r/ZeroWaste for brand marketing: what AI answers cite and where we have posted
r/ZeroWaste threads were cited 52 times in 50 AI answers we tracked (Mar 6, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026), which ranks it #132 of the 138 subreddits cited 50 or more times. We have placed under 50 verified comments there, so none of our own placement numbers for it are published.
52
AI citations of its threads
18
different threads cited
under 50
verified comments we placed
#132
of 138 by AI citations
How AI answers use r/ZeroWaste
| Engine | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Perplexity (Sonar) | 41 | 79% |
| OpenAI models (GPT-4o, GPT-5.1) | 7 | 13% |
| Gemini (2.0 and 2.5 Flash) | 4 | 8% |
| Question type | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Looking for a product to buy | 25 | 48% |
| Comparing products or competitors | 24 | 46% |
| Describing a problem | 3 | 6% |
The r/ZeroWaste threads AI answers cite most
| Thread (from its link) | Times cited |
|---|---|
| Eco friendly cleaning products | 8 |
| Can we talk about laundry sheets | 7 |
| For those that use laundry detergent sheets which… | 6 |
| Best zerowastesustainable dishwasher detergent… | 4 |
| What are your favorite cleaning tablets | 4 |
These 5 threads account for 29 of the 52 citations.
Our verified comments in r/ZeroWaste
We have placed under 50 verified comments in r/ZeroWaste, so we publish no placement numbers for it.
Reading the r/ZeroWaste numbers
Perplexity supplies the largest share of the citations (79%, 41 of 52), ahead of OpenAI models at 13%.
By question type, looking for a product to buy accounts for 48% of the answers that cited r/ZeroWaste, then comparing products or competitors (46%) and describing a problem (6%).
Citations are spread out: the most-cited thread accounts for 15% of them and the top three for 40%, out of 18 different threads.
Before you post anything yourself, read the rules of r/ZeroWaste; moderators change them. For how these threads reach answers, see the AI search guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do AI answers cite r/ZeroWaste?
Yes. In 66,986 AI answers we tracked between Jan 9, 2026 and Oct 2, 2026, r/ZeroWaste threads were cited 52 times across 50 answers and 18 different threads.
How many comments has CommunityMentions placed in r/ZeroWaste?
Fewer than 50 verified comments, so we do not publish a count for it.
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|---|---|---|---|
| r/Shoestring | 55 | under 50 | |
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| r/Appliances | under 50 | 61 | |
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| r/interiordecorating | under 50 | 67 |
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Method
Counts come from CommunityMentions' AI-answer tracking and delivery database; anything under 50 shows as "under 50". The page text is generated from those counts. Full method.
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