Whether you're a flash flood survivor or a homeowner with bad luck, recovering from flood damage is tough. Use this guide to help get you through the worst of it and start over again. Remove Residual Mud and Dirt Once the standing water has been pumped out, grab your boots, gloves, shovel and trash can. Use [...]
Plastic is one of the most important materials used in the world today because it is lightweight, durable and economical. Unfortunately, many of the things that make plastic desirable for use in products and packaging make it less desirable for the environment if disposed improperly. Plastic does not degrade naturally in the environment and pollutes our [...]
You are a recycler. You sort, rinse and set out your paper, bottles and cans on the curb. Yet you still have things to throw away. You wonder why Styrofoam™ trays and takeout containers can’t go in the recycling bin. And what about all the other plastics your city says cannot be recycled? What makes some [...]
Let’s be real: hosting backyard BBQs in Southern Colorado is a summer essential, but they create lots of trash. Many choose to use single-use plates, utensils and cups, creating a large amount of non-recyclable waste. However, there are some simple steps you can take to create a (nearly) zero-waste BBQ summer event. Let guests know this [...]
For many zero-waste followers, cutting out or properly recycling plastics in is among the main goals in creating a more sustainable lifestyle. However, this is no easy task, with everything from the food we eat to the products we buy wrapped in plastic, and then wrapped in plastic again. Toothpaste Unless you’ve already switched to chewing sticks, you’ll [...]
There are loads of options to brew a zero-waste coffee, and the one you choose will largely come down to taste. Some are simpler than others, but whichever you choose it’s going to be lightyears ahead of the single-use plastic pots that are currently so common. Zero-Waste Coffee Filter One of the simplest ways to start making [...]
When you start searching for 'pest control' recommendations, you're likely to find all kinds of harsh chemical products, articles filled with misleading info, and images of people spraying pesticides around their homes. But how do you protect your home from pests without the use of harsh chemicals? What are the safest and most effective ways to [...]
Allergy season gets the best of us. But if you or someone you know has adverse effects to allergies, here are a few tips around the house that are best for allergen reduction. Vacuum: The type of vacuum you choose makes a huge difference in allergen reduction. If you don't have a fine-particle HEPA filter vacuum, use a [...]
While xeriscape design is a great way to help your yard during a drought, it isn’t the only option. Artificial Landscaping For people who may not have as much time for lawn upkeep, installing synthetic plants or artificial turf may be the best option. When considering artificial turf, keep in mind that maintenance is still required, [...]
Zero waste living is a growing movement that encourages the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. The goal is to generate the smallest amount of landfill-bound trash possible – or none at all. For most of us, going zero waste is a big lifestyle change. (One of our writers, who put zero waste living to the test for [...]
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