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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.

Have Yourself a Merry ‘No Impact’ Christmas

Colin Beavan, aka No Impact Man, shares a personal story about how to have a meaningful Christmas. Hint: It doesn't include exchanging a lot of presents!
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Chinese oyster box to-go waste

What to Do About To-Go Food Packaging Waste?

I have a confession to make. Last Thursday, this was my lunch: chicken and vegetables, and a side of brown rice, emerging from a case of plastic and paper like Metroyshka dolls. I hate waste. Can’t you tell?
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Edited Michelle Obama meets Bush with present

Give a Re-Gift Instead of a Gift

Instead of buying new, openly "re-gift" to friends and family this holiday season. The negative social stigma of re-gifting could be a thing of the past.
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Kings County Food Waste

How Chef Jackie Came to Help King County Love Leftovers

I wish I could say I grew up on a bucolic farm in the country, learning the value of food by planting and harvesting it myself. The truth is, I was raised in suburbia by busy, frugal parents and learned to cook from watching my mother.
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Lettuce Soup Recipe

Lettuce Make Soup

Got extra lettuce? Turn it into lettuce soup with these three great recipes. Works with ruby lettuce, arugula, spinach and endive — and MORE.
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Showerhead rains and wastes money

How to Save $100 A Year By Using Your (Shower) Head

Your showerhead could be wasting water, and money. Researching on more efficient showerheads can help you conserve water and cut down your water bill.
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water bubbler fills reusable water bottles

Finally, A Viable Alternative to Bottled Water

San Francisco proposes free clean water taps as solution to disposable plastic waste from bottled water.
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London Olympics Opening Ceremony

Composting Our Way to a Zero-Waste Olympics

Composting efforts were made at the 2012 London Olympics to reduce waste and achieve a zero-waste Olympics.
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