Zero-Waste

Home Depot’s customizable tiny homes might be an affordable answer for those looking to get into the tiny housing market.

Tiny home owners make very practical use of the space they have available, but what do most tiny homes do about bathrooms?

Here are three very specific — and kinda weird — tips for seasoned zero wasters.

Here's our beginner’s guide to transitioning to a zero-waste or low-impact lifestyle.

Before the invention of plastic, the world had no choice to be zero waste, but when did the modern zero-waste movement start?

A zero-waste society might seem the perfect way to create a sustainable future, but will it ever be possible?

The zero-waste lifestyle is becoming increasingly fashionable these days, but are zero-waste stores as profitable as the lifestyle’s apparent trendiness would have you believe?

Many new zero waste adopters still find themselves wondering, does recycling count as zero waste?

Zero waste living usually means eschewing plastic in its entirety, but what are some zero-waste hair care options?

There are many ways to recycle old shoes, no matter the condition.

The first Bronx-based zero-waste shop, EcoBronx, is raising money to make plastic-free living accessible in New York City's Bronx neighborhood.

Hydrangeas are beautiful and highly sought after by home gardeners, but is it really possible to change their color using something as commonplace as coffee?

These eco-friendly dog beds will help keep your dog’s nap time as planet-friendly as possible.

These eco-friendly hair ties and scrunchies will get you through any bad hair day, sustainably.

Recycling may seem like the perfect way to prevent excess waste, but what percentage of recycled products actually gets recycled?

Recycling may seem like a modern environmental concept, but while the process is new, the concept has actually been around for many centuries.

There are endless zero-waste lip balms that are also cruelty-free, vegan, made with natural ingredients, and plastic-free!

Lia, the first biodegradable, flushable, and zero-waste pregnancy test, is finally available.

Zero-waste influencers can sometimes focus too much on perfectionism — but these bloggers are keeping it real by sharing their trash.

Cell phone cases are often made of plastic, metal, or silicone, but did you know that you can still dispose of them sustainably?

Disposable razors and razor blades were once some of the hardest materials to get rid of, but many recycling programs are looking to change that.

Looking for an eco-friendly grocery store? Well-respected environmental organization, Greenpeace, ranked grocery stores on their plastic usage.

Everyone seems to be using reusable grocery bags these days, but are they as good for the environment as we’ve been led to believe?

Starbucks used to offer customers a chance to get their drinks made in their own reusable cup from home, but is the company still offering this option even in the era of COVID-19?

Reusable grocery bags are a great way to reduce your personal environmental impact, but what are the best ways to wash them?

These innovative zero-waste toothbrushes are more than just bamboo — we've rounded up brushes with reusable handles, replaceable brush heads, electric options, and more.

Check out five of our favorite new, innovative, and sustainable beauty products from 2021 (and late 2020).

Disposing of fluorescent bulbs in a safe, eco-friendly way is easy, as long as you understand your options.

A sustainable, zero-waste Mardi Gras is possible, even though the holiday usually comes with a lot of waste — here are a few ideas.

These fashion brands use fabric scraps, deadstock fabric, upcycled clothing, and other materials that would have otherwise gone to landfills.

It’s easy enough to donate clothing to those in need, but what do you do if you want to recycle textiles and ensure that they will be put to good use?

Ready to switch to reusable cotton rounds? Everything you need to know about reusable cotton rounds, plus 7 of our favorite ones.

Store-bought candles are often expensive and not environmentally-friendly, but making your own natural vegan soy candles at home is easy and fun.

With so many people in debt and so much excess waste already piling up in landfills, shop stops and no buy months are looking like a great way to kill two birds with one stone.

If you find yourself going through a lot of notebooks, you might want to invest in a more eco-friendly reusable notebook.

If you're looking to redo your home in the most guilt-free way imaginable, take a look at these low-waste decorating tips.

Organic tampons can lower the environmental impact of your menstrual cycle — and they're much better for you and the planet.

There are endless reusable Ziploc bag alternatives on the market these days that are equally durable and more sustainable than single-use baggies.

These affordable environmentally-friendly gifts are perfect for the 2020 holiday season.

Shampoo bars are a great way to reduce waste in the shower — here's our advice for finding the best shampoo bar for your hair.