Talking Trash

Whether preparing a favorite meal or trying a new recipe, your taste buds get excited as you begin to rinse, peel, chop, and mince the ingredients. As waste piles up near the cutting board, you may consider this a necessary byproduct of eating a fresh, healthy diet....

Did you celebrate Memorial Day with a gathering yesterday or over the weekend? With the arrival of warmer weather, it’s time to take the festivities outdoors and host fun backyard parties. This summer, you can enjoy the company of family and friends while also making...

As temperatures rise, it can be challenging to keep curbside carts, trash cans, and bins from emitting 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 with the sun’s...

“Mess and clutter stand in the way of our productivity, stress us out and keep us stuck. Our stuff stands in the way of the lives we dream about,” writes Lindsay Miles. “When I think about why I was hoarding stuff in the first place, there were a couple of reasons....

While total food waste remains high in the U.S., ReFED’s annual study of wasted food, Progress on the Plate: 2026 U.S. Food Waste Report, found that surplus food decreased to 70 million tons in 2024. This is a 2.2% reduction from 2023 and slightly more than a 3.7%...

Depending on the report you read, the average person in the U.S. owns anywhere from 12 to 19 pairs of shoes and buys 5 to 7 new pairs every year! Sadly, only about 15% of all the unwanted old shoes and clothes are donated or sold. If you find yourself with too many...

By the mid-20th century, pollution had become so severe that it required attention in the United States. In 1969, Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, got the idea for a national event to address the pollution problem and the need for change. On April 22,...

Residential sidewalks are often lively with people coming and going and all kinds of activity. Most of the activities are appropriate, but some are not in keeping with the overall goals of unhindered passage and litter-free streets. Sometimes, a garage sale spills...

If you’ve ever tossed an empty orange prescription bottle into your curbside recycling cart, you’re not alone—but it’s important to know these containers cannot be recycled through standard curbside programs. Their small size, bright orange color, and type of plastic...