The following is a reprint of a post originally published on thoughtco.com by Larry West on October 13, 2016. Thanksgiving Day is an American holiday that is loaded with tradition, so why not start a new tradition in your family by making … Read More
Did you know that it takes about 62 million trees and 25 billion gallons of water to produce one year’s worth of this country’s bulk business mail? Paper accounts for 40% of the waste stream, and it takes 17 trees … Read More
The U.S. Department of Energy says dirty light bulbs provide 30% less light than clean ones, so regular cleaning is a great habit to get into. It pays to keep a few tips and tricks in mind to save time, … Read More
Send yourself or your kids off for the day with a zero-waste lunch. This means eliminating any items that cannot be recycled or reused, such as cling wrap, food soiled paper, and plastic utensils. Instead, opt for reusable lunch containers, … Read More
The key to a healthy lawn is healthy soil and good mowing, watering, and fertilizing practices. Healthy soil contains high organic content and is teeming with biological life. Healthy soil supports the development of healthy grass that is naturally resistant … Read More
Today, an estimated one-third of all the food produced in the world goes to waste. That’s equal to about 1.3 billion tons of fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, seafood, and grains that either never leave the farm, get lost or spoiled … Read More
During the summer season, we all want to reduce exposure to mosquito-borne diseases. Below is some advice from Joseph Conlon, a technical advisor at the American Mosquito Control Association, about the best ways to mosquito-proof your home. Getting rid of … Read More
It is always good to keep your refrigerator and freezer full so they don’t have to work as hard to stay cold. And if you are getting ready to leave town for awhile and the fridge is almost empty, it … Read More
As we hit the biggest grilling holiday of the year, we’d like to offer this refresher on Newton’s recycling rules and best practices for reducing waste. Remember, prevent generating waste in the first place by reducing and reusing. Then, recycle … Read More
About 55 miles per hour is the optimum speed for most cars. Kick it up to 65 mph and you are 8 percent less efficient; at 80 mph you are 28 percent less efficient. Slowing down can also mean reducing your … Read More
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