Category: Recycling
A Teen’s Perspective on Recycling
As an 11th grade student at Raleigh-based public school Athens Drive High School, I’ve learned to acclimate to some strange teenage behaviors and social norms. Yet what has never made sense to me is why most teens don’t seem to care about recycling. It’s one of the cardinal rules of elementary school science class. [...]
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 be [...]
A New Way to Recycle?
Often, when people learn that I strive to live a near zero waste lifestyle, they assume we recycle a lot. In truth, when we started moving toward zero waste we actually decreased our recycling by about a third on average. I’m not a big fan of recycling for a myriad of reasons I can go into [...]
College – how to be a waste-conscious student
College brings change, and with the changes to classes and scenery also comes a change in living and learning how to care for yourself. Living in dorms, joining a food plan, and flexible classes and schedules, are all day-to-day changes that will have a big impact on your life in college. You may have been [...]
Toward Zero Waste Moving Tips
Congratulations! You are moving to a new home! Your offer has been accepted, the home has passed inspection and now you are just waiting to sign all those documents on closing day. While moving into or out of a new place can be exciting, it can also get [...]
