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How to organize a Zero Waste Birthday party | 如何举办一场零浪费生日派对

Zero Waste Shanghai

May 7, 2019

How to organize a Zero Waste Birthday party | 如何举办一场零浪费生日派对

Birthdays are special. Our birthday is absolutely not a normal day; it is our day and has to be special. When it comes to birthdays, people love planning parties. Unfortunately, parties can bring a huge amount of waste from food to plastic. Zero-Waste team love to find solutions; and also this time we have found some good advice to help you organizing an unforgettable waste-free party! 生日总是特别的。每个人的生日都不是普通的一天；这是属于我们的日子，必须很特别。说到生日，人们总是喜欢策划派对。不幸的是，聚会会带来大量的垃圾，从食物到塑料。零浪费团队很乐意寻找相应的

Spring is coming. So do are picnics! 春天来了,一起去野餐吧!

Zero Waste Shanghai

Apr 21, 2019

Spring is coming. So do are picnics! 春天来了,一起去野餐吧!

While winter might have arrived somewhere (no GOT spoiler here), spring is unquestionably coming to town. We have a long week ahead before Labor Days’ vacation, so we believe that there is no better way to celebrate Monday and Earth Day than start planning an outdoor getaway. 虽然冬天可能已经抵达某个地方(这里没有剧透)，但毫无疑问，春天已经来了。离劳动节假期还有一周多的时间，在此之前，让我们以户外度假的方式来庆祝周一和地球日吧！ Source(图片来源): Pinterest If you are already following Zero Waste Shanghai, organizing a Zero Waste picnic will be an easy st

8 Ways to Reuse Your Vegetables and Fruit Peels

Zero Waste Shanghai

Apr 15, 2019

8 Ways to Reuse Your Vegetables and Fruit Peels

We usually eat veggies and fruits never considering how we can benefit from their peels. Fruits’ outer layers are full of vitamins and minerals, yet they are usually wasted. But, what we can do with these peels? Let’s check it out together! 我们经常吃蔬菜和水果，从来没有考虑过蔬菜与果皮有何价值。水果的外层富含维生素和矿物质，但它们通常被浪费了。但是，我们能用这些果皮做什么呢?让我们一起来看看吧！ 1. Moisturize your skin Rub the fleshy part of an avocado peel on your face, after 20 minutes rinse your face with abundant water. Avocado is full of fatty ac

8 Meaningful Brands That We Love to Work With!

Zero Waste Shanghai

Apr 9, 2019

8 Meaningful Brands That We Love to Work With!

So you probably know (or not) that the first R in the Zero Waste Lifestyle Code (cheez this sounds so formal) is REFUSE. Refuse what? Refuse things you don’t need …. and I usually proceed to give the example of goodie bags …. free pens, keychains etc. HOWEVER, our goodie bag is different.. I swear it is. Because this goodie bag will actually help you reduce your waste. It holds some samples from our favorite brands in Shanghai. We would not be recommending these brands if we

The difference one can make: the Meat Free Monday

Zero Waste Shanghai

Apr 4, 2019

The difference one can make: the Meat Free Monday

In one of our very first articles, we wrote about the environmental impact of meat production. We already discussed how livestock soars the consumption of water and land, pollutes through animal methane, meat processing, and transportation, to not mention the waste caused by the packaging. But what can we actually do as single individuals? Source: meatfreemondays.com Back to 2003, The Monday Campaigns Inc. in collaboration with the Center for a Livable Future at Hopkins Bloom

That One Trick That is a Total Game Changer

Zero Waste Shanghai

Apr 2, 2019

That One Trick That is a Total Game Changer

You know when sometimes you're so stuck in a series of habits and lifestyle, that you don't really know where to start to change and move towards that version of yourself that you aim for? The thing is, you need to start with baby steps. Whether that is prepping that one healthy meal every week, getting out to work out that one time, and then that one trick that you finally decide to adapt or implement: Whooosh! Boom! Game Changer! That's what we are trying to do with this we

Zero Waste Shanghai

Mar 18, 2019

We're Looking for Contributors!

🖊🌏 Are you a passionate environmental and sustainable lifestyle writer? 👀 We look for contributors that rise awareness about how we can live in a more sustainable way in Shanghai&China. 🇨🇳 🎉✨ If you want to be part of our content team and contribute to positive change, contact: eva@zerowasteshanghai.com Together, we can work for a better and greener future (and have fun in the meantime!!) 💪🌱🌿 #china #zerowasteshanghai #circulareconomyshanhgai #sustainablelifestyle #Z

Who said Zero Waste lifestyle equals Zero style?

Zero Waste Shanghai

Mar 6, 2019

Who said Zero Waste lifestyle equals Zero style?

Often when we talk about living a more conscious and eco-friendly lifestyle, people tend to believe that we want to condemn everyone to live a plain life without any pleasure. Well, the news is that being more mindful consumers is a feature that only makes us happier rather than bored, leaving more space in our lives for experience rather than objects. If you have been following us long enough (if you haven't you can start right now), you might have run into our article about

Zero Waste Shanghai

Mar 5, 2019

[Promo] WĀ Cup + Eco Bibi Pad

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Zero Waste Shanghai

Mar 3, 2019

5 Steps to An Easier Period

The topic of menstruation is usually a topic people try to avoid as much as possible, or a topic that intrigues a lot of people. For me it’s the latter one and it all started with using my menstrual cup. I started using it for environmental reasons but when I discovered the other benefits it brought me, such as : know my body better, understanding my cycle and how it relates to my psychology, the impact I have on the nature, and … comfort. Yes comfort. But comfort is very per

How to Eat Better- For You and the Environment?

