Going zero waste doesn’t need to be hard! Here are 5 steps to going zero waste to help you begin the process! Step 1. Just Say No to Crap To truly go zero, one must commit to refusing to allow crap into your life.  Before you buy anything (or accept any freebie) ask: is it […]

Qatar has announced it is pulling out of the Opec oil producers’ cartel, just days before the group meets in Vienna. The Gulf state, which joined Opec in 1961, said it would leave the cartel in January and would focus on gas production. Qatar, the world’s biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas, has been boycotted […]

It’s 2018, and facts are facts: We are in the midst of a plastic epidemic. It’s in our trash cans, it’s in our landfills, it’s in our oceans. At this rate, there will be 12 billion metric tons of plastic in landfills by 2050, a number that’s difficult to even fathom. This raises the question: […]

When it comes to babies, there are so many products to choose from. There are necessities, like strollers, bottles, and diapers. There are wants, such as cool toys and comfy rocking chairs. And there are eco-friendly items to consider, too! Thankfully, we live in a time when there are lots of organic products and sustainable […]

It’s that time of year, folks! And while we’re all for gift-giving, feasting with family and friends and decorating your living space, we’re not so keen on the astonishing amount of waste that usually accompanies these things. Here’s how to have just as much festive fun this Christmas, but with an eco-friendly, sustainable twist.  Gifts […]

Despite a few hiccups along the way, Australia’s plastic bag consumption has dropped drastically. Three months after two of the largest supermarket chains banned plastic grocery bags, an estimated 1.5 billion bags have been prevented from use, the Australian Associated Press reported, citing the National Retail Association. Overall, the bans introduced by Coles and Woolworths […]

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to halt new trade tariffs for 90 days to allow for talks, the US says. At a post-G20 summit meeting in Buenos Aires, Mr Trump agreed not to boost tariffs on $200bn (£157bn) of Chinese goods from 10% to 25% on 1 January. […]

The holidays can be the most joyous time of the year and also the most wasteful, as far as trash goes. Staff at Eau Claire County Recycling are taking steps to come up with ways for you to create a greener holiday. One idea: give experiences rather than gift. That includes things like outdoor activities, making […]

It is just three weeks until Christmas and the days will actually be getting longer by the time we open presents. As the days lengthen, our garden plants begin to swell with the anticipation of spring. Even in Hawaii where winters are mild, we feel the pulse of new life. Christmas is a perfect time […]

The holiday season (or any time of the year) is a great time to give gifts that help out your local wild birds. Even if it’s a gift for yourself! Here are five gifts ideas that will help you provide the basics of habitat for wild birds right outside your door and to create a […]