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...
Just take one

Just take one

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...
Quick tips to make recycling easy at home

Quick tips to make recycling easy at home

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...
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...