Many of us may remember learning about the “Three Rs” of the environment — reduce, reuse, and recycle. But one thing we may not have gone over in elementary school was that those “Rs” are ordered from ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small ...

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- In honor of Earth Day, Little Spark Refill Shop owner Rachel Regula shares a bit of advice when it comes to limiting plastic waste. The shop (formerly known as Better World Refill ...

With a Mason jar in one hand, I scanned the row of large glass and plastic jugs lining the wall in front of me. Each contained a different soap or detergent. The array was dizzying. It was my first ...

While some people strive for more, Chris Simmonds’ everyday focus is on less. Simmonds is the owner of Less Than, a zero-waste shop that offers sustainable options for everyday goods with eco-friendly ...

Back in December, just a few months after opening, store owner Rachel Regula decided to rebrand her shop from “Better World” to “Little Spark,” to add more energy to the concept. “At Little Spark ...