Fake or real Christmas tree? We help you weigh the pros and cons
Every holiday season, people ask us: “Is it more 'green' to buy a real Christmas tree or an artificial one?” The answer is...it depends...
Plastic bag bans: Help or hurt? How can we make sure they don’t hurt?
What happens when single-use bags are banned? It depends on what we use instead. Let's look at the pros and cons of alternatives and ma...
Reducing plastic waste a priority for local design firm
How can businesses and institutions reduce plastic waste? We let Sheri Tuck, a LEED-accredited professional and registered interior des...
Take a pass on bioplastics
Are bioplastics the answer to the plastic pollution crisis? NOPE. In fact, bioplastics are a bit of a fiasco! Here's why:
Bioplasti...
How to tame the garbage monster at your events
Community events are notorious for producing large amounts of trash — including recyclable/compostable material that wrongly ends up in...