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Plastic

Sustainable Toys: LEGO figurines walking through the forest

Innovation in Sustainable Toys: Future of Eco-Friendly Play

April 24, 2026May 30, 2022 by Lena Milton

Innovation in the toy industry brings our kids safer, sustainable toys that not only keep them away from harmful chemicals, but ensure a green future for them.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Health, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Outdoor Adventure: person in travel geaer watching the sun rise over the mountains by their tent

How to Be More Sustainable on Your Next Outdoor Adventure

October 21, 2023May 24, 2022 by Lilly Miller

When organizing a sustainable outdoor adventure, it’s important to be respectful and eco-friendly, in order not to disturb nature and all the beauties in it.

Categories Sustainable Travel and Responsible Tourism Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
How to go Zero Waste: The “Ecolo” upcycling DIY kit

How to go Zero Waste: 7 Effective and Earth Friendly Tips

December 9, 2025May 10, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Looking at how to go zero waste is something we should all be doing. These simple, ethical, and earth-friendly tips will help.

Categories Practical Sustainable Living for Everyday Life Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Waste
Global Recycling: The Environmental Impact and The Future

Global Recycling: The Environmental Impact and The Future

December 27, 2024April 25, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Preventing pollution and improving public health are only some of the benefits of global recycling. It also creates employment, saves money, and reduces waste.

Categories Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy Tags Ecology, Plastic, Pollution, Recycling, Sustainability, Waste
zero waste wedding

How We’re Planning a (Nearly) Zero Waste Wedding

October 21, 2023April 1, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

It can be the most wasteful day of our lives. Here’s how we’re planning a (nearly) zero waste wedding—and coping with whatever judgements come our way.

Categories Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy Tags Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Zero-waste
Non-Toxic Cookware: A Staub Cast Iron Pand

A Guide to Non-Toxic Cookware – Avoiding Harmful Compounds

December 13, 2025March 30, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Discover the secret ingredient that’s been Ruining your Nana’s Recipe – An examination into why we should all be using non-toxic cookware for every meal.

Categories Sustainable Kitchens, Food and Cooking Tags Environment, Ethics, Health, Lifestyle, Plastic, Waste
green retail

Green Retail Guide: Transitioning To A Zero Waste Company

July 24, 2026March 24, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

More companies than ever before are switching to green retail and sustainable practices. Here’s how you can green your business and reduce your resource use.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Environment, Ethics, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Travels Podcasts: Woman dancing in desert

10 Travel Podcasts That Will Help You Travel Better

October 21, 2023March 17, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

We’ve rounded up 10 travel podcasts to aid your travels, tackling the issues and giving tips for how we as travelers can have a more positive impact.

Categories Sustainable Travel and Responsible Tourism Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Compostable Coffee Cups: paper cups recyclable in blue on a white background. ecological concept

Compostable Coffee Cups – A Step Towards Sustainability

December 4, 2025March 13, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

We explore how switching from plastic to compostable coffee cups is a big step towards a sustainable future for coffee shops, mobile retailers, and cafes.

Categories Practical Sustainable Living for Everyday Life Tags Blush, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Eco-Friendly Ways to Travel

12 Eco-Friendly Ways to Travel & See the World Sustainably

August 17, 2026February 11, 2022 by Marie and Eric

Your smallest actions can have the biggest impact. This is very much true when searching for ways to travel more sustainably.

Categories Sustainable Travel and Responsible Tourism Tags Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Travel
Hazardous waste management: rubbish below a bridge

Hazardous Waste Management: Ethics and Responsibities

October 22, 2023February 1, 2022 by Amanda Winstead

We are living in a toxic world, and there are many things that we, and those in power, should be doing.

Categories Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy Tags Environment, Ethics, Plastic, Waste
Hands Rubbing Together Eco-Friendly Moisturizers

Eco-Friendly Moisturizers and Products for Dry Skin

September 28, 2025January 31, 2022 by Tess DiNapoli

Dry skin is never pleasant, but there are solutions available that avoid the negative aspects of the beauty industry.

