How to Use zero-waste in a Sentence

zero-waste

adjective
  • Hereford lends a hand with the zero-waste mission through the bar program.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
  • The soap bar format also means this pick is plastic-free and zero-waste.
    April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
  • Entire zero-waste brands sprang up around them, such as Package Free Shop.
    WIRED, 5 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • There is even a zero-waste cruise ship being developed in Japan.
    Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • The lodge was built with a zero-waste, zero-plastic ethos, and while there’s Wi-Fi, this is a place designed for deep connection with the land, not just the signal.
    Melanie Van Zyl, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
  • Barnett now owns and operates a zero-waste store in Knoxville called KnoxFill.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2024
  • The zero-waste event will provide reusable gloves and bags to all volunteers.
    Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
  • Highlights of the zero-waste event include a fix-it-clinic, tie-dye workshop and compost giveaway.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Even for people eager to reduce their carbon footprint, the zero-waste goal can be daunting.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The festival, which is heralded as one of the greenest music festivals in the scene, is a climate-positive and zero-waste event.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • 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
  • Operating on zero-waste, Jiang runs a tailoring line for menswear and suiting.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Local produce and goods are abundant, with zero-waste eateries that serve wholesome and affordable meals.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2024
  • 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
  • What informed the decision to emphasize zero-waste home-cooking habits?
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
  • This zero-waste kitchen sources ingredients daily from local farms and butchers, which leads to an ever-evolving menu.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Among the delightful classes is a vegan masterclass that hones in on zero-waste and fresh, seasonal produce.
    Paula Conway, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The Italian eatery also boasts a zero-waste kitchen to craft up its handmade pizzas, pastas and locally sourced vegetables from area farmers’ markets.
    Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
  • 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
  • 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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