by Julanne Sausser | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
“But I believe that at the very crux of living more sustainably is the need to consume less, and to consume more thoughtfully.” So says Jen Gale in the first chapter of her book, The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make Small Changes That...
by Julanne Sausser | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s almost time for spring cleaning and decluttering the house. Is a toy closet on your list of places to work? Perhaps some new toys arrived over the holidays and it’s time to donate some of the old toys moved to the back of the closet. If those old toys include...
by Julanne Sausser | Mar 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Getting carried away” is something we say when someone is losing control and taking something too far — even if it’s a good thing. We all have learned that recycling is good for the planet. But did you know that some people get carried away when they recycle? These...
by Julanne Sausser | Feb 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
As many states consider legislation for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), The Recycling Partnership released a study this month that found EPR policies for packaging and printed paper could significantly increase overall residential recycling rates in the United...
by Julanne Sausser | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Only takes one if you SHAKE and FOLD! How many paper towels do you grab to dry your hands? More than thirteen billion pounds of paper towels are used in America each year. Many times, we take multiple towels to dry our hands. But, if we each gave up just one paper...
by Julanne Sausser | Feb 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
A wicker basket beside your favorite reading chairis the perfect place to catch newspapers for recycling. Here are five easy steps you can take today to make recycling easy at home. Know what you can recycle. Check with your local solid waste district to learn which...
