Leave it to Leftovers: Tasty Meals During the Pandemic
Jacquie Ottman's tasty ways to use up leftovers, inspired by her own cooking during the coronavirus pandemic Read More
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Start a Conversation about Vegetarianism by Underscoring Benefits
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. Read More
How to Cut Down on NYC’s Trash by 70%
Tips on how to cut down waste in New York City Read More
7 Ways to Nudge Fellow New Yorkers to Cut Down on Waste
If you're the unofficial recycling nudge in your NYC building or office, you'll appreciate these tips for getting others to align with New York's Zero Waste by 2030 goals. Read More
How To Increase Recycling Collection in Apartment Buildings
Want to increase recycling in your apartment building? Get some insights and success strategies from Jacquie Ottman about what it takes to get New Yorkers to collect food scraps, e-waste, and clothing and textiles. Read More
Leftovers Pooling: The Most Fun Way Yet to Cut Down on Food Waste
Learn from WeHateToWaste founder Jacquie Ottman how to throw a Leftovers Pooling Party. And discover the most fun way yet to cut down on food waste. Read More
Give this NYC Recycling and Zero Waste Champion an Award!
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. Read More
Share, Swap and Borrow Your Way To Zero Waste
Share, swap, borrow, donate and gift to zero waste. Read on to learn We Hate To Waste founder's Jacquelyn Ottman favorite tips for getting neighbors involved in zero waste. Read More
School Kids Teach NYC the Benefits of Composting
Did you know Green Moms inspired the 2014 NYC pilot composting program? Sustainability Coordinator, Jenny Prescott, started a composting program in her daughter's NYC public school. The waste-reducing results will inspire you - and an entire city. Read More
Pick up Litter, New York!
Hey New Yorkers, let's all pitch in and pick up even just one piece of litter per day to make NYC streets cleaner and safer for all. Read More
Preventing Waste: It Just Feels Good
The reasons why we prevent waste aren't just about saving money or the environment - it also makes us feel good, and a whole lot more! Read More
Racing to Zero Waste in San Francisco? Not Without Reduce and Reuse!
Jacquie Ottman, founder of WeHateToWaste.com critiques 'Racing To Zero' documentary about San Francisco's zero waste efforts. Concludes that is risks sending a message that recycling may be preferable to waste reduction and reuse. Read More
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