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Four books to help you maintain an eco-friendly life

April 1, 2021 by Arielle Tiangco

Spring is the perfect time to break bad habits, reflect on your values, and start fresh. If sustainability has been on your mind, but you’re unsure of where to start, or if you’re already on your way to more eco-friendly living and want to see if there are other ways you can … [Read more...] about Four books to help you maintain an eco-friendly life

Ikea’s zero-waste cookbook will change how you look at scraps

March 26, 2021 by Arielle Tiangco

From eco-friendly tiny homes to purchasing forests for protection, Ikea is serious about its commitment to the environment and has pledged to be a zero-waste business by 2030. Now, the company is hoping to help its customers get creative with their waste reduction as well, with a … [Read more...] about Ikea’s zero-waste cookbook will change how you look at scraps

This retro milk truck is now delivering zero-waste products to Londoners

March 5, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Ella Shone’s ‘Topup Truck’ started out 20 years ago delivering morning milk to bleary-eyed Londoners. Now, the vehicle’s got a new lease on life as an electric-powered zero-waste goods delivery truck. After being furloughed from her sales job as a result of the coronavirus … [Read more...] about This retro milk truck is now delivering zero-waste products to Londoners

This new delivery platform uses reusable containers to cut plastic waste

January 12, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Food and packaging containers together account for almost 45 percent of landfill materials in the US. A large part of that waste comes from takeout orders, where single-use plastic packaging has been normalized. A new delivery service in New York City, called DeliverZero, wants … [Read more...] about This new delivery platform uses reusable containers to cut plastic waste

Startup transforms 32m discarded chopsticks into sleek household items

January 7, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Have you ever wondered what happens to the chopsticks we carelessly throw away after using them only once? Well, unsurprisingly, the vast majority of them end up in landfills, further contributing to the unsurmountable pile of waste burdening waste management capacities. In a … [Read more...] about Startup transforms 32m discarded chopsticks into sleek household items

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