In an effort to educate more University of Minnesota students about the importance of “zero waste,” the undergraduate student government is beginning to train student groups in making their events ...

A zero-waste food industry refers to an ethical and operational approach in which food systems are designed to generate no waste at any stage, whether raw materials, packaging, or by- products. This ...

The Contra Costa County Administration Building in Martinez, Calif., is the world’s first public project to achieve the zero-waste-focused TRUE Gold certification for construction. The TRUE ...

Zero Waste is defined as: The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging and materials without burning and with no ...

Three CU Boulder students in the Masters of the Environment (MENV) graduate program teamed up with Vail Resorts Inc. to help the industry leader reach its commitment to send no waste to the landfill ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Minimize the number of ingredients and the tools required to ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. “Zero waste” is a lifestyle that embraces minimalism; ...

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In a world increasingly choked by waste, the international Forum on Zero Waste Living, to be held in Istanbul from 17 to 19 October 2025, marks a pivotal moment in global efforts to curb waste at its ...

UCLA loves to make promises when it comes to sustainability, but promises without follow-through are no longer enough. The habitability of our planet is at stake. In 2012, the University of California ...

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