
Beauty Packaging Recycling
Many readers reposted about the free recycling of snack/candy wrappers through TerraCycle and Subaru (REI), so here is another post about...
Many readers reposted about the free recycling of snack/candy wrappers through TerraCycle and Subaru (REI), so here is another post about...
A post from two years ago suggested a way to reduce plastic consumption by using shampoo bars instead of traditional bottles. Another way...
As I was pulling into the driveway this past week, I saw a plastic bag that contained a large book: the Yellow Pages. When it happened a...
Great news—there is a new opportunity to recycle plastic in Western PA! This is a follow-up to a prior posting about plastic recycling....
Americans are fashion conscious. Particularly, they like to buy new clothes. There is even a term, “retail therapy,” that is often...
Toilet paper. For those who use it, which is less than 30% of the world’s population, toilet paper can be a very personal choice. Two-ply...
Try to imagine a day where you go without using plastic—it’s impossible. From yogurt containers to shampoo bottles to takeout containers,...
Been holding onto your dreams of a Mondale presidency and are finally ready to let go? Or, more likely, you may have some signs from our...
Sponges. We all use them, from cleaning pots and pans to other household chores. But did you know that many sponges contain plastic? They...
I grew up having paper towels handy for many uses, especially in the kitchen. Wash your hands; dry with a paper towel. Spill on the...
It is hard for all of us to be thinking about the environment during the pandemic, which is why I have not posted very much. But as a...
Today’s Earth Day will rank among the most unusual, not because we are celebrating the 50th anniversary but primarily due to a virus....
I have reviewed TerraCycle’s partnership with Subaru and TerraCycle’s free recycling programs in recent posts. Perhaps my favorite...
In a prior post about TerraCycle, I explored the partnership between Subaru and TerraCycle that allows for a number of items to be...
As 2019 comes to a close, I wanted to reflect on the first year of this blog and what I learned throughout the year. When I started this...
As we gear up for the holidays, we can add to the joy of the season (or at least the joy of the earth) by thinking green! As this article...
My newest opportunity to redefine and reduce waste comes courtesy of Subaru and TerraCycle. Subaru was the first manufacturing facility...
One company has made great strides in helping people move towards a zero-waste state: TerraCycle. This company single-handedly has...
So many of us love our cats and dogs like family members, but we may not think about their impact on the environment, specifically what...