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Why I Will Only Rent, Not Buy, Dresses From Now On

Rent, Share Rather Than Own

Why Adrian Moyer, a sustainably minded fashionista will only rent not buy dresses in the future. Her experience using Rent The Runway is described here.

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

Reduce Reuse Refill, 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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The Future of Doggie Bags: Two New Ideas For Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

Fredrica Rudell

Doggie Bags, Food Waste, Respect Food

Think taking doggie bags (or to-go bags) for restaurant leftovers is wasteful, or not cool? Read this article for two new ideas for reducing to-go packaging waste while you reduce food waste.

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Anybody Want to Share a Taxi?

Save Energy Water and Other Resources, Share Rather Than Own

Jacquie Ottman shares a positive story about sharing a taxi ride from New York's LaGuardia airport over the busy Christmas travel season.

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Tuesday ‘Discovery’ Nights in the East Village

Share Rather Than Own, Upcycle

Trash day in NYC turns into Tuesday 'Discovery' Nights when the waste-haters of the city can search through trash and find themselves new treasures.

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How the Big Apple Can Slice Its Energy Use

Kendra Pierre-Louis

Save Energy, Save Energy Water and Other Resources

Solutions to New York CIty's wasteful energy use can lower the utility bill.

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Stuff and the City

Katherine Gloede

Carpool, Donate, Lend, Reduce Reuse Refill, Rent, Rideshare, Share Rather Than Own, Swap

Ways to get rid of excess unwanted stuff without being wasteful.

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