Talking Trash

While not technically the start of summer, Memorial Day weekend is its official kickoff! Summer is the time to fire up our barbeques, put on sunscreen, and get out the picnic supplies. Just be sure to stay green while enjoying time with friends and family. It’s easy...

Electronics recycling is the process of collecting, dismantling, and reusing or refurbishing electronic devices. It is an essential practice today, where electronic waste has become a significant environmental concern. Electronic devices contain various hazardous...

Wasted! The Story of Food Waste, directed by Anna Chai and Nari Kye, is a compelling and eye-opening exploration of a global issue that affects us all—the staggering amount of food wasted worldwide. Narrated by the late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, the documentary...

Eco Partners’ writing and production assistant, James Washington (pictured at left below), attended SWANA's SOAR 2024: Technical Solutions for Resource Management conference in Phoenix earlier this month. James shares his reflections on the benefits of attending the...

This week, we celebrated our 54th Earth Day. On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans came together to protest the damage happening to our Earth and initiated conversations about finding a better way. That protest was the first Earth Day. As celebrate Earth Day this...

The Earthday.org theme for this year is "Planet vs. Plastic," with a goal to reduce plastic production by 60% by 2040. In its theme video, Earthday.org shares its concerns about the growing presence of plastics in our environment and encourages us to take the...

We frequently encourage safe handling of household hazardous waste, which is typically about properly disposing of products you no longer use. However, handling these chemicals responsibly while you are still using them is equally important. You likely pull out...

Would you like to spend less time deciding what to wear, less time looking for the things you need, and less money buying THINGS in the first place? Would you like to have more time and money to achieve your goals and pursue your dreams? With his book, The Minimalist...

The National Recycling Strategy: Part One of a Series on Building a Circular Economy, is the initial installment in a series from the Environmental Protection Agency. It is dedicated to cultivating a circular economy (as opposed to the grey "Linear Economy" pictured...