Circular Living
Circularity as an approach to consumption is rooted in observation of the functionality of the Earth’s ecosystem. The underling principal of a circular approach is zero waste. In nature, the by-product of a process is […]
Tag: Recyclable
The Love Local directory features small businesses that create products that are recyclable, reducing waste and protecting the environment.
The Anatomy of a To-Go Coffee Cup
The paper to-go coffee cup became mainstream in 1987 thanks to one man’s decision — Howard Schultz. Then CEO of Starbucks, Schultz chose paper over styrofoam cups for the expanding brand’s beverage vessel. According to […]
The Future of Convenience
To understand how small businesses came to be, we have to step back in time. Around 800BC the citizens of ancient Greece organized the first iteration of shopping small with an open air market where […]
Reducing Plastic Usage & Waste
If you follow our Twitter account, @Love__Local, you know that we’ve posted a lot about reducing plastic usage and waste. That’s because it’s such an important issue that affects us all. Microplastics are the result […]