Humans produce an incredible amount of rubbish, and it causes an incredible amount of damage to our environment and health. Better waste management practices are part of the solution, but waste reduction is just as vital. Sarah Currie-Halpern from Think Zero LLC joins to discuss how our waste is managed, how to improve this system, and how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are helping. She emphasizes the importance of waste reduction in both the public and private sectors, and offers tips for how to support these efforts. Resources discussed in this episode:
Secondhand shopping sites & apps: 1stDibs, AptDeco, Chairish, eBay, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, Kaiyo, Once Upon a Child, Play it Again Sports, Poshmark, ThredUp.
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