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spotlight: kamikatsu, japan’s ZERO-WASTE town

Kamikatsu, Japan is a tiny town of just 1,500 residents – but looks can be deceiving. This small town covering 42 sq mi is known as Japan’s Zero-Waste town, and it’s so famous that it even gets upwards of 2,000 tourists a year! What’s special about...

how a zero waste champion fits a week’s worth of trash into a 2.5-inch jar

sustainability

You’re probably aware of the growing problem of too much trash, plastic, and pollution that is plaguing the globe. (If not, you can read more here and here.) More and more people are trying to live a “zero waste” life; i.e., one focused on creating as little trash as...

what can americans do about all our trash?

sustainability

It’s a fact: Americans create a LOT of trash. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2014, Americans generated 258 million tons of trash, also known as municipal solid waste (MSW). This translates to about 4.4 pounds of trash generated per...

want to take your beauty routine to a more eco-friendly place?

beauty, lifestyle, sustainability

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,...

let’s reduce, reuse, recycle!

sustainability

Have you heard about the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle? It’s a handy slogan to remind you to cut down on the waste that you generate. So, although you might be recycling your printer paper at work, you can do more! Here are some suggestions to step up your game....