Categories Practical Sustainable Living for Everyday Life Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability
stuff for living zero waste

Living Zero Waste: 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid In 2022

September 28, 2025January 30, 2022 by Aisha Preece

This article aims to help you learn a little more about living zero waste, as well as some techniques to help you avoid some of the most common mistakes.

Categories Practical Sustainable Living for Everyday Life Tags Blush, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Zero-waste
plastic waste beauty routine

12 Ways to Create an (Almost) Plastic-Free Beauty Routine

January 7, 2026January 7, 2022 by Heather Smith

The beauty industry has a toxic relationship with this material, and consumers are in the position to demand change.

Categories General Tags Blush, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Zero-Waste Journey at Home

6 Simple Ways to Start your Zero-Waste Journey at Home

September 28, 2025January 3, 2022 by Robert Helms

Tips to begin your zero-waste journey at home, including such simple steps as avoiding single-use items and switching to reusable ones instead.

Categories Practical Sustainable Living for Everyday Life Tags Blush, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
reduce waste during the holidays

Spread the Spirit of Sustainability: 5 Ways to Reduce Waste During the Holidays

October 22, 2023December 23, 2021 by Cristina Thorson

It’s can be a wonderful time of the year, filled with celebration and merriness. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of trash.

Categories Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy Tags Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Waste
Meal delivery kits

Are Meal Delivery Kits Bad For The Environment?

September 28, 2025December 14, 2021 by Jenni Fielding

Meal delivery kits are incredibly convenient for busy people. But are they bad for the planet? Or are they a greener option than trips to the supermarket?

Categories Sustainable Kitchens, Food and Cooking Tags Blush, Lifestyle, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
eco friendly christmas

Eco-Friendly Christmas: Zero Waste Decoration Ideas

September 28, 2025December 8, 2021 by Eco Karen

When decorating your home for the season, consider how to make your displays as appealing and eco-friendly as possible.

Categories Practical Sustainable Living for Everyday Life Tags Blush, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
eco friendly christmas tree toys

A Sustainable Christmas: 7 Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips

December 12, 2025December 1, 2021 by Christie Johnson

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but lurking behind the magic is an unsettling reality that perpetually taints the joy of Christmas: overconsumption.

Categories Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy Tags Christie Johnson, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
SOUR

Architects As Sustainable Actionists

October 22, 2023November 13, 2021 by Marianne de Zeeuw

International architecture and design studio SOUR dedicated their Journal Issue 03 to the footprint created by architects, products, and our built environment.

Categories Climate Change News, Science and Solutions Tags Architecture, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
vegan beauty products

5 Ways Vegan Beauty Products Help Save the Planet

September 28, 2025November 6, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Making the switch to vegan beauty products, from your face wash to your hair care, goes a long way in supporting the health of planet earth.

Categories Sustainable Fashion, Materials and Ethics Tags Blush, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Waste
green halloween

Green Halloween – 5 Tips to be Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

October 22, 2023October 27, 2021 by Christie Johnson

Green Halloween Guide: It is almost upon us, from pumpkin carving to trick-or-treating, yet amidst all the fun is a scary reality: waste, waste and more waste!

Categories Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy Tags Christie Johnson, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability
cardboard waste

What Does the Future of Packaging Look Like?

October 22, 2023October 3, 2021 by Shannon Bergstrom

The Future of Packaging – because it affects our food, our medicine, and even our hygiene; and it creates vast amounts of pollution in our rivers and oceans.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Environment, Plastic, Zero-waste
Sustainable Cutlery

Plastic-Free Home: 11 Household Items to Swap for More Sustainable Alternatives

December 8, 2025August 25, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Tips for a Plastic-Free Home: If you’re looking for a great place to start, swap out these 11 household items for a more sustainable alternative.

Categories Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy Tags Lifestyle, Plastic
woman in country lane floored with plastic waste

Biodegradable Plastics To Lead Europe Toward Greener And Sustainable Future

October 22, 2023July 24, 2021 by Swamini Kulkarni

The Europe biodegradable plastics market is growing, due to its eco-friendly nature, rise in consumer adoption, and increased industry demand.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Plastic
borough market

What Does Sustainability in Interior Design Really Mean?

