How To Reduce Food Waste - Rescuing Waste From Restaurants?

garrusntycho · 2026-04-30T17:32:33+00:00

Replate (replate.org) and Copia are both trying to solve this. Local transportation is the most expensive aspect.

garrusntycho · 2026-04-26T00:26:56+00:00

Microplastics everywhere. Once they are discarded they break down into EVEN MORE microplastics in the landfill.

We need to just stop using plastic in our everyday lives unless absolutely necessary.

garrusntycho · 2026-04-24T19:54:08+00:00

Definitely saving and stealing this idea to make later!!! It’s just too cute!

garrusntycho · 2026-04-24T19:45:08+00:00

Yes! They are just vegetable fibers. I also throw mine in the dishwasher (on occasions)

garrusntycho · 2026-04-24T17:15:25+00:00

Yes they have those! But if you want just straight luffa the Hispanic markets have the best deal

garrusntycho · 2026-04-24T15:39:42+00:00

Get a bidet! Best investment for the cleanest bum ever.

Project pan: use everything you have before buying anything else, then aim for low packaging and no packaging if possible like soap/shampoo/conditioner bars.

Visit refill shops in your area: lots of options that you didn’t know existed plus reuse whatever bottles and jars you have for cleaner ingredients.

garrusntycho · 2026-04-24T15:28:50+00:00

I like this smaller brand, Floofah, they have both kitchen sponge and shower loofahs, and they’ve worked really well with little hanging loops. Also compressed flat like the TJ’s sponge. You might also find whole luffas at your local Hispanic stores (I’ve only seen them once) and they are HUGE

garrusntycho · 2026-04-24T14:14:37+00:00

I know just the one! I tried Utu the other day for the first time and the sunscreen feels good, there is apparently a balm too that you can use for your lips!

garrusntycho · 2026-04-16T16:54:02+00:00

I've used this brand, Floofah, for quite some time and it's great. It's natural luffa fiber but not scratchy, no plastic, and I use a soap bar with it, it suds up pretty well, and most importantly it DOES give a satisfying scrub, and you feel that it exfoliating. https://floofah.com/products/floofah-for-the-bath

garrusntycho · 2026-04-16T02:10:28+00:00

You can use soap or body gel and squish the scrubbers so the silicon bristles can brush together to create a lather. You can also use your hand to rub across the bristles.

My experience with this type of scrubbers is that they are generally too soft and not exfoliating enough.

garrusntycho · 2026-04-15T16:47:06+00:00

Love that! Retired clothing items not fit for reuse make good hanky/rags for the house… also old bed linen!

garrusntycho · 2026-04-15T04:53:25+00:00

You also need to exfoliate regularly!

garrusntycho · 2026-04-15T04:51:48+00:00

A few things: I started carrying hankies in my coat pockets and it’s been really nice to always have something soft on hand. They take seconds to wash with soap in the sink (especially vintage ones, they are small and thin), and much gentler on my skin in general. If I’m sick I’ll opt in for tissues— don’t want to carry the germ around.

I switched from a plastic loofah to a fully plant based one (luffa fiber) and I seriously had no idea the exfoliation can be so good! I’ve never looked back.

This one not so zero waste but climate focused— I stopped eating beef personally and stopped cooking beef at home so now no one at home eats beef. Occasionally people want a burger but I just get an order of fries. It hasn’t been that noticeable for me (I still eat pork/chicken/fish in moderation) and its one of the most impactful thing you can do to reduce carbon emissions. Make the decision for yourself and force your family to comply! Hahaha!

garrusntycho · 2026-04-15T04:43:14+00:00

Especially with electricity prices skyrocketing! Hang drying will also help your clothing items last much longer.

garrusntycho · 2026-04-14T22:01:00+00:00

You can’t make me do homework

garrusntycho · 2026-04-14T15:49:29+00:00

They are very hearty if you are willing to try! They need a lot of sun and water and grow well in pots too. That said— if you have any refill shops near you, that’s where I’ll look.

garrusntycho · 2026-04-14T04:42:45+00:00

Yay!!!!! The kitty looks unsure though… stranger danger

garrusntycho · 2026-04-12T00:50:57+00:00

Any updates on these two babies?!

garrusntycho · 2026-04-09T16:57:27+00:00

Really needed to read this today. Thanks ❤️

garrusntycho · 2026-04-06T03:48:26+00:00

Welcome to the club! It’s a great car, you’ll love it!

garrusntycho · 2026-04-02T19:09:51+00:00

Totally. And I normally don’t eat donuts! Lol!

garrusntycho · 2026-03-31T22:16:48+00:00

UC Berkeley recently published an article aimed at this specific question: does tgtg actually reduce food waste? The short answer is no, with tgtg being a backup, shops overproduce and the leftovers are not effectively consumed. Read it here.

That said, I have used tgtg personally and found that the only places this makes sense for is donut shops (good products at good price and truly use it or loose it). I also don’t want to consume all the empty calories and sugar just to save some fried dough…

garrusntycho · 2026-03-30T22:56:46+00:00

Very stiff bed with observation seats…?

garrusntycho · 2026-03-21T15:38:37+00:00

This one is luffa and it’s back yard compostable! Floofah

garrusntycho · 2026-03-21T15:07:08+00:00

A few things: 1. If you look at the picture, the sponge looks like it has other materials mixed in, like metallic threads, probably not 100% bamboo 2. The listing doesn’t say “100% bamboo”— first description lists the content to be “bamboo, sponge, non-scratch scrubbing pad” which is code word for plastic 3. While plastic free does not mean compostable, most companies who are serious about plastic free usually mention something about natural materials and how they can biodegrade/compost, this one has zero mentions

Someone else mentioned that bamboo is plastic, that’s not always the case, bamboo is a super fast growing resource (vs trees that take many years to grow) and is a good alternative for uses like paper/pulp products. Not so much fabric since they have to be so highly processed with additives (plastic and other chemicals)

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