Give and Receive Without Wasting

Give and Receive Without Wasting

Are you making your lists and checking them twice? Gift-buying and gift-giving season are in full swing! When thinking about giving and asking for gifts, think about things that don’t require wrapping, like classes and experiences. How about a dance or exercise class...
With gratitude and thanksgiving

With gratitude and thanksgiving

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough…It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. ~ Melody Beattie As we take time this week to express our gratitude for the good things—and good people—who come...
Reduce your holiday food waste

Reduce your holiday food waste

’Tis the season for good food, quality time with family and friends, and holiday cheer! As we prepare for holiday parties and feasts, let’s review a few easy tips to keep the season merry while minimizing food waste and saving money. Minimize food waste when you: Plan...
Let’s Celebrate ARD!

Let’s Celebrate ARD!

America Recycles Day (ARD), celebrated every November 15, serves as a reminder of the importance and impact of recycling. Despite its significance, the United States has a recycling rate of only 30% for residential materials, including glass, plastic, cardboard, and...
Keep your reuseable bags clean

Keep your reuseable bags clean

Reusable shopping bags are handy and durable, but they aren’t self-cleaning. Here are some tips to keep your reusable shopping bags clean and your family healthy! •Wash your hands after you get home from the store and before unloading grocery bags. •Launder reusable...
The Customer Journey Map

The Customer Journey Map

What is a Customer Journey Map? And how can it apply to solid waste management programs? At a recent conference for solid waste management districts in Indiana, we learned that a Customer Journey Map follows the relationship between a customer and a service provider...