by Julanne Sausser | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this image, a lithium-ion battery sparked a garbage truck fire that closed a city street and put surrounding properties at risk in Bellevue, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Bellevue Police Department and U.S. EPA.) Lithium-ion batteries, found in many rechargeable...
by Julanne Sausser | Feb 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Eating out or picking up a “to-go” order on the way home is handy, but you may find your fridge filled with restaurant leftovers. Do you know there’s a safe way to store your leftovers? Keep the tacos and not the bacteria by following these tips from...
by Julanne Sausser | Feb 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Jobs in solid waste and recycling continue to be a hazardous occupation “despite ongoing efforts to get out of the top 10 deadliest job category by investing in more safety training and technology for vehicles and facilities,” per Waste Dive in its December 19, 2024...
by Julanne Sausser | Feb 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
You take advantage of the convenience of online ordering, but are left with a huge stack of boxes and packing materials. Before tossing boxes in the recycling cart, first consider how you might reuse them instead. Free online marketplaces like Freecycle, Facebook...
by Julanne Sausser | Jan 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Small pieces of Styrofoam. A broken plastic straw. Empty plastic bags. These items are scattered across the ground and our waters, breaking down into microplastics—pervasive pollutants that pose significant environmental and public health risks. Though small,...
by Julanne Sausser | Jan 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we move into this new year, it’s natural to reflect on ways to improve our lives and our environmental impact. One simple way to achieve this is by reducing our consumption. By doing so, we save money and cut down on waste. As you think about resolutions for 2025,...
