Plastic is one of the most important materials used in the world today because it is lightweight, durable and economical. Unfortunately, many of the things that make plastic desirable for use in products and packaging make it less desirable for the environment if disposed improperly. Plastic does not degrade naturally in the environment and pollutes our [...]
You are a recycler. You sort, rinse and set out your paper, bottles and cans on the curb. Yet you still have things to throw away. You wonder why Styrofoam™ trays and takeout containers can’t go in the recycling bin. And what about all the other plastics your city says cannot be recycled? What makes some [...]
Let’s be real: hosting backyard BBQs in Southern Colorado is a summer essential, but they create lots of trash. Many choose to use single-use plates, utensils and cups, creating a large amount of non-recyclable waste. However, there are some simple steps you can take to create a (nearly) zero-waste BBQ summer event. Let guests know this [...]
For many zero-waste followers, cutting out or properly recycling plastics in is among the main goals in creating a more sustainable lifestyle. However, this is no easy task, with everything from the food we eat to the products we buy wrapped in plastic, and then wrapped in plastic again. Toothpaste Unless you’ve already switched to chewing sticks, you’ll [...]
There are loads of options to brew a zero-waste coffee, and the one you choose will largely come down to taste. Some are simpler than others, but whichever you choose it’s going to be lightyears ahead of the single-use plastic pots that are currently so common. Zero-Waste Coffee Filter One of the simplest ways to start making [...]
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