Talking Trash

Image credit: Moncherie| E+ | Getty Images During this season of Thanksgiving, we give thanks for you. You inspire us with the good work you do in your communities. Working with you, Eco Partners has produced newsletters for more than 50 communities across the...

Each year on November 15, America Recycles Day serves as a call to action to encourage individuals, communities, and organizations to increase their recycling efforts and commitment to waste reduction and reuse. It is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to...

Falling leaves are beautiful and a lovely part of walks this time of year. They light trees afire in colors of yellow, red, orange, and gold and give a delightful crunch underfoot. If raked into a pile, they are fun to jump into and toss about. But eventually, those...

And how does it impact solid waste management? Raise your hand if you have heard "environmental justice" mentioned recently. Need some clarity about what it is and what it means for solid waste? A basic definition comes from the Natural Resources Defense Council:...

Unless you have been away on an extended vacation or are avoiding all news, you know that recycling faces contamination challenges. In most communities, items you place into your recycling bin get mixed with everyone else’s and then sent to a large plant called a...

Timely disposal of prescription medicines can reduce the risk of them being taken accidentally or misused intentionally. The best and most environmentally friendly way to dispose of your prescription medicines is through a proper drug disposal program. Fortunately,...

Do your fall plans include some purging to “tidy up” around the house? If so, be aware that major thrift stores and charitable organizations often receive far more used items than they can sell or give away. Sometimes, your “donations” may just be taking a detour to...

Bipartisan legislators introduced a bill in the House and the Senate to address U.S. food waste. The New Opportunities for Technological Innovation, Mitigation, and Education to Overcome Waste is more easily known as the "NO TIME to Waste Act." The bill,...

We may think we are done recycling when we toss something into a recycling bin. But we aren’t! Recycling is all about giving things a second chance. When we recycle, our old bottles become new bottles or fleece blankets. Old glass jars become new jars or insulation...