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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.

Preventing Waste: It Just Feels Good

The reasons why we prevent waste aren't just about saving money or the environment - it also makes us feel good, and a whole lot more!
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Writing a Note to Attach to your Thrift Store Donations

Left You a Note

What if items at the thrift shop came with a note from the previous owner? Notes can potentially add value that can boost thrift shop sales.
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Make Holiday Hate not Waste

Our Top Ten No-Waste Holiday Tips – 2015 Edition

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

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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NYC kids load a City Harvest Truck for Food Donation

7 Tips to Fight Food Waste in NYC

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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orange pumpkin puree

Day-After Pumpkin Soup

What do you do with the pumpkin after Halloween? Make pumpkin soup!
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we hate to waste people towels

Introducing Our Official WeHateToWaste People Towels

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

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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Make Holiday Hate not Waste

Our Top Ten No-Waste Holiday Tips – 2015 Edition

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

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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