Talking Trash

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings,turn routine jobs into joy,and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. ~ writer William Arthur Ward Working with you gives all of us at Eco Partners many opportunities to be thankful and experience joy in...

Two years ago, on America Recycles Day 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it was working on a National Recycling Strategy. Unveiled last year, the strategy is designed to help the U.S. meet the 50% recycling goal and identifies several...

Last week, we featured the book "Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit," by Lyanda Lynn Haupt. This week we share our conversation with the author. A good portion of your book focuses on the benefit of forests. Is that your favorite...

It seems that every generation spends more time indoors than the one before. We sit more, we spend more time looking at devices, and we fail to experience the world around us. If you’re looking for a way to increase your outdoor time and make it more meaningful, check...

Eco Partners is growing! We are pleased to introduce our new Writing & Production Assistant, James Washington. Recently working as our intern, in his new role James will be taking on much of the writing for our clients. He will also learn the production side of...

In a recent post, we shared Leaves are turning brown, but keep your habits green. One way to "be green" with your leaf management is to compost your leaves. But perhaps you've never given composing a try. This is the year! Here's how to get started. The ingredients...

Remove and donate — don’t demolish home renovation materials. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or you contact a professional, home improvement is an exciting but messy business. Once the job starts, the disarray, dust, and debris can seem to seep into your soul, and...

The thought of strategic planning might make our eyes glaze over, but it is key to progress and moving forward. It is especially important for today's solid waste managers as the industry continues to undergo changes in worker priorities, technology, and ways to...

When flushed down the toilet or poured down the drain, medications can pollute our water and jeopardize public health by exposing people and wildlife to harmful chemicals. And according to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), your unwanted medication could end up lost,...