Zero Waste

If you want to find out more about the Zero Waste lifestyle and how to live a low impact life, then you’re absolutely right here. Below you can find a map of Zero Waste stores around Ireland. Check out our articles below to learn more.

Articles

Where to shop zero waste in Dublin?

Shopping is responsible for most of our waste production, so it is a good and important step to start shopping from zero waste stores. Zero waste stores are created around the idea of minimising waste by allowing people to refill their containers with what they need instead of buying groceries wr...

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Celebrate Green Friday

In contrast to the ubiquitous Black Friday today (as many other people and businesses do, too) we want to support a Green Friday, characterized by less wasteful consumerism and sustainable choices.

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The Zero Waste Wardrobe

For everyone passionate about shopping, but torn between the joy of wearing a new piece and the wider impact consumerism has on the planet, here’s a look at how to make your wardrobe more sustainable by using a zero waste approach. We’ll dive into the environmental impact of the fashion industry ...

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How to be less wasteful in your office

As most of us spend a fair amount of hours a week at work, why not try to live a more sustainable and less wasteful lifestyle at the office, too? Laura Astori shares a few tips on how to introduce more sustainable practices at work and get your colleagues on board.

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What is Zero Waste?

The term Zero Waste started out as an industry term for manufacturing processes that resulted in no waste. They do this by feeding waste back into the manufacturing process in the form of fuel or raw material. Manufacturing that operates in this way is central to the concept of a circular economy...

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Is Zero Waste shopping more expensive?

Is buying Zero Waste and package free in Dublin more expensive than just going to a “normal” supermarket? Follow along Celia’s journey to several package-free and traditional stores and see where Zero Waste shopping can actually save you money.

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Do you wish-cycle?

Recycling might be your first step towards a Zero Waste / low impact lifestyle, but hopefully this step will not be the last. Nevertheless, it is super important to do your recycling right and avoid wish-cycling.

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How it all started

Laura Cahill is a born minimalist who stumbled upon the Zero Waste lifestyle in 2003. She takes us on her personal journey towards low impact living and how a single talk brought Ireland on the fast track to Zero Waste.

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