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
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
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
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
People ask us all the time about recycling. One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is “Do you need to rinse all containers before tossing them into the recycling bin”? We think that’s a great question and have often wondered that ourselves. To explore this issue, today on the EcoMyths segment on Worldview, … Read more
