Talking Trash

There is nothing better than this change of season: days are getting shorter, temps are gradually cooler, kids are back in school, and ballfields are lit for football and soccer games. Outdoors, the leaves are changing colors. While the leaves are red, yellow, and...

As October begins, we want to share one of our favorite conferences with you—SWANA's WASTECON®. Scheduled for October 21–24 in Grapevine, Texas, WASTECON® 2024 offers a unique blend of educational sessions and real-world demonstrations to enhance our understanding of...

"Save the Planet!" is a rallying cry to motivate us to take better care of the Earth, but the PBS video "Why It's Time to Stop Saving the Planet " takes a different approach. Based on Jenny Price's book Stop Saving the Planet!, the video explains how viewers should...

Contamination in recycling and trash might seem like a minor issue, but its consequences reach far and wide, impacting our environment and efforts toward sustainability. When non-recyclable items, like this leaky hose, end up in the recycling bin, they contaminate the...

In our modern, convenience-driven society, single-use plastics have become ubiquitous, from takeout containers to shopping bags. Unfortunately, these disposable plastic items, designed for brief use, do not break down easily, regardless of size, and accumulate in...

Are there cans of paint hanging around in your basement or garage? Once the painting project is over, what should you do with your leftover paint? If you have at least half or most of a can of paint left, and if the paint is still usable, please donate it to a local...

Yard signs are everywhere, promoting homes for sale, community yard sales, or school events. But their numbers increase exponentially during an election season. Unlike other community signs, these have no purpose beyond the campaigns. One innovative Florida community...

Food scraps are an inevitable part of kitchen waste, and the odors they produce can be a nuisance. Whether the odors are in your kitchen containers or an outside organics collection bin, you can follow these effective strategies to minimize unpleasant smells. Line...

As long as there has been trash, there have been people compelled to save it from the landfill and give it one more chance at being useful. Entire TV shows, books, websites, and blogs revolve around this very topic. Whether it is repainting a piece of furniture,...