# Zero Waste > **URL:** https://zw.studiomosaic.io **Language:** en_US **Last Updated:** 2026-07-24 ## Blog Posts - [7 Brands Moving Us Toward a Zero Waste Fashion Future](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2023/05/15/zero-waste-fashion-brands/): We all like to look good. But the reality of the fashion industry is often quite troubling, especially from a zero waste point of view. The advent of fast fashion... - [10 Core Products for Your Zero-Waste Journey](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2023/01/23/10-core-products-for-your-zero-waste-journey/): We all need to cut down on what we consume and ultimately strive to become zero waste. It’s not just a fad or an attitude anymore but a fundamental reality.... - [8 Products That Unexpectedly Contain Plastic](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/12/12/8-products-that-unexpectedly-contain-plastic/): For many zero-waste followers, cutting out or properly recycling plastics in is among the main goals in creating a more sustainable lifestyle. However, this is no easy task, with everything... - [Coffee & Sustainability – How to Zero Waste Your Brew](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/12/28/coffee-sustainability-how-to-zero-waste-your-brew/): More than half of Americans (68 percent) drink two or more cups of coffee each day, which results in hundreds of millions of drips, presses, percolators and pots being brewed... - [How to Shop Ethically this Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/11/22/how-to-shop-ethically-this-thanksgiving-black-friday-and-cyber-monday/): It’s a busy time of year. Thanksgiving is followed quickly by Black Friday, the day that the Christmas shopping season officially starts and a time when retailers offer big bargains... - [Zero-Waste Electronics – Is it Possible?](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/11/09/zero-waste-electronics-is-it-possible/): When talking about zero-waste electronics, it’s easy to get stuck on how America deals with e-waste, but for truly sustainable electronics, the journey starts long before the end of a... - [Best 6 Zero-Waste Deodorants for Summer – And How to Make Your Own!](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/09/06/best-zero-waste-deodorants-for-summer/): Summer might be on its way out, but as our climate continues to change, the warm weather certainly isn’t! Whether you’re still hiding from the heat or embracing the sun,... - [The Zero-Waste Materials Series – Algae](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/09/01/the-zero-waste-materials-series-algae/): Algae is a natural, sustainable material with a deal more strings to its bow than as a sushi wrapping. Algae has emerged as a viable alternative to fossil-fuel derived goods... - [Top LGBTQIA+ Owned Zero-Waste Brands and Services](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/06/28/top-lgbtqia-owned-zero-waste-brands-and-services/): What better time than Pride Month to make your acquaintance with some of the most exciting brands from LGBTQIA+ communities? Here you can uncover our top 10 zero-waste brands by... - [Biodegradable vs Compostable – What’s The Difference?](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/09/09/biodegradable-vs-compostable-whats-the-difference/): When it comes to waste, reducing the amount sent to landfill where it causes numerous problems seems like a simple goal to rally around—but as with most things, the devil... - [The Zero-Waste Materials Series — Hemp](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/09/08/the-zero-waste-materials-series-hemp/): Many innovative materials have emerged to combat our overreliance on fossil fuel-derived materials like plastic and their impact on the environment. One material that has been present in the background for around... - [The Zero-Waste Materials Series — Cornstarch](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/09/14/the-zero-waste-materials-series-cornstarch/): The environmental consequences of our global reliance on fossil fuel-derived plastics are well documented—the ongoing pollution of our oceans and endangerment of aquatic life, the greenhouse gas emissions of the... - [Top 10 Zero-Waste Films/Documentaries](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/06/15/top-10-zero-waste-films-documentaries/): As the zero-waste movement continues to grow and merge with environmentalism, more creators are using film and documentary to add to the conversation. Film is a visceral and immediate way... - [Preparing for Earth Day – Top Zero Waste Earth Month Activities](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/04/21/preparing-for-earth-day-top-zero-waste-earth-month-activities/): Each year, April plays host to Earth Month, with celebrations and activities across the globe to promote the protection of the planet. Earth Month all revolves around the 22nd of... - [Zero Waste Kitchen — Tips & Tricks for Keeping Food Fresh Longer](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/03/19/tips-and-tricks-for-keeping-food-fresh-longer/): A lot of food waste gets produced in domestic US kitchens and as much as 95% of it ends up in landfill instead of being composted. This unnecessary food waste... - [International Women’s Day 2022 — 8 Women-Owned Zero Waste and Sustainable Companies](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/03/08/international-womens-day-2022-8-women-owned-zero-waste-and-sustainable-companies/): As International Women’s Day dawns on Tuesday 8th March, it comes as a welcome reminder of the ongoing need to work towards gender equality around the world. However, it also serves as... - [The Best Zero-Waste Toilet Paper](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/09/12/the-best-zero-waste-toilet-paper/): While we’ve come to think of certain everyday essentials