How to Use zero-waste in a Sentence

zero-waste

adjective
  • And this new neighborhood café is adding a zero-waste ethos to the mix.
    — Aoife O'Riordain, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2025
  • The aim is to get to zero-waste on tights production in three years.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The festival seeks to be a zero-waste event.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The soap bar format also means this pick is plastic-free and zero-waste.
    — April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
  • Hereford lends a hand with the zero-waste mission through the bar program.
    — Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
  • There is even a zero-waste cruise ship being developed in Japan.
    — Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Cutouts served to create frayed appliqué details for a zero-waste approach.
    — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Martínez likes to leave diners with a zero-waste memento to remember their meal by.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The zero-waste event will provide reusable gloves and bags to all volunteers.
    — Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
  • Entire zero-waste brands sprang up around them, such as Package Free Shop.
    — WIRED, 5 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • Those mignardises might suggest that van der Kroft has made a nose-to-tail commitment to zero-waste cooking.
    — Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 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
  • Miscreants produces its items in small quantities to align with its strict zero-waste policy.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Local produce and goods are abundant, with zero-waste eateries that serve wholesome and affordable meals.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2024
  • What informed the decision to emphasize zero-waste home-cooking habits?
    — Megan Zhang, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • Barnett now owns and operates a zero-waste store in Knoxville called KnoxFill.
    — Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Operating on zero-waste, Jiang runs a tailoring line for menswear and suiting.
    — Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • 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 Hub is innovating for the future with affordable, zero-waste, rentable service ware.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Consider zero-waste picnic tips like using reusable utensils, plates, and cloth napkins.
    — Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
  • Beyond cutting emissions, this approach could help cities manage rising waste volumes while supporting their zero-waste goals.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Among the delightful classes is a vegan masterclass that hones in on zero-waste and fresh, seasonal produce.
    — Paula Conway, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Popova hails from Ukraine and is known for transforming zero-waste textiles into conversation starters.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 2 Nov. 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

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