Zero Waste Shanghai

Feb 11, 2019

How to Eat Better- For You and the Environment?

You want to eat organic, locally produced fruits and veggies. But you’re too busy to do the research or go to the market. You care about our planet and understand the impact we are capable of making with our food choices. Yet few veggie box companies share your concern quite to the same extent. Our featured business today- Goma Greens, might just be the perfect solution for you. 你想吃本地的有机果蔬，但困于太忙，没时间去市场逛逛，好好研究，你关心地球，并懂得我们能选择自己吃什么，对环境造成什么影响。然而，市场上很少有蔬果供应商在很大程度上与你分享担忧。我们今天为你推荐的特

Zero Waste Shanghai

Feb 9, 2019

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

Registrations for our upcoming #IamZeroWaste Workshop are open! #greenchina #ZWSlfestyle #zerowasteshanghai #zwslifestyle

#IamZeroWaste: Saving the Planet by Reducing my Waste [New Workshop]

Zero Waste Shanghai

Feb 4, 2019

#IamZeroWaste: Saving the Planet by Reducing my Waste [New Workshop]

Everyone is talking about sustainability, the Zero Waste Lifestyle, Conscious Living, ... But where do you start? How do you change your habits and that of your family towards a more sustainable future together? Do you ever feel like the road to a greener lifestyle is difficult? You don’t know where to find the right trustworthy brands? You want to do good, but it seems a bit overwhelming? We are organizing a new workshop to teach you everything there is to know about this li

5 Veggie Burger Recipes That Will Make Meat Question Its Very Existence

Zero Waste Shanghai

Jan 31, 2019

5 Veggie Burger Recipes That Will Make Meat Question Its Very Existence

One of the great things about burgers is that they’re so versatile and adaptable to different palettes. With vegetarianism and veganism becoming mainstream (Yay for the environment), veggie patties are increasing edging out meat patties on the grill. Think veggie burgers are boring and bland? Think again. We’re sharing recipes boasting a wide range of flavors and drawing from ingredients available locally. More importantly, some of them take little time to prepare and are beg

Zero Waste Shanghai

Jan 27, 2019

How to Use Beeswax Wraps

We got the chance to try some of the Beeziro Beeswax wraps and we LOVE them! The quality is insane, and they wrap perfectly around all types of dishes and different kinds of food! BEEZIRO is a beeswax wrap brand founded by two sisters from Taipei. By offering a 100% natural way of keeping food fresh - beeswax wrap, a zero waste alternative to single-use plastic wraps, BEEZIRO wants to invite more people to join their journey towards a more sustainable future! Check out the vi

Zero Waste Shanghai

Jan 21, 2019

How to Be an Eco-Conscious Traveler

Chinese New Year's holidays are approaching, and we are all excited to reach some tropical destination for some well-deserved rest. In 2019, traveling is no longer something that we really have to worry about: the market provides us with more gadgets and solutions than what we can even desire, making our trips more comfortable, easier and lighter. There is nothing we wouldn't do to make more room in our cabin baggage. But also our leisure comes to a cost for the environment.

How to recycle your used electronics with Aihuishou 爱回收?

Zero Waste Shanghai

Jan 14, 2019

How to recycle your used electronics with Aihuishou 爱回收?

Aihuishou (爱回收) is the largest electronics recycling company in China. Since its founding in 2011, it has grown to recycle 10 million second hand electronic devices in 2018. Today we are going to show you what they are all about and how to use their services. Aihuishou was born in a wave of recycling start-ups in 2011. At first, it had trouble gaining traction because people were not used to selling their used devices to a recycler. It then started building brick-and-mortar s

Zero Waste Shanghai

Dec 16, 2018

Sustainable Holidays

Between Thanksgiving and New Year we are in the middle of the Holiday Season! This time can be a bit overwhelming with travel, family time, food, gifts, etc. And wait, … let’s try to be sustainable this year, where do I start? Ayo! Let’s breath first … Good. Now making rushed decisions rarely leads to conscious decisions. So let’s try to take a couple of moments for ourselves every day. Learn to say no to things you don’t want in your schedule. Prioritise your mental well bei

Zero Waste Shanghai

Dec 5, 2018

How to recycle in Shanghai

Sometimes, we arrive to a new city and we think everything is going to be the same. However, it happens that the city you arrive at is so different and foreign to you that you don't know where to start. Despite this, we still believe in reducing our waste … we are aware that living without generating waste is practically impossible, unless you are a Zero Waste Hero. A confession: it is so hard but we are doing our best… For those how want to recycle, we are sharing this well-

Why should companies implement a Zero Waste Strategy?

Zero Waste Shanghai

Dec 3, 2018

Why should companies implement a Zero Waste Strategy?

Do you want to raise more awareness amongst your peers? Do you want to have a positive impact around you? Do you want be a change-maker and inspire people around you? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the topics around sustainability? You don’t know where to start? Maybe we can help. We have been working with companies from 6 different industries in Shanghai. We’ve held over 100 workshops in 3 years and reached over 10,000s of people across China. We are a young and dy