zero waste

Why the Burgeoning Plastics Problem Is More Than a Waste Issue

World leaders wanted to ramp up recycling, but that won’t curb plastic pollution

By Shi En Kim December 11, 2024

In this story: plastic, Global Climate Breakdown, waste reduction, zero waste

Litter and debris blanket the shoreline in Cap-Haitien, Haiti.

What’s the Greenest Way to Keep Things Cool?

Less-toxic alternatives to gel packs, dry ice, and Styrofoam coolers

By Jessian Choy February 7, 2024

In this story: buyers' guide, Ms. Green, waste reduction, zero waste

Photo by Liudmyla Liudmyla/iStock

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