Talking Trash

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...

As humans, we like things that make our lives easier. So many of our machines today make everyday tasks easier — from washers and dryers that clean our clothes to stoves that cook our dinners to hot water heaters that provide warm water for washing dishes and taking...

Have you ever wondered how an artist can take a block of marble and see the sculpture hiding inside or view a blank canvas and unveil the painting within? That same creative talent and vision are present today in modern “upcycle artists” who look at what many view as...

April is a great month to remind ourselves that we are caretakers of this beautiful planet we call home. Last week, we celebrated Earth Day. This week, we celebrate Arbor Day, and one way we can show our commitment to the earth is to plant a tree this week!...

While we celebrate Earth Day on April 22 every year, it's what we do to protect our planet and environment each day throughout the year that's critical to the impact we can make. All the actions we take in our everyday lives, no matter the size, add up to make a...

Earth Day is coming up on April 22. Are you ready? According to Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG, “In 2023 we must come together again in partnership for the planet. Businesses, governments, and civil society are equally responsible for taking action against...