April Hepokoski, who started the group Zero Waste Duluth, was already doing her best to generate as little trash as possible. Adding a son to the mix made that a bit more challenging. But she’s now ...

Every morning, millions of parents pack lunches in zip-lock bags, plastic wrap, and single-use containers without a second thought. It is just habit, right? Totally understandable. But here is ...

Creating a sustainable kitchen starts with small changes, and zero waste recipes make it easier than you might think. These recipes help cut down on food waste, save money, and make the most of every ...

New York is trying to clean up its trash. At the April launch of the state’s 10-year solid waste management plan, David Vitale, division director of materials management at the state Department of ...

This story is co-published with The Guardian and supported by The Heinrich Böll Foundation. Andrée Nieuwjaer, a 67-year-old resident of Roubaix, France, is what one might call a frugal shopper. In ...