Going Zero Waste

Last Updated on May 2, 2023 Ever wondered what the carbon footprint of emails were? Truth is, our emails have an environmental impact we might not be aware of.  However, not all emails are creat...

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Last Updated on April 24, 2023 Want to know how you can help the planet this Earth Day? Read a book about sustainability! Let me explain why this matters: Reading can help us see things from a di...

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Last Updated on May 2, 2023 If you’re anything like me, you can spend hours searching the internet researching a topic you love. But is an internet search bad for the environment, and if so, ho...

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Last Updated on April 1, 2023 When you buy a product, do you want the packaging, or what’s inside the package? Not sure about you but when I buy a bag of chips – I want the chips, not the pla...

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Last Updated on March 31, 2023 Most laundry detergent bottles are made from plastic #2, aka high-density polyethylene (HDPE). While HDPE is considered one of the more recyclable plastics, just 30...

https://www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/earth-breeze-review-laundry-eco-sheets/

Last Updated on March 21, 2023 Did you know in 2018, the EPA estimated 13 million tons of clothing and footwear was produced? Of that, it’s estimated that the amount of clothing and footwear r...

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Last Updated on March 1, 2023 I used to work in a print shop which is a pretty wasteful industry.   The shop I worked in did a great job of promoting eco-friendly materials and sustainable alte...

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Last Updated on February 24, 2023 You’ve probably heard me use the term “organic cotton” on my website before. But what is organic cotton and what brands are utilizing it?  Essentially, or...

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Last Updated on February 24, 2023 One of the most common questions I get is “how do you handle your periods?” While there are a number of ways to have a zero waste period, my go-to product is...

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Last Updated on February 17, 2023 If you’ve ever been to a music festival or concert, chances are you’ve noticed the overflowing trash bins, plastic disposables littering the ground, and ener...

https://www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/musicians-for-sustainability-this-band-pledge-is-making-concerts-more-eco-friendly/