October 22, 2023July 5, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

In recent years, concerns over consumer behaviour have compelled interior designers and home decor brands to consider how their work will impact the world.

Categories Sustainable Interiors and Healthy Homes Tags Plastic, Recycling, Sustainability, Upcycling
Silvia Haberlein

An Interview with Silvia Häberlein of beach cleaner

December 11, 2025May 3, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Silvia Häberlein, of the Nuremberg-based “beach cleaner”, discusses her love for sustainability and her fears for the future.

Categories Interviews With Sustainability Changemakers Tags Europe, Oceans, Plastic, Sustainability
green apples inside a plastic bag

Why Food Waste Shouldn’t Be an Issue

January 7, 2026March 3, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Nowadays, food waste is one of the biggest environmental issues in the world, but should it be?

Categories General Tags Ecology, Environment, Food security, Plastic, Waste
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Zero-Waste Kitchen: 4 Simple yet Effective Tips

November 20, 2025January 19, 2021 by Archie Adams

Zero waste is a set of eco-habits that don’t appear instantly. However, simple steps will not require a lot of effort and money but will make your kitchen cleaner.

Categories Sustainable Kitchens, Food and Cooking Tags Blush, Lifestyle, Plastic, Waste, Zero-waste
zero waste christmas

The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying a Zero Waste Christmas This Year

December 10, 2025November 21, 2020 by Dawn Cowles

Never mind its reputation for waste: It’s possible to have a zero waste Christmas, enjoy every minute of it, and not come across as a Grinch.

Categories Practical Sustainable Living for Everyday Life Tags Blush, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Upcycling, Waste, Zero-waste
Toki Rapa Nui

Mahani Teave and NGO TOKI Rapa Nui: Easter Island’s Youth and Living Heritage

December 10, 2025November 3, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

TOKI Rapa Nui is a school of arts and music dedicated to restoring and promoting the broken heritage of Easter Island, and to encouraging its youth to explore and nurture their creativity.

Categories Sustainable Art, Culture and Creative Change Tags Culture, Oceans, Plastic, Poverty, Sustainability, Travel
Supermarket deli

Make Your Food Shop More Sustainable by Asking These 5 Simple Questions

September 28, 2025October 31, 2020 by Heather Grant

Our food shop is so intrinsically connected to how we treat the environment, though it often doesn’t cross our minds as we do this weekly chore.

Categories Practical Sustainable Living for Everyday Life Tags Blush, Ecology, Food security, Heather Grant, Lifestyle, Organic food, Organic standards, Pesticides, Plastic, Zero-waste
share bike on green grass

Sustainable Lifestyle: 10 Green Habits To Adopt

January 7, 2026October 1, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

10 Green Habits: We all strive to live sustainably, but how do you really embrace a sustainable lifestyle? These tips will make a great start.

Categories General Tags Carbon, Gardening, Lifestyle, Plastic, Recycling, Sustainability, Zero-waste
man with surfboard walking along street

Simple Switch: Ethical Shopping as the New Normal

October 22, 2023August 24, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Sustainable Shopping: New ethical Amazon alternative Simple Switch is raising money to make exploitation obsolete.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Economics, Equality, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Reforestation
Uneako founders at garbage tip

Uneako: An Innovative Approach to Pollution and Poverty

October 22, 2023June 6, 2020 by Brett Stadelmann

Pollution and poverty—two critical issues, affecting people the world over, that Uneako founders Ankit and Atul Tripathi are taking steps to address.

Categories Climate Technology and Sustainable Innovation Tags Plastic, Pollution, Poverty, Recycling, Renewables, Sustainability
Bottled water filled with mud

Taste, Cost & Safety: 3 Reasons NOT to Buy Bottled Water

October 22, 2023May 10, 2020 by Ellen Rubin

Bottled Water: Considered by many to be one of the most grievous crimes our species has committed against our planet and its ecosystems.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Ellen Rubin, Environment, Health, Plastic, Waste, Water bottles, Zero-waste
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