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 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 ...

A tweet describing a chaotic scene, in which a child opened a “lentil pipe” inside of a zero-waste shop, causing lentils to fall everywhere, has gone viral. Bobby Palmer tweeted on Wednesday what he ...

A retailer in England has taken matters into its own hands to help eliminate waste in the world. Zero Green is a sustainable store in Bristol, England, that’s known for being a zero-waste shop — in ...

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 ...

Next time you need your succulent re-potted or have to re-stock your laundry detergent, then consider stopping by Boston’s first and only zero waste store that recently returned to the neighborhood ...

FERNDALE, MI (WXYZ) — For the last year and a half, Tessa Benziger of Walking Lightly has been offering metro Detroiters ways to reduce plastic waste. “I kinda ...

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 ...

You want to do your bit for the environment but knowing where to begin can be a task in itself. Sustainability is a hot topic at the moment and demand is growing for more zero-waste products.

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.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Plastic bags have been banned in New York State for over a year, but whether you’re ordering online or going to the store it can be hard to avoid plastic. “Products that people ...