Sustainability Education

Wrapping gifts is not a necessity – of course, leaving gifts unwrapped is the most sustainable option to reduce material production and waste! Bu...

Sustainable gifts can be just as big or small, practical or fun, and classic or funky as any other gift! We’ve compiled this Sustainable Gift Gu...

Both real trees and fake trees have pros and cons when it comes to the environment. The “most sustainable” option depends on a variety of factors ...

Let’s be honest – Amazon is convenient, maybe the most convenient shopping option we have today. But convenience comes at a cost! Whenever possibl...

During the holiday season, many of us gather around a table at least once to enjoy a meal with others. Whether you prepare a meal yourself, attend...

As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisp, fall is in full swing with winter just around the corner. While these seasons bring many of us a sense of coziness and celebration, they also bring challenges for those committed to living sustainably. Read for some sustainability tips for this season...

Although the idea of “low waste living” might sound overwhelming to college students, it can actually be just the opposite. Read for some back to school tips that will help you live low waste simply and affordably...

Explore Knoxville's refilling and low-waste shopping scene! Find a wide variety of refills like kombucha and wine, everyday groceries, soaps, and more around our Scruffy City. Read for a list of local stores with package-free, plastic-free refillable and low waste shopping.

Summer is here, and rows of sunscreens are staring us down at stores. As simple as it may seem, choosing the right sunscreen is complicated. Many ...

Part of what makes Knoxville so special is its unique and abundant greenspace, or land set aside for nature in relatively urban environments. Urban...

You all have been patient - and we're thrilled to announce that KnoxFill's grand opening will be April 8th from 10 am - 4 pm!  We'll have bulk food...

Wrapping gifts is not a necessity – of course, leaving gifts unwrapped is the most sustainable option to reduce material production and waste. But, we know (and agree!) wrapped gifts are adorable, so we’re sharing some sustainable wrapping ideas to help reduce waste this season!