Many people assume that separating their plastic, aluminum and another recyclables from the rest of their trash will make a massive impact on the planet. The issue is that the increasing number of ...

These Millennials are experts when it comes to waste reduction, and they want you to join the movement. Living a zero-waste lifestyle isn’t easy. It takes time, persistence, and creativity to ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Bay Terrace resident Ariana Palmieri has taken her daily zero-waste life and cultivated it into a blog, giving others tips on how they can live life more sustainably. Palmieri ...

The Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) defines Zero Waste broadly as conserving resources through responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery without burning and without releases to ...

Thanks to blogs and Instagram, the zero waste world has long thrived on the Internet, allowing people who live trash-free to share tips, products and advice in online communities. Adopting a zero ...

Many environmentally conscious Americans have started participating in the zero waste movement — and no, it’s not just a vegetarian/vegan diet or simply making the effort to shower for less time and ...

This article is part of 'An Optimist's Guide to the End of the World,' a collection of stories aimed at disproving the idea that humanity is doomed. The idea of a "zero waste" lifestyle is a growing ...

She is a young, energetic New Yorker with a great sense of humor. She is a healthy, active entrepreneur. She is committed to preserving the environment she loves. Lauren Singer also talks trash.

To protect the environment, many couples are choosing Zero-Waste weddings, focusing on sustainability for everything from floral design and dresses to invitations and food. The goal is to recycle, ...

There’s a lot of waste that comes out of a classroom daily—dried-up markers, used tissues, filled-out worksheets, half-eaten snacks ... the list goes on. A lot of that trash can feel inevitable. But ...

To protect the environment, many couples are saying "I do" to Zero-Waste weddings, focusing on sustainability for everything from floral design and dresses to invitations and food. The goal is to ...

This photo provided by Laetitia Drouet, of France-based Kamelion Couture, shows a wedding dress created by her which was inspired by the Bea Johnson book "Zero Waste Home." The dress was made with ...