Ready to “Invest in Our Planet?”

Ready to “Invest in Our Planet?”

Earth Day is coming up on April 22. Are you ready? According to Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG, “In 2023 we must come together again in partnership for the planet. Businesses, governments, and civil society are equally responsible for taking action against...
UN Declares International Day of Zero Waste

UN Declares International Day of Zero Waste

Last December, the United Nations adopted a resolution put forth by Turkey and over 100 other countries to observe an annual Zero Waste Day beginning this March 30. This resolution is just one of several recently adopted that focuses on waste issues. According to the...
Living a Sustainable(ish) Lifestyle

Living a Sustainable(ish) Lifestyle

“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...
LEGO® Replay makes it easy to reuse

LEGO® Replay makes it easy to reuse

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...
Extended Producer Responsibility the Key?

Extended Producer Responsibility the Key?

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...