The Waste Volume - FOLKLIFE Magazine
For the Reusers. The Reimaginers. The Ones Asking What’s Left Behind.
The Waste Volume dives into what we discard—physically, emotionally, and collectively—and what we might reclaim. It’s about the scraps, the leftovers, the things we toss out or carry with us, and the quiet power in rethinking what we consider a waste.
This Volume of FOLKLIFE looks at waste not just as a problem to be solved, but as a lens into how we live, what we value, and what we're willing to let go. Inside are stories of transformation, resilience, and circular thinking—from those building new systems, to those working with their hands, to those exploring what we value, and to those simply doing their best to tread a little lighter.
In These Pages
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Reflections on repair, reuse, and the emotional layers of letting go
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Conversations with creatives, farmers, and small-town dreamers giving new life to old things
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Stories of composting, salvaging, reimagining, and the messiness of doing better
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Photography and essays that challenge the throwaway mindset and celebrate resourceful beauty
Like all volumes of FOLKLIFE, this one is printed to last and designed to live beyond the moment—on shelves, in hands, and in hearts.
For those who believe what’s broken isn’t always wasted—and that there’s wisdom in the remnants.
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