My family makes so much fun of me. I waste very little fabric.
First all "scraps" go into a bin beside my cutting table. Periodically I go through and cut it into 2" squares for a scrap quilt.
Then I cut what's left into 1 1/2" SQUARES. That is as small as I go that way.
I have another basket that weird shaped pieces go and those I use for a mini quilt.
Then all of those strips from squaring up your fabric. I wrap clothesline rope with the strips then zigzag around making either a rug or a basket.
I'll attach some pictures of wips.
You can make fun of me too. You will be in good company. You have beautiful trash!!!