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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.

The best online secondhand shops

These are the best online marketplaces for preloved goods

November 24, 2025

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

September 12, 2025

How to sell your old clothes

Turning closets into stores can keep textiles out of the dump—and earn a little cash

May 8, 2025

How to spot high-quality clothes

5 signs of a well-made garment

February 20, 2025

A thrifter’s guide to holiday decor

Because all the best holiday decor already exists

December 10, 2024

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

August 29, 2024

Cooking tips to reduce food waste

Those scraps may have a second life–even as a menu item

March 14, 2024

Shopping tips to reduce food waste

Ask yourself: Will you really eat that bag of spinach?

March 14, 2024

What is deadstock fabric, and is it sustainable?

Can scrappy thinking create sustainable clothes?

December 7, 2023

Can ‘deadstock’ fabric clean up fashion?

More brands are trying to turn waste into clothes. Is it helping?

December 7, 2023