Film Review: The Clean Bin Project
How do you solve an environmental crisis through individual actions? That’s the seemingly monumental task that Grant Baldwin and Jenny Rustemeyer undertake in The Clean Bin Project. Their yearlong struggle…
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Food
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3 Easy Leftovers Tips to Reduce Food Waste
Eat your leftovers! Did your parents tell you that when you were a kid? Mine did. My mom knew it was a perfect way to reduce food waste, but it…
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Does Recycling Work? How to Tell and What You Can Do About It
Does recycling work? It’s a complicated question … Let me back up before I tackle that question and ask you first whether you recycle. Do you have a bin of…
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Easy Earth Day Tips To Make it a Green Day
Happy Earth Day! Before I launch into my Earth Day Tips, many of you might be wondering what on earth (!) is Earth Day? Earth Day is held annually on…
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How to Reduce Waste When You’re On the Go
I don’t know about you, but I find it’s much easier to figure out how to reduce waste at home than when I’m out and about. There’s the iced tea…
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Food Waste is a Huge Waste. 7 Ways to Whittle The Waste.
It may sound odd, but food waste makes me uncomfortable. I grew up in a household where my mother shopped, cooked and served meals with a frugal eye. Her philosophy…
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Why Plastic Straws Are a Problem and What You Can Do
A brief story to illustrate why plastic straws are a problem. I was out at a restaurant recently and as my family made our way to our table, I ran…
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Plastic Bag Law Worries: Your Top 7 Questions Answered
New York State is now the second state, after California, to pass a plastic bag law. As a NY State resident, I’m thrilled! While many are celebrating, others worry that a…
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4 Facts About Biodegradable vs Compostable Products
Wondering what the heck is the difference between biodegradable vs compostable bags, cups, utensils, plates, etc? And what does “biodegradable” mean? “Compostable”? Are they really environmentally-friendly products or is it…
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4 Simple Steps to Dispose of Disposables
Where to Begin? We’re bombarded with news about the alarming proliferation of single-use disposables that pollute our bodies and our environment, threaten wildlife and are a drain on our natural…
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