by Julanne Sausser | Jun 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Ahhh…summertime. Family vacations, lounging by the pool, picnics with friends, and back-to-school shopping. Whatever summer shopping you are doing, there are things that you can do before, during, and after your shopping trip to reduce your waste, improve our...
by Julanne Sausser | May 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Due to the heat of the summer months, it can be challenging to keep curbside carts, trash cans, and bins from giving off unpleasant odors. Trash cans see their share of gunk and grime. Plus, many of the things we throw away can be downright stinky, especially when met...
by Julanne Sausser | May 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Eco Partners President Elizabeth Roe gave the keynote address at SWANA’s Pacific Chapter Northwest Regional Symposium last month in British Columbia. Under the theme “Winds of Change,” she discussed the inflection points she sees looking back and the...
by Julanne Sausser | May 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Creating less hazardous waste in the first place is a good thing! Here are some easy trade-offs to trim the toxics in your home: Whenever possible, use hard work instead of chemicals. Rather than a toxic and smelly “no-scrub” bathtub cleaner, use a milder soap and a...
by Julanne Sausser | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Last week, we introduced Changing Footprints, an Indiana non-profit that works to divert used shoes from the waste stream. After sorting and cleaning, this nonprofit organization gives the shoes for free to those in need. For those not in Indiana, a similar program is...
by Julanne Sausser | Apr 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
How many pairs of shoes does your family have in your closets, piled up by the door, or scattered around the house? Do you have shoes that you wore once or twice only to sit in a closet for years? The average person in the U.S. owns about 17 pairs of shoes, buys six...
