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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.

Selfies with Reusable Coffee Mugs Help College Students ‘Kill The Cup’

How can we reduce the 50 billion paper cups that American send to landfill every year? Drew Beal's 'Kill The Cup' campaign makes a game out of switching disposable coffee cups to reusable mugs. Who will be the ultimate cup killer?
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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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Stuffed Tomatoes Made From Your Leftover Stuff – Recipe

An easy recipe for stuffed tomatoes using leftover veggies and meat dishes, from Jocelyn Deprez, author, The Refrigerator Files: Creative Makeovers for Leftovers.
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How I Went from Normal Dude to Dumpster Diving Across America

While on a 4700 bike trek across America, Rob Greenfield discovered he could source most of his meals from dumpsters. Read this inspiring story of how he that trip catapulted him to a top advocate for food waste in town after town after town.
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