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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. )

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Aiming for Zero Waste at the Portland Airport

08 Jul 2016

Grace Stainback

Influence Others, Recycle or Compost, Reduce Reuse Refill, Respect Food

Aiming for zero waste is a full time commitment for the Port of Portland (Oregon) Waste Minimization Team. Reusing unused office furniture and developing a central collection system for food donations are just two ways Grace Stainbeck and her team creatively reduce waste at the Portland International Airport.

R-R- Redundancy – a New “R” to Heed

15 Oct 2013

Jacquie Ottman

Influence Others, Live Efficiently, Share Rather Than Own

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.

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Manhattan SWAB Grants Will Help New Yorkers Fix Stuff

19 Jul 2017

Jacquie Ottman

NYC Zero Waste Tips, repair and repurpose nyc

What does it take to help New Yorkers to repair, fix, mend, repurpose, refurbish and reuse more? The Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board (M SWAB) will soon find out, when they start to award the first round of their Reuse and Repair Grants in later this year.

#ThinkTwice Before You Shop

04 May 2016

Jacquie Ottman

Durable Not Disposable, Reduce Reuse Refill, Share Rather Than Own

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

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New Tradr App Lets You Buy, Sell, Trade Your Way To Reuse

16 Oct 2015

Alex Dagi

Reduce Reuse Refill, Share Rather Than Own

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.

How Toronto’s Tool Library Lets You Share Rather than Own

30 Sep 2016

Lawrence Alvarez

Share Rather Than Own

Want to share more and own less? Read on! Co-founder Lawrence Alvarez describes the amazing success of the Toronto Tool Library and Sharing Depot — and shares tips for how you can start a tool library in your own community.

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Making the Most of Your Pandemic Cooking

07 Jul 2020

Jacquie Ottman

Food Waste, Leftovers, Pandemic cooking, Respect Food

Jacquelyn Ottman, zero waste advocate and scratch cook explains the appreciation of food that she gained by cooking during the Pandemic.

Start a Conversation about Vegetarianism by Underscoring Benefits

23 Sep 2018

Colleen McCarthy

Influence Others, Respect Food, Vegetarian

Feeling misunderstood about being a vegetarian? Colleen McCarthy shares how she starts productive conversations with other college students by emphasizing direct personal benefits of good taste, health, and money savings.

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Our Top Ten No-Waste Holiday Tips – 2015 Edition

29 Nov 2015

Kate Good

Recycle or Compost, Regift, Save Energy Water and Other Resources, Share Rather Than Own

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.

New Packages & Gadgets Help Get the Last Drop

12 May 2014

Jacquie Ottman

Get the Last Drop, Live Efficiently, Reduce Packaging, Reduce Reuse Refill, Save Energy Water and Other Resources

This article has tips and suggestions for new gadgets that get the last drop of soap, shampoo, ketchup and mayo and many other products. Use it Up!

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Give this NYC Recycling and Zero Waste Champion an Award!

29 Nov 2016

Tommy Sheridan

Influence Others, New York City, Recycle or Compost

Want to inspire family, neighbors and co-workers to recycle? Get some inspiration from Rick Schulman who is making strides to change recycling habits and achieve zero waste in Schwab House apartment building on NYC's Upper West Side.

#ThinkTwice Before You Shop

04 May 2016

Jacquie Ottman

Durable Not Disposable, Reduce Reuse Refill, Share Rather Than Own

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

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Our Stories

110 No-Waste Stories — and Counting

Reduce, Reuse, Refill

Aiming for Zero Waste at the Portland Airport

R-R- Redundancy – a New “R” to Heed

Repair and Repurpose

Manhattan SWAB Grants Will Help New Yorkers Fix Stuff

#ThinkTwice Before You Shop

Share Rather Than Own

New Tradr App Lets You Buy, Sell, Trade Your Way To Reuse

How Toronto’s Tool Library Lets You Share Rather than Own

Respect Food

Making the Most of Your Pandemic Cooking

Start a Conversation about Vegetarianism by Underscoring Benefits

Live Efficiently

Save Energy, Water & Other Resources

Our Top Ten No-Waste Holiday Tips – 2015 Edition

New Packages & Gadgets Help Get the Last Drop

Recycle or Compost

Give this NYC Recycling and Zero Waste Champion an Award!

#ThinkTwice Before You Shop