Surprising Recycling Statistics
November 21, 2017
Here’s a look at some surprising recycling statistics that you should share with non-recyclers in your life…
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Beach Cleanups: It’s Not Too Late to Make a Difference
July 16, 2015
With the weekend coming up, consider heading to the beach … for a cleanup.
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Moving Out of the Dorms? Don’t Make These Common Trash Mistakes
May 18, 2015
Graduating from college? Just graduated? Keep these tips in mind to make your dorm move-out process a bit less stressful.
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We Are More Likely to Recycle Flat, Not Crumpled, Paper? Why is This Stupid?
May 11, 2015
Paper is paper, right?
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What Happens When you Litter in a Park?
April 24, 2015
It shouldn’t be a surprise that when you throw your trash in a park, you’re doing environmental harm. But if it is, let these dogs convince you!
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Out of Sight, Into the Landfill
April 15, 2015
When you take out the garbage on trash day, it doesn’t just magically disappear. It goes to the landfill. And do you know what happens there?
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Oregon’s Riverbend Landfill and its Expansion Battle
June 24, 2013
A rural Oregon landfill is nearing capacity and now faces controversial plans to expand.
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Texas’ Big New Landfill (and What it Means for Our Waste Habits)
June 21, 2013
A new landfill in a remote part of Texas debuts with a 100-year capacity. Does this send the wrong message about throwing waste into the trashcan?
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BagUps’ Jack Licata: Changing the Way Trash Impacts Landfills
January 15, 2013
The original trash bag dispensing system uses biodegradable plastics that take months — instead of thousands of years — to decompose.