as just that, the truth is that there are zero-waste alternatives to many of the mainstays of domestic life, and toilet... - [What Does Zero Waste Mean for Kids?](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/03/03/what-does-zero-waste-mean-for-kids/): Zero waste is an approach to living in which we strive to minimize the waste we generate. It encompasses everything from the homes we build, to the products we buy,... - [What is Intersectional Environmentalism?](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/03/03/what-is-intersectional-environmentalism/): Intersectional environmentalism is a conceptual framework which serves as a valuable tool to help us better understand the roots and impacts of environmental injustice. In fact, the nuanced insight offered... - [Zero-Waste and Sustainable BIPOC Brands to Support During Black History Month](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/02/25/zero-waste-and-sustainable-bipoc-brands/): February is Black History Month, and in a movement which is often dismissed as the preserve of white, middle class bloggers, there is ample reason to celebrate the diversity currently... - [Zero Waste and Environmental Justice](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/02/03/zero-waste-and-environmental-justice/): The link between the zero-waste movement and environmental justice is inextricable and very powerful. Whilst it may not be news that privilege tends to create a dangerous environment for those... - [Ayana Q&A](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/01/09/ayana-qa/): 1. Tell us about who you are! I’m Ayana! Im currently a college student, studying Graphic Design at San Jose State University. Im 28 years old, married to my wonderful... - [The Top 10 Zero-Waste Christmas Gifts](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/12/16/the-top-10-zero-waste-christmas-gifts/): Americans buy more consumer goods ahead of Christmas than any other time of year, and although there’s nothing nicer than receiving a well-chosen gift, there’s also an extra 25% of... - [The Best Zero-Waste Party Supplies for Holiday Celebrations](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/12/15/the-best-zero-waste-party-supplies-for-holiday-celebrations/): For many of us, New Years’ Eve is a time to make changes. It’s a time when we can recommit to the way we wish to live our lives, and to... - [12 Days of Christmas – Zero Waste Edition](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/12/09/12-days-of-christmas-zero-waste-edition/): As the year comes to an end with days of feasts and festive gatherings, consumerism tends to ramp up too. But although the holidays are a time of culinary abundance... - [Best Zero-Waste Coats and Jackets for Winter ](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/12/07/best-zero-waste-coats-and-jackets-for-winter/): If you’re wondering how to sustainably buy a new coat this winter, the answer is, in most cases, very simple. Don’t buy a new coat. This is because the fashion... - [Best Zero-Waste Books for Your Sustainable Library](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2022/01/06/best-zero-waste-books-for-your-sustainable-library/): I’m Ayana, aka @auntieayana on Instagram! I’m currently a 4th-year student studying graphic design in the San Francisco Bay Area. For the past couple of years, I’ve used my design... - [Auntie Ayana Fave ZeroWaste Products](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/12/03/auntie-ayana-fave-zerowaste-products/): I’m Ayana, aka @auntieayana on Instagram! I’m currently a 4th-year student studying graphic design in the San Francisco Bay Area. For the past couple of years, I’ve used my design... - [How to Go Zero Waste this Thanksgiving](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/11/17/how-to-go-zero-waste-this-thanksgiving/): The uptick in household waste over the holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving, presents a considerable environmental challenge. Domestic food waste is already a major issue in America throughout the year,... - [Spotlight: Q&A with Founder of ANYBAG](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/11/16/spotlight-qa-with-founder-of-anybag/): Alex Dabagh is the Founder and Creator of ANYBAG, the bag on a mission to reimagine waste. ANYBAG was founded in 2019 with the goal to keep single-use plastic bags... - [COP 26 – The Race to Net Zero without Zero Waste?](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/11/12/cop-26-the-race-to-net-zero-without-zero-waste/): While criticisms have been laid at the door of the COP26’s failure to directly address waste generation and its impact on the environment, much has been made about the importance... - [10 of the Best Zero Waste Makeup Products](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/11/01/10-of-the-best-zero-waste-makeup-products/): The range of zero-waste beauty products on the market today is a welcome response to the large amount of waste created by the cosmetics industry worldwide. As ever, the biggest... - [Zero-Waste Gardening Tips for Autumn & Winter](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/11/01/zero-waste-gardening-tips-for-autumn-winter/): Waste and unwanted materials can quickly become pollutants in the home, the garden, and the wider environment, and whilst this problem is exacerbated by the ubiquity of single-use packaging, we... - [Silicone Vs. Plastic – What’s Best?](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/10/29/silicone-vs-plastic-whats-best/): shop.zerowaste.com Silicone Vs. Plastic – What’s Best? The problem of our reliance on conventional plastics is well documented; from the lengthy decomposition process to the scourge of microplastics in the... - [Q&A with Natalia Trevino Amaro](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/10/28/qa-with-natalia-trevino-amaro/): Roughly 