The number of gadgets each household owns continues to grow. Between cell phones, music players, personal organizers and of course computers, printers, faxes and cameras we throw away tons, literally tons, of electronics each year.
This waste is the most hazardous waste, not only filling up landfills but putting toxins into our soil, our ground water [...]

Junk mail is more than just a nuisance – it’s a wasteful practice that is affecting the planet. All that junk mail comes from trees, one of our most precious resources and what keeps planet “breathing.” The average adult receives 41 pounds of junk mail each year. In some communities, telephone books are distributed to [...]

Even those of us who recycle can improve our habits. There are easy things you can do to make your recycling efforts more efficient and effective. Here are some ideas.

The Three R’s

It’s not reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic anymore! The three R’s with regard to recycling are keys to improving your habits: Reduce, Re-use, and [...]

We all want to do our share to be a little more “green” but sometimes it’s the little things that catch us out. For example, a lot of us recycle, buy organic foods, turn down the lights, turn off the water, etc. but may not think about things like paint disposal.

So before you throw out [...]

Green businesses and offices can also employ energy saving, environmentally friendly policies. This can include recycling. It is easy enough to provide employees with a few recycling bins to dispose of their soda cans. Wouldn’t you toss your soda can or bottle into a recycling bin at the office if one was provided to you? [...]