Trash Talk

A blog about the waste we make and how to reduce it in our environment


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We Love Sustainability!

Do you have the world on a string? 🌍 Are you sitting on a rainbow? 🌈 You might be in love, or just sense all the love in the air (*sniff* Is that a hint of rose?) as we approach Cupid’s favorite holiday. We of course not only believe love is what makes the world go ‘round, but it’s what encourages us to care for this planet. We love our home, and we care about the environment of others!

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Hosting a Super Sustainable Party

The 🏈 Big Game 🏈 is coming up, and whether you are tailgating, staying indoors, watching the teams play, or just in it for the commercials, we have some super sustainable tips for you!

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Fitness Done Sustainably

Fitness is an important part of staying healthy and maintaining your energy, but in our busy, consumer-driven lives, Big Water Bottle and single-use items are a tempting and convenient choice. This Trash Talk Tuesday, we’ll discuss some low-budget, sustainable fitness options to keep you motivated without the waste!

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What to Do With Food Waste

We’re back with another Trash Talk Tuesday! This week, we are talking about food waste. 🍏 To waste food is to also waste all of the resources it took to make the journey from its origin to your table. The good news is that since the stream of food waste starts in our own homes, it’s one we can fight head on!

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Planning for Sustainability

It’s a brand new year, and if your new year’s resolution is to live more sustainably, we’ve got you covered. If your resolution is to just survive, we also have you covered. Today’s Waste Not Wednesday is full of tips on how to make a plan for success in sustainability and beyond!

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Self-Care

Hi All! You may have noticed we haven’t posted in a few days, and well, we have been under the weather. 🤧 We suspect a few of you out there might feel the same, since there is quite a bit going around. Luckily, we are doing better today, and we still wanted to share a Waste Not “Wednesday” (on a Thursday 🤷‍♀️) about sustaining a very important resource in times of stress: You!

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Sustainable Giving

This Waste Not Wednesday is all about giving! If you have extra resources and are in the spirit of giving this holiday season while looking for the most sustainable ways to do so, we’ve got you covered!

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Christmas Trees

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how sustainably sourced are ye? For our friends celebrating Christmas and looking for a tree, we have a few tips on finding the best options that work for your needs, your wallet, and the planet.

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Holiday Gifting

With Black Friday approaching, we’re taking this Waste Not Wednesday to talk about 🎁 sustainable gifting 🎁 once more! This year, many of us are looking for cost effective options, and luckily, sustainability and cost effectiveness are not mutually exclusive. There are both homemade and purchased options that will reduce waste in our environment, go easy on your wallet, and bring a smile to even the hardest to please in your group.

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Hosting Thanksgiving

Whether you’ve been planning a month or it snuck up on you, Thanksgiving is upon us next week, and it can be a little stressful. That’s why this Waste Not Wednesday, we have some low-waste tips to help your dinner sail as smoothly as a gravy boat!

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