Sustainability
Go Green with an Eco-Friendly 4th of July!
Independence Day is full of parties, picnics, and parades to celebrate America. It’s the perfect time to celebrate the environment too by adding some GREEN to your RED, WHITE & BLUE festivities. Tips for an eco-friendly 4th of July Repurpose decorations. Buying new decorations instead of reusing or repurposing old ones can create a lot…
Read MoreWhat is Anaerobic Digestion and How is it Used?
Anaerobic digestion has been used for a long time and across all corners of the globe. As concerns about the environment and climate change continue to increase, the demand to generate renewable energy is growing. This is pushing many agricultural and industrial businesses to turn to waste-to-energy technologies. Anaerobic digestion systems have been used commercially…
Read MoreRules For Recycling in Columbus, Ohio
Recycling Columbus, Ohio Every city has different rules for recycling. Before we get into the gritty details of what’s goes in and what stays out of the blue bin, here are a few tips on recycling in Columbus. If you live in the city of Columbus, recycling collection occurs every other week along with yard…
Read MoreRenewable Energy Facts and Sustainability Tips
Renewable energy is derived from sources that are replenished naturally by the Earth. Before the discovery of coal deposits and the spark of the industrial revolution, most of the energy we used for heating and lighting were from renewable sources – crazy, right? Now, during this current state of environmental and global warming crises, many…
Read MoreGlobal Water Supply – Tips to Help Keep it Clean
Water is the most valuable resource on this Earth. Whether or not we realize it, our everyday actions as humans contribute to the pollution of our global water supply. What we put down our drains and flush down the toilet, what we throw on the ground, or even how we wash our cars – all…
Read MoreOrganic Fertilizer or Synthetic: What’s the difference?
What is the difference between organic fertilizer and synthetic fertilizer? Fertilizers come from a variety of sources – both natural and man-made – and play a huge role in the long-term health of our soils. It’s important to understand how organic and synthetic fertilizers compare and how they’re impacting our environment. Organic fertilizers are typically…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Poop
Where Does Poop Go After You Flush it down? Poop goes down the sewer pipes and to a wastewater treatment facility, but then what? This is a dirty topic – we know – but it needs to be more openly discussed, because all of that waste doesn’t just disappear after treatment. There are nearly 7.6…
Read MoreAnaerobic Digestion vs. Composting
Anaerobic digestion vs. composting. They definitely have similarities. Most importantly, they both keep waste out of landfills. But they’re not exactly the same. Here’s the scoop:
Read MoreThe Benefits of Anaerobic Digestion
Right now most organic waste – like food scraps – is being tossed into landfills where it releases harmful emissions into the environment. If we could anaerobically digest 50 percent of this waste, we could create enough clean energy to power 2.5 million homes for a year! But the benefits of anaerobic digestion don’t end…
Read MoreThe Rules of Recycling
The rules of recycling always seem to change, and they are different for each municipality. It can be hard to keep your head wrapped around all the guidelines. Here are a few major changes that have occurred with most curbside recycling programs over the last decade. Plastic Bottle Caps Many of us grew up being…
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