About the Author: Samantha Carson
Local Small Business Green Waste Company Turns Your Food Waste Into Compost
When I was growing up, I spent a great deal of time at my grandparents' house. They taught me the basics of gardening and caring for our small patch of the world around us, and I have tried to emulate them in my own life. However, they had one practice that I have [...]
Who’s Responsible for This Thing? From Design to Disposal, EPR Says Manufacturers Are
There is an idea gaining traction around the world: manufacturers should be held responsible for designing products that use less plastic and harmful materials, and for disposing of them when they reach their end of life. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are the embodiment of this concept, and they are becoming more popular [...]
Cary Expands Food Waste Drop-Off Program With New Mills Park Collection Site
Composting just got more convenient for Cary citizens with the opening of a second food waste recycling drop-off site located at Mills Park, 425 Mills Park Dr. Cary is teaming up with Toward Zero Waste to help promote the drop-off by providing on-site education and leading online workshops. Citizens using the Mills Park site [...]
The Right to Repair: Why It Matters and What You Can Do About It
When was the last time you fixed a broken item? Chances are that if it was a relatively new product, especially an electronic device, it wasn’t recently. Why? Because many manufacturers today oppose the Right to Repair. What Is the Right to Repair? The Right to Repair is exactly what it sounds like. [...]
Make E-Waste Your New Year’s Resolution
Another set of holidays has come and gone. Thinking back on this holiday season, did you receive any electronic gifts? Maybe you received a “smart” device for the first time, or perhaps you got an upgrade on an older device. If so, this is an excellent time to decide what your priorities will [...]
