Join the Refill Revolution this World Refill Day
World Refill Day: June 16th Our culture of convenience is polluting our planet, especially due to our dependence on single-use plastic. This is why we here at U-Konserve are excited to highlight World Refill Day, a global public awareness campaign by City to Sea. Founded by Natalie Fee in 2015, City to Sea works with communities,…Read the full article
5 Tips for Zero-Waste Living this Earth Day
Zero-waste living is more than just tossing something into the recycling bin with all the best intentions and crossing our fingers that the item will get recycled into something useful. It is about making a commitment to reduce waste in all aspects of our lives. But we also like to think of zero-waste living as…Read the full article
The Latest Good News about Plastic Pollution
While globally we have heavy hearts, we are buoyed by recent good news about plastic pollution. There’s a new plastic pollution treaty on the horizon, new refill collaborations, and new single-use plastic bans. All help raise awareness, change habits and reduce a huge amount of plastic waste. The first global plastic pollution resolution is signed…Read the full article
1% for the Planet Gift Guide: Top 10 Sustainable Gifts
Top 10 sustainable gifts that give back Our current environmental issues have caused us to renew our commitment to our mission, and look more carefully for gifts from small, conscientious brands that give back. Our favorite brands are those who pledge to donate 1% of annual sales to nonprofits that benefit the environment. Our 1% for…Read the full article
New Laws in California Target Plastic Pollution and Recycling
Six new laws and a big win for the zero-waste movement and our planet Let’s go California! Governor Newsom recently signed six new laws to help reduce our dependence on single-use plastic, reduce the use of misleading recycling and composting labels, protect the public from harmful chemicals, and support reuse! 1. Stronger single-use-plastic-upon-request law AB…Read the full article
Why Recycled is Better: Products Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
A staggering 76 million pounds of plastic packaging is created in the US every day. The ultimate goal is to eliminate plastic altogether, so how sustainable is it to purchase reusable solutions made from recycled plastic bottles? Learn how and why recycled fabric can be an eco-friendly alternative when trying to reduce waste—especially single-use plastic waste….Read the full article
Five Ways to Honor Plastic Free July for Beginners
Plastic Free July, the global movement to help reduce our dependence on single-use plastic, started in 2011 by Plastic Free Foundation. This July, more than 300 million people from around the world are sharing stories, tips and creative ideas to support the growing movement. Here are a few of our favorite ways to honor Plastic Free…Read the full article
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Plastic Bags
Happy Earth Day! This is our last post in our five-week Earth Month series. Get the facts about single-use plastic bags, and find the very best zero-waste swaps (at a discount and through giveaways) to help you kick the plastic habit.
Five Surprising Facts About Your Disposable Coffee Cup
As we countdown to April 22, get the facts and the best zero-waste solutions at a discount and through giveaways to help you tread lightly on the planet. This week let’s talk about the easily replaceable disposable coffee cup. Get the Facts: Disposable Coffee Cups 1. They pollute our planet at a staggering rate…Read the full article
Get Plastic Bottle Facts and Learn Why You Should Ditch Disposables
We’re counting down to Earth Day by sharing facts and offering the best reusable solutions at a discount and through giveaways to get you started. This week let’s focus on water bottle pollution and why you should choose to reuse. Get the Facts: Single-Use Plastic Bottle Pollution Half a Trillion Used Every Year In…Read the full article