Small plastic items such as plastic straws, forks, spoons, knives, bottle caps etc. should not be included in regular recycling bins as they can gum up the recycling process resulting in more trouble than it’s worth.

Here is a link to an article that describes this … read more.

Save money and avoid exposing yourself and the planet to harsh chemicals.

The description from an article from Earth911 describes how to do the job using just vinegar, baking soda and dish soap. Click here to read the article!

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Check out the link for some tips on how to help get them involved as well the many benefits that go along with it! Click Here –> Gardening Tips: How To Get Kids Involved – Earth911

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Enjoy the beauty and diversity of it, the birds and the pollinators it attracts and the freedom from having a lawn to mow every week or so.  It’s easier than you might think.  We did it with a method like what’s described in the … read more.

You already know this. Try to make it happen. Walk or bike instead of driving when you can. Carpool if possible. Use public transportation.
When you do drive: Avoid unnecessary braking and acceleration.  If you need a little motivation, consider this: “Some studies found that … read more.

Making the Holidays More Sustainable – Earth911

Did you know that “Americans generate an additional 25% in waste, an extra 2.9 billion tons of stuff headed for the landfill, during December”? That’s a lot! Click here to access an article from Earth911 to learn how … read more.

Did you know? “Chatbots use an immense amount of power to respond to user questions, and simply keeping the bot’s servers cool enough to function in data centers takes a toll on the environment”. In fact, according to this Washington Post article, “A bottle of … read more.

Perhaps you are already aware of this, but I just learned last week that one can bring batteries, (at least the alkaline ones), to Batteries and Bulbs on Mormon Coulee Rd for recycling.  I believe the clerk indicated there would typically be an associated charge … read more.

Cremation is probably a better option environmentally than more traditional, (in this country), burial.  However, “A single cremation produces about 535 pounds of carbon dioxide, according to one estimate by a cremation technology manufacturer.”

Green burial is becoming an increasingly available option to consider in Wisconsin and … read more.

“Eating less beef and more plants, along with wasting less food, are some of the most effective forms of household climate action, “  (from link #1 below)

“When measured by unit of protein produced, beef has by far the largest carbon footprint.”  (from link #2 below)

I hope … read more.