Zero-Waste

If you’re looking for used toys, these six online shops are a perfect way to breathe new life into old playthings.

Are diapers biodegradable? Here's your guide to keeping diaper time eco-friendly.

Very few people win the lottery or win anything at all on scratch-off tickets, but can non-winning tickets be recycled or used for anything else?

Premier Danielle Smith wants to use the sovereignty act to overrule the single-use plastic ban in Alberta, Canada.

A new single-use plastic ban is about to be enacted in England, in an effort to reduce pollution across the U.K.

Buying a brand-new wreath can be expensive and unsustainable, but these DIY wreath ideas are a great alternative.

If you’re trying to avoid candles this season, these three simmer pot recipes for the holidays are a great alternative.

If you don’t know what to do with leftover pickle juice, here are some ideas: get rid of weeds, pickle other foods, relieve cramps, clean your copper cookware, or use it in recipes.

Does plastic get recycled? A Greenpeace report found that 2021 recycling rates in the U.S. were abysmal.

Are pads biodegradable? And more importantly, can pads or tampons ever be composted?

Eco-friendly Halloween decorations can include pumpkins, sheet ghosts, and more. Sustainable decor aims to reduce waste and reuse materials that you already own.

Recycle Week 2022 was slated for September 2022, but a recent tragedy changed the annual event's dates. Find out why the date changed.

Which is the best cooking oil for the environment? A new product called Cultured Oil from Zero Acre Farms claims to hold the title.

Thanks to engineers and inventors around the world, new innovations that can replace plastic are constantly cropping up.

We’ve rounded up a few of the best dish soaps for sensitive skin, including vegan, zero-waste, sustainable, and EWG Verified brands.

One of the most commonly used plastics is plastic wrap, also known as Saran or cling wrap. Is it recyclable? Here's everything we know.

Maison Jar just opened its doors in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Greenpoint, inviting locals to shop for various package-free essentials, from frozen fruit to shampoo.

Are toothbrushes recycleable? We use them every day, but they also get thrown out a lot. Here are some more eco-friendly options to try.

What is a greywater system? Those who are interested in lowering their impact may be interested in reducing water waste, with this incredible system.

If more restaurants offered food and drinks in reusable packaging that could be washed, the restaurant industry could reduce waste immensely.

Food co-ops are a great place to shop for zero-waste, local, and healthy foods, get involved in your community, and so much more.

The movie 'Marry Me' doesn’t show any single-use plastic on-screen, instead intentionally opting for reusables.

Why should I buy designer toilet paper? Not only is it beautiful and sustainable, but these brands support causes that help people around the world.

If you're looking to save money on groceries and lower your impact, food storage is key — these TikTok hacks will help divert food from being wasted.

These zero-waste restaurants are making a number of efforts to reduce both their landfill waste and environmental footprints.

Christmas tree recycling programs are in more places than you might think — here's a look into finding local drop-off programs, plus eco-friendly at-home disposal methods for your tree.

One of our favorite corners of TikTok is, of course, sustainability and eco-friendly living hacks.

If you're looking to reduce kitchen waste and put edible ingredients to use for other recipes, there are many recipes that repurpose peels and rinds.

Buy Nothing groups can help reduce waste and foster community — the Upper East Side's Buy Nothing group admin tells us more.

Vanlife offers a host of environmental benefits, but only if it’s done the right way.

Supporting a sustainable toilet paper company that responsibly manages its forests is a great way to make your bathroom routine more zero waste.

Bath bombs might seem quite luxurious, but they’re surprisingly easy to make at home.

These DIY crafts with baby food jars are the perfect way to spend a rainy Saturday.

Rice water has many health and beauty benefits that many people don’t know about.

Making too much rice doesn’t have to be a wasteful thing. There are plenty of great ways to reinvigorate yesterday’s rice.

Buying secondhand is the sustainable way to shop, but you don't necessarily have to go in-person — these are our favorite online thrift stores.

Old and broken crayons often sit inside cookie tins waiting to be thrown away, but what’s the best way to dispose of crayons?

Although biodegradable packaging sounds like what our wasteful planet needs, it isn't where it needs to be yet, to actually help reduce waste.

You can learn to print sustainably at home with these handy tips, tricks, and some eco-friendly printing paraphernalia.

There are plenty of skincare products that are cruelty-free, vegan, sustainably-packaged, and made by companies that share your values.