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110 No-Waste Stories — and Counting

Scroll through the stories that have been submitted by members of our community. They are sorted according to the 7 facets of the No-Waste Mindset so you can find what’s most relevant to you.  (You can also access the stories from the drop-down menu under “+NoWaste Mindset-Stories and Tips” on the main blue nav bar on the website. )

Then, consider submitting your own story of how you are reducing waste at home or professionally.  Learn how HERE.

Reduce, Reuse, Refill

'Racing To Zero' tracks San Francisco’s efforts to achieve its zero waste goal, but should the film have focused on 'reduce' & 'reuse' instead of 'recycle'?

Racing to Zero Waste in San Francisco? Not Without Reduce and Reuse!

25 May 2015
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Jacquie Ottman, founder of WeHateToWaste.com critiques 'Racing To Zero' documentary about San Francisco's zero waste efforts. Concludes that is risks sending a message that recycling may be preferable to waste reduction and reuse.
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R.Prince-Ruiz studying litter in Bristol

Rebecca Prince-Ruiz Searches for Real Solutions to Ocean Plastic Waste

05 Jan 2017
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Australia's Rebecca Prince-Ruiz (founder of Plastic-free July) shares insights from a fellowship that took her around the world to discover solutions to ocean plastic waste. Read on to learn about the specific initiatives she explored for addressing the issues both upstream and down.
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Repair and Repurpose

How to creatively repurpose two window shutters

How To Creatively Repurpose Two Window Shutters

06 Mar 2013
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How to creatively repurpose old window shutters into a storage unit.
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Share Rather Than Own

Make Holiday Hate not Waste

Our Top Ten No-Waste Holiday Tips – 2015 Edition

29 Nov 2015
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Our top ten tips for a no-waste holiday in 2015 from the WeHateToWaste community, to help you celebrate in style while saving time and money, too.
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Sustainable Fashion on a Budget

05 Nov 2015
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Sustainable fashion isn't just about spending hundreds on ethically-sourced clothing and shoes. Eco-fashion maven Ruth Penniston, provides three great tips for a greener wardrobe on a budget.
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Respect Food

Upcycle that Pumpkin into More Than Just Pie

22 Oct 2013
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Recipes for Honey Pumpkin Walnut Bread, Homemade Pumpkin Coffee Creamer, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds.
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orange pumpkin puree

Day-After Pumpkin Soup

01 Nov 2012
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What do you do with the pumpkin after Halloween? Make pumpkin soup!
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Live Efficiently

Save Energy, Water & Other Resources

we hate to waste people towels

Introducing Our Official WeHateToWaste People Towels

19 Apr 2013
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We Hate To Waste proudly announces our very own custom People Towels -- in two different designs, our Parade and a customized blue, green and grey plaid.
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Sharing a ride to work can save money on gas and reduce environmental impact, carpooling.com

Empty Seats in Your Car? Start Ridesharing to Stop the Waste

10 Apr 2013
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Guest Blogger Odile Beniflah of Carpooling.com explains the benefits of ridesharing, already a hit in Europe and soon to be launched in the U.S.
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Recycle or Compost

Make Holiday Hate not Waste

Our Top Ten No-Waste Holiday Tips – 2015 Edition

29 Nov 2015
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Our top ten tips for a no-waste holiday in 2015 from the WeHateToWaste community, to help you celebrate in style while saving time and money, too.
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Nature's Premiere Diaper Service NYC compost

Disposable vs. Cloth? Compostable Diapers are Now an Alternative

04 Feb 2014
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I’m the kind of gal who will carry a banana peel around in my purse for hours so that I can compost it at home. So when I was pregnant last year, I started doing research on alternates to disposable diapers...
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