Zero waste is a way of living without polluting the planet. The goal is essentially to leave no trace — creating no garbage as you go about your daily activities.
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7 Proven Tips for a Simply Sustainable Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is looking more than a little different this year. As COVID infection rates are rising in the US and elsewhere, and travel and gathering bans are in effect, we not have only have sustainability on our mind for our planet, but also for everyone’s health and safety. So please, be respectful of your region’s travel and gathering restrictions. Wear a mask. And while it may be a little disappointing to have to modify some traditions, think of it this way: keeping it local and tight-knit is actually more sustainable. You’ll save the emissions from transportation, it’s easier to buy less for fewer guests which will mean less food waste, and staying local means your opportunity to buy local is increased.
Read moreGiving Thanks with the Planet in Mind – 5 Tips for a More Sustainable Thanksgiving
swrm is here to challenge you to make this year’s Thanksgiving your most sustainable one yet! While 2020 may not seem a year to entirely be thankful for, we’re thankful for everyone who is taking COVID-19 precautions–which
Read moreSustainable September
Depending on where you are in the world, fall or spring is in the air. But for us this month–and every month to be honest–’tis the season for sustainability. We decided to kick off our September by going back to school-style with the basics of how to get started living your most sustainable life.
Read moreCompost and the City
Hey swrmers! Welcome back to the Hive. A few weeks ago, we spoke with William Klimpert, Common Ground Compost’s resident data and waste management expert about composting in New York City. But there’ve been some huge changes in the world since then. So, today, we’re here with Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, the Director of Common Ground Compost, to talk about those changes and what the future of composting looks like in the Big Apple.
Read moreWho needs self care? YOU do!
Soooooo, the novelty has probably well and truly worn off of this isolation bit. But we’re all going to stick with it and #stayathome because we care. We care about our elderly relatives; we care about our front line health professionals (and their families); we care about the grocery store workers and their families; we care about the planet and this short respite she’s getting. But somewhere in there, we need to also keep caring about ourselves. If we’re in the position to stay at home and self-isolate, we’re in a privileged position, no doubt about it. But that’s not to say it’s not wearing us down. So here are 7 super easy, helpful, and all-natural DIY skincare recipes that you can pamper yourself with. And you probably don’t need to leave home for most of the ingredients! You’re welcome! 😉
Read moreIs Coronavirus going to cause a viral awakening?
Although there’s been plenty of images posted to social media by Fakey McFake and others, there are actually some real stories which demonstrate a silver lining to these unprec… uncer… downright scary times.
Read moreSuper Simple Food Waste Fixes
On an average year, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally – one third of all food produced for human consumption. And that was before a global pandemic struck. Now, between panic buying at the grocery store, restaurants closing worldwide, and food supply chains scrambling to readjust to our new “normal”, experts say that number is bound to increase.
So, we’ve come up with a few easy food waste fixes to help you tackle waste at home, and keep your sustainability goals in mind even during a crisis.
Read moreComposting with William Klimpert of Common Ground Compost
We have food waste on the brain. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted globally each year – one third of all food produced for human consumption. So, today, we’re talking with William Klimpert from Common Ground Compost about how to turn our waste not back into want not.
Read moreEating Local with Naama Tamir of Lighthouse
Today, we’re at Lighthouse Restaurant in New York City to talk sustainability and community with co-owner Naama Tamir! Occupying a triangular corner in Williamsburg, BK this sunny restaurant is indeed a beacon of light for sustainable dining out and reducing food waste.
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