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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Katerina Bogatireva New year, new ways to save the planet. At least that’s what the latest eco-lifestyle trend, zero waste stores, ...

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 ...

While some people strive for more, Chris Simmonds’ everyday focus is on less. Simmonds is the owner of Less Than, a zero-waste shop that offers sustainable options for everyday goods with eco-friendly ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Earth Day will mark three years since Minnesota's first zero-waste shop opened its doors. On that same day, Tare Market will be celebrating the opening of its second location.

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A zero waste shop won an ethical business award in Wales on Wednesday night, highlighting a growing trend among retailers to cut plastic use as worry over its ...

For Maria Vasco, the road to opening a North End storefront for her zero-waste shop, Uvida, began with bamboo toothbrushes. “It is just such a great alternative, but a lot of people just don’t know ...

Garbage is inevitable in most stores. Even bulk-food and produce aisles are lined with rolls of thin, clingy plastic bags. At The Realm Refillery in Northeast Portland, however, shopping for food and ...