10 Tips for Less Trash

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10 Tips for Less Trash

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Go Homemade

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Meal Plan

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Compost

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Avoid Single-Use Items

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Pack Your Own Lunch

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Embrace Secondhand

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Repurpose

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Say No to Plastic

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Shop Package Free

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Try Some Bathroom Swaps

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