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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.

Selfies with Reusable Coffee Mugs Help College Students ‘Kill The Cup’

30 Sep 2014

Drew Beal

Bring Your Own, Durable Not Disposable, Influence Others, Reduce Reuse Refill

How can we reduce the 50 billion paper cups that American send to landfill every year? Drew Beal's 'Kill The Cup' campaign makes a game out of switching disposable coffee cups to reusable mugs. Who will be the ultimate cup killer?

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The Tiffin Project: Reusable To-Go Containers

18 Feb 2014

Hunter Moyes

Bring Your Own, Doggie Bags, Durable Not Disposable, Reduce Reuse Refill

The Tiffin Project of Vancouver, Canada partners with local restaurants to promote the use of reusable to-go containers and reduce food packaging waste.

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What Was Really on My Book Shelf

21 Apr 2012

Jacquie Ottman

Donate, Share Rather Than Own, Swap

What do the books on your bookshelf reveal about you? Get rid of your unwanted books for someone else to enjoy.

How to Find $1000 in Your Closet

21 Apr 2012

Jacquie Ottman

Donate, Share Rather Than Own

Donate old clothes for cash.

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Stuffed Tomatoes Made From Your Leftover Stuff – Recipe

28 Mar 2014

Jocelyn Deprez

Makeover Leftovers, Preserve Food, Recipe, Respect Food

An easy recipe for stuffed tomatoes using leftover veggies and meat dishes, from Jocelyn Deprez, author, The Refrigerator Files: Creative Makeovers for Leftovers.