Some (recycling) wishes can’t come true

Some (recycling) wishes can’t come true

Most wishes are positive, but not always when it comes to recycling. Recyclers sometimes get a little too enthusiastic and put the wrong things into their recycling bins. For some, these are careless mistakes. But for others, this is wishful recycling, or...
Dive into a green summer!

Dive into a green summer!

Did you dive into summer with a splash this past Memorial Day weekend? We hope it was a great start to the lazy, hazy, warm months ahead. To help keep the summer fun and “green,” here are some tips from us to use and share with those you serve. Check out...
Time for Eco-Friendly Picnics

Time for Eco-Friendly Picnics

For those of us in four-season climates, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer and outdoor picnics. Cooking and eating outside can be fun, but moving the celebration indoors also works on rainy or too-hot days. According to this blog post from the...
Taking care of what takes care of us

Taking care of what takes care of us

As humans, we like things that make our lives easier. So many of our machines today make everyday tasks easier — from washers and dryers that clean our clothes to stoves that cook our dinners to hot water heaters that provide warm water for washing dishes and taking...
Artist adds a new chapter for old books

Artist adds a new chapter for old books

Have you ever wondered how an artist can take a block of marble and see the sculpture hiding inside or view a blank canvas and unveil the painting within? That same creative talent and vision are present today in modern “upcycle artists” who look at what many view as...
Plant a Tree

Plant a Tree

April is a great month to remind ourselves that we are caretakers of this beautiful planet we call home. Last week, we celebrated Earth Day. This week, we celebrate Arbor Day, and one way we can show our commitment to the earth is to plant a tree this week!...