Talking Trash
Extended Producer Responsibility the Key?
As many states consider legislation for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), The Recycling Partnership released a study this month that found EPR policies for packaging and printed paper could significantly increase overall residential recycling rates in the United...
Just take one
Only takes one if you SHAKE and FOLD! How many paper towels do you grab to dry your hands? More than thirteen billion pounds of paper towels are used in America each year. Many times, we take multiple towels to dry our hands. But, if we each gave up just one paper...
Quick tips to make recycling easy at home
A wicker basket beside your favorite reading chairis the perfect place to catch newspapers for recycling. Here are five easy steps you can take today to make recycling easy at home. Know what you can recycle. Check with your local solid waste district to learn which...
Slash your paper waste
You may already recycle your newspapers and office paper, but how many of these additional ways do you use to reduce or eliminate paper waste? Reduce Go digital: Ask that bills be emailed to you and subscribe to electronic versions of your favorite publications. Use...
The Zero-Waste Lifestyle
Amy: “Remember last weekend when my parents were here?”Adam: “Yeah.” He was looking at his computer, distracted.Amy: “We were joking about living trash free for a whole year? I think I want to do it.” From that conversation, the Green Garbage Project was born. Over...
What’s it like at WASTECON?
Pictured, left to right, are Eco Partners' staff James Washington, Elizabeth Roe, and Julanne Sausser. We love a good conference, and WASTECON in San Diego last month was an excellent one! Conferences, both regional and national, allow us time to connect and reconnect...
Simple things you can do
Looking for more green resolutions for 2023? Eduardo Garcia’s 2022 book Things You Can Do (Ten Speed Press, 256 pages) is filled with ideas and suggestions to consume wisely, save energy, and reduce waste. Garcia found inspiration in his own career and life. His work...
Keep hot ashes cool
It’s the time of year when we enjoy gathering around the fire — indoors around the fireplace or, in slightly warmer climes, outdoors around the fire pit or barbeque. Wherever you are enjoying a wood fire, be sure to safely dispose of all ashes. Hot coals and ashes...
Resolve to reduce
Happy New Year! Are you choosing resolutions for 2023? One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to spend less money. The easiest way to do this is to reduce what we are consuming. When we spend and consume less, we also reduce our waste. Here are some tips to...