Clear the Clutter this Summer

Clear the Clutter this Summer

Has a summer clean-out left you with piles of clothes, household items, or other clutter? Don’t leave the piles and boxes sitting around. Go ahead and finish the job! Before sending anything to the landfill, try these simple tips to sort, donate, and recycle what you...
Recyclables into Crafts? Of course!

Recyclables into Crafts? Of course!

The long summer days are coming to an end, but kids still like to have time for a fun craft now and then. A wind-down time after school or a rainy day on the weekend is the perfect time for crafts, and you don’t need a trip to the store to start. With a bit of...
Congratulations, Elizabeth!

Congratulations, Elizabeth!

SWANA FY2026 Board of Directors We have news to share! Eco Partners President Elizabeth Roe is the newly elected president of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Board of Directors. “Like many of our members, I originally came to SWANA for...
Reuse puts items to good use

Reuse puts items to good use

Most of us had a parent or grandparent who would 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 repeatedly, or find a new...
Ditch your lawn!

Ditch your lawn!

Around about now, many of us are tired of mowing the lawn and putting in the work to keep it looking green and lovely. Ready to ditch your lawn? Go for a “greener” landscape instead! Who says you have to grow a turf-grass lawn to match the neighbors? Not Evelyn...
“Look, Smell, Taste, Don’t Waste”

“Look, Smell, Taste, Don’t Waste”

While recently with family, someone suggested that the chicken salad I was eating had been around too long, and I should stop eating it. “Why?”, I asked. “It smells and tastes fine. I ate it yesterday and suffered no ill effects.” The reply was that five days was too...