Talking Trash

Household hazardous waste (or HHW, for short) is not only a problem when it is in your home. It can also pose a problem when it is thrown out. For example, throwing away an item like used motor oil can be dangerous and wasteful. It can be dangerous if it is spilled or...

According to a U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association report, 71% of discarded tires are recycled to create rubberized asphalt, ground rubber products, and fuel. You may have seen some things made from ground rubber, such as playgrounds, athletic fields, running tracks,...

After the cool and rainy spring, it’s time to prepare for a warm and sunny summer! Warmer temperatures increase the decomposition rate of household waste, leading to stinky trash odors and unwanted pests. Here are some tips for managing your waste in the summer heat....

From smartphones and smart home devices to TVs and wearable technology, the average American home contains a staggering 30 separate pieces of consumer technology. For over 80% of Americans, smartphones, tablets, and laptops have become central to our home, school, and...

Do your summer plans include a trip to the river, lake, or ocean shore? Once there, you might fish, wade, swim, surf, or ski. After the sun goes down, you might enjoy a dinner of seafood or freshwater fish. Chances are, you will have so much fun, you won’t think much...

Tired of running out of gas for the lawn mower, dodging the cord on an electric mower, or waiting for a battery to recharge? You can save money, reduce air pollution, and enjoy the natural music of the outdoors with an environmentally friendly reel mower. Reel mowers...

Most wishes are positive, but not always when it comes to recycling. Recyclers sometimes get a little too enthusiastic and put the wrong things into their recycling bins. For some, these are careless mistakes. But for others, this is wishful recycling, or...

Did you dive into summer with a splash this past Memorial Day weekend? We hope it was a great start to the lazy, hazy, warm months ahead. To help keep the summer fun and "green," here are some tips from us to use and share with those you serve. Check out the "how-tos"...

For those of us in four-season climates, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer and outdoor picnics. Cooking and eating outside can be fun, but moving the celebration indoors also works on rainy or too-hot days. According to this blog post from the...