


what contains plastic? it may surprise you
It’s fair to assume that you don’t go through an entire day without using or touching at least one item (and more likely, several) made of plastic. You’re probably very familiar with plastic in conventional forms — like plastic bags, bottles, containers, and...
want to take your beauty routine to a more eco-friendly place?
Sustainability is top-of-mind for many these days. And one area that has plenty of room for improvement is the beauty industry. The market is vast; you may use 5, 10 or 15 beauty, skin, and personal care products in a day. And many probably come in a plastic bottle,...
spotlight: washed ashore: turning beach waste into art
Have you heard about the girl who made a dress out of plastic bags? Quirky, to be sure, but it’s an example of repurposing — taking an old item and reusing it for a new or different purpose. That old saying, One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, is the same...
can you achieve zero waste during uniquely stressful times?
A zero waste lifestyle is one in which you strive to reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle as much as possible to avoid creating trash that goes to landfills. If you’re not used to it, it may be difficult to do because it involves breaking old habits and making little...