zero waste around the house
kitchen
- Reuse zippered plastic bags
- Reuse bread bags/produce bags
- Use rags, dishcloths, and paper towels according to different needs. You can use a paper towel a couple times before throwing it away.
- Freeze stock scraps, ginger, green onions, and herbs
- Reuse glass jars
common areas
- Just about anything can be used as a flower vase
closet
- Save and reuse boxes, polymailers, and packing material
- Save and reuse gift bags and tissue paper
bathroom
- Reuse yogurt jars for medicine cabinet storage