1930’s ZERO
WASTE
Grow a garden. In 1929, 20% of Americans lived on farms. Large family and community gardens were a common way for people to get food.
Food WASTE Be mindful about food waste. No part of an animal was wasted. Each part of an animal was used in a creative way, from storing fat to boiling feet for broth.
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Buy secondhand. When kids outgrew their clothes they were given to people in need or passed down to younger siblings.
↖ Recycle. Used, old clothing was cut up to use as rags for various purposes from dusting to dish washing.
S H A R E
Share resources. People shared the produce they grew with their community in order to keep variety in their diets.