Share Rather Than Own

Tessa Cook and Sasha Celestial-One were both alarmed by how much food goes to waste. They decided to tackle this problem by leveraging technology. A food waste app was born. It lets you share extra food with your neighbors and other community members. Read More

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

Karen Schiff is excited about a new kitchen consignment store. She used to buy low quality kitchen products new and had to replace them a few years later. Now she buys durable products that have a longer lifespan. Read More

WeHateToWaste.com founder Jacquelyn Ottman shares her favorite tips on how to reduce waste and live better in our communities by sharing, renting, swapping and using other 'sharing economy' strategies. Read More

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. Read More

Now that I’ve awakened from my independent possession-owning-maintaining-inventorying stupor (and in a city and country where the costs of doing same are starting to escalate), I’ve started to take some steps to avoid R-R-R Redundancy in my own life. Read More

When I saw the email invitation come through from Jacquie Ottman in mid-December for a regift party I immediately replied with, 'I’m in!' I had never been to one before so I was intrigued and it sounded like it would be fun... Read More

Why Adrian Moyer, a sustainably minded fashionista will only rent not buy dresses in the future. Her experience using Rent The Runway is described here. Read More

What if items at the thrift shop came with a note from the previous owner? Read More

What's the real value of the stuff we don't need? We all think we should get lots of money for the stuff we no longer need. But beware! Simplification does not mean monetization! Our stuff has value way beyond money. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More