Recycling can have a tremendous impact on our planet, as can pre-cycling, and avoiding single-use packaging and products. Of course, any product that won’t be used again will eventually end up in the trash, which impacts our environment immediately, and potentially well into the future. Here are interesting myths and facts related to recycling and trash.
Are all compostable bags the same? Alas, no. Silly us, we thought all compostable bags were alike, and that we should buy based on price (and reviews). Turns out, we received an email from our curbside composting service saying that we can only use certain “CMA certified” bags, and they identified four specific brands (and … Read more
Like everything else, whether or not you can recycle hangers depends on several factors – most importantly, who provides your trash and curbside recycling service, where you live, and what the hangers are made out of. Can Wire Hangers Be Recycled? Wire (metal) clothes hangers seem like they ought to be easy to recycle, but … Read more
Do You Need to Wash Your Recycling? It’s time we had a little talk. Sometimes in life, we have dirty things we want to, ahem, recycle. This can mean we have to rinse containers before recycling them…except for when we don’t. Well, it’s certainly clearer than it used to be. But, the need to rinse … Read more
Is this container compostable or recyclable? Yes, sorting our trash is confusing. Is it recyclable? Is it compostable? Should we just throw it in the trash, off to the landfill? Here are a few pointers, to help you “sort out” these reuse questions. It’s important to note that, although these rules generally apply, your local … Read more
How Do I Dispose of Grass Clippings? Well, you used to be able to just throw your grass clippings in the garbage, like most Americans did for generations, but it’s changing more and more. According to CompostingCouncil.org, as of June 2021, all these states have banned yard debris from landfills (so, your grass clippings from … Read more
Can Paper Plates Be Composted? Yes, sorting our trash is confusing. Is it that paper plate compostable? Is it recyclable? Is it biodegradable? Should we just throw it in the trash, off to the landfill? Here are a few pointers, to help you “sort out” these reuse questions when looking for eco-friendly plates and cups. … Read more
Spoiler alert: Clearly, composting is way better for the environment than using the garbage disposal, and it costs less as well. Composting keeps the garbage from ending up in a landfill, where it generates much more methane, a greenhouse gas. Composting saves using up space in the landfill. And, composting actually creates a valuable resource … Read more
Myth: Putting Food Waste Down the Disposal Is Greener Than in the Trash Trash Talk: Are Sink Garbage Disposals Good for the Environment? Are Garbage Disposals Bad? OMG hold your nose! There’s a mystery substance at the back of the fridge, and it’s scaring all the other food with its excessive stink. Now what? Pitching … Read more
“Hold Your Nose!”—Said No Real-Life Composter We Talked To, Ever Every nose has its own unique point of view, er, smell—but all are likely to turn themselves up at the smell of rotting trash. Why then would we assault our nasal passages by composting, aka, piling up a bunch of food and plant waste with … Read more
Yes, you can…take a deeper dive deeper into the science behind healthy school lunches, herbal remedies, and more! physical health science + tips hot herbal remedies science Yes, medicine DOES grow on trees (and other plants)! Risks and Benefits of Commonly Used Herbal Medicines in Mexico, L. Rodriguez-Fragoso, et. al., Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 2008 … Read more
