Try These Ways to Use Less Stuff (and Save More Money)

Getty Images Have you ever thrown away groceries that spoiled before you got around to using them? Or bought a new jacket despite already having half a dozen in your closet?It’s easy to let things go to waste and accumulate more than we need.Use Less Stuff Day, which lands on Nov. 19 this year, encourages us to rethink our consumption habits and make more mindful, environmentally friendly choices.That might mean squeezing every last drop out of what you’ve got, finding creative ways to reuse things or simply buying less.I keep a couple of simple tricks up my sleeve to extend the life of my family’s clothing: OxiClean soaks and basic sewing skills. You’d be surprised by how many things you can salvage with a little cleaning and mending.I asked my fellow Nerds to share some of the ways they reduce waste and unnecessary spending.

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