12 million tons of textile waste ends up in landfill each year in the US alone, primarily coming from discarded clothing. As consumers become more aware of the consequences... - [Recycling Pumpkins in Your City or State](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/10/25/recycling-pumpkins-in-your-city-or-state/): For many Americans, Halloween is a high point of the year, unfortunately however, it’s also a holiday that produces a huge amount of waste, leaving behind candy-wrappers, single-use decorations, and... - [Eco-anxiety — Mental Health and Zero Waste](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/10/12/eco-anxiety-mental-health-and-zero-waste/): Eco-anxiety is becoming increasingly prevalent, especially among young people, and its symptoms range from feelings of panic and grief to guilt and shame about personal choices. As the climate crisis... - [Clean Clothes, Clean Planet – Best Zero-Waste Laundry Products](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/09/29/clean-clothes-clean-planet-best-zero-waste-laundry-products/): Although laundry can feel like the most insignificant of everyday tasks, it’s an important part of a zero-waste lifestyle. We already use a huge amount of energy and water in... - [Is Zero Waste Impossible? Debunking the Most Common Zero-Waste Myths](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/10/07/is-zero-waste-impossible-debunking-the-most-common-zero-waste-myths/): Along with the rise of the zero-waste movement, there has been the inevitable backlash. As is often the case with aspirational concepts, many assessments only look to discredit it rather... - [Top 10 Zero-Waste Baby Products](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/10/01/top-10-zero-waste-baby-products/): Having a new baby is a wonderful, life-changing experience. It can bring joy and happiness watching your child grow and develop. However, it’s important to recognize that bringing another life... - [What is Ethical Consumerism?](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/09/16/what-is-ethical-consumerism/): Hi, I’m Katia. I’m 27 years old and, if you’ve been here before, you know that I am a new mom living in a new city (NYC). More importantly, you... - [9 Zero-Waste Shipping and Mail Order Packaging Options](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/09/24/9-zero-waste-shipping-and-mail-order-packaging-options/): When it comes to shipping products and goods, plastic wrap, Styrofoam peanuts, bubble wrap, or similar single-use or recyclable plastics have the market cornered. After all, both businesses and consumers... - [The 10 Best Indoor Compost Bins of 2023](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2023/04/01/top-10-best-indoor-compost-bins/): zerowaste.com The scale of the global food waste problem is huge, and in the US alone around 30-40% of the US food supply is wasted. However, there are ways that consumers... - [Zero Waste Week – September 6th to 10th](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/09/06/zero-waste-week-september-6th-to-10th/): Every movement needs a celebration to mark its progression, and the zero-waste movement is no different. However, with education and awareness among the core objectives of waste reduction, the internationally-acclaimed... - [Back to School – Top Zero Waste Student Supplies](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/08/19/back-to-school-top-zero-waste-student-supplies/): The start of a new school year is here, and for parents and students that means one thing—it’s time to stock up on school supplies. School supplies are an essential... - [Katia’s Curated Zero Waste Products](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/08/06/katias-curated-zero-waste-products/): My name is Katia, I’m 27 years old and I’m a new mom living in a new city. I was born and raised on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.... - [Zero-Waste Certification for Communities](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/08/18/zero-waste-certification-for-communities/): rts.com The zero-waste movement is being embraced around the world as concern over the climate crisis grows and people look towards more sustainable and substantive changes. Today, this means individuals... - [Top Tips to Enjoy a Zero-Waste Vacation](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/06/01/top-tips-to-enjoy-a-zero-waste-vacation/): It’s that time of year again when everyone’s thoughts turn to a summer vacation. This year, of course, things might be a little less extravagant than usual, with global destinations... - [The Top 13 Zero-Waste Toothpastes – With and Without Fluoride](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/07/26/zero-waste-toothpaste/): What is Zero Waste Toothpaste? Zero-waste toothpaste encompasses a range of different oral hygiene products that are designed to minimize waste throughout their entire lifecycle—from production to disposal. They generally... - [10 Zero-Waste Summer Activities for the Whole Family](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/2021/07/13/10-zero-waste-summer-activities-for-the-whole-family/): Summer is a great time to begin your journey towards a zero-waste lifestyle. Longer, warmer days offer more possibilities to embrace the outdoors, but that often also means more flights,... ## Pages - [Sample Page](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/sample-page/): This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most... - [Categories](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/categories/): Categories - [About](https://zw.studiomosaic.io/about/): Where Curiosity Leads & Ideas Follow This space was created to explore ideas, spark curiosity, and share stories that matter. 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