The best gift is the one that the other person actually wants. Not only will it bring joy for both parties involved, but (most likely) it will not end up as waste. If you do not have a wish list to choose from and you want to keep your environmental impact low, then practice green gift-giving. [...]
December is packed with festive gift giving occasions and that means tons more trash and recycling. According to The Recycling Partnership, Americans generate 25 percent more garbage between Thanksgiving 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 [...]
You’re probably doing a lot of online shopping this year. Deliveries to homes are creating a lot of packaging waste. So, what to do with all those boxes and envelopes? Can the holiday packaging be recycled? Before recycling or throwing these items away, consider trying to reuse them. Offer materials for free on sites like Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace, [...]
It’s the holiday season and time for seasonal gatherings, merrymaking events, large meals, and excess food. Did you know that the average American throws away approximately one pound of food per day? The holidays include plenty of food and with a little bit of planning and creative reuse, you can reduce or eliminate wasted food. Plan [...]
During the holidays, many of us purchase or are gifted plants such as poinsettias, amaryllis, paperwhites, garlands and wreaths. While some people with a green thumb are great at keeping poinsettias alive, many people choose to throw them away and buy new plants next year. Consider adding some of these plants and greenery to your backyard [...]
Food is unquestionably the centerpiece of the holidays. It can be easy for food preparation to get out of hand and create more mess and waste than anticipated. Being mindful of how much food you and your family actually need this holiday is a great way to reduce your waste! Buy less food With Thanksgiving and [...]
With our fingers crossed that your home is safe, you will want to take steps to prepare for a long-term power outage. Use our checklist for all of the power outage supplies and essentials you’ll need, steps you should take during a power outage, and how to get those pesky appliances that are not working removed after the [...]
Has your treadmill turned into a storage space for clothes and unwanted items? Or are you ready to upgrade to a new machine? Whatever your reasons for wanting to say goodbye to it, it can be challenging to figure out what to do with an old treadmill. Read on to learn about your options so you [...]
It’s one of the most colorful times of the year, and it’s easy to enjoy the beauty of nature and your favorite seasonal activities and fall sports. While the leaves may be beautiful while on the trees, they cause quite a headache when they fall to the ground. Read on for your fall waste guide to [...]
When you spend nearly a third of your time on your mattress, it’s essential you have one that’s comfortable and in good shape. But what happens when your old mattress is no longer the right one for you? Read on to learn about some of your options to get it out of your home. Your Options [...]
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