April 19, 2020
Even though you cannot use your reusable bags at the store during the COVID-19 epidemic, there is still a way you can use them. Ask the cashier to put your…
April 12, 2020
We all have heard of the rush to get toilet paper as we all stay home to limit our exposure to others. Are those empty toilet paper rolls starting to…
April 5, 2020
Recycling facilities continue to face issues with "contamination". Contamination are items placed in our single stream recycling bins which need to go to trash or need to be recycled by…
March 15, 2020
Did you know there are some easy ways to save water? Always turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth or shaving. Only wash full loads of laundry (when possible…
March 1, 2020
Did you know that you can get a free home energy audit through Mass Save? They will recommend ways to improve energy efficiency and cut energy costs and they also…
Feb 23, 2020
The average American household receives 848 pieces of junk mail, which equals 1.5 trees every year and more than 100 million trees for all U.S. households combined. One contributor to…
Feb 2, 2020
Composting 101: Home composting is easier than you think and it is a great way to reduce trash and create fertilizer for your garden. There are many helpful videos and…
Feb 9, 2020
Did you know that 60 million water bottles are being thrown away every day in the US? Very few of those bottles are properly recycled and most of them are…
Jan 12, 2020
Did you know that 160,000 plastic bags are being used every SECOND around the world? Most of them are only used for a few minutes and they are not being…
Jan 5, 2020
Did you know that plastic straws contribute disproportionately to plastic pollution? It takes a lot of energy to make them. They are also incredibly difficult to recycle like any other…