- Trump administration advances plan to open national forests to development
by Ellis Juhlin on August 19, 2026The proposal would repeal the Roadless Rule, opening up nearly 45 million acres of national land to roadbuilding and logging, despite widespread opposition from scientists and the public.
- All aboard Amtrak’s sleeker, cleaner new trains
by Benton Graham on August 19, 2026The $8-billion Airo fleet promises cleaner, more reliable service as passenger rail enjoys record ridership — and faces an uncertain future in Washington.
- US Army Corps approves a pipeline project it knows harms Indigenous landsby Vivian La on August 19, 2026
The proposal to replace an aging segment of the Line 5 pipeline in the Great Lakes still needs state approval. Tribal nations say the federal review violates treaty rights.
- Winnow Review: A Probiotic That Binds Microplastics
by Kathryn Kellogg on July 27, 2026Microplastics are one of those topics that can make you want to throw your hands in the air. Because once you start looking, they’re everywhere. They’re in our air, our water and even new born babies. And, they seem to come from everywhere like food packaging, bottled water, synthetic clothing, household dust, cutting boards, takeout containers, and our clothes. I’ve... The post Winnow Review: A Probiotic That Binds Microplastics appeared first on Going Zero Waste.
- The Ultimate Guide to Zero Waste Grocery Shopping
by Kathryn Kellogg on July 16, 2026Ever looked around a grocery store and thought “wow, there’s so much plastic”? From pre-cut fruit in clamshells to cucumbers wrapped in plastic, it can be hard to avoid. That’s because plastic food packaging makes up approximately 40% of all plastic waste generated globally. The USA, Europe and China generate the most packaging waste. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links; for more information please see my... The post The Ultimate Guide to Zero Waste Grocery Shopping appeared first on Going Zero Waste.
- How to Stop Wasting Food (And Save Money)
by Kathryn Kellogg on June 26, 2026Each year, tons of food – literally 1.3 billion tons – end up in the trash, adding to the ever-growing greenhouse gas emissions and putting a strain on our planet’s resources. In the US, we waste 40% of all our food – which hurts both our wallet and the planet. If food waste were a country, it would be the third largest... The post How to Stop Wasting Food (And Save Money) appeared first on Going Zero Waste.
