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Reducing what we send to the landfill is an imperative we can’t avoid. We are simply running out of space to bury all the waste and its destructive effect on the environment must be stopped. As consumers we need to be more aware of what we purchase, what happens to its packaging and what we do with it at the end of its life
Is Ridesharing Really Green? The Environmental and Safety Impact of Uber and Similar Services
When we talk about reducing waste, we often think of plastic-free shopping, composting food scraps, and upcycling old clothes. But what about transport? Whether we like it or not, getting from A to B has a massive impact on our carbon footprint. Many of us turn to services like Uber, thinking they’re a more eco-friendly […]
How Your Technology can Help you go Zero Waste
Most of us have a smartphone, laptop or tablet of some description. Modern life makes is almost impossible to get buy without at least one of these gadgets. And while they undoubtedly enable us to communicate more freely, get access to information, give us certain freedoms and facilitate us keeping in touch with loved ones, […]
Six Simple Swaps to Reduce Plastic Waste
According to National Geographic, only 9% of the plastic ever made has been recycled. The rest of it is either in landfill, has been incinerated or is litter. Some reports suggest that 100million marine animals die each year from plastic waste. And it’s also harming the environment, wildlife and humans. Plastic isn’t going away any […]
An easy way to save tonnes of plastic per year
When I began my Zero Waste journey, there were very few alternatives for period products. One company sold pads that were supposedly home compostable (I never did try!) and there were a small handful of companies – usually an offshoot of washable nappies companies – that sold washable pads. A while later the first reusable […]
How to waste less paper in your home office
While it is unrealistic to assume that the modern business world would ever go 100% paperless, it is time to rethink the connection between the printing industry and sustainability. Sadly, in our daily lives, we all use printed materials such as newspapers, books or even business cards, and it is hard to imagine we will […]
Four ways to use less plastic and save money
One of the questions I’m often asked about my zero waste lifestyle is whether it costs more money. In truth, it costs less.
Reduce wet wipes and cotton wool use with these alternatives for removing make up
Over on Twitter, Rachael asked about alternatives for cotton wool and wet wipes when removing makeup. And the answers from the Zero Waste community came flooding in!
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