Slash your paper waste

Slash your paper waste

You may already recycle your newspapers and office paper, but how many of these additional ways do you use to reduce or eliminate paper waste? Reduce Go digital: Ask that bills be emailed to you and subscribe to electronic versions of your favorite publications. Use...
The Zero-Waste Lifestyle

The Zero-Waste Lifestyle

Amy: “Remember last weekend when my parents were here?”Adam: “Yeah.” He was looking at his computer, distracted.Amy: “We were joking about living trash free for a whole year? I think I want to do it.” From that conversation, the Green Garbage Project was born. Over...
What’s it like at WASTECON?

What’s it like at WASTECON?

Pictured, left to right, are Eco Partners’ staff James Washington, Elizabeth Roe, and Julanne Sausser. We love a good conference, and WASTECON in San Diego last month was an excellent one! Conferences, both regional and national, allow us time to connect and...
Simple things you can do

Simple things you can do

Looking for more green resolutions for 2023? Eduardo Garcia’s 2022 book Things You Can Do (Ten Speed Press, 256 pages) is filled with ideas and suggestions to consume wisely, save energy, and reduce waste. Garcia found inspiration in his own career and life. His work...
Keep hot ashes cool

Keep hot ashes cool

It’s the time of year when we enjoy gathering around the fire — indoors around the fireplace or, in slightly warmer climes, outdoors around the fire pit or barbeque. Wherever you are enjoying a wood fire, be sure to safely dispose of all ashes. Hot coals and ashes...
Resolve to reduce

Resolve to reduce

Happy New Year! Are you choosing resolutions for 2023? One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to spend less money. The easiest way to do this is to reduce what we are consuming. When we spend and consume less, we also reduce our waste. Here are some tips to...