Talking Trash

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...

Last December, the United Nations adopted a resolution put forth by Turkey and over 100 other countries to observe an annual Zero Waste Day beginning this March 30. This resolution is just one of several recently adopted that focuses on waste issues. According to the...

“But I believe that at the very crux of living more sustainably is the need to consume less, and to consume more thoughtfully.” So says Jen Gale in the first chapter of her book, The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make Small Changes That...

It’s almost time for spring cleaning and decluttering the house. Is a toy closet on your list of places to work? Perhaps some new toys arrived over the holidays and it’s time to donate some of the old toys moved to the back of the closet. If those old toys include...

“Getting carried away” is something we say when someone is losing control and taking something too far — even if it’s a good thing. We all have learned that recycling is good for the planet. But did you know that some people get carried away when they recycle? These...