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Belinda Chiu
- Aug 24, 2021
- 2 min
Refill Shops, State by State
Our team at Think Zero LLC is ecstatic to share the growing numbers of zero waste, refill shops opening across the country.
Sarah Currie-Halpern
- Aug 24, 2021
- 4 min
A Zero Waste Pregnancy that’s Downright Easy
Now in my 3rd trimester and expecting a baby boy in October 2021, I have been pleased to see it is possible to have a zero waste pregnancy.
Think Zero LLC
- Aug 24, 2021
- 35 min
How to Achieve a Zero Waste Lifestyle – Q&A With the Experts
Starting to have a more sustainable lifestyle is of great importance nowadays, especially considering all the environmental problems.
Belinda Chiu
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
Low Waste, Low-Cost Gardening and Houseplant Care
Whether you are a gardener or houseplant enthusiast, here are some tips on low waste gardening and houseplant care.
Alex Greenbaum
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021
A new version of the 2020 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act was reintroduced, learn how it will affect you, and how tou can help.
Sarah Currie-Halpern
- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
1.5 Billion toothpaste tubes Trashed around the world annually
Toothpaste tubes are one of the most wasteful things we have in our homes. In America +400 million toothpaste tubes are thrown out each year
Sarah Currie-Halpern
- Apr 20, 2021
- 3 min
Microplastics are all around us, how can we make a difference?
Microplastics are all around us, in the air we breathe, in the water we drink, in some of the clothes we wear. Depressing?
Sarah Currie-Halpern
- Mar 30, 2021
- 3 min
How to keep specialty waste out of landfills and incinerators
Chances are you are already doing your part to recycle and maybe even compost all of the items that your curbside waste program accepts.
Sarah Currie-Halpern
- Jan 20, 2021
- 2 min
New Year's Resolution: Reduce Food Waste (and save money!)
A new year is a great time to set some new goals, how about gradually making changes to your life to create less waste?
Think Zero LLC
- Jan 3, 2021
- 4 min
Zero Waste Gift Guide
Think Zero Home’s big list of low and zero waste gifts for friends & family in a covid or post covid world.
Ushma Pandya
- Dec 16, 2020
- 4 min
A few Tips for a Low Waste Holiday Season
Here are my favorite ways to continue enjoying the holidays (which is much needed in 2020) while also being true to my low waste self.
Ushma Pandya
- Oct 21, 2020
- 3 min
Shopping Second Hand: Clothes
At Think Zero Home we are always advocating shopping second hand! Find some tips on how to effectively shop for second hand clothing.
Ushma Pandya
- Sep 14, 2020
- 3 min
Sustainability Trainings and Employee Engagement Events
We have found that providing training and employee engagement opportunities are key to making these changes stick.
Sarah Currie-Halpern
- Aug 30, 2020
- 3 min
Moving Does not need to be a Wasteful Exercise
We tried our best to apply these principles to our move and learned a few things along the way.
Think Zero LLC
- Aug 9, 2020
- 3 min
Making a Difference through Collective Action
There’s a limit to how much we, as individuals, can accomplish. Recognizing this, we’ve joined organizations to push for larger.
Ushma Pandya
- Jul 8, 2020
- 3 min
Incorporate Zero Waste into your Home and Lifestyle
For those at home, this is a great opportunity to embed more zero waste home practices into your home life.