reducing trash

21 Disposable Products You Can Reuse

Don't throw away those so-called "one-time-use" items. Here are some creative ways to reuse them — and save some money in the process.

Should We Pay $2 Per Pound for Garbage Disposal?

In many European countries, citizens have to pay for their garbage disposal based on weight or volume. Could it work in the U.S.?

Precision Plastic Reduction Part Three

As you might have noticed, it’s been a while since my last plastic reduction post. That’s because the further I explore the process, the more difficult I discover the next phases t

The Great Plastic Packaging Reduction Update: How We're Dealing with Phase Two

A while back, I wrote a post detailing thirty different ways we were using less plastic packaging around the house. It was a little overwhelming at first, even with all the steps w