Plastic Free July is becoming more popular as we learn more about the environmental effects of plastic waste to our waterways, animals and humans. Plastic Free July is the birth child of the Plastic Free Foundation that began in 2011. Originally starting in Australia, it has swept the world in a number of ways that […]
The time has come to fire up the pit and lather on the sauce! We’ve compiled some helpful tips for a low-waste BBQ or picnic. These tips can be used whether you’re hosting or attending a socially-distanced gathering. Pro tip: place the recycling bin next to the trash can. This helps to avoid unwanted contamination […]
In our last blog post, “Why Should We Recycle? Part 1,” we wrote about what paper, cardboard and plastic bottles and containers are made from and why it’s important to recycle them. In Part 2 of “Why We Should Recycle,” we will learn what glass bottles and jars, metal food and beverage cans and food […]
“Why should we even bother recycling?” “Why should I spend the time recycling?” These are questions recycling professionals and enthusiasts hear and receive often. This blog will provide some further details about why it is important to recycle and how easy it is. It is common to forget that everything has to come from somewhere, […]
Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this Groundhog Day, which means spring is on the way! Our motivation is on the rise with warmer temperatures! This time of year makes us feel the need to prepare our homes for the nice weather and get into the yearly task of spring cleaning. Below are a few […]
February is the month of love. The best way to love your family and friends is to love the Earth, too! Here are 6 simple tips that will help you lower your waste and show your true love, Mother Earth, how much we really love her. We all love receiving greeting cards! If you purchase […]
Have you wondered what to do with unwanted clothes? Do they go in the trash or is there another option? Do our clothes ever disappear? In this blog, you will learn about what happens to our unwanted clothes and how you can help our environment by properly disposing of them. This guest blog post is […]
Missed Part 1 of Beyond the 3 R’s? You can find it here! We are very familiar with the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. But let’s take it a step further! Did you know there are more than just 3 R’s you can practice everyday? Get your creative thinking hat on and let’s see […]
We are very familiar with the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. But let’s take it a step further! Did you know there are more than just 3 R’s you can practice everyday? Get your creative thinking hat on and let’s see what other everyday sustainable practices you can implement! You might practice these more […]
Scrub-a-dub-dub! The bathroom is a place where we spend a lot of time cleaning, prepping and grooming. Here are some of the small eco-friendly changes we can make in the bathroom that can make a BIG impact on our health and environment. Toilet Paper and Facial Tissue We all use it, so why not choose […]
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