Talking Trash

It used to be that we saw an increase in boxes to our homes during the holidays, but now, buying items online and having them delivered to our homes is a year-round event. All those shipping boxes, packing materials, and padded envelopes can pile up. According to...

Plastic bags can be found almost everywhere. We see them in stores and restaurants, piling up in our homes, floating in creeks and rivers, and blowing around like tumbleweeds outdoors. Sadly, once the bags escape into nature, they stay there, breaking down into tiny...

Collecting food scraps in the kitchen as you cook or clean up is simple. Just follow these few steps. First, if you are participating in a community organics collection program, be sure to check the list of acceptable food waste that you may include for curbside...

In an age of disposability and easy overconsumption, Tara Button’s book, A Life Less Throwaway, serves as a wake-up call and a guide to living more consciously. Button addresses our modern tendency to discard items and experiences too quickly, urging readers to...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), millions of single-use and rechargeable batteries are bought, used, recycled, or disposed of in the trash each year in the United States. There are various types of batteries depending on the size and how they...

Recycling has been in the news, and some of the stories sound pretty dire. For example, maybe you’ve heard that much of the plastic produced is never recycled. But you need the full story. It is true that some plastic is never recycled, BUT that's because much of the...

If increased recycling, or beginning to recycle, is on your list of new actions for 2024, follow these tips to ensure success! Or, if you are already a pro, share them with friends or family who could use some help to recycle correctly. By following a few simple...

Happy New Year! It’s the time of year when many of us are making plans and resolving to be better and do better in various ways in the coming months. As you think about possible resolutions for 2024, consider some of these ideas that will reduce waste, save money, and...

How many electronic devices arrived in your home over the holidays? How many are battery-powered? Batteries are part of everyday life, powering everything from video game controllers to TV remotes. There are two choices for the new devices (and old ones!) that use...