20 Simple Ways to Reduce Waste—And Save Money Every Month

Save cash—and the planet

The modern lifestyle requires a lot of stuff…and a great big budget to afford all of that stuff. But even after we acquire all of the things we use on a daily basis—food, clothing, accessories, household items, beauty products—our planet has to deal with all of the consumer waste it produces. The EPA reports that Americans generated about 254 million tons of trash in 2015, contributing to pollution in the short term and speeding up climate change in the long term. The good news is that adopting sustainable practices and preserving resources can help remedy and even reverse the damage done. Here are 20 easy and impactful ways to start cutting waste today. Adopt a waste-free lifestyle with these tips.