Starting a zero waste lifestyle can be a bit daunting for newcomers. That is why we came up with our 5 top tips to help you start transitioning smoothly! Tip 1: explore your second-hand stores Most of what you need has been needed by someone else before you, and will thus be available in second-hand stores. And by second-hand store, we also mean online second-hand store! Gumtree, eBay, Preloved, Shpock,etc. are some of the resources available to you. Tip 2: think twice before accepting anything Do you really need it? Whether you are given a leaflet in the street or getting a straw at a bar, th ..read more

[CBC show=”y” country=”fr, be, lu”]Vous pouvez aussi lire cet article en français sur La Fenouillade ![/CBC] Did you know that in 2013 13 million of tonnes of textile have ended in landfill or incinerators? That is the equivalent of the weight of more than two million average-sized male elephants. Whether you are already a responsible fashion buyer or not, here are some extra reasons to head to second-hand stores on your next fashion expedition. To save energy and water By not contributing to creating new clothes, you contribute to avoiding pollution coming from the chemicals used to dye ..read more

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As healthcare professionals, we have a responsibility to protect our patients, communities, and the environment. One critical aspect of this responsibility is effective waste management and recycling in healthcare. The healthcare industry is a significant contributor to waste generation, and the impact of this waste on the environment and public health cannot be ignored. In this article, we will discuss the importance of effective waste management and recycling in healthcare and explore best practices and initiatives to promote sustainability in the industry. Environmental Impact of Healthcare ..read more

If 9 out of 10 consumers are concerned about the global plastic pollution crisis, why is global plastic production growing so relentlessly? Why do we continue to use and dispose of plastic products so carelessly, even though we know the negative impact it has on our environment? One of the answers lies in the very roots of how our brain works, and the finesse of businesses exploiting it. How our Brain Works In his 2011 book Thinking Fast and Slow, Nobel Prize winning Psychologist Daniel Kahnemann explains that two systems drive the way we make decisions in our daily lives. System 1 is a fast ..read more

Ideal for household products and liquid soap. It is also perfect for products that contain essential oils, as the amber glass protects them from sunlight, allowing them to preserve longer. I have one that I use to store liquid dish soap bought in bulk. Note: product differs slightly in the US. The post Amber Glass Dispenser appeared first on Zero Waste Nest ..read more

Homemade mouthwash isn’t for you? Don’t worry, I may have found a perfect (and zero waste) one. It is made by Georganics, a brand that only uses natural, organic and vegan ingredients. Georganics’ peeps are also zero waste advocates: all their products are packaged without any plastic, using only glass jars, wooden spatulas and extruded cellulose (used for the seal wrapped around their jars), which once discarded in soil biodegrades in 6 weeks. How to use them? You simply need to let 1 tablet dissolve in a sma ..read more

These cleansing wipes are absolutely amazing, do you know why? They replace disposable cotton pads AND makeup remover. Simply rinse the wipe with water, apply it to your eye and wait 2 seconds. Then you can gently wipe the rest of your face and Tadaaa! Each wipe is machine washable up to 300 times. This is probably the most eco-friendly way to remove your makeup to date. You can also get refills without the wooden box. The post Washable Cleansing Wipes appeared first on Zero Waste Nest ..read more

Let me introduce you to the Holy grail of menstrual protection: the OrganiCup! Have a look here to find out the 6 reasons why I opted for a menstrual cup and never looked back. Women use at least 11 000 throw away sanitary products in a lifetime. The OrganiCup offers a solution to that environmental disaster quite efficiently: it offers a 12-hour leak-free protection while being super comfortable and waste-free. How does it work? Simply fold it and insert it into your vagina. It is as simple as that! The OrganiCup is latex-free, plast ..read more