Zero waste: 6 eco-responsible accessories for work

Zero waste isn’t just for home: even at work, this approach makes perfect sense thanks to useful and ethical accessories.

Zero waste is very popular in the bathroom. However, many other eco-responsible accessories can be used to live zero waste, even at your workplace. An interesting approach to adopt, given that we spend most of our days there. Discover 6 zero waste accessories to use at work. 

1# Reduce food packaging with the committed tote bag 

 

Tote bag x Art of the Boo - €13

Values: 
♻️ Recycling
🧴 Zero plastic
🌀 Zero waste lifestyle
🏡 Made locally
🗓️ Made to order
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact
🐨 Vegan

This reusable 100% cotton tote bag is a collaboration between the Lebanese zero waste bag brand KEESS and the Lebanese comic illustrator “Art of the Boo”. 

“Did you know that if you hold a shell to your ear, you can hear the sound of fish choking on plastic?” For this drawing and its quote, The Art of the Boo draws inspiration from surrealism and the situation in Lebanon, a country deeply affected by plastic and water pollution.

The gift for less than twenty euros perfect for a zero waste enthusiast(or someone who likes wearing a bag with a committed slogan!). 

2# Add value to reduce waste with the upcycled cooler bag

To keep your sandwich cool, what could be better than a cooler bag? This one has the particularity of being made with a zero waste approach. Indeed, the fabrics used for its design come from scraps destined to be thrown away. This cooler bag thus equals 250 grams of repurposed fabric.

The Atout Linge workshop gives them a second life while promoting local job creation, as it is organized as a reintegration workshop. Located in Vendée, the workshop allows people to be trained in sewing and laundry. All accessories are therefore handmade, with an eco-responsible and ethical approach.

In addition to a sustainable design, the upcycled cooler bag is also very practical. The insulation sewn under the lining is very easy to activate: you just need to place an ice pack in its bag. What's more, it has a handle and an adjustable strap to make transport to your workplace easier. Finally, the upcycled cooler bag can hold up to 5 liters thanks to a depth of 18 cm. You will therefore have all the space necessary to transport your lunch to work in a single bag. Practical to avoid clutter!

3# Carry your belongings while limiting plastic

Here is a laptop sleeve that also reduces the amount of waste in nature. Its unique design indeed comes from sheets made from recycled plastic bags. As a result, each sleeve from the Up-fuse brand is a unique creation that depends on the collected plastics. No other dye is added during the recycling process in order to preserve a unique final result.

With a diameter of 17 inches, it can hold your computer as well as other belongings in its front pocket. The internal pocket is padded to transport your PC safely. The recycled sleeve is also completely waterproof so you can carry it without the need for another bag.

Yara, the brand's creator, is a product designer. She designs unique bags and sleeves to repurpose plastic waste from Egypt, a country where recycling is still very rare. Her commitment is also social since she has her accessories handmade in a reintegration workshop in Cairo.

4# Combine computing and zero waste

Want to green your office? The bamboo wireless keyboard and mouse are the eco-responsible accessories you need. In the zero waste spirit, they are made of bamboo to last longer than those made of plastic. There are indeed several advantages to using bamboo:

• the keys are engraved in the wood: no risk of them fading
• no varnish or risk of it disappearing
• your accessories keep the same shape

The Bamboo Electronics brand works with a small Chinese company specializing in the artisanal work of bamboo for over 20 years. Florian, the creator, wishes to introduce this expertise and show that it is possible to produce ethically and sustainably in China.

An engineer by training, he designed these accessories without obsolescence, in a sober and timeless design, to make electronic accessories that we often change last longer.

5# Combine zero waste and health

 

 

 

Think of a zero waste alternative to disposable tissues: washable and reusable tissues. Made from non-toxic and OEKO-TEX certified textiles, these tissues are a real step towards zero waste. Accompanied by its dispenser, your reusable tissues are kept clean. 

What's more, these zero waste accessories are ethically designed in Europe with a waste reduction approach. They are made from PUL, organic cotton combined with a synthetic fiber from recycled plastic bottles. Their washable and reusable nature makes them accessories made to last over time. 

Finally, the Libellule Fabrique  highlights a short circuit and hand-makes its accessories in order to limit its impact on the environment. 

6# Organize your office and limit waste

Think about organizing your office thanks to this organizer from the Paname Workshop brand. Made from natural and biodegradable concrete, the brand's decorative elements are designed to last over time : Concrete is a very solid material. 

The creations are handmade in the creator's workshop in Paris. The products are unique and timeless. The creator sources his materials as close to him as possible to avoid polluting the environment even more. What's more, he reuses packaging to limit waste. 

Simple and original accessories, the zero waste washable sandwich boxes are in our opinion one of the fastest and simplest habits to put into place daily. 

Would you like to discover other items to help you reduce your waste?