Wooden cutlery is the new disposable zero waste trend. It's the single use cutlery that's zero waste friendly. You've no doubt started to see wooden cutlery popping up at take-out restaurants. In an effort to reduce single use plastic, several restaurants have begun incorporating wooden cutlery into the fold. I first saw it in Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.
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Eliminating Waste While You Eat Is Easier Than You Think
Featuring a protective silicone wrap, rigid plastic lid and snap-tight silicone strap the ceramic Porter Bowl, made by W&P is perfect for transporting your salad, grain bowl or leftovers. Offered in 5 fabulous colors the Porter Bowl is microwave safe, dishwasher safe, BPA free and FDA / LFGB approved.
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The DIY Laundry Detergent The Puts An End To Plastic Jugs In Landfills
D.I.Y. laundry detergent comes with so many wonderful benefits. By making the switch to d.i.y. laundry detergent you contribute to zero waste. You eliminate the use of harsh chemicals, fragrances and other additives. Besides that, making your own laundry detergent is super affordable so you'll also save some money in the long run.
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Zero Waste Laundry Detergent Is Now A Thing
Over 30 billion of loads of laundry are done in North America each year, and the environmental impact is massive. According to the Wall Street Journal, American families on average do 300 loads of laundry per year. The result is the carbon footprint of laundry detergents for one year of laundry being approximately 480 pounds (218 kilograms) per year, or about 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) per week.
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Zero Waste Is Becoming A Celebrity Trend
In the wake of China waste import bans and the current COVID-19 pandemic the zero waste movement never seemed more necessary. Waste has a detrimental impact on our planet. It generates methane gas, which is explosive and contributes to the greenhouse effect. Besides that waste presents a great nuisance and risk to our health and environment.
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Ceramic vs The Oxo Good Grips Compost Bin
Find out why we prefer the ceramic vs the Oxo Good Grips compost bin… There is quite a bit of buzz about the Oxo Good Grips Compost Bin. Is it because of it’s the unique design? Or is it because it’s parent company is Helen Of Troy Limited, making it a designer compost bin of sorts? Whatever the reason, the Oxo Good Grips Compost Bin is still killing it at retail stores throughout the U.S. The Oxo Good Grips Compost Bin has a somewhat unique design. Unlike many, it has a handle that allows you to easily carry it to an outdoor composter or garden. The lid flips up for easy filling…
