The Earth is in dire need of our help today more than ever. With climate change becoming more and more disastrous, everything we do – large or small – helps. We make choices in our lives that affect the environment, even when we’re not aware of it. If we were all more proactive about living …
Somewhere in New York, there’s a gorgeous young woman who’s been living rubbish-free for almost six years. The waste she’s accumulated between 2012 and today all fit in one tiny 16oz. Mason jar. Her name is Lauren Singer. Inspired by fellow sustainability advocate Bea Johnson, Lauren has become the face of Zero Waste in America. …
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The day I began eliminating trash from my home was also the day my life changed – and trust me, I’m not exaggerating. We all know that Zero Waste is good for the environment. The less rubbish you produce, the less junk gets sent to landfills, the less harmful gases are emitted, the fewer pollutants …
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When you think of waste, you often imagine things like crumpled paper, plastic utensils, dirty diapers and banana peels. But sometimes, waste comes in the form of a perfectly wearable pair of jeans that got sent to the rubbish bin just because it’s no longer in style. Every year, the world generates nearly 20 million …
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Growing up, I thought my grandmother was a witch. Once a week, she would make concoctions in her kitchen with a mortar and pestle, mashing avocados and mixing the stuff with a tablespoon of honey. She was so absorbed in the act that it almost looked like she was praying. Once she was finished, she …
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