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 […]

Knowing what you CAN recycle is just as important as knowing what you CAN’T. Do you know the difference? Whether you are looking to dispose of a broken flower pot that shattered while gardening, or you’re looking to get rid of empty plastic water bottles, our recycling services will help you lessen your impact on the […]

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 […]

Looking to give your old wooden pallets a new life?  Now that your done with your spring home remodeling, here are a few fun ways to re-purpose your pallets at home this weekend! DIY Ideas for Wooden Pallets: Create a Wooden Headboard  A floor to ceiling headboard can give your bedroom a rustic look and […]

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, […]

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 […]

 Today is World Water Day! Water plays an important role in our lives.  It’s not just for drinking – we use water when we take a shower, wash our hands, prep dinner, clean our clothes, etc.  Many people don’t realize that water is even used to create new materials and packaging. Unfortunately, 1 in 10 people […]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today (and every day) we are looking for ways to make our lives a little bit greener.  Fortunately, going green can be simple.  With a few changes to your home routines, you can improve your recycling habits this St. Patrick’s Day. How to Improve Your Recycling: Reduce & Reuse First – Everyone knows the […]

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 […]