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January

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January: The Reality of Recycling

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Resources

<aside> <img src="/icons/search_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/search_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> Recommended Tools

Model Recycling Toolkit - US EPA

Earth 911 - Recycling Center Search

RecycleNation App

SMART: Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles

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<aside> <img src="/icons/book_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/book_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> Recommended Reading

The Story of Stuff - Annie Leonard

Cradle to Cradle - William McDonough

How Do I Recycle Common Recyclables - US EPA

Recycling in the U.S. Is Broken. How Do We Fix It? - Columbia

What is Wish-Cycling and Why Does It Matter? – RecycleNation

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<aside> <img src="/icons/playback-play-button_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/playback-play-button_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> Recommended Watching

The Story of Stuff - Annie Leonard on YouTube

how our recycling system went from broken to shattered - Shelbizleee on Youtube

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Reviewing & Recycling Products I Used in 2023: Would I Rebuy Them? | 1 Year Sustainability Challenge

Exploring My Local Recycling Options (in North Carolina, USA) | One Year Sustainability Challenge

Reflecting on January and the Reality of Recycling - One Year Sustainability Challenge

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February

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Food Waste February

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Resources

Food Sourcing & Preservation Resources

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USDA Local Food Directories

FindAComposter.com

Litterless - Composting & Bulk Refill Directory

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<aside> <img src="/icons/book_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/book_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> Recommended Reading

[Big Little Recipes: Good Food with Minimal Ingredients and Maximal Flavor - Emma Laperruque & Food52 ](https://pantrypuzzle.notion.site/Big-Little-Recipes-Good-Food-with-Minimal-Ingredients-and-Maximal-Flavor-Emma-Laperruque-Food5-519e18d124d941a5aa23732e4e1ba28e)

The Taste of Country Cooking - Edna Lewis

Black Girl Baking - Jerelle Guy

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10 ways to compost no matter where you live | indoor, drop-off, & worm composting - YouTube - Shelbizleee

RECIPE?! SERIES - hot for food - Lauren Toyota - Youtube

Becoming a Farm Girl - YouTube

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Let's Bake Bread and chat about Food Waste | One Year Sustainability Challenge: Food Waste February

Our Garden in February + How We Compost! One Year Sustainability Challenge: Food Waste February

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March

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Decompose in October

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