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Rocking steady into 2023, thanks to you! - Eco Partners, Inc.

You've inspired us all year! Thanks to you, we're rocking steady into 2023!

Rocking steady into 2023, thanks to you! - Eco Partners, Inc. My hands were steadyMy eyes were clear and brightMy walk had purposeMy steps were quick and lightAnd I held firmlyTo what I felt was rightLike a rock ~Bob Segar, Like a Rock ”Like a rock,” you have inspired us all year with your steadfast commitment to implementing effective solid waste manag...

Earth-friendly holiday traditions - Eco Partners, Inc.

It's holiday crunch time! Use these earth-friendly tips for your traditions.

Earth-friendly holiday traditions - Eco Partners, Inc. It’s crunch time! Are you ready for the winter holidays and celebrations? They are tons of fun, but they leave behind a lot of extra trash — from celebratory dinner leftovers to gift wrap and boxes to New Year’s Eve decorations. We love to enjoy the season with friends and family: the parties,...

Green your holiday wrapping - Eco Partners, Inc.

Go green with your gift wrap this year!

Green your holiday wrapping - Eco Partners, Inc. We all love giving and receiving gifts year-round, but it’s extra fun during the winter holidays. All the merry celebrations include lots of gift-buying and giving. While fun to exchange with family and friends, the many wrappings and gift bags can create a lot of waste. If you choose to wrap your...

Congratulations to the winner of our WASTECON drawing, Pamela from Apple Valley! She won a purse made from repurposed seat belts. Thanks for stopping by our booth, Pamela!

Hope to see you in San Diego next week! Come see us at booth 419.

Got an electronics wish list? - Eco Partners, Inc.

Are electronics on your holiday wish list? Read this first!

Got an electronics wish list? - Eco Partners, Inc. Here’s something interesting to think about — at one time, a pencil was the newest technology known to humans. Today, when you think about “technology,” you probably don’t think about pencils, you think about electronic devices. Cell phones, tablets, and game systems might come to mind. As...

Thankful for our partnership - Eco Partners, Inc.

We are thankful for you and the good work you do!

Thankful for our partnership - Eco Partners, Inc. Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings,turn routine jobs into joy,and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. ~ writer William Arthur Ward Working with you gives all of us at Eco Partners many opportunities to be thankful and experience joy in the good work we do together. Thro...

Happy America Recycles Day! - Eco Partners, Inc.

Time to celebrate! It's America Recycles Day!

Happy America Recycles Day! - Eco Partners, Inc. Two years ago, on America Recycles Day 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it was working on a National Recycling Strategy. Unveiled last year, the strategy is designed to help the U.S. meet the 50% recycling goal and identifies several areas for improvement. These in...

Interview with the Author: Lyanda Lynn Haupt - Eco Partners, Inc.

Catch up with the author of last week's featured book, "Rooted."

Interview with the Author: Lyanda Lynn Haupt - Eco Partners, Inc. Last week, we featured the book “Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit,” by Lyanda Lynn Haupt. This week we share our conversation with the author. A good portion of your book focuses on the benefit of forests. Is that your favorite environment? It’s true that I do love...

True in multiple ways! Thanks for sharing, Lisa Hinz!

Be "Rooted" - Eco Partners, Inc.

Best way to feel "rooted" these days? Try barefoot nature walks according to this author!

Be "Rooted" - Eco Partners, Inc. It seems that every generation spends more time indoors than the one before. We sit more, we spend more time looking at devices, and we fail to experience the world around us. If you’re looking for a way to increase your outdoor time and make it more meaningful, check out Lyanda Lynn Haupt’s boo...

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We're thrilled to introduce James, Eco Partners' new writing and production assistant!

Eco Partners is growing! - Eco Partners, Inc. Eco Partners is growing! We are pleased to introduce our new Writing & Production Assistant, James Washington. Recently working as our intern, in his new role James will be taking on much of the writing for our clients. He will also learn the production side of the business and become more involved....

Simple steps to backyard composting success - Eco Partners, Inc.

Lots of leaves? Here are ten steps to composting success!

Simple steps to backyard composting success - Eco Partners, Inc. In a recent post, we shared Leaves are turning brown, but keep your habits green. One way to “be green” with your leaf management is to compost your leaves. But perhaps you’ve never given composing a try. This is the year! Here’s how to get started. The ingredients you need to make your own ...

Put down the sledgehammer! - Eco Partners, Inc.

