THE TARE MARKET BLOG

I started down the zero waste path in February 2017, long after I completed my studies in undergrad and graduate school. Throughout this journey, I...

Did you know that the US uses 13 billion (with a B!) pounds of paper towels every year?  That’s the equivalent of 270 million trees. Every. Year.

"Let’s consider the alternative to single use items (aka sustainable/reusable/low waste/zero waste products).  Some of these will have a larger upfront investment, but will save you money over time because they’re meant to last rather than be tossed away and replaced again and again.  This requires you to think about some purchases with a different mindset; to recognize them as the longer-term investments they are."

Welcome to part one of our three-part series on reducing waste in the kitchen! In this series we’ll be looking at different ways to el...

Interested in switching to a lower waste lifestyle?  Many people want to make changes to live more sustainably but aren’t sure where to start.  Whi...

Have you heard the phrase “zero waste” before? If not, you’re not alone, but this trash-free movement is quickly gaining traction around the wor...