Posts by Rachelle Strauss

As the world grapples with the escalating environmental crisis, the need for sustainable business practices has never been more pressing. Among these, packaging, often a silent contributor to the world’s waste problem, is now receiving the scrutiny it deserves. In response, many businesses are turning to compostable packaging as a key solution to reduce their…

My husband had his eyes tested recently and his prescription had changed (again!). With 4 billion people worldwide wearing glasses, this got me thinking about the waste generated from eyewear across the globe. The fashion industry is ranked the world’s third most polluting sector. As we discussed in a previous post, fast fashion contributes to…

Zero Waste Week 2024, takes place 2nd-6th September. It will be the 17th annual campaign! Here’s what you can do to help promote and support Zero Waste Week: Talk to people! There are opportunities at the watercooler, over lunch, at a social event or even in a supermarket queue to start a conversation and show,…

Building a lifestyle focused on sustainability and personal growth can feel overwhelming. The aspiration to live in a way that balances fulfilment and eco-friendliness is commendable, yet many struggle to find a starting point. Setting clear, achievable goals is essential to incorporating sustainability into daily routines. By combining personal development with mindful practices, anyone can…

Dates for 2023: Sept 4th-8th   Zero Waste Week is almost here … As announced last year, owing to an unexpected health diagnosis, things are changing for Zero Waste Week. But that’s exciting too, as it means the week has grown up and finally flies the nest – just as my daughter did at the…

Bicycles have long been celebrated as one of the most efficient and eco-friendly modes of transport. As cities become more congested and the push for sustainable living intensifies, the bicycle emerges as a versatile solution for daily commuting. They offer a practical means of navigating urban landscapes and promote a healthy lifestyle by providing an…

Today’s guest post is written by Viplikes, who can help you kick start your social media engagement with their tips for promoting causes that are important to you: Let’s be realistic—saving the world is not always the most glamorous proposition on social media. Zero waste living is a dream, but when viral dance challenges and…

Littering in and around schools and colleges has always been an issue, but it can slowly improve as pupils and students gradually learn to respect their environment. The arrival of vaping adds a new threat and dimension to the problem, with the risk of fires and pollution added to typical risks from food, drinks and…

I’m sure you’ve experienced that moment when you hear a statistic or read a statement that stops you in your tracks. For me, it was about plastic bottles. I learned that around the world, we use about 1.2 million plastic bottles per MINUTE. That’s shocking, isn’t it? And worse still, it’s estimated that only 9%…

What a campaign week! It was an emotional rollercoaster for sure. I began the week by making an announcement that after fifteen years, this would be the final year of a content-led campaign. I shared my deeply personal reason for that here. So it was a bitter sweet week for me. And later it became…