Zuleyka Strasner: Now at your Doorstep — Zero Waste Groceries

Feb 18, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha LGBT Entrepreneur,  SDG 12,  USA,  Zuleyka Strasner

Zuleyka: Zero Grocery is on a mission to remove plastic from the food system. Most global plastic waste comes from food consumption, so we are changing the way we consume food. We are the first plastic-free online grocery store in the US. This means that your groceries and everyday goods — everything from fresh produce and prepared foods to pantry staples to home and personal care goods — are delivered to you without any trash. 

Maddie Gubernick: Replacing Fast Fashion with Slow Shopping

Feb 17, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Maddie Gubernick,  New York City,  SDG 12,  USA

Maddie: At The Butterfly Club, we're focused on reducing endless and meaningless consumption. We believe that shopping can be a powerful vehicle for voting with our dollars. We work to empower consumers to shop more sustainably by supporting small brands and businesses that are creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind products, designed with people and the planet in mind. If we all shop slow, we have the opportunity to turn consumerism into a force for good.

Josh York: Working to Build Back Manufacturing and Trade Skills in Detroit

Feb 16, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Josh York,  SDG 12,  USA

Josh: By building a lasting business, we can create opportunities for people of all backgrounds. By making goods in Detroit, we can redefine what it means to manufacture clothing and shed light on what the fashion industry should look like.