Waste Reduction

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Nov 17, 20215 min read

How to Reduce Waste in Home Improvement Projects

A report by the United States Environmental Protection Agency shockingly suggested that 30% of the waste in landfills comes from...

A Zero Waste Pregnancy that’s Downright Easy

Sarah Currie-Halpern

Aug 24, 20214 min read

Zero Waste Pregnancy

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.

Low Waste, Low-Cost Gardening and Houseplant Care

Belinda Chiu

Jul 15, 20213 min read

Low Waste Home

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.

1.5 Billion toothpaste tubes Trashed around the world annually

Sarah Currie-Halpern

May 10, 20212 min read

Zero Waste Bathroom

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

Microplastics are all around us, how can we make a difference?

Sarah Currie-Halpern

Apr 20, 20213 min read

Environment

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?

New Year's Resolution: Reduce Food Waste (and save money!)

Sarah Currie-Halpern

Jan 20, 20212 min read

Waste Reduction

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?

A few Tips for a Low Waste Holiday Season

Ushma Pandya

Dec 16, 20204 min read

Low Waste Holidays

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, 20203 min read

Low Waste Home

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.

Circularity & Businesses: What can businesses do to foster CE?

Ushma Pandya

Sep 20, 20204 min read

Reduce

Circularity & Businesses: What can businesses do to foster CE?

Here are some ways that we work with clients on incorporating circularity into their office life.

Moving Does not need to be a Wasteful Exercise

Sarah Currie-Halpern

Aug 30, 20203 min read

Zero Waste Home

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.

Making a Difference through Collective Action

Think Zero LLC

Aug 9, 20203 min read

Community Service

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.

Incorporate Zero Waste into your Home and Lifestyle

Ushma Pandya

Jul 8, 20203 min read

Zero Waste Home

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.

Food Deserts are Environmental Racism at work

Olivia Aly

Jul 6, 20203 min read

Environmental Justice

Food Deserts are Environmental Racism at work

People’s choices of food to buy to feed their families is limited by what they can afford.

Ushma Pandya

Jun 29, 20203 min read

Environment

Recycling is a Business

It is billed as a “feel good” activity but it is a business and it only works if the companies that work in the recycling markets make money

How Businesses Can Play a Role in Protecting Biodiversity

Olivia Aly

Jun 29, 20203 min read

Climate Change

How Businesses Can Play a Role in Protecting Biodiversity

Many scientists agree that the next mass extinction will not be caused by massive volcanic eruptions or asteroids it will be caused by us.

Impactful Enviro Film, TV & Podcasts you don't want to miss

Think Zero LLC

Jun 23, 20204 min read

Environmental Justice

Impactful Enviro Film, TV & Podcasts you don't want to miss

There are a plethora of movies, books and podcasts related to the environment that are sure to inspire the environmentalist in anyone.

Olivia Aly

Jun 21, 20203 min read

Reuse

Sustainable PPE Alternatives

For those looking for protection during a trip to the grocery store or other public places, there are plenty of reusable masks options.

How Environmentalists Can Play a Role in Black Lives Matter

Olivia Aly

Jun 15, 20203 min read

Environmental Justice

How Environmentalists Can Play a Role in Black Lives Matter

Despite this issue being defined and the conditions that lead to this problem being acknowledged, environmental racism is still going.

How to Live Sustainably, Even During a Pandemic

Olivia Aly

Jun 7, 20205 min read

Waste Reduction

How to Live Sustainably, Even During a Pandemic

For those of us wanting to make a difference while staying distant, here are 4 easy ways to live more sustainably during COVID.

Preparing Buildings Buildings for Post Covid Occupancy

Ushma Pandya

Jun 1, 20202 min read

Low Waste Design

Preparing Buildings Buildings for Post Covid Occupancy

As buildings prepare for occupancy to return, and it is unclear what the timeline will be and what the full occupancy will be.