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Sustainability - Road and Sidewalk De-icers
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...
Dec 19, 2024


Carbon Emissions: Planes, Trains, or Automobiles
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...
Nov 26, 2024


Formed or Just Informed?
I am a big proponent of taking the time to become as informed as possible when considering any changes in lifestyle due to concerns...
Oct 31, 2024


The Landfill Orchestra
I often receive inspirational emails from individuals who are passionate about sustainability. Last week I received one such email...
Oct 1, 2024


Carbon Footprint of Plastic
Greenhouse gas emissions are created throughout a plastic product's life cycle and can be significantly affected by the type of plastic.
Sep 16, 2024


Plastic Recycling - Categories 1 to 7
One question people often ask regarding the recycling of plastic items is "What do the different numbers on plastic containers stand for...
Sep 5, 2024


Update: Sustainable Keurig K-Cup Alternatives & Compostable Snack Packaging
Over the last few months I posted articles concerning various aspects of choosing sustainable coffee and snacks and provided some...
Jul 17, 2024


Reducing e-waste through your laptop and smartphone
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....
Jun 27, 2024


Paper Products: Sustainable Napkins
Paper vs. plastic With so much focus being given to reducing our use of plastic products, we often overlook the fact that paper products...
May 31, 2024


Safe & Sustainable Food Storage
Source: rawpixel.com / Jakub Kapusnak In 2018, National Geographic estimated that Americans on average use 365 plastic bags per person...
May 15, 2024
