Although it may sound shocking, NPR is asking the question we all need to be right now. As I *hopefully* foreshadowed well enough in the …
Is Recycling Worth It Anymore?
Wish-Cycle, verb
To place items in your curbside recycling bin that you wish could be recycled, but really can’t. Wish-cycling does more harm than good and it’s …
Material Recovery Facility (MRF), noun
Pronounced “merf.” The place all your recycling goes to be sorted and packaged into basic material components, then sold to buyers for reuse. Picture extensive …
Recycling Pop Quiz
Recycle Smart MA For those of you in MA, try this quiz (it’ll take you 3 mins) and see where your basic recycling knowledge stands. …
Resources on Facebook
Zero/low waste Facebook groups, especially ones specific to your area, can be really helpful when trying to learn more about sustainable living. They’re also helpful …
Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine: Sorting Out the Recycling System
by Beth Porter It seems so obvious now, but Beth was the first person I came across that pointed out the intentionality of the order …
Green Premium, noun
The additional cost to buy “green” goods (aka those better for the environment) over what you pay for the “normal” version. For example, plant based …
Kate Hall
@ethicallykate Kate is a super boho earthy gal from New Zealand who has made a career out of teaching people how to live sustainably. She …
The Basics
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is cute, but honestly it’s so last decade. There are actually 7 R’s to live by – I think we can all …