(Bloomberg) — Amber Haukedahl’s journey to zero-waste shopping started with a toothbrush. Four years ago, the conservation biologist from Minneapolis decided to cut down on her plastic consumption, ...

SAN MATEO – A new grocery store on the Peninsula is drawing praise from environmental groups, as it does not offer items packaged in single-use plastics. Byrd's Filling Station is now open in Downtown ...

With a Mason jar in one hand, I scanned the row of large glass and plastic jugs lining the wall in front of me. Each contained a different soap or detergent. The array was dizzying. It was my first ...

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Owner Isabelle DeMillan poses in front of dispensers at The Mighty Bin in North Park, San Diego — a new “zero-waste” grocery store concept. (Photo: Mighty Bin) SAN DIEGO — A unique grocery store ...

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As sustainability and climate change dominate the headlines globally, zero waste grocery stores are landing on the front page of U.S. newspapers as well. A nod to the zero-waste movement, these ...

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - If you are on board to reduce waste and the overuse of plastics, the Sunkissed Pantry in Santa Barbara should be a shopping stop. It is an eco-friendly business striving for ...