Doing Away with Throwing Away

In this episode, we introduce 4 ideas about making the conscious choice to not throw things away, which correlates to the SDGs of responsible production and consumption. In addition to reducing waste, new value is created through upcycling, and communication fostered by donating things to others in one's community. Using these ideas as a hint, see the impact you might create in your daily life, by making the choice to not throw things away.

Hirose Shun repairs and upcycles old sneakers
Recycling pioneer – Ishizaka Noriko
A free gift arrives, arranged through a group on a social media site: Buy Nothing Project
Vegetable tempura made with produce classed as "sub-standard"
Children can eat for half price of adult
Suyama Chimi started the diner as a way to prevent vegetables going to waste

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