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Zero Waste Blog
8M ago
The beauty industry generates more than 120 billion units of packaging globally, and a massive 95% is thrown away after just one use. As part of the wider plastic problem now facing the world, this is a significant contributor to the 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic that has been manufactured over the past 70 ..read more
Zero Waste Blog
11M ago
Drinking straws have been the pin-up bad guys of plastic pollution for years – and for good reason; they are completely unnecessary for the vast majority of people and are almost always thrown in the trash after just one use. Straws may seem like a small issue, especially when there’s just one sitting in your ..read more
Zero Waste Blog
1y ago
Around the world one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, and up to five trillion plastic bags are used every year—truly astonishing numbers. Now consider the fact that over half of all plastic is designed for single use products. That means it’s used once and then thrown away, ending up in landfill, clogging up ..read more
Zero Waste Blog
1y ago
We all like to look good. But the reality of the fashion industry is often quite troubling, especially from a zero waste point of view. The advent of fast fashion has meant that it’s now possible to buy, wear, and dispense with whole outfits at an almost unbelievable price point. The race to drive down ..read more
Zero Waste Blog
1y ago
Spring is finally here! At last, we all get to enjoy the time of year when nature comes out of hiding, and gets to put on its best show after the dark and cold winter months. This is as true for us as it is for the birds and the bees, and for many, spring ..read more
Zero Waste Blog
1y ago
The Super Bowl is a time for friends, family, and fun, but it’s also a time for excess waste. Between the disposable plates, cups, and utensils, and the single-use snacks, the amount of waste generated from a Super Bowl party can be substantial. But it doesn’t have to be this way! With a few simple ..read more
Zero Waste Blog
1y ago
The world of zero waste can be daunting, there’s so much to consider, a lot to learn, and some pretty radical changes to make. However, if you’re just setting out on your journey, there are some simpler ways to start cutting back on the waste in our world. One of the best first steps is ..read more
Zero Waste Blog
1y ago
We all need to cut down on what we consume and ultimately strive to become zero waste. It’s not just a fad or an attitude anymore but a fundamental reality. Unless we all do something to reduce the materials we consume and the waste we produce then we will face a very challenging future. That’s ..read more
Zero Waste Blog
1y ago
In recent years, as sustainability and climate change concerns have become mainstream, there have been an increasing number of companies claiming to have introduced initiatives to minimize their environmental impact, reduce emissions, and even work towards zero waste. In fact, you would probably find it difficult to find a company that hasn’t claimed some kind ..read more
Zero Waste Blog
1y ago
Cork is a material with which we are all already familiar. It has been used as a means of sealing wine bottles for thousands of years, even being found in the tombs of ancient Egyptians. It was also used by ancient Greeks and Romans to make sandals and as flotation devices for their fishing nets ..read more