Zero Waste Zone

The Problem with “Wish-cycling”

Posted on July 16, 2025

Have you ever found yourself engaging in “wish-cycling”? “Wish-cycling” means putting items in the recycling bin even if you’re not sure they can be recycled. While “wish-cycling” is motivated by good intentions, the act can be costly and contaminates the recycling stream. The most common examples of “wish-cycling” are plastic bags and Styrofoam. When these...

Cutting Down on Consumption

Posted on February 15, 2025

Did you know? The best way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from purchasing is to purchase less and reuse or repair as often as possible. We don’t need the shiny new things all the time: they all put a strain on our planetary resources through mining, harvesting, production, packaging, and transportation. Even “green products” are...