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How Deepti co-founded Kaylaan

Deepti Brambl and her husband Wells Brambl co-founded Kaylaan, a NY-based company focusing on innovative and highly effective tooth care without plastic. I asked Deepti about growing up in the Himalayas, manually cranking toothpaste tablets at home, and steadily building a beloved brand.

Ming Cheng

02.11.2022

Female Founder Forward

We're going to Climate Week

On September 23, I’ll be setting up and running a booth at Marketplace of the Future to showcase everything I’m building this brand to be: approachable, convenient, 100% goodness, 0 plastic.

Ming Cheng

16.09.2022

Announcements

How Callie co-founded No Tox Life

Callie Milford and her mom Sandee Ferman co-founded No Tox Life. It’s a family business born from the desire to make body and home care effective, vegan, and waste-free. We chatted about how Callie began at No Tox Life, how the company steered out of near-insolvency, and how she went viral on TikTok (spoiler: it has to do with armpits).

Ming Cheng

01.08.2022

Female Founder Forward

How Tessa founded Walking Lightly

Tessa Benziger is a social worker, yoga instructor, and mother of three. She founded Walking Lightly, a zero waste refillery in Michigan. We chatted about her founding story and growth as a small business owner.

Ming Cheng

08.06.2022

Female Founder Forward

25+ sustainable holiday gifts

Low waste, green, eco-friendly gifts. We got you covered for this holiday season.

Ming Cheng

25.11.2021

Zero Waste Tips

How to do zero waste groceries

You can reduce grocery shopping waste, with or without access to package-free stores. Here are four phases to get you there.

Ming Cheng

30.09.2021

Zero Waste Tips

Zero waste, zero willpower

Zero waste is just like diet and exercise: results come gradually, through consistency and repetition. The best way to improve yourself, to help the environment, is to make it so effortless, you don't even realize you're doing it.

Ming Cheng

31.08.2021

Zero Waste Tips

Ask Ming Anything, really

Ming, 28F, grew up in Beijing and moved to Detroit around age 15 barely speaking a word of English. Got deep into minimalism and zero waste in summer 2019. Founded Zebo in June 2021. AMA.

Ming Cheng

30.07.2021

Community Q&A

What is zero waste (ish)?

Zero waste aims to minimize dumpster-bound waste and encourages conscious consumption. It’s not about perfection. It’s about trying. It’s about consistency. It’s about having compassion for the planet and for yourself.

Ming Cheng

28.06.2021

Zero Waste Tips