All the news that is fit not to print…

All the news that is fit not to print…

Today, more than ever, people receive their news and information from the Internet. The five pound Sunday newspaper has become a thing of the past and I for one think this is a good thing.  Yes, the Web has resulted in some news outlets closing, but that is more of a...
Pay as you throw recycling

Pay as you throw recycling

How much are you willing to pay not to recycle may be the question in the very near future?  There is a movement in some communities around the world to charge consumers based on the amount of trash they throw away each week and reward them for how much they recycle. ...
Rubber Mulch…safe, durable, and beautiful!

Rubber Mulch…safe, durable, and beautiful!

While the grass begins its evolution from brown to green as spring takes hold, many in my neighborhood are turning green as well, green with envy.  We are all familiar with the process that I have explained before, rake out the old mulch, place in bags and then put...
‘Tis the season…to recycle!

‘Tis the season…to recycle!

During the holidays, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash than any other time of year. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, an additional 1 million tons of waste is thrown out each week. If you really think about it, this makes perfect sense as we are...
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

If you are like me, you have probably said this statement a few times in your lifetime.  Perhaps while looking around a garage or yard sale or at one of those “antique” stores along the side of the road.  We are voracious consumers, buying, accumulating, buying,...