Local high school students have developed a concept for an app that may help people recycle right. They are requesting assistance to test their concept.
Read moreAuthor: Guest Blogger
On The Trail: Less Waste and Litter Free
As the weather warms, more people will be making trips to their local trails and parks. Simply thinking ahead can help you avoid situations in which it seems necessary to litter or improperly dispose of trash while enjoying trails and parks. Each small change you make helps to create a better and more sustainable future.
Read more
Make a Sustainable Fashion Statement
Over the past year, for many people, working from home led to a shift in their daily wardrobes, which may have changed the need for seasonal wardrobe updates. As we begin the new year, let’s talk about sustainable fashion. It’s a good time to rethink the way we consume and interact with fashion.
Read more
COVID-19 Challenged My Waste Reduction Efforts
Over the past several weeks, I’ve been thinking about my waste reduction efforts along with increased use of single-use plastics and other non-recyclable items. It feels harder than ever to stay true to my values and waste reduction efforts, both supporting local businesses and limiting my use of non-recyclable items.
Read more
Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do, or Do Without
Could we reduce our waste by turning back the clock on some of our habits? Our grandparents lived by the popular slogan of that time, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without” in the wake of the second world war. How can their actions inspire us today?
Read more
Why You Shouldn’t Pay Attention to the Number on Plastic Packaging
Resin codes identify the chemicals used to make plastic packaging. Developed by the plastics industry, they were never intended to be a consumer communications or education tool.
Read more
Throwing a Zero-Waste BBQ Event
Summer BBQs in Northeast Ohio create lots of trash because single-use plates, utensils and cups are not recyclable. But there are some simple steps you can take to create a (nearly) zero-waste summer event!
Read more
Reducing Your Landfill Contribution
The easiest way to reduce our landfill contribution is to start at the source and reduce how much waste we produce.
Read more
New Year’s Resolve to Follow the 4R’s
It’s time to follow through on those new year resolutions. Resolve to try the four Rs in 2019: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.”
Read more
Holiday Recycling Best Practices
Americans generate 25 percent more garbage betweenThanksgiving and New Year’s Day than at any other time of year. Cardboard containers, paperboard boxes, wrapping paper, metal tins and Styrofoam™ packing materials all are part of the holiday recycling conundrum. Make sure you know which items are naughty and which are nice when it comes to making your home green for the holidays.
Read more