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What is Greenwashing + 4 Ways to Avoid It

What is Greenwashing + 4 Ways to Avoid It

What is Greenwashing:  Over the years, as we’ve embarked on living a more sustainable, zero waste lifestyle we’ve come across one all too common trend – greenwashing. If you’re not... Read More
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How Women Are an Imperative Part of Solving Climate Change

How Women Are an Imperative Part of Solving Climate Change

Throughout the journey of Simply Zero, it’s always been a goal to not only find more sustainable swaps in our everyday lives, but also to take a look at the... Read More
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How Women Are an Imperative Part of Solving Climate Change
7 Sustainable Ways to Celebrate Every Type of Love

7 Sustainable Ways to Celebrate Every Type of Love

While Valentine’s Day isn’t really “our thing” around here, we do think that celebrating love in all its different forms is always a good thing, especially during a year that's been so challenging for so many of us. Here is some inspiration on how you can celebrate each and every type of love in a more sustainable way! 
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The Zero Waste Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List

The Zero Waste Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List

If you’ve landed on our site because this link was texted to you in a family text about “What does everyone want for Christmas?” then you may be getting a hint that your loved one is hoping for more sustainable and zero waste options this holiday season. Perhaps you’ve found us on your own as you’ve been down the gift guide rabbit hole looking for just the right thing to gift to a friend (or for yourself!) No matter how you’ve found us, we’re so happy you’re here. Here is a round-up of our zero-waste favorites for every person in your life! 
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The Zero Waste Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List
Detox Your Zero Waste Home in 3 Simple Steps

Detox Your Zero Waste Home in 3 Simple Steps

When it comes to our products, there’s a lot to consider. We thought we’d make it easy for you to start detoxing your products with these three simple steps.
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A Massive List of Books for Every Zero Waste Interest

A Massive List of Books for Every Zero Waste Interest

We’ve curated a list of some of our favorite books for every zero waste interest to meet you along your journey, wherever you’re at. 
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A Massive List of Books for Every Zero Waste Interest
What Do Plastic Recycling Symbols Actually Mean? Decoding Plastics #1 - #7

What Do Plastic Recycling Symbols Actually Mean? Decoding Plastics #1 - #7

The truth is, the plastic recycling symbol on the bottom of our products and packaging tells us so much more than whether an item can be recycled or not. What follows is a little tour of the most common types of plastic one might come across in everyday life: what each plastic recycling symbol means, what products you’re likely to find it in, if it’s safe, recyclable and most importantly, how to avoid it. 
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What is the plastic crisis?

What is the plastic crisis?

The global plastic crisis is complex and nuanced; what we encounter at surface level is only just the tip of an iceberg. In this post, we’re exploring beneath the surface of our global plastic crisis to answer some of our most pressing questions about plastic, Big Plastic and solutions for a more just recovery. 

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What is the plastic crisis?
Intention + Action = Change #BLACKLIVESMATTER

Intention + Action = Change #BLACKLIVESMATTER

Resources to help you learn from and support Black organizations, movements, history, authors, leaders, and businesses.
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How to Set Yourself Up for Success When Going Zero Waste

How to Set Yourself Up for Success When Going Zero Waste

If you’re anything like me, getting started on a new goal is one of the most exciting times in our lives — we’ve come to a place where we’ve envisioned... Read More
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How to Set Yourself Up for Success When Going Zero Waste