There has been a ton of waste generated from the Covid19 crisis unfortunately. So today we’re looking at tips for making sure this single-use blip is a temporary setback and not a permanent change.
The harder part is getting rid of the trees. Throwing it out is obviously not good and burning it can be dangerous, as the sap and the needles make for unpredictable quick flashes instead of an easy steady burn.
Black Friday is right around the corner, but now more than ever it’s important to be mindful of the gifts we give. So here are our 20 low-waste and zero-waste gift ideas, including upcycled gifts, DIY gifts, unique experiences, all-natural gifts, and more. Enjoy!
Halloween is right around the corner. Candy is getting bought, houses are getting haunted, and costumes are getting planned. If you’re thinking about your costume this year and are still trying to reduce your waste, you might be in a bit of a pickle.
So by now many of us have heard of the habits we can cultivate to help the environment, but what about sticking to those habits? Making that eco-friendly choice into a daily activity builds up over time into a huge impact, so here are some tips for sticking to these changes.
Thanksgiving is almost here, so we're in the last few days for shopping, and pre-dinner planning. So if you're thinking of going a little more sustainable this thanksgiving, we've got some quick tips just for you. Here are our Top 5 Zero-Waste party tips to green up your Tday festivities.
Today the Plastic-Free July movement is international, with millions of people in over 80 countries taking a pledge to reduce or eliminate their plastic consumption, spearheaded by Prince-Ruiz’s 2017 non-profit The Plastic Free Foundation. So what can you do to reduce your plastic consumption? Here are some ideas to get you going:
Happy Holidays everyone! Tis the season for gift giving, but sadly it is also the season for hard-to-recycle wrapping paper to fill up the landfills. So we at Rust and Fray have compiled a quick list of zero-waste and low-waste wrapping ideas that’ll be a perfect way to package any gift this season. Enjoy!
Right now the US is going through amassive spikein anxiety, and the World Health Organization estimates 1 in 13 people worldwide has some sort of anxiety disorder. While not everyone is at the level that needs medical intervention (like I do), it’s clear that everyone does need to make sure they’re working on self-care practices in this increasingly anxious world
America is leading the world in food waste.According to the Guardian, Americans throw out half of all their produce, which amounts to about one third of all their total food. There areof course problems on the entire distribution chain and not just with the consumers, but consumer choices are definitely one aspect.
If you’re reading this you most likely are interested in zero waste movements, or at least are looking for ways to be less wasteful. With growing frustration and urgency around climate change, you're not alone. So let’s look at the biggest ways to reduce waste, based on what the biggest sources of household waste are.