Posts by Rachelle Strauss

City and town environments are rapidly evolving, and the surge in advanced technology has birthed the concept of the Smart City. These metropolitan areas are not just increasing in population; they are also becoming smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. Smart cities leverage technology with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for residents,…

Did you know that fashion is ranked as the world’s third most polluting business, after the oil and gas industry? This is because throughout the product lifespan – from manufacturing to disposal – all phases of the fashion industry may have significant environmental implications, which contributes to fashion’s excessively large aggregate ecological footprint. During my…

Disposable vapes, alluring yet disposable, contribute significantly to environmental pollution. The UK’s recent step to implement a disposable vape ban, marks a critical pivot in addressing such concerns. This post explores this ban’s benefits, focusing on how it may shift consumer behaviour toward more sustainable vaping practices, such as opting for refillable systems over single-use…

Anna and I work with many businesses, educating them about reducing waste. This nearly always has a positive benefit on profits, especially as we like to model the triple bottom line throughout our workshops and courses. With the triple bottom line, the emphasis is on measuring social and environmental as well as financial performance. We…

This week I reached out to our community about a large jar of tahini that has been looking at me every time I open the fridge! As I’m the only person who eats it – and I eat it infrequently – I was worried it might end up as food waste. All I’ve ever done…

Anna and I frequently have conversations about the circular economy. While most people and businesses understand the importance of the three R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle – there is an even more important aspect, which many businesses do not yet utilise: Supporting the circular economy. As we’re gradually emerging from the unprecedented turbulence of the…

The world is facing an ever-increasing plastic waste crisis, with millions of tons of plastic finding its way into landfills and oceans every year. The need for effective solutions to recycle plastics has never been more urgent. In this blog, we will explore practical solutions for recycling plastics, uncovering the wisdom behind zero waste practices.…

As regular readers of this blog will know, we have a modest garden at Zero Waste Towers and we enjoy growing some of our own food. There is always so much to learn about gardening, and incorporating sustainable practises can help us support the environment, both for us and future generations. Here is a guide…