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Micro-pantries, big science—and Ridwell is part of it
During this spring’s Non-Perishable Food Collection in Seattle, Ridwell is partnering with a team at UW to put micro-pantry research into action.
A future without waste starts with you
Find out why Ridwell runs on member support and how our community is changing the status quo.
All about our new electric vans
Meet our new electric vans, purpose-built for services like ours.
Unraveling the challenge of textile waste
Explore the particular challenges of doing the right thing with textile waste.
Tips from Shira Gill: 10 things to ditch for the new year
Tips from Ridwell member and minimalist organization pro Shira Gill
How to waste less during the holidays
Sustainability tips for gifting, decorating, and entertaining during the holidays, the most wasteful time of year when people in the US produce 25% more trash.
Guide to sustainable wrapping paper and greeting cards
An estimated 2.3 billion pounds of wrapping paper end up in the landfill every year, even though lots of recyclable and even compostable options are available.
Are holiday trees wasteful? Not necessarily.
Here’s what you need to know about how to celebrate sustainably with three types of tree: artificial, live cut, and potted.
Entertaining with less food waste
The USDA estimates that 30-40% of our food supply goes to waste, and holiday gatherings often result in extra food. Here’s how to avoid waste while entertaining.
Tips from Shira Gill: 5 simple habit shifts
Tips from a Ridwell member and organizing expert
Staff picks: Brands against single-use plastic
Folks on our team use and love these products
Partner spotlight: Habitat for Humanity
Learn about what happens with the items we pick up for Habitat for Humanity and how you can use your local Habitat ReStore.
10 simple summer tips to waste less
Our top 10 simple tips to waste less during the summer months, from using less plastic to saving a little electricity and more.
The Ridwell community in Denver is growing!
Two innovative recycling companies have become one!