#ThinkTwice Before You Shop
Next time you go out shopping, #ThinkTwice before you buy. The products you buy have an impact that reaches deeper than your wallet. Read More
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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.
5 Ways to Keep Unwanted Stuff Out of Landfills
Nancy Matson, a woman on a mission to keep stuff out of landfills, provides helpful tips for putting the items you don't need anymore into the hands of people who can use them. Read More
Coke’s New ‘2nd Lives’ Campaign: A Case Study in Upcycling
Coke 2nd Lives upcycling campaign raises issues of safety, and diversion from real solutions. Are there better ways to encourage upcycling? Read More
How to Creatively Repurpose Your Soon-to-be-Obsolete iPhone Covers
The size of Apple's new iPhone 5 will make old iPhone covers obsolete. Here are four ways you can repurpose it to keep the plastic out of the landfill. Read More
The Real Value of Stuff We Don’t Need
What's the real value of the stuff we don't need? We all think we should get lots of money for the stuff we no longer need. But beware! Simplification does not mean monetization! Our stuff has value way beyond money. Read More
Thrift Store Shopping for Kids Has a Whole New Look
Thrift store shopping for kids. Consignment shops. Used kids stuff. Tips from Sue Carr, mother of kids and a pro at finding treasures in thrift stores. Read More
Upcycle that Pumpkin into More Than Just Pie
Recipes for Honey Pumpkin Walnut Bread, Homemade Pumpkin Coffee Creamer, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds. Read More
Turn that Naked Carcass into Turkey Soup
One of my favorite recipes carefully tucked away in my Mother’s accordion file (ca. 1955 plus), pictured below, is this one from Craig Claiborne, published in the New York Times. This turkey noodle soup is just the thing to feed the many mouths that are likely to be gathered around your house all weekend — and to use that naked turkey carcass to its full potential. Read More
Adopt a Whole House Systems Approach to Energy Efficiency
Hate to waste energy? Considering investing in energy efficiency? renewable energy? Be sure to consider a whole house systems approach to maximize the long term value of your home. Read More
A Creative Solution to Prescription Drug Disposal
A simple, creative solution to the issue of pharmaceutical waste. Read More
Rebecca Prince-Ruiz Searches for Real Solutions to Ocean Plastic Waste
Australia's Rebecca Prince-Ruiz (founder of Plastic-free July) shares insights from a fellowship that took her around the world to discover solutions to ocean plastic waste. Read on to learn about the specific initiatives she explored for addressing the issues both upstream and down. Read More
Tom Szaky’s TerraCycle Teams Up to Take Down Trash
Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle, teams up with Recycle Across America and Pivot TV's "Human Resources" reality show to help consumers recycle right and upcycle waste. Read More
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