In the last few years, there has been an explosion of interest in zero waste and minimalist living. Both movements encourage people to think about how their consumption habits can have a negligible or even positive impact on the environment.…
When you think of zero waste, do you imagine a world where everything is recycled and nothing goes to landfill? Do you picture a future where there are no plastic straws or disposable coffee cups? The ideal zero-waste world sounds…
When you mention the word ‘zero waste’, most people will either think that it is a great idea because of its environmental benefits, or that it is completely unachievable. After all, how can one produce absolutely no waste? When you…
Food waste continues to be a global issue with almost one-third of the world’s food going to waste each year, according to WRAP. In the UK alone, about £19 billion worth of food is thrown away each year. A lot…
Going zero waste is an ambitious project, and one that can seem overwhelming at first. However, the zero waste movement is growing rapidly and there are endless resources to help you get started on your own zero waste journey (including…
When it comes to buying food, many of us are guilty of doing it mindlessly and automatically. Supermarkets are the go-to place for most of us. No matter where you are in the world, chances are you can easily find…
Today we live in a world of excess where waste and consumption has become an epidemic. But steps are being taken to help minimise our impact on the environment: in fact, 78% of UK adults have taken steps to reduce…
Eco-friendly labels are popular these days, but do these labels really mean anything? The answer is a big maybe. In the world of marketing, there’s a lot of deceptive practices involved with labelling products. Companies will often label products as…
While the average person may not realise it, as a society we generate a ton of waste every day. It can be hidden in residential households, small businesses, and large corporations. The zero waste movement aims to change that by…
Environmental awareness has been a hot topic around the world (though some would argue not enough), which has led many to take measures against their consumption and waste habits. Even an unsympathetic person could tell you that statistics and predictions…
Zero waste is an ever-growing trend around the world, and with more and more people striving to live a sustainable lifestyle. But what does zero waste actually mean? A zero waste lifestyle is one that aims to produce no waste…
The UK is a nation of tea drinkers, in fact, tea.co.uk estimate that we drink about 100 million cups per day! But it turns out that many of these popular brands of tea actually use plastic within the teabags, which…
As part of making the change to living a more eco-conscious life, finding and shopping in a zero waste store can be a great way of reducing your waste. But it can be very daunting if you’ve never used a…
The first thing that many people think about when they hear the term “going zero waste” is the price. It can seem like an impossible feat to do it without spending your entire month’s earnings on just a couple of…