Another way is to change how you manage items when you no longer have use for them (e.g., donating or gifting versus throwing away).
Our current economy is mainly based on the “take-make-waste” model. In other words, we take raw materials from the earth, process those materials into products, and then throw away those products once finished with them. One way to change this mindset is to minimize the amount of waste you produce by changing your consumption habits. Another way is to change how you manage items when you no longer have use for them (e.g., donating or gifting versus throwing away). Below are tips to help you waste less.