Source: RepStack - Azhar Siddiqui (unaltered and permitted by the following license ) The expanded use of virtual meeting platforms such...

Used toner and printer cartridges represent another significant source of waste for electronics and office supplies. It is estimated that...

With the onset of spring, I wanted to return to the topic of native plants. I have been reading a book titled "Bringing Nature Home" by...

In a previous article, I mentioned that one solution for reducing the amount of microfibers that are released into the water when doing...

Image taken from Wikipedia ( Horia Varlan ) under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license. It seems that plastic straws...

You may wonder what clothing has to do with plastics. Much of our clothing is made from polyester, which is a synthetic fiber derived...

Source: Wikipedia ( Sustainablebill ) under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license Although it is often...

As many of us have plans to travel on the roads during the next few weeks, a sustainability topic related to snow and cold seems...

As we jump into the biggest travel season of the year, I wanted to focus on the amount of emissions that are created using various forms...

I am a big proponent of taking the time to become as informed as possible when considering any changes in lifestyle due to concerns...

I often receive inspirational emails from individuals who are passionate about sustainability. Last week I received one such email...

As was discussed in the previous article, the plastics we use typically come in one of six forms: (1) polyethylene terephthalate (PET),...

One question people often ask regarding the recycling of plastic items is "What do the different numbers on plastic containers stand for...

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Over the last few months I posted articles concerning various aspects of choosing sustainable coffee and snacks and provided some...

It is estimated that as of 2023, the United States is producing about 6.9 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) each year ( U.S....

Paper vs. plastic With so much focus being given to reducing our use of plastic products, we often overlook the fact that paper products...

Source: rawpixel.com / Jakub Kapusnak In 2018, National Geographic estimated that Americans on average use 365 plastic bags per person...

Have you questioned the reason that Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22? On this day in 1970 the modern environmental movement...

The previous Green Xpectations post focused on the packaging of single-serve condiments. The current topic is related but is with regard...