How to Use zero-waste in a Sentence
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Hereford lends a hand with the zero-waste mission through the bar program.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
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The soap bar format also means this pick is plastic-free and zero-waste.
—April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
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Entire zero-waste brands sprang up around them, such as Package Free Shop.
—WIRED, 5 Aug. 2023
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The zero-waste event from noon to 3 p.m. at the Harley-Davidson Museum will feature live music, food, drinks and more.
—Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2023
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Barnett now owns and operates a zero-waste store in Knoxville called KnoxFill.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2024
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The zero-waste event will provide reusable gloves and bags to all volunteers.
—Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
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Try zero-waste cooking: Use food scraps for homemade vegetable broth or make carrot-top pesto.
—Jen Nation, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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From ceramic studios to sustainable zero-waste havens, these are the best places for shopping in Seoul.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023
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Even for people eager to reduce their carbon footprint, the zero-waste goal can be daunting.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2023
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Tribute Brand launched the physical collections to promote zero-waste fashion, and all the pieces are made from deadstock.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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That is a shame, given that the city’s waste-containerization program came about through discussions about zero-waste goals.
—The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
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True to its zero-waste moniker, the ceramic vessel can transform into a planter, complete with seed paper and soil pod to kickstart your sowing.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2023
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Zero Green is a sustainable store in Bristol, England, that's known for being a zero-waste shop — in every respect.
—Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2023
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Operating on zero-waste, Jiang runs a tailoring line for menswear and suiting.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Local produce and goods are abundant, with zero-waste eateries that serve wholesome and affordable meals.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2024
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Abel Samet, who's the Co-Founder of Troubadour—maker of the world’s first zero-waste bags—believes that longevity and recycling are keys to sustainability.
—Maverick Li, menshealth.com, 15 Apr. 2023
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What informed the decision to emphasize zero-waste home-cooking habits?
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
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Their contributions as section leaders in all corners of the golf course helped keep the zero-waste element of the event running smoothly, despite some of the fan fallout around the property.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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There is a brewery that is almost zero-waste on site, thanks to their innovative use of rainwater and natural resources.
—William Camargo, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
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At Eve Bar in London, a new zero-waste menu includes cocktails made with leftover ingredients from its partner restaurant, Frog.
—Amy Brady, Scientific American, 15 June 2023
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This zero-waste option offers maximum cushioning and firmly grips the floor to avoid sliding, even during the most intense sessions.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 11 Aug. 2023
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Among the delightful classes is a vegan masterclass that hones in on zero-waste and fresh, seasonal produce.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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And if your couple is eco-conscious, the company is zero-waste and the wood is Forest Stewardship Council-certified from sustainable forests.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
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When not enjoying the rooms, guests will delight in meals at the property’s open kitchen, which features a zero-waste menu and a botanical bar with clean drinks using ingredients from the property’s farm.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 July 2024
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This eco-friendly packaging is 100% compostable, contributing to a zero-waste approach.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 June 2023
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Alternatively, drive over the bridge for a casual lunch at Marrow, a zero-waste whole-animal butcher shop and bistro that neighbors Sister Pie.
—Sarah Bence, AFAR Media, 3 Mar. 2025
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Popova hails from Ukraine and is known for transforming zero-waste textiles into conversation starters.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 2 Nov. 2023
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Tru Earth has created a solution for your laundry needs with its eco-friendly, biodegradable, zero-waste, and cruelty-free baby laundry strips.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
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The region is a hothouse for green businesses: organic farms, zero-waste shops, and environmentally-minded vineyards are thick on the ground.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024
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April Dickinson, a zero-waste influencer and longtime trash-jar skeptic, says she’s often been turned off by the array of products meant to facilitate a zero-waste lifestyle.
—WIRED, 5 Aug. 2023
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