Zero-Waste

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?

International Women's Day is every March 8 — honor women in the climate movement by picking up one of these books.

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.

Eva NYC's hair care product range has completely transitioned from plastic to aluminum packaging, and still manages to be an affordable, zero-waste option.

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.

Whether you're looking to redecorate your home, or if you want to support local sustainable creators, these low-waste artists are worth supporting.

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.

Can recycled plastics be recycled again, or are expectations for recycled plastic too unrealistic?

What exactly is the low-impact movement, and how does it compare to the zero-waste lifestyle?

Living the zero-waste lifestyle isn’t just about becoming more sustainable and lowering your environmental impact, it’s also a pretty great way to save money in the long run.

Period underwear is a great way to reduce the impact of your menstrual cycle. Here are five sustainable and affordable options.

Though the terms don’t always mean the same thing, there are some clear reasons why veganism is actually the key to zero-waste eating.

Paper is one of the most recyclable materials around, but how is recycled paper made? And how can you make it at home?

Recycling is one of the best ways that we can reduce our environmental impact and reduce our waste, but how does one recycle something as essential as water?

Looking for an Instagram caption for your vegan or zero-waste Thanksgiving meal? We've rounded up some funny, thought-provoking, and clever ideas!

Zero-waste living doesn't have to be overwhelming — and these eight books about sustainable living are all extremely helpful.

Cruelty-free mascaras are easy to find these days — here are some of our favorites, which happen to come in sustainable or refillable packaging.

A recent study showed that mouthwash may help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, so here are our favorite sustainable mouthwashes.

These thrift flipping ideas are easy, stylish, and require no sewing!

Compostable packaging is becoming more and more popular in restaurants these days, but can this miraculous innovation be recycled, or does it fall into the same trap as its plastic predecessor?

Although zero-waste Halloween candy is rare, it can be zero-waste. Here are some tips for keeping your child's trick-or-treating free of plastic.

Although tampons and pads have most likely been your go-to menstruation products for years, a DivaCup is a reusable, no-waste period option.