Recycle and donate when you renovate! No sledgehammer needed when you can reuse what you remove.

Put down the sledgehammer! - Eco Partners, Inc. Remove and donate — don’t demolish home renovation materials. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or you contact a professional, home improvement is an exciting but messy business. Once the job starts, the disarray, dust, and debris can seem to seep into your soul, and you just want it done. So b...

The leaves are turning brown but keep your habits green. - Eco Partners, Inc.

Be green with your fall leaves!

The leaves are turning brown but keep your habits green. - Eco Partners, Inc. Ah, fall! The kids are back in school and ballfields are lit for football and soccer games. The days are getting shorter and gradually cooler. Outdoors, the leaves are changing colors. Although the leaves are red, yellow, and brown, your fall yard cleanup can be green! First, it’s okay to leave so...

Forward, Together - Eco Partners, Inc.

Are you a planner? Strategic planning is key to moving forward. Here's SWANA's plan for solid waste.

Forward, Together - Eco Partners, Inc. The thought of strategic planning might make our eyes glaze over, but it is key to progress and moving forward. It is especially important for today’s solid waste managers as the industry continues to undergo changes in worker priorities, technology, and ways to connect, along with the impacts of ...

Stop! Wait! Don’t flush your meds! - Eco Partners, Inc.

Have old meds? Be careful when you dispose of them!

Stop! Wait! Don’t flush your meds! - Eco Partners, Inc. When flushed down the toilet or poured down the drain, medications can pollute our water and jeopardize public health by exposing people and wildlife to harmful chemicals. And according to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), your unwanted medication could end up lost, stolen, or misused. Be sure to s...

About those Outdated Devices... - Eco Partners, Inc.

How many old phones and tablets do you have? Here's how to dispose responsibly.

About those Outdated Devices... - Eco Partners, Inc. New iPhones were announced last week and more of the latest cell phone models and electronic devices will arrive this fall. Are you planning to upgrade? Cell phones, computers, DVRs, DVD players, game consoles, TVs, iPads and tablets, and e-readers — how many of these electronic devices do you hav...

Reusers love the library! - Eco Partners, Inc.

Libraries are a fun place to reuse!

Reusers love the library! - Eco Partners, Inc. Do you visit your local library? If so, have you ever thought about the library as a great place to practice the second R — Reuse? Libraries have books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, and sometimes even games on all kinds of topics, as well as access to online resources and downloadables. You check these i...

Ron Gonen and The Waste-Free World - Eco Partners, Inc.

Here's a look at circularity and the obstacles to achieving a waste-free world.

Ron Gonen and The Waste-Free World - Eco Partners, Inc. In The Waste-Free World: How the Circular Economy Will Take Less, Make More, and Save the Planet (Portfolio, 288 pages), author Ron Gonen asks consumers, businesses, and banks to embrace a circular economy. A circular economy is a model of production and consumption that focuses on keeping resources...

Waste less at lunch - Eco Partners, Inc.

Back to packing lunches? Here are tips to keep the waste low.

Waste less at lunch - Eco Partners, Inc. Have some back-to-school folks at your house? According to the EPA, on average, each student throws away about 67 pounds of lunch waste per year. That might be more than some young students weigh! This total includes uneaten food and food scraps, as well as single-serving packages, wrappers, lunch s...

Eating well while wasting and spending less - Eco Partners, Inc.

Eat well while you prevent wasted food. You'll save money too!

Eating well while wasting and spending less - Eco Partners, Inc. In the United States, about 40% of all food goes to waste. That wasted food costs a family of four about $1,500 each year! At home, you can reduce your food waste by using the 3 Rs — Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle: Reduce your food waste at home by planning your meals for the week. […]

Less waste with your next cup of joe - Eco Partners, Inc.

We love our coffee, but not the waste it can create. Here's how to reduce it!

Less waste with your next cup of joe - Eco Partners, Inc. As Americans, we love our coffee. And it’s hard to beat the convenience of brewing a quick, fresh cup the instant you want one. According to a 2022 National Coffee Association report, each day about 66% of us drink coffee. Also from the report, 41% of coffee drinkers use a drip coffee maker, follo...

Our "Trash Talk Travelers" (Dean & Karen of Indiana) spotted these in Croatia. We love the ivy-coated recycling bins and the ingenious solar-powered phone-charging bench.

Paper recycling on the rise nationwide - Eco Partners, Inc.

Paper recycling is on the rise! Are you a reason why?

Paper recycling on the rise nationwide - Eco Partners, