in the space.
Read MoreWe share eco-minded quiet activism we can all do while staying home and avoiding crowds, from subversive acts of making and doing to having our say online, asking those in power what is being done, questioning the status quo, striking digitally, and learning about and talking about environmental issues.
Read MoreThere are streets, communities, and businesses doing it - they’re going zero waste and implementing workable sustainable solutions that work and can be easily replicated. We found 26 of these inspiring environmental projects and heaps of examples of them in action. Which one will you make it your mission to replicate in your community, workplace, or street?
Read MoreAmanda Kwong is on a mission to change her apartment’s waste habits! She shares her challenges and successes in reducing shared waste bin contamination and 7 tips for implementing apartment-wide eco-friendly changes.
Read MoreNot only life-changing, but Earth-changing, these books will leave you enlightened and the Earth a better place for future generations. We list books on reducing waste, climate change, systemic change, our food system, slow living, and intersectionality to read over the holidays.
Read MoreDon’t have or want to spend time DIYing? The closest thing to making your Christmas gifts and decor yourself is searching Etsy for a local crafter that’ll homemake it for you! Here’s our fav low waste Xmas decorations, cards, and gifts off the platform.
Read MoreThe return and refill revolution is here! More and more businesses are creating local circular economies by enabling the return and refilling of their product’s packaging, from milk bottles to cleaning product pouches to bamboo makeup cases. We unpack (and then repack) all the ones we could find.
Read MoreLooking for a trusted online store to buy zero waste products that only sells truly sustainable products? We list our fav eco stores from all around the world.
Read MoreDon’t bother with a bin liner or make one out of newspaper to line your rubbish bin or food scraps bin. Saves you money and saves on plastic use! You can easily DIY one using these step-by-step instructions…
Read MoreMany zero waste influencers portray an elite lifestyle that seems inaccessible, so many believe living a low waste lifestyle is unachievable and only for those with money and time to waste. Not so! In real life, being zero waste is a frugal way to live that saves you money in many ways. We list 32 of them!
Read MoreWe recently learnt how to make a DIY no-sew reusable shopping bag from an old t-shirt at a Boomerang Bags session. Find a tattered tee and follow these step-by-step directions to make one of your own!
Read MoreAre you doing Plastic Free July this year? Looking for tips on how to tackle a month free of plastic? We’ve got six survival tactics and loads of advice on how to survive Plastic Free July…
Read MoreHow to navigate zero waste gift-giving, from how to give nothing and how to ask for nothing to all the plastic free or zero waste gift ideas we could think of for all sorts of occasions and people!
Read MoreLooking for the perfect reusable water bottle? We share our five fav non-plastic reusable water bottles, two of which are 100% plastic free! We also look into the science behind copper water bottles’ proposed health benefits.
Read MoreIt can be frustrating when government and businesses aren’t implementing policies and procedures to reduce waste and carbon emissions and it is easy to feel powerless. However, there are many things you can do beyond reducing your own waste that can help bring about sustainable change.
Read MoreWe share how to mindfully choose and consume ethical chocolate eggs and other treats this Easter, from vegan to palm-oil free, plastic free, and waste free, as well as some ideas for zero waste Easter activities.
Read MoreFun for us, but fatal for wildlife, and made from polluting plastic, balloons should be replaced with wildlife-friendly, plastic-free and reusable alternatives like these eco-friendly decorations for more sustainable birthday celebrations...
Read MoreWondering how to start going zero waste or how to find out what waste you're still sending to landfill? A bin audit is a great way to understand your waste habits and see where you can change. It'll help you find solutions for your waste generation. Here's how to do it...
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