Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Katerina Bogatireva New year, new ways to save the planet. At least that’s what the latest eco-lifestyle trend, zero waste stores, ...

With the rise of zero-waste grocery stores, it’s now easier than ever to reduce your environmental impact when shopping for food. But what exactly is “zero waste,” you ask? Put simply, it’s about ...

With a Mason jar in one hand, I scanned the row of large glass and plastic jugs lining the wall in front of me. Each contained a different soap or detergent. The array was dizzying. It was my first ...

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A zero waste shop won an ethical business award in Wales on Wednesday night, highlighting a growing trend among retailers to cut plastic use as worry over its ...

For Maria Vasco, the road to opening a North End storefront for her zero-waste shop, Uvida, began with bamboo toothbrushes. “It is just such a great alternative, but a lot of people just don’t know ...

As consumer preferences and legislative action trends more toward protecting the environment and living sustainably, a new Encinitas refillery is helping more residents live a zero-waste lifestyle.

You want to do your bit for the environment but knowing where to begin can be a task in itself. Sustainability is a hot topic at the moment and demand is growing for more zero-waste products.

A zero-waste shop is making a big impact by combining sustainability with community spirit.

The Green Gram in Fordingbridge, which began as Gardner’s Zero Waste in 2019, started life as a mobile refill trailer before evolving into a bricks-and-mortar shop in May 2022. It now operates as a ...