You have cut all kinds of plastic: to-go cups, shopping and produce bags and bottled water. Here are 10 easy, free ways to cut more.
Zero-Waste Basics
How to Blanch Green Beans and Freeze Without Plastic
Blanch and freeze seasonal green beans to save money and cut the plastic packaging of store-bought. Freezing also reduces wasted food.
How FabMo Keeps 70 Tons of Designer Materials Out of Landfill Every Year
Located in Silicon Valley, FabMo rescues designer materials headed for landfills and makes them available to the public for creative reuse.
7 Consumer Habits I Easily Ditched and Don’t Miss
A handkerchief stuffed inside a pocket got me thinking about aspects of consumerism I’m happy I no longer have to deal with.
Easily Turn Baking Soda into Washing Soda in the Oven
Do you want to make your own cleaning products but can’t find washing soda? Easily transform baking soda into washing soda in the oven.
How to Make Scouring Powder With Orange or Lemon Zest
Zest all the citrus to add to this simple and effective scouring powder. Save money, use up more food scraps and enjoy a truly natural scent.
How to Normalize BYO Containers in the US
Grassroots initiative US Reduces connects eco-conscious consumers with local businesses that accept BYO containers. Join us!
How to Make a Compost Bin Liner Out of Newspaper
Keep your compost pail cleaner with an easy-to-make newspaper bin liner. It saves money and adds brown matter to a compost heap.
Why We Resist Cooking, Guest Post by Brigitte Gemme
In this excerpt from her new book, Brigitte Gemme explains why we resist cooking and how to change our mindset to embrace this act of love.