Waste Reduction

sustainability

During the holiday season, paper use rises sharply, from gift wrap and cards to packaging and decorative trimmings. Much of this material can be recycled, but only when it is pr...

Environment & Sustainability

Removing disposal concerns begins with understanding what you need to discard and how to handle it safely. This guide covers sorting materials, reducing waste at the source, and...

environment

In Frederick County, correct recycling reduces landfill costs, supports local markets, and conserves resources. This guide explains what is accepted, how to prepare items, where...

Waste Reduction & Composting

A compost heap is a managed mix of yard and kitchen organic materials that decomposes into stable, soil-like humus. By optimizing carbon, nitrogen, moisture, and aeration, you t...

waste-and-recycling

Recycling in Santa Cruz, CA follows the city’s Resource Recovery and Mandatory Recycling Ordinance, administered by Ecology Action under franchise agreements with waste hauler...

food

Food for less is less about shortcuts and more about intentional design of shopping, cooking, and household routines. Rising price volatility, marketing cues, and fragmented mea...