Zero-Waste

Plastic bags have already been banned in many places, but some argue that plastics themselves should be entirely abolished.

Learn how you can reduce your impact and make this Halloween low-waste.

Whether you're looking to transition to a zero-waste lifestyle, or if you're seeking out tips and tricks, follow these zero-waste TikTok accounts.

Reusable grocery bags are the first step in ridding the world of plastics once and for all, but how does one clean something that has become a necessity in the modern age?

Zero waste is a lifestyle concept that works by lowering an individual’s environmental impact as much as possible, but is this lifestyle change as effective as we’ve been led to believe?

England’s ban on plastic straws, plastic stirrers, and plastic-stemmed cotton swabs is now law.

Maryland just became the first state to ban foam containers statewide.

If you leave litter at Thailand's Khao Yai National Park, you may receive your dirty trash in the mail a few days later.

South Australia has signed into legislation a ban on single-use plastic straws, utensils, and stirrers — to start in 2021, after the coronavirus pandemic has hopefully slowed down.

To reduce the use of plastic straws amid the ongoing anti-straw movement, Starbucks locations across North America are now offering strawless lids.

Cobie Smulders tells Green Matters about National CleanUp Day, her best sustainable living tips, what viewers can expect from Stumptown’s second season, and more.

The most littered item collected during the annual ICC has been cigarette butts for the past 34 years — but the most recent coastal cleanup found that plastic food wrappers has taken the top spot.

Vegans do not purchase silk — but why? And is the fabric sustainable?

Find local zero-waste stores in your community!

Concentrated cleaning refills from brands like Blueland, Elcove, and Cleancult are a new wave in the cleaning industry.

When it comes to household items, like pillows, it can be hard to know how to go the planet-friendly route for getting rid of them. Here’s how.

Learn how to get rid of fruit flies naturally!

Upcycled, sustainable fashion is a growing trend, thanks to designers like Zero Waste Daniel and Grant Blvd.

Make use of your beer without drinking it with these zero-waste ideas!

BeyondPlastic just presented 13 awards to companies and organizations fighting plastic pollution through innovation and initiatives.

What’s the best toothpaste for the environment? Keep your oral hygiene routine clean for you and the planet.

Reusable totes, cups, containers and more are perfectly safe to use during the coronavirus pandemic.

These zero-waste, DIY hand masks will help you treat your dry, cracked hands from overwashing during the coronavirus.

Learn about 18 different fruits and veggies you can propagate from home.

Tie-dye your clothes with plants using these three easy recipes — they're sure to keep you busy for a few hours during coronavirus quarantines.

Angelina Arora used discarded prawn shells and silk protein to create a biodegradable plastic.

Have excess almond pulp? Here’s what you can do with it!

Choosing reusable alternatives to common disposable paper goods can help lower your environmental impact.

Get crafty with these ways to upcycle milk cartons!

These pinecone crafts will help your kids get creative with nature.

Quarantine living is not a walk in the park, but there are a few takeaways we can carry into life after the pandemic is over.

Learn how to make your own homemade disinfectant wipes.

Max La Manna, a zero-waste and vegan chef, shares three unique tips to reduce food waste.

Learn how fabric — a common landfill item — gets recycled.

Encourage your kids not to waste anything with these paper towel crafts.

P&G brands Old Spice and Secret are now available in paper tubes — but the corporation is still one of the world's largest plastic polluters.

Recycling is important — but do you know why?

You can upcycle items already in your home for these 10 DIY craft ideas!

Learn how you can craft your own bird feeder at home.

The Wally Shop, a zero-waste bulk goods delivery company, is opening up its exclusive service up to the entire country during the coronavirus.