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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…

In the past few decades, more and more brands have started to care about the environment. The development of new technology and innovations has made it easier for companies to be environmentally conscious. However, some companies are using these seemingly…

Compostable and biodegradable are two words that get thrown around a lot. But what’s the difference between compostable and biodegradable? Is there even any difference? What does compostable mean? According to the EPA, compostable means that a product or material…

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…