The EPA reports that each American generates about 4.9 pounds of municipal solid waste (MSW) each day. In one week, you’ve generated about 35 pounds of trash and recyclables. Consider that amount over a month or a year. It’s so much, and it’s overwhelming the nation’s landfills.The Realities of MSWHere’s a scary fact: recyclables often […]

Have you come across refill stores? Bring your reusable bottles and fill them from the store’s selection of cleaning products, shampoos, conditioners, and other skin care items. While stores aren’t found in every area, refill stores are appearing in more areas.Why use refillable household products? It lowers the amount of single-use plastic you consume. The […]

During WWII, plastic appeared as a “material with 1,000 uses.” Fast forward to today, when global production of plastic has surpassed 359 million tons. While plastic has been helpful in many areas, it’s also created problems within the environment. Microscopic particles of plastic are in the soil, air, and water. They’re in animals, fish, and […]