Angely Mercado
Angely Mercado is a climate and sustainability writer whose credits include Grist, The Nation, and The New York Times. Most recently, she was the Staff Writer for Earther at Gizmodo.
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The best online secondhand shops
These are the best online marketplaces for preloved goods
The ‘eat me first’ zone, and 18 more storage tips to cut food waste
How to organize your fridge, freezer, and produce to keep food out of the bin
How to sell your old clothes
Turning closets into stores can keep textiles out of the dump—and earn a little cash
A thrifter’s guide to holiday decor
Because all the best holiday decor already exists
How to get the most out of your ceiling fan
The old-school cooling system is a great option for dealing with longer, hotter summers
Cooking tips to reduce food waste
Those scraps may have a second life–even as a menu item
Shopping tips to reduce food waste
Ask yourself: Will you really eat that bag of spinach?
What is deadstock fabric, and is it sustainable?
Can scrappy thinking create sustainable clothes?
Can ‘deadstock’ fabric clean up fashion?
More brands are trying to turn waste into clothes. Is it helping?








