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Annoyance into action...
This spring, our Mind Your Plastic May (MYPM) Challenge winner, Renee, inspired us by taking small everyday action to reduce the waste she created. Six months later, we caught up with her to hear more about her waste reduction journey.
Consider giving our planet a gift this holiday season…
If you are participating in any December festivities, it’s important to reflect on how our decision-making around the holidays can affect the environment. From the period between Thanksgiving to New Years, the United States creates 25% more waste than any other time of the year.
Composting Information
Whether you're an avid gardener or have never put a plant in the ground, we all have reasons to compost... There are different ways to compost. Even if you don't have a backyard, there may be a method for you!
How Styrofoam Recycling Works in North Carolina
If you lived in Asheville NC since 2011 and you're a rabid recycler then you're familiar with the Hard 2 Recycle Collections. Founded in 2011 by Rainbow Recycling, Hard 2 Recycle events are free to the public collections geared toward bringing awareness to other modes of recycling to our area.