The simplest way to learn about the birds in your neighborhood? By bringing them to you! Bird feeding connects you with the behaviors and schedules of local birds without leaving the comfort of your home. Plus, the added food supply … Read More
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When using disposable gift wrap, save to be used again when possible. If not salvageable, be sure to dispose of it in the correct bin. See below for tips from Mass Recycle. Check out this previous post for help disposing … Read More
Many types of wrapping paper are not recyclable—anything glittery, sparkly, etc., will not be accepted by your recycling program. The good thing is that store-bought wrapping paper is not a necessity. This year, look around your home for alternatives. Here … Read More
❄️String lights Though beautiful on your house, tree or mantel, string lights don’t belong in your recycling bin. They wrap around machinery at your local recycling facility, causing sorting to come to a grinding halt. Broken string lights may be … Read More
Looking for an off the beaten path gift for the special someone? Enjoyable experiences, memberships, and subscriptions can all be thoughtful choices for gift giving, and better for the planet than buying new material goods. Here are some ideas: Tickets … Read More
Food waste is 30-40% of the waste stream. In 2013, 37 million tons of food was discarded by Americans. Roughly 95% of this wasted food was sent to landfills or incinerators. Decomposing food waste in landfills is a significant source … Read More
The unfortunate fact is that over 98% of people in the U.S. have PFAS in their blood. PFAS have also been found in wildlife, soil, and water around the world. The PFAS that have been studied are toxic at extremely … Read More
When food or beverages are heated in plastic containers such as in a microwave oven, chemical additives from inside the plastic migrate into the food and tiny flecks of plastic known as micro- and nanoplastics are also shed into the … Read More
Energy vampires are real—and they’re draining your wallet while you sleep. These phantom loads are devices that sip power 24/7, even when turned off or in standby mode. Discover which appliances are the sneakiest culprits and learn simple tricks to … Read More
Finally! Whole Foods has recently instituted a way to avoid receiving paper receipts via their app. Each register has a QR code display that helps customers sign up. They can still receive receipts via email and on their app. Why … Read More
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