Recycle 2 Save

CRI Single Stream Operations. Here are some shots of our single stream system chuggin' away. The material is pouring in and the recycling process has begun. Single stream might seem like an easier recycling solution but just like when you were sorting it yourself, please keep out garbage! Nearly all items that were labeled trash in the past continue to be. While getting some quick shots to post here I saw a some obvious garbage that needed to be sorted out. As a general rule the following items are always considered non recyclable  during standard curbside collection or drop off (really, they were out there) Mattresses (although I've heard they can be recycled it has to be a special collection item and if mixed in with the recycled will be trashed) Diapers (clean or especially dirty) Food Waste (Again, we compost but it cannot be mixed in with your recycling it just makes garbage) Doggie & Kitty "Bi-products" (I know that no one wants to han...

I recently read a blog post (which CRI shared on Facebook) about the "secret" confessions of someone who tries to be green but struggles with not so eco moments. The blog really spoke to me. I make a large effort to keep it green. I do really well most times but there are still areas that I could use some real improvement. I have a paper towel addiction. I've tried to opt for sponges and reusable towels but nothing has quite done the trick for me as well as paper towels (especially in a pinch with many'o spills with small children). Reusable towels created more laundry and I could never get them to look clean again after cleaning up something like grape juice or strawberries. I'd pull them out in front of company and be convinced that they were judging us as someone who "forgot" to do the wash. I feel guilt as I pull a towel off the roll - the good news is that when you compost.. it's not so bad (yes, now I'm justifying). The nice thing about...