Category: Green Living
5 Tips for More Sustainable Shopping
Posted on: November 25, 2024
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become staples of the holiday season. What started as one day in which countless shoppers waited in line for a chance at the best deals of the year has expanded to multiple days of savings and more easily accessible online bargains. Of course, the rise in online shopping means... Continue reading
5 Ways to Celebrate America Recycles Day
Posted on: November 15, 2024
Recruit your kids, parents, friends and neighbors to recycle with you. Make sure you’re recycling right by reviewing the guidelines for your curbside service or recycling drop-off. Recycle a new material you’ve never recycled before, but be sure to refer to #2. Buy an item made with recycled materials. Learn more about recycling by reading... Continue reading
Unwrapping the Mystery of Halloween Candy Waste
Posted on: October 21, 2024
Halloween is an extraordinary time of year for those with a sweet tooth. Kids get bags of free candy, and adults get to buy candy on sale after the holiday is over. However, going through so many individually wrapped goodies can leave an aftertaste of guilt or confusion when tossing them. Your first instinct to... Continue reading
A Camper’s Guide to Being Greener
Posted on: August 6, 2024
One activity many of us enjoy in the summer months (or spring, fall or even winter) is camping. Whether you’re tenting it or glamping, chances are you’ll be making meals and generating some waste. You might be tempted to just chuck everything in the trash, but you can be environmentally responsible while camping. It just... Continue reading
Help! What Should I Do with This Unwanted Bag?
Posted on: July 2, 2024
Bags are everywhere. Most of us probably use them in one form or another almost every day. But what do we do with them when we’re done? Now there’s a complicated question. Some bags can be recycled in your regular recycling collection, some can be recycled, but not in your curbside cart, some bags can’t... Continue reading
Maintaining a Healthy Compost Pile
Posted on: June 26, 2024
So, you’ve built and baked your compost lasagna. Each layer is set up and you might have already started adding kitchen waste! Your compost seems to be flourishing, but now what? There are four major components to remember when maintaining your compost pile: Green and brown material balance Turning and air balance Moisture levels Temperature... Continue reading
Cooking Up Compost: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting Your Own Compost Pile
Posted on: May 29, 2024
Composting is a great way to utilize kitchen waste and nourish a garden that’s the envy of your neighbors. However, if you’ve thought about composting, that thought was probably quickly followed by wondering how to start a compost pile. Well, this post is here to explain just that and get you started on your compost... Continue reading
Earth-Friendly Barbecuing
Posted on: May 20, 2024
If there’s anything that screams summer, it’s a barbecue with family or friends. There’s just something about cooking in the great outdoors. But the traditional grill out can be more wasteful than it needs to be. Here are some tips for a successful barbecue that’s a little more earth-friendly. Eat local. Whenever possible, choose menu... Continue reading
Eight Tips for a Less Wasteful Kitchen
Posted on: April 24, 2024
A kitchen is a great place for cooking, eating and spending time with friends and family. It can also be a place with a lot of waste. But there are ways to eliminate some of that. Here are a few of our favorite ideas for reducing waste in the kitchen: Growing your own herbs, fruits... Continue reading
Happy Sustainable Valentine’s Day!
Posted on: February 1, 2024
Every February 14, couples around the country show each other the love. While all this love is great, the traditional Valentine’s Day trappings aren’t all that environmentally friendly. So, what should you do? Check out some alternatives to the Valentine’s Day big four: Cards Not to sound cynical when speaking about love, but a... Continue reading
Make Back to School a Little Greener
Posted on: August 24, 2023
As the summer winds down, thoughts inevitably turn to back-to-school shopping. And while it’s exciting for kids to get some cool new stuff which takes a little of the sting out of having to head back to the classroom, the whole process can get downright environmentally unfriendly. Here are a few tips for keeping back... Continue reading
Make a Difference on Earth Day and Beyond
Posted on: April 12, 2023
Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22. There are numerous events around the country that you can participate in to show your love for the earth, and that’s a great way to spend the day. However, you don’t have to attend a huge event to make a difference. Instead, use Earth Day this... Continue reading
5 Easy Things You Can Do to Generate Less Waste
Posted on: March 18, 2021
You’re probably busier than ever these days, trying to fit work or school, family time and chores into days that seem much too short. But you still care about the environment and want to do what you can to help. So, all you overburdened folks, this post is for you. Check out this list of... Continue reading
6 Ways to Up Your Recycling Game
Posted on: January 15, 2021
Want to be a better recycler? Consider these tips. Think before you buy. The time to think about recycling is while you’re shopping. If you don’t want to end up with a bunch of packaging you can’t recycle, don’t buy it in the first place. If you’re deciding between comparable products, choose the one with... Continue reading
Top 5 Plastics to Recycle and Not Recycle
Posted on: September 11, 2020
Updated: 5/25/21 The recycling guidelines list plastic as an accepted material, so that must mean any plastic, right? Well, as it turns out, all plastic is not created equal and some of it is not recyclable with your household recycling collection or at your local recycling drop-off. Here’s a rundown on what’s ok to toss... Continue reading