Talking Trash

Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot. ~ Hausa (Nigerian) Proverb During this time of Thanksgiving, we find a lot to be thankful for in our partnerships with solid waste educators. They constantly inspire us with the good work they do in their communities...

Have you noticed that what is accepted for recycling may change from year to year or from place to place? That’s because recyclables are part of a commodities market. For example, sometimes certain types of your recyclable plastics or glass can be sold at a good...

Each year in November, we celebrate America Recycles Day to remind us about the important economic and environmental benefits of recycling and to help motivate occasional recyclers to become everyday recyclers. Since the early 2000s, the amount of waste recycled or...

Our hard-working team delivers the content you can count on to help educate your community about local solid waste issues and programs. Our team members also do good works in their local communities. Eco Partners, Inc. staff writer Margot Gibson joined an ambitious...

Buying and selling used items helps your community, your wallet, and the environment. But how? The sad truth is that Americans make tons of garbage — literally. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American throws away more than 4½...

If you’re following the news, you know there’s a lot of coverage on the supply chain issues this year and the impact they will have on holiday shopping. While late October may feel too soon to start shopping, apparently we can’t start soon enough this year! How about...

Bulk foods are a great way to save money and reduce packaging waste, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about how to buy in bulk in a way that reduces waste instead of creating it. On average, buying organic foods in bulk costs 89% less than buying them in...

Last week, we featured Can I Recycle This? – A Guide to Better Recycling and How to Reduce Single-Use Plastics (Penguin Books, 259 pages) by Jennie Romer. This week we get to know the author. How old were you when you first became interested in environmental...

This deceptively simple question can lead to spirited discussions or disagreements with friends and family. The item in question may be accepted in one curbside program but not in an adjacent community. It could have been accepted in the past but is no longer accepted...