WasteZero
@WasteZero
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On a mission to cut the trash in half across the US, helping towns & cities protect the environment & save money. #PayAsYouThrow #recycling #zerowaste
Raleigh NC & Boston MA
Joined July 2012
Washington State lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that will require the use of #recycled plastic in beverage bottles.
waste360.com
State lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that mandates the use of recycled plastic in beverage bottles.
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These 20 individuals, organizations, and businesses have managed to snag #EcoExcellence awards by being "Sustainable Mainers". 👏👏 🏆
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Working to keep its #recycling stream clear of contamination has allowed this program in Scott County, IA to find domestic markets for its recyclables.
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Short on #ZeroWaste shopping options in their hometown of Portland, OR, these two friends and entrepreneurs started their own store!
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Fed up with the disposable culture we all live in, two women from Portland, Oregon, founded a low-waste company to help the entire city cut back on plastic.
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Some meal inspiration for shelf-stable goods.
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Can't get to the market for a few weeks? With a little planning, it doesn't mean you have to live on canned soup alone.
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What can the Covid-19 pandemic teach us about dealing with #ClimateChange?
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On Wednesday, March 18, join Brett Jenks for a live-streamed talk —  initially part of the South By Southwest Festival — on 7 actions…
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One of the most beneficial things a community can do for the environment, its residents, and its budget is starting a #compost program. So how do you get started?
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Colorado is looking to take steps to divert even more waste from the landfill with its proposed bills for #compost collection & investments in #recycling end markets.
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Stocking up on groceries to prepare yourself for an undetermined amount of time at home? Try making these basic staples from scratch!
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As many stores have begun to, at least temporarily, prohibit customers from using their own containers, how can we still aim for #ZeroWaste in the grocery store?
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Learning which plastics are most harmful to health is one thing you can do.
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#Sustainability concerns are gradually changing the landscape of careers in fashion.
thegoodtrade.com
New fashion jobs are emerging, thanks to big fashion brands' focus on sustainable practices. We explore the new careers in manufacturing, supply chain management, and tech that are shaped by sustai...
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The Accelerating Circularity project involves a consortium of major retailers and textile recyclers coming together to identify the required links from waste textiles to chemical and mechanical recycling.
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Textile Exchange is working with some industry heavyweights on a new initiative to move textiles from linear to circular.
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Penta, a NY based medical #recycling company, saw an opportunity to reduce waste and help those in need of prosthetic devices.
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Penta Medical Recycling is looking to repurpose prosthetics by providing used ones from the U.S. to six developing countries.
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Like many other U.S. communities, the Town of Northfield, MA is facing rising costs for glass #Recycling. Rather than give up, they're trying new ways to make the program more economical.
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Do you want to make your clothing last, but lack the sewing skills necessary to handle repairing items yourself? @patagonia is partnering with @iFixit to offer consumers online sewing tutorials! #ReduceWaste
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A new partnership with iFixit offers step-by-step instructions for fixing damaged gear.
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As many Virginia communities have been forced to cancel curbside glass #recycling due to issues with contamination, this drop-off pilot program is seeing promising results.
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As many of us face the potential of being largely confined to our homes due to Covid-19, making the most of our food supply and reducing #FoodWaste is more important than ever.
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If you want to cut down on food going in the trash, you'll have to rethink your approach to shopping, cooking, and eating.
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In response to #Recycling difficulties of the past few years, many cities and towns have opted to cancel curbside recycling because of contamination and costs. This expert says that's not what we should be doing.
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The main goal of reducing, reusing and recycling is to reduce the carbon footprint we have on the world we live in. We must always evaluate what we are
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8 great tips for fighting #FoodWaste at home!
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If you want to cut down on food going in the trash, you'll have to rethink your approach to shopping, cooking, and eating.
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