The hot summer sun can make a smelly garbage bag that much more appealing to your neighborhood raccoons.  Fortunately, there are ways to keep animals out of the trash and ease your frustrations. Try a few of these methods out this weekend — and give us a call if you experience any problems! All of […]

When it comes to recycling – don’t overlook the bathroom! Although we tend to focus on the kitchen when recycling, the bathroom is full of toiletries and packaging that can be placed in your bin, too. Make your home a little bit more eco-friendly by keeping these bathroom essentials out of the trash. Your Bathroom Recycling […]

Will you be throwing a Memorial Day party this weekend?  Hosting a BBQ with friends and family is a great way to welcome the unofficial start to summer.  However, it’s also important to keep your environmental foot print in mind. Here are a few tips to help you reduce Memorial Day party waste. Tips to Reduce […]

Will you be doing any spring cleaning this weekend? Before you throw away your old belongings – why not give some of your old things a second life?  Upcycling is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment and reuse some of your home’s items. What is Upcycling? Upcycling is the process of taking […]

Happy Earth Day!  Today, we speak for the trees! Each year, we take some time to demonstrate how much we care about the future of the planet.  Here are a few simple changes you can make. How to Celebrate Earth Day: Spend Time Outside – Go for a walk during lunch, head to park this afternoon, […]

It’s time to start planning your spring garden!  Thinking of of using compost to nourish your plants this year?  Before you begin, be sure you know the difference between what should and shouldn’t go into your compost bin. Compost These: Leaves – As you clean up your yard for spring, throw dead leaves into your compost! […]

Ever wonder what happens to materials after they are recycled?  There are several companies out there that use recycled materials to make new products! Plastic Bottles → Plastic Lumber Thinking of adding a new deck to your backyard?  Plastic lumber is actually made from recycled plastic!  It’s often used in outdoor decking. Aluminum Cans → Baseball […]

Now that the weather is getting warmer (kind of), it’s time to start working on your outdoor home improvement projects.  Here are a few ideas to get your started. Spring Home Improvement Projects: Update Your Outdoor Patio – Whether brick, stone or concrete, your outdoor patio is a beautiful, long-lasting backyard feature.  It’s perfect for outdoor […]

Warmer weather brings one thing to mind – spring cleaning!  It’s time to get your home in shape for the new season.  This doesn’t just mean surface cleaning, it also means tackling your attic and basement clutter.  Here are a few tips to help you tackle your spring cleaning projects with ease. Spring Cleaning Tips: […]

Our trash is often out of sight, out of mind, but the truth is that it takes time for materials to truly disappear.  Every material is different, and they each biodegrade at a different rate.  So just how fast do things biodegrade?  View the infograph below to find out how long it takes for something […]