The stores often look similar: sparse rows of glass jars containing dry foods like pasta and lentils, refill stations for green cleaning solutions and wax paper-wrapped vegan cheese. These ...

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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 ...

Robin Shreeves is a writer who focuses on sustainability, wine, travel, food, parenting, and spirituality. The number of zero-waste grocery stores in the U.S. and throughout the world is increasing.

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 ...

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Georgetown Renewable Energy and Environmental Network (GREEN) hosted a local zero waste store owner to discuss the importance of zero waste, sustainable waste management and the dangers of ...