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- Lady Bird Johnson
I tend to think of autumn as one of the most wasteful seasons because as we prepare for winter time can get away from us! Taking steps to reduce that waste can declutter our lives and help the environment!
While technically biodegradable, yard waste that heads to the dump doesn't biodegrade because of the conditions. Try composting or looking up your town's leaf recycling program!
Gifts with their packaging and one-use concept can create waste- swap out your gift for live herbs. Useful and beautiful!
Instead of buying and using single use plastic decor try using natural materials like pumpkins, corn stalks, and hay bales to decorate your home for the autumnal holidays.
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Experiment with using food scraps as ingredients for things like crackers, vinegar, and fruit leather!
Take inventory of your fridge and pantry before grocery shopping.
Save vegetable scraps in the freezer to collect for making stock.
Try countertop or backyard composting.