Practices

Do you ever go to throw something away, and feel shame that something perfectly good is going to waste? Unfortunately, it’s an all-too-common situation in America. Even though recycling is becoming more and more commonplace, Americans still produce nearly five pounds of garbage per person, per day (via Learner.org). That’s a lot of trash. At Maximize Minimalism, we’re focused on living lightly, having great experiences and getting the most out of the items we possess. With this in mind, we’re writing this article to focus on 25 ways to reuse common household items. Let’s explore!

As we’ve written in previous articles, minimalism exists on a spectrum. Some people just have too much stuff and want rid themselves of excess. Others prefer quality of quantity in life; they don’t want to live link a monk, but also recognize the toxicity of consumerism and materialism. Then there’s ultra-minimalists: people who want to live with as few possessions as possible. This can include counting every item they own and trying to keep the total quantity under 100 total items. With our lean-and-mean list coming in at 111, we have respect for them! Regardless of where you fall on this spectrum, you’ve probably wondered at some point: what are the things a minimalist must own?