Every change you make directly affects the future of our planet. In that way, your zero waste choices are a form of sustainable activism, every day.
For many of us engaged in sustainable activities, we do it because we’re motivated to build a better, healthier world for future generations. However, it’s often hard to escape the doom-and-gloom news that…
Discover the truth about the most common misconceptions about zero waste, informed by an interview with Alex Furey, founder of Zero Waste London and Zero Waste Mindset.
We sat down with Nicole and Barbara and got their perspective on sustainability, the beginnings of the Institute for Art and Innovation and how art can transform our way of thinking.
In Germany alone, 11 million tonnes of food waste gets thrown away every year. With such a massive amount of food going to waste, this is one of the greatest opportunities to have…
The fashion industry is facing an increasingly dire crisis. Because of the huge challenges faced by the fashion industry, change clearly needs to happen. So where can that change start? Let’s look at…
Is an edible city your kind of utopia? Snipping fresh herbs from boxes hanging from your front windows or fences, collecting chestnuts from the park for roasting, making fresh green soups or turning…
Bringing Zero Waste Berlin Festival and Impact HUB Berlin networks together, will allow conversations and ideas to spark.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could turn 2021 into a clean slate, a new fresh perspective on life and a new fresh beginning? Yes, it would. But how? By setting simple intentions…
Growth Zero waste seems to be a contemporary phenomenon, but it was already evident in our grandparents’ approach to life. We are only just starting to realise as a society, that our collective…
When you see a product on sale what’s the first thing that goes through your mind? Is it: Oooo what a bargain, I’d be losing money if I didn’t buy it? As an…
Since the launch of our project, we, at Zero Waste Berlin Festival, have had the great opportunity to meet inspiring organisations with a common vision: strive for a greener and healthier future for…
The cosmetic industry is booming, thanks to illustrious ads, promotions by bloggers, influencers, and celebrities. But how many times have you seen or heard about the ugly side of beauty products? Sorry for…
How many times did you consider getting rid of pieces of furniture in your flat to free the space for new decor? Have you ever thought that the wooden box in your kitchen…
So simple, so effective, so affordable and 100% Zero Waste. Due to the success of the DIY zero waste washing machine detergent I made previously, I was excited to get stuck into…
Have you ever asked yourself what your phone is made of? And your fridge? Which materials are used to assemble your car? Have you ever reflected on how often you buy new items…
The last few years have witnessed a global increase in waste pollution, with strong consequences on the planet and on human health. According to the World Bank, two billion tonnes of waste are…
The idea of a Zero Waste life was quite an overwhelming concept when I first heard about it a few years ago. I experienced some intense waves of guilt thinking about the full…
Could you go one week without buying anything new? A month? How about a year? This may sound ridiculous, but what started as a short term goal for me has become a new…
There is no doubt that the current climate changes have been affected by impacts derived from rapid production and high global demands. And the fashion industry corresponds to one of the many worldwide…
You have probably heard about plastic straws as the number one polluter of oceans and beaches but in reality, there is another devil responsible for it: cigarette butts. This type of litter source…
A coffee-chat with Jan Schütz. A gradual transition to more sustainable living is one of the first steps that help us drive towards a greener, safer, and fair future for us and the…
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