Can I Recycle This?

Can I Recycle This?

This deceptively simple question can lead to spirited discussions or disagreements with friends and family. The item in question may be accepted in one curbside program but not in an adjacent community. It could have been accepted in the past but is no longer accepted...
Make compost in a jar

Make compost in a jar

Last week, we introduced the young Helping Ninjas, Leo and Layla from Carmel, IN. They teach local kids in after-school programs how composting works by having them make take-home, mini compost bins in glass jars. It is a fun way to learn about composting and watch it...
Meet Some Helping Ninjas

Meet Some Helping Ninjas

Twelve-year-old Leo and his little sister Layla from Carmel, Indiana, love to show other kids how to make compost. Compost is made from rotting plant-based materials that have been broken down naturally by bacteria and other microorganisms. Composting can take all the...
Help reduce COVID waste

Help reduce COVID waste

The COVID pandemic continues to take a toll on people worldwide, especially with the rise of the Delta variant. As a consequence, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks is again commonly recommended. And that means more masks are ending up as...
Reuse puts items to good use

Reuse puts items to good use

Most of us had a parent or grandparent who would often say, “Well, you can still use that—it’s perfectly good.” Or, maybe you are the one who reminds others to keep using things that are “perfectly good.” When you extend the life of an item, use it over and over...
Meet some amazing litter cleanup volunteers

Meet some amazing litter cleanup volunteers

A sad side effect of the COVID pandemic has been a large increase in littering. Face masks, disposable gloves, and takeout food wrappers have littered our roadways, empty lots, natural areas, and waterways for the past year. And while the pandemic has made some people...