Do you catch yourself wondering out loud which cart has to go out to the curb? Is it recycling collection this week or yard debris? The annual calendar mailer is posted on the refrigerator, but sadly it doesn't send you reminders. RecycleRight App to the Rescue! Download the RecycleRight app to your Apple or Android smartphone or tablet for FREE! W...
Green Blog
Stop by the Green Programs booth at the Clark County Recycled Arts Festival June 29-30 at Esther Short Park to sign up for the pledge - when you sign up, you'll get a prize! In March, 265 Clark County residents participated in the WasteBusters Challenge to reduce waste by pledging to take their own reusable bag to the store, use a reusable coffee c...
What is gypsum? From the drywall in our homes to our toothpaste, gypsum is all around us! Gypsum is a common mineral found in sedimentary rock. It is non-toxic and has many uses. Gypsum is commonly known as a soil amendment essential to organic farms because it improves soil health and increases the amount of nutrients the plants can absorb. Th...
Reusable plastic dining ware only needs to be reused 10 times to be better for the environment than single-use plastic. You may have noticed a recent increase in the availability of products labeled as "compostable" at event venues, restaurants, and supermarkets. Throughout the country people are hearing more about waste, recycling, and t...
Please do not put shredded paper in your curbside bin! Tax season is here, which may mean that you're digging through papers you've accumulated and finding a lot that you're ready to toss. When disposing of papers containing sensitive and personally identifying information, many people think they're doing the "right thing" by shredding their docume...