Sadly, it is not an exaggeration to say that food waste is one of the biggest problems facing mankind today. Did you know that in 2010, over 33 million tons of food reached landfills in the U.S. – equivalent to half a pound per person per day – or enough food to fill the Rose […]
Did you know, 80 billion bottles of shampoo and conditioner are disposed of around the world every year, with most ending up in landfills, and even our ocean. The average bottle of liquid shampoo or conditioner can be made up of 80% water. That’s a lot of plastic and wasteful!In an effort to save the […]
Environmental Impact Of Travel Zero waste travel is now becoming one of the best solution for travelling. Travelling often accumulates a lot of waste; single-use plastics, stickers, tickets, receipts, individual use products and so on. Here we are trying to carry everything we own on our backs or in our suitcases and yet we are […]
You’ve likely seen trends toward ditching plastic products like bags, water bottles, and straws and replacing them with eco-friendly options. But have you ever checked for plastic in your skincare products? Surprisingly, many skincare products still contain plastic microbeads, such as face scrub, which have been shown to pollute waterways and harm wildlife. Plastic Microbeads […]
Single-use tea bag is bad for the environment — and bad for your afternoon brew in general, according to a world-famous tea-seller. “Teabags have nanoplastics in them. They’re in the sealants, they’re in the paper, and of course, you’ve also got glue,” Henrietta Lovell, founder of the Rare Tea Company, told The Current’s guest host Jayme Poisson. Is […]
Due to technological advances like the printing press and the harvesting of wood, there has been a high availability of disposable paper which has also led to high consumption and waste paper levels, due to its affordability. It’s no surprise to hear that pollution from manufacturing and waste has a direct and negative impact on the […]
Balloon releases and balloons in general are a fun way to commemorate a big event or decorate a birthday party, but considering the impact balloons have on ecosystems it’s just not worth it. Balloons are another item that we can add to the seemingly never-ending list of plastic-stuff-we-don’t-really-need-but-think-we-do. To resolve this problem, many people are searching for […]
Before the term “zero waste coffee” becomes popular, according to the National Coffee Association (NCA), at least 63 percent of all Americans drink about 2-3 cups of coffee every day. People all over the world consume about 2.25 billion cups of coffee every day. A 2018 study found that college students drink an average of 159 […]
Why you shouldn’t buy plastic hair brush anymore This world has a plastic problem. Plastic is used to make everything from the clothes we wear to the comforters on our beds. This does not exclude hair brushes. That’s why wooden hair brush is the smart choice for you. Only 9 percent of plastic actually gets recycled […]
If you’re somebody who revolves around an zero waste lifestyle or even just getting started, one of the best things you can start doing is wearing secondhand clothing. They benefits the environment in a variety of ways, that it really should be a go-to for anybody who’s shopping for an addition to their sustainable wardrobe. Whether you’re […]