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 moreswrm Fairy Tales of Sustainability
Today, from the Hive, we bring you classic tales of intrigue, suspense, and true love of sustainability! Once upon a time, in a magical land…
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 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.
Read moreDo the Rot Thing
We’ve talked about the staggering problem of food waste before. If you missed it, check out our article, “Farm to Table to Trash” and video, “Fighting Food Waste.” It’s difficult to imagine, but one third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. And the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that more food reaches landfills and incinerators than any other single material in our everyday trash, constituting 22 percent of discarded municipal solid waste.
We’ve also talked about compost before, as something we can all do as individuals to deal with waste and live more sustainably, in general. But what we haven’t done is explain what compost actually is and how you can incorporate composting as part of your most sustainable life to reduce your carbon footprint. Soooo…
Read moreApple cider vinegar conditioner & other sustainable personal care ideas!
Do you have dozens of beauty products adorning your bathroom shelves? You’re not alone. Every day, American women use on average 12 personal care items containing 168 chemicals, while men apply 6 skincare products with 85 potentially
Read moreGiving Thanks Sustainably
Thanksgiving is fast approaching in the United States and it’s time to think roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, family, football, food comas and over 293 million dollars of food waste
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