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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.

Why I’m (Literally) Attached to My Reusable Coffee Mug

Avoid disposable cups altogether by simply finding a reusable coffee mug that you love. Save time, money and prevent waste by bringing your own cup to work.
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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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Are You Brave Enough for the Scrap Bucket Challenge?

What if we saved our food scraps, dumped them on ourselves and filmed it - to help end food waste? Are you brave enough to take the Scrap Bucket Challenge?
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recipe leftovers

Got Leftover Meatloaf? Stuff an Eggplant – Recipe

Respect food. Reduce food waste. Stuff an eggplant with your leftover meatloaf.
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Clint Eastwood speaks on environmental issues and waste

Clint Eastwood Hates to Waste

Clint Eastwood saved a lot of wasted energy and greenhouse gas emissions by speaking to an empty chair at the Republic National Convention.
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Pantene shampoo lathers and cleans hair

3 Ways to Get The Last Drop of Pantene Shampoo

How Alexandra O'Hagan gets every last drop -- and her money's worth — of Pantene shampoo from the bottle.
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