Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “zero waste”
It’s Plastic Free July and so we’ve asked the HYDAWAY team how they reduce their plastic waste in their everyday lives. In this blog, you will find tips on how you can help reduce plastic waste. Niki, HYDAWAY Founder “Here are my go-to habits…” Use reusable shopping bags every time. If I forget, I park the cart and go …
COVID-19 has brought back single-use plastics. Cities that once banned certain single-use items have now pulled back policies that once prevented these items from being handed out in restaurants and stores. The social norms of bringing your own bag, cup, and bottle quickly dissolved into a thing of the past. You now may not think about the effects that something …
Festival season is approaching and I couldn’t be more excited! Eating, drinking, and dancing our way through the Palm Desert is a dream. Unfortunately, though, festivals tend to not consider sustainability or the size of their carbon footprint while they all attending. Many major festivals have recently announced new sustainability initiatives that help take responsibility for their impact on the …
This is a guest blog post by Hydaway ambassador Suzanne Hunt. Follow her on Instagram @shixie. I already consider myself a minimal-waste human on this planet, so I decided to take the Climate Generation zero-waste challenge, which is described as: “10 Days. March 11-20th. Keep track of your waste! Anything that cannot be recycled or composted is put in a …
Holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but also a time of giving to the ones we love most. Shopping for others can be stressful however to help we have created an affordable eco-friendly guide. All these products are good for your wallet and sustainable to the planet. First up? Gifts for everyone that not only reduce waste …
Most of us understand the importance of recycling and have established regular habits to help reduce our carbon footprint. We know that cardboard, glass containers, and paper towels – among other items – shouldn’t just be thrown in the trash. However, some items we use aren’t as obviously recyclable! Are you wondering what those items might be? Here are eight …
Sustainable travel is a term that can have different meanings depending on who you are talking to. What’s important to know is that it’s a set of conscious decisions made by a traveler to help protect the environment. Sustainable tourism doesn’t have to be complicated! In fact, it’s easier than you think. Here are some ideas how you can leave …
Living “green” isn’t always easy and can feel even more challenging when you have kids. However, it doesn’t have to be! According to a February 2017 study, kids who play outside regularly are more likely to cherish and protect nature when they become young adults. This is why it is important to teach your children how and why to protect …
If you take a trip to your local grocery store, you’ll see colorful and vibrant packaging wrapped around easy-to-use plastic containers. When you pack a lunch, what do you put into it? Do you have string cheese with a plastic film? Do you pack your leftovers with plastic wrap? If you get takeout, what is the packaging made out of? …