Waste & Recycling
Waste & Recycling
inspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·21·22
Many people worldwide enjoy a morning coffee to get the energy to kick start the day. People often throw coffee grounds away. For a greener world, composting is a better solution for disposing of coffee grounds. Composting contributes to creating nutrient-rich soil for gardens.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·20·22
We all have a bunch of used underwear with a worn-out elastic strap, holes, and discolorations piling up somewhere in our closets or underwear drawer. So what do you do when your old panties or briefs begin to slack, and the old bras fall apart? Read on as we look at sustainable ways to get […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·17·22
Phone cases have become a staple to accompany your new phone, ranging from muted minimalism to bright colors, personalized prints, and rabbit ears. However, the need for a new phone case increases with new phones coming every year in varying shapes, sizes, and port locations. Here's what to do with old phone cases.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·12·22
Since bread is a staple, you might wonder what to do with leftover bread. Composting bread differs from household to household, with people having different opinions. This articles explores the composting process for bread and everything you need to know about turning bread into compost.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·03·22
We’ve been noticing shifts in public consciousness around how we use and dispose of products. Here we explore taking a new approach to waste management and how we can better conserve natural resources. This will serve as a guide to materials management and prevent wasting resources.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
04·29·22
Cheese is a kitchen staple and has many nutritional benefits. Now the question is, what do you do with the leftover cheese in your fridge? Can you compost cheese and dairy products? Well, the answer isn’t exactly straightforward.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
04·27·22
Bananas are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They are rich in potassium, calcium, vitamins, and many other nutrients. You also have to deal with getting rid of the banana peels after eating them. This brings us to the question; what do you do with your banana peels? Can you add banana […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
04·20·22
In today’s world of fast food and eating out, paper plates have become a norm. We use them in outdoor gatherings, picnics, and get-togethers. They are also easy to clean up and dispose of. The question you may ask is since paper plates come from trees, can you recycle them?
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
03·05·22
Composting is available to you whether you have a garden, access to community gardens, or a small balcony space. No matter where you find yourself, you can make use of food scraps and organic material. By diverting organic materials from landfills, we can contribute to a better and cleaner world. If you’re a city dweller […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
03·04·22
Notebooks are a staple in almost every space we find ourselves in. We use them within the home, in offices and also in schools. Since notebooks have short life spans, the question of “can you recycle notebooks?” arises. If you’re out of reuse options, this article will provide helpful information on how to recycle notebooks.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·13·22
Although tissue paper and wrapping paper come from paper pulp which comes from wood, there are challenges. This article will cover what you need to know regarding the relationship between tissue paper and the recycling process.
Food WasteinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·09·22
Rice is a staple in many homes, so it’s no surprise that the question, “can you compost rice?” may pop into people’s minds. Even with the knowledge of composting, sometimes it can be tricky to identify what and what not to add to a compost bin. If you’re unsure what to do with leftovers of […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·03·22
Milk and juice often come in paper cartons. Without a doubt, these containers create waste. So as a consumer, what then can you do to keep unnecessary waste out of landfills? Can you recycle milk cartons? The answer is yes, you can, but recycling alone will not solve the problem.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
12·22·21
Who doesn’t love some good takeaway pizza? The disadvantage is the pizza box that comes with them. If you are on the zero-waste journey, you might ask the questions: What do you do with your used pizza boxes? Are pizza boxes compostable? Can you recycle them?
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
12·20·21
Although people use different variants of laundry detergent, from liquid to powdered form, many come in plastic bottles. For an eco-conscious user, the question arises: can you recycle laundry detergent bottles?
Climate ChangeinspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
11·27·21
Many of us have growing concerns around climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions and the impact of our waste on the environment. Although it’s not the holy grail of sustainable changes, recycling helps to reduce carbon emissions. Although you may be familiar with the recycling system, this article examines how exactly it helps the […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
11·25·21
Globally, people love the convenience of a deodorant spray, hair spray, whipped cream, hair spray, and air freshener, among many other products. As a result, we can find aerosol spray cans in many homes, in the kitchen, bedroom, and living room. This form of packaging has become popular as it makes it easy for people […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
11·22·21
Plastic hangers are one staple item we use to store and hang clothes. Hangers pop up everywhere, from shopping at thrift stores to department stores and retail stores. Some of us have excess unwanted plastic hangers lying around our closets. Many of these plastic coat hangers end up in the trash can and landfills, contributing […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
11·20·21
Do you have a stockpile of old textbooks, magazines, and phone books taking up dust in your bookshelf or on your coffee table? Well, we all have some used books we find either hard to part with or don’t want to consign to the trash. If some of those old books have become past their […]
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
11·17·21
We consider paper bags to be one of the most eco-friendly options for packaging. Unlike plastic bags, paper bags are 100% biodegradable and considered to be much kinder to our environment. Read on as we explore all you need to know about how to recycle paper bags.
Food Waste
newsBY Sam Colyer ·
09·28·21
Welcome to #TRVSTLOVES. We curate news, ideas, and inspiration from across the world that demonstrate how real action can accomplish a positive social impact. This time we’re looking at food waste and some of the inspiring yet perhaps unconventional ways to tackle the problem.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
09·25·21
Balloons signify celebrations and colorful fun times. You might wonder if it’s possible to exclude them when shopping for your party items. The question is, can you recycle balloons? What happens to the ones we use after the celebration is over?
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
09·24·21
As we become more conscious of living an eco-friendly lifestyle, we can't help but ask - are egg cartons recyclable? In this article we look at how to recycle them and suggest creative ways you can reuse your egg cartons.
Waste & RecyclinginspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
08·10·21
If you are a gardener or simply a plant lover who loves buying plants, you will most likely have a collection of plant pots or containers lying around. While plants are beneficial to the environment, most plants come in plastic pots harmful to the environment. So what happens when you need to dispose of these […]
Plastic PollutioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
08·01·21
Water is as essential to humans as air. Having clean drinkable water available at all times, wherever we are, is vital. For this reason, the most used container is the plastic bottle. The world buys a million plastic bottles every minute. People who do not have drinkable water running in their home pipes often turn […]
Plastic PollutioninspirationBY Selva Ozelli ·
07·28·21
This month is Plastic Free July which is celebrated across the globe. It encourages millions of people to be part of the solution to the single-use plastic waste problem at home, work, school, and even at restaurants. So, we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. The global coronavirus pandemic heightened the plastic pollution […]
