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How Shoe Waste Became Fashion's Dirty Little Secret
By Sarah Currie-Halpern, Co-Founder and Partner, Think Zero LLC If the shoe fits, buy it in every color—or maybe don’t, considering the...
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Jul 22, 20242 min read


The Worst Microplastic Shedders Hiding in your Home
By Sarah Currie-Halpern, Co-Founder and Partner, Think Zero LLC One of the most pressing waste issues today is the proliferation of...
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Jul 10, 20243 min read


Not Enough Nature is a Problem for City Dwellers
By Jenny Lin While living in a bustling vibrant city has many advantages, one glaring disadvantage is the disconnect from nature. Studies have shown that exposure to nature has a myriad of benefits for both our physiological and psychological health. There are certain bacteria found only in non-urban surroundings that help to reduce allergies and respiratory issues. A lack of exposure to a natural environment can cause city dwellers to be more prone to these problems. For

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Apr 17, 20242 min read


Opt Out of Junk Mail and Save a Lot of Trees
By Sarah Currie-Halpern In celebration of Earth Month, and all year around, we are eager to help others reduce the amount of junk mail...
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Apr 1, 20243 min read


Donating Office Items
By Katie Gillespie Another great way to celebrate Earth Month and every month is by donating your unwanted office items, including...
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Apr 1, 20241 min read


Recycling Coffee Pods and Freshpacks
By Katie Gillespie Many companies offer coffee pod and freshpack takeback programs. Take advantage of them and reduce the amount of waste...
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Mar 29, 20241 min read


U.S. Food Waste & Upcoming Solutions
By Nicole De Santis In the United States food waste is a tremendous, growing issue. According to the most recent data available from the...
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Mar 12, 20242 min read


Trends in Waste Reporting
Insights from a scan of 50 Firms in the media/travel/ consumer products, telecom and retail industries. By Ushma Pandya, Co-Founder and...
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Dec 13, 20235 min read


Giving the Gift of Experiences
By, Sarah Currie-Halpern, Co-Founder and Partner, Think Zero LLC The holiday season is upon us! During this time of year, most of us feel...
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Oct 23, 20233 min read


BBQing Your Way to Sustainability
Along with picnics, firing up the grill is often another popular summertime activity. Check out some ways to lower your carbon footprint during barbecue season! 1) Reduce the amount of meat or fish by making them side dishes instead of the main course. If you’re cooking meat or fish, try and source them from local and sustainable sources. Try more unusual cuts of meat as well - eating all parts of an animal helps make eating meat more sustainable. 2) There are also many hea
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Jul 13, 20232 min read


Questions about Compostable Serviceware
By Anika Dasgupta, Think Zero Intern Contrary to popular belief, compostable ware such as utensils, cups and containers are not always...
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Jul 13, 20232 min read


Think Zero Spring 2023 Legislative Update
We provide the below as a recap of the major legislation (passed and pending) that is of interest, in NYC and NY State and the country.

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May 18, 20231 min read
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