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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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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.

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.

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Alternatives and other options to expensive engagement rings

Is It Time to Rethink Diamond Engagement Rings?

16 Jul 2013

Katherine Gloede

Recycle or Compost, Upcycle

Want to learn about blood diamonds and dirty gold as well as recycled, greener alternatives to traditional diamond engagement and gold wedding rings?

How to Get Rid of Those T-Shirts Once and For All

16 Aug 2014

Keila Tyner

Donate, Repair and Repurpose, Upcycle

Image consultant Keila Tyner offers creative solutions for upcycling old t-shirts and explains why it is so hard to get rid of them in the first place.

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Got Regifts? Throw a Regift Swap Party

04 Mar 2014

Alison Sullivan

Regift, Reuse, Share Rather Than Own, Swap

Got regifts? Throw a party. The perfect time is after the holidays to chase away the dark days of January. That's what we did at WeHateToWaste. Read on to hear how it all went and get some ideas for your own Regift Party.

#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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How to Fix ‘Sell By’ Dates and Stop Food Waste

29 Apr 2014

Dana Gunders

Food Waste, Preserve Food, Respect Food

Here's a surprisingly little secret: You know all those dates you see on food products — sell by, use by, best before? Those dates do not indicate the safety of your food, and generally speaking, they’re not regulated.

Salvage Supperclub dines in a Brooklyn dumpster (Image: Bill Gordon)

The Salvage Supperclub: Gourmet Food, Not Food Waste

05 Aug 2014

Bill Gordon

#EatEverything, Food Waste, Respect Food, Salvage SupperClub

Don't waste that food! Learn how Josh Treuhaft and Chef Celia Lam's Salvage SupperClub creates gourmet food out of what might otherwise become food waste.

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Anybody Want to Share a Taxi?

21 Apr 2012

Jacquie Ottman

Save Energy Water and Other Resources, Share Rather Than Own

Jacquie Ottman shares a positive story about sharing a taxi ride from New York's LaGuardia airport over the busy Christmas travel season.

At Lush Cosmetics, It’s All About Naked Products — and Bubbles

07 May 2013

Gina Lee

Save Energy Water and Other Resources

Lush Cosmetics use of Naked products -- minimal and recycled packaging practices explained by a Lush employee and Waste Watcher, Gina Lee.

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How Recycling Soap Can Empower Women To Help Save Lives

27 Jul 2016

Erin Zaikis

Recycle or Compost, Soap Recycling, Sundara Fund, Women's empowerment

Got extra hotel soap? Sundara Fund empowers women with fair wages to recycle soap in India, Uganda and Myanmar to help save children's lives and divert waste from landfills.

What Can Brands Do About Ocean Plastic Waste?

08 Jul 2014

Katherine Gloede

Recycle or Compost

Are big-name brands doing enough about ocean plastic waste? Method's Ocean Plastic Bottles and Bureo Skateboards made from discarded fishing nets represent a fantastic start.

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Our Stories

110 No-Waste Stories — and Counting

Reduce, Reuse, Refill

Creative Reuse Via Materials for the Arts

Aiming for Zero Waste at the Portland Airport

Repair and Repurpose

Is It Time to Rethink Diamond Engagement Rings?

How to Get Rid of Those T-Shirts Once and For All

Share Rather Than Own

Got Regifts? Throw a Regift Swap Party

#ThinkTwice Before You Shop

Respect Food

How to Fix ‘Sell By’ Dates and Stop Food Waste

The Salvage Supperclub: Gourmet Food, Not Food Waste

Live Efficiently

Save Energy, Water & Other Resources

Anybody Want to Share a Taxi?

At Lush Cosmetics, It’s All About Naked Products — and Bubbles

Recycle or Compost

How Recycling Soap Can Empower Women To Help Save Lives

What Can Brands Do About Ocean Plastic Waste?