Animal shelters often need everyday items you might already have at home. From paper bags to old towels, here are six things to set aside before tossing- and how to check if your local rescue can use them.

Simple, low-waste swaps and tips to help you reuse, refill, and repurpose in the kitchen. No perfection needed, just progress.

Don’t toss your makeup! Here’s how to donate, repurpose, or recycle everything from brand-new lipsticks to well-loved brushes- keeping beauty waste out of landfills.