The pour over has become one of the easiest and most popular ways of brewing coffee. But it relies on a filter, which is typically made of paper. Yes, there are alternatives such as stainless steel ...

The innovative designer behind zero waste start-up Shelly Xu Design would eliminate a seam here, reshape a pattern piece there, and lay them out in a puzzle-like fit that cuts out any excess. She’d ...

Explore effective steps toward a zero waste lifestyle that promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact. Learn how small changes yield big benefits.

Most of us reach for paper towels to clean every spill in the kitchen. But, there is a simple, eco-friendly alternative that ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Zero-waste stores are becoming more popular across the country. EcoMontana founder Heidi Noyes opened the first shop of its kind in Bozeman, Eco by Design. For Noyes, reducing plastic ...

The Peninsula in the Bronx, N.Y., a mixed-use affordable housing campus, just opened its first phase. The development has a comprehensive plan to reduce waste, separate recyclable materials, and make ...

Designers from around the world find inspiration in traditional garment making in their quest to eliminate fabric waste. By Hahna Yoon This article is part of a series examining Responsible Fashion, ...

On February 8, 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented the Zero Waste DC Plan to the Council, outlining policies, programs, and initiatives to meet the District’s aim of reducing per capita waste ...

Zero waste, it seems, isn’t fashionable enough for the fashion set yet. For all of fashion weeks’ sustainability fodder and red carpet’s recycled remarks, few are talking about zero waste. In fact, no ...