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Precycling: How to Say No to Packaging Waste

by Sarah Brockhaus | December 4, 2020 Precycling is the simple and sustainable act of preventing waste. Here's how you can make a difference by saying no to product packaging. read more

Bioplastics: How Green and Sustainable Are They?

by Annika Flatley | November 18, 2020 Bioplastics are used in products from garbage bags to coffee cups. Are these alternatives to conventional plastic really more environmentally friendly? read more

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Plastic-Free Shopping: 3 Easy Tips for Waste Reduction

by Utopia Team | November 16, 2020 Plastic-free shopping isn't hard. Everybody can contribute to waste reduction by cutting wrapped up groceries from their shopping list. We'll show you how – in three easy tips. read more

Zero Waste Kitchen: 8 Steps to Producing Less Trash

by Utopia Team | October 4, 2020 Is a zero-waste kitchen possible? Definitely, but it requires some effort. We'll give you a step-by-step guide for how to go grocery shopping, cook, and clean without producing any trash. read more

Silica Gel: 7 Surprising Uses for the Small White Packets

by Sarah Beekmann | September 18, 2020 Those small white bags that accompany your purchases contain silica gel. Before you throw them out, check out these clever uses for silica gel packets. read more

Plastic Pollution in the Ocean: What Can I Do About It?

by Annika Flatley | August 20, 2020 Plastic waste in the oceans is plaguing our seas. Despite our current efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle, the problem of plastic pollution in the ocean continues to grow - here's what you can do to help. read more