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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. )

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Colorful Glass Waste Less Hyperlocal Sharing

Hyperlocal Sharing Can Help Cities Waste Less, Build Community

07 Feb 2017

Jacquie Ottman

Share Rather Than Own, Sharing in New York City

Hyperlocal sharing provides a number opportunities for city residents to cut down on waste, save money, and build community. New York City provides examples for all city dwellers to get inspired by.

How Toronto’s Tool Library Lets You Share Rather than Own

30 Sep 2016

Lawrence Alvarez

Share Rather Than Own

Want to share more and own less? Read on! Co-founder Lawrence Alvarez describes the amazing success of the Toronto Tool Library and Sharing Depot — and shares tips for how you can start a tool library in your own community.

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Creative Reuse Via Materials for the Arts

23 Sep 2015

Harriet Taub

Reduce Reuse Refill, Repair and Repurpose

What could be more creative than repurposing ordinary objects for art projects in schools? That's the magic behind NYC's Materials for the Arts, a reuse center that puts used materials into the creative hands of young artists. Harriet Taub, the Executive Director of the organization, explains more.

#ThinkTwice Before You Shop

04 May 2016

Jacquie Ottman

Durable Not Disposable, Reduce Reuse Refill, Share Rather Than Own

Next time you go out shopping, #ThinkTwice before you buy. The products you buy have an impact that reaches deeper than your wallet.

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Community Fridge in Frome UK Reduces Food Waste, Feeds the Needy

09 Nov 2016

Esther Deeks

Respect Food, Share Rather Than Own

Esther Deeks shares resources for starting a Community Fridge to cut food waste, feed needy like the one she founded in Frome, UK

New Tradr App Lets You Buy, Sell, Trade Your Way To Reuse

16 Oct 2015

Alex Dagi

Reduce Reuse Refill, Share Rather Than Own

Tradr, developed by Harvard students and inspired by waste on campus, offers a new way to buy, sell, and trade your valuables using your smartphone, encouraging reuse in your local community.

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MoveForHunger.org Fights Food Waste on Moving Day

04 Jun 2015

Dan Ratner

Donate, Food Waste, Respect Food

Moving? Dan Ratner, Operations Manager at Asbury Park Jersey's MoveForHunger.org shows you how to turn a move to a new city into an opportunity to fight food waste and feed the hungry. It's a simple idea that makes a very big impact.

NYC kids load a City Harvest Truck for Food Donation

7 Tips to Fight Food Waste in NYC

26 Apr 2018

Jacquie Ottman

Food Waste, Food Waste NYC, Makeover Leftovers, NYC Zero Waste Tips

Live in NYC? Want to cut down on food waste? Check out these 7 tips and save money, cut down on climate emissions and help NYC get to zero waste.

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How to Throw a Super Waste-free Super Bowl Party

30 Jan 2013

Lacy S. Kelly

Recycle or Compost, Save Energy Water and Other Resources

If you’re like most Americans, Super Bowl Sunday means lots of snacks, beers, laughs, (or depending on your team, tears). It may also be one of the easiest days of the year to slip back into bad habits of buying over-packaged and single-use items. This need not be the case! I can show you how to have a great Super Bowl party that’s even healthy, too, without the super waste and super mess.

New Packages & Gadgets Help Get the Last Drop

12 May 2014

Jacquie Ottman

Get the Last Drop, Live Efficiently, Reduce Packaging, Reduce Reuse Refill, Save Energy Water and Other Resources

This article has tips and suggestions for new gadgets that get the last drop of soap, shampoo, ketchup and mayo and many other products. Use it Up!

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Aiming for Zero Waste at the Portland Airport

08 Jul 2016

Grace Stainback

Influence Others, Recycle or Compost, Reduce Reuse Refill, Respect Food

Aiming for zero waste is a full time commitment for the Port of Portland (Oregon) Waste Minimization Team. Reusing unused office furniture and developing a central collection system for food donations are just two ways Grace Stainbeck and her team creatively reduce waste at the Portland International Airport.

Wearable Collections Lets NYC Apartment Dwellers Recycle Clothes, Shoes, and More

05 Nov 2015

Adam Baruchowitz

Recycle or Compost

Adam Baruchowitz shares his story of Wearable Collections, a socially responsible firm that has collected and recycled more than 10 million pounds of used clothing, shoes, and other textiles from apartment dwellers in NYC while raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable partners.

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Our Stories

110 No-Waste Stories — and Counting

Reduce, Reuse, Refill

Hyperlocal Sharing Can Help Cities Waste Less, Build Community

How Toronto’s Tool Library Lets You Share Rather than Own

Repair and Repurpose

Creative Reuse Via Materials for the Arts

#ThinkTwice Before You Shop

Share Rather Than Own

Community Fridge in Frome UK Reduces Food Waste, Feeds the Needy

New Tradr App Lets You Buy, Sell, Trade Your Way To Reuse

Respect Food

MoveForHunger.org Fights Food Waste on Moving Day

7 Tips to Fight Food Waste in NYC

Live Efficiently

Save Energy, Water & Other Resources

How to Throw a Super Waste-free Super Bowl Party

New Packages & Gadgets Help Get the Last Drop

Recycle or Compost

Aiming for Zero Waste at the Portland Airport

Wearable Collections Lets NYC Apartment Dwellers Recycle Clothes, Shoes, and More