History of Plastics Prior to 1907, plastic as we know it did not exist. While we are fighting the barrage of single-use plastic in our lives today, there are some things that wouldn't have progressed...
The Plastic Detox Documentary Recap The documentary, The Plastic Detox, on Netflix has been filling up my feed lately. It was available for streaming as of April 16, 2026. Rob and I watched this, and we definitely...
Local Recycling in Petaluma Curious about where to take your CRV recycling in Petaluma? The Cool Business Collective steering committee had the opportunity to tour our local recycling center on 2nd Street recently. It...
What if your trash can disappeared tomorrow? What if your trash can disappeared tomorrow?No “away.” No curb. Just you and what you consume. We’re exploring how that question changes the way we buy, reuse, and reduce, and...
Things Everyone Should Know When Starting Their Low Waste Journey As we continue our low-waste journey, we thought we would share some insights into what we learned to help you along your journey! We all start at different times in...
How to Spot Greenwashing Eco, non-toxic, natural, net zero, recyclable, compostable…we’ve all heard these words and see them in marketing materials. These have become trigger words to spot greenwashing but they can also be...
Keep Your Low Waste Habits All Summer Long Summer routines can be a little looser with school out, longer days filled with tons of sunshine, vacations, and hanging out outside more. Let’s not let our low-waste habits slip...
Waste Less, Celebrate More! Summer brings fun gatherings with backyard BBQs, picnics, and poolside parties and can be low waste! It can also be a great way to get your friends and family to...
Choose Progress Over Easy Imagine if we lived in a world where there was less waste because we prioritized refilling and reusing what we already have and repairing what needs to be fixed instead...
Waste is Simply a Resource in the Wrong Place Our world is changing, our way of thinking should too. As a low waste store owner, we get to see how innovative our suppliers are creating amazing new products to...
8 Simple Ways to Reduce Waste in Your Kitchen Food waste and disposables cause a lot of waste in the kitchen. According to the FDA, food waste in the United States is estimated at 30-40% of the food supply....
DIY Scented Cleaning Vinegar Do you love the cleaning power of vinegar but not the strong smell? You’re not alone! Luckily, there’s an easy (and waste-free) way to make your own scented cleaning vinegar...
