The new buzzwords are circular economy, closed-loop, sustainability, Zero Waste, and resiliency. If you search for any of those words, you will reach a great number of bloggers to follow for day-to-day instruction on living a Zero Waste lifestyle. It can be stressful searching for resources on Zero Waste and sustainability. Where exactly should you begin? I put together a …

Whenever someone asks me about traditional recycling, I switch the conversation to Zero Waste. Why do I see this opportunity as an educational moment? For starters, recycling has several problematic issues: Local politics Changing markets for recycled materials Infrastructure challenges Contamination Recycling is a global effort, and we have failed to do our part. It is time to rethink our …