The massive amount of plastic wasted requires us to rethink our disposal habits and ask the question: What can recycled plastic become? Thankfully, there’s no shortage of answers. ‌Each year the world produces 380 million tons of plastic — only 9% of which gets recycled. Much of this plastic ends…

When it comes to plastic, ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle are becoming increasingly important. Plastic is everywhere. But most of it is not reused or recycled. In 2017, a study found that of the 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic we have created, only 9% had been recycled. …

Imagine you strive hard to lessen your environmental impact, but in doing so, you unknowingly cause more harm to the planet. This happens when we “wishcycle,” and almost all of us have been guilty of it at one time or another. Wishcycling is one of the greatest threats to the…

Glass is a natural, sustainable building material with many uses. Easy to produce and recycle, glass is a top sustainable building option that can also help cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s why glass is such an exciting option for architects and anyone who cares about green design.‌ The History of Glass ‌Glass…

The majority of the world started wearing masks to protect against COVID-19 — but you might not have considered the lasting effects of face masks on the environment. The vast majority of the face masks being used every day by medical professionals, other frontline workers, and the general public are…

As environmental concerns continue to take center stage, sustainability has become more relevant than ever before. Many businesses have shifted their focus to producing greener, more renewable products to accomodate growing market demands. A concerted global effort to support a greener future has generated renewed interest in sustainable fabrics in…

Since the inception of bartering, goods and services have been exchanged and produced in wasteful means. The trend is common to agrarian and industrialized societies alike. Some have involved differing degrees of waste, but all of them share the common trait of consuming a good and then discarding its byproducts.‌ …

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for world health and for the world economy. It’s also taken a toll on the environment.‌ Thanks to the pandemic, there has been a massive increase in demand for plastic products like face shields and disposable gloves. Single-use plastic products like takeout food containers…

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — African proverb‌ This proverb holds true in many cases where systemic change is sought, and it certainly applies to adoption of zero-waste principles. …