Talking Trash

How much do you know about the business of recycling? Most of us understand that when we recycle correctly, the stuff we put into recycling bins gets sorted, baled, processed, and made into new stuff. But how do those steps really work? How do we make sure that what...

Are you looking for some New Year's resolutions and daily inspiration for 2022? Do you like ideas that improve your family life, community, and the environment? If you answered “yes,” check out Waste Not Everyday: 365 Ways to Reduce, Reuse and Reconnect by Erin...

Did you start your shopping early this year? While retail stores continue to operate with limited stock, staff, capacity, and hours, many of us are doing our holiday shopping online. Although it may be convenient and contactless, online shopping significantly...

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...

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...