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Zero Waste Earth Day Tips

April 12, 2021 | By Laura Kastenbauer

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of going zero waste in your life? Most people who want to produce minimum amounts of waste are afraid of the extra costs and hassle that comes from a zero waste lifestyle. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you started while keeping cost low and hassle even lower.

Redefining Dining in Southern California: ReThink Disposable Certifies its First Business in the Los Angeles Region

March 21, 2021 | By Jamie Smith

“I think everybody wants to do the right thing but some of us need more encouragement than others. This program has kept us accountable, which is great. I have wanted to make these changes for a while now and some of the changes I haven’t even thought of before, so I am glad to have signed up for this program.”

ReThink Disposable Blog Series Part II: Next Steps for Local Zero Waste Policies

February 22, 2021 | By Maura Toomey

NJ's statewide ban on single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam containers was a huge victory made possible in part by the 50 plus local ordinances banning these and other single-use disposables. This just goes to show how powerful local policies can be in creating larger change. So what else can municipalities do?

ReThink Disposable Blog Series Part I: Zero Waste at Home & In Your Community

February 2, 2021 | By Maura Toomey

Our ReThink Disposable Blog Series focuses on how we can prevent waste before it starts to tackle the twin threats to our waters of plastic pollution and climate change.

Giving Food Waste a Second Life

May 4, 2020 | By Tia Ryans

Amidst this time of hardship and uncertainty, we bring you some good news: Governor Murphy has signed a food waste recycling mandate (A2371/S865) that will help keep food waste out of landfills and implement more sustainable practices.

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Healthy at Home: Eco-Friendly Activities for Kids & Families

April 14, 2020 | By Tia Ryans and Jenny Vickers

Stay at home days can be a great opportunity to clean and de-clutter different parts of your house and lifestyle. But as we spend more and more time at home, how can we make sure our environment and the products we use are as safe and healthy as possible for our kids and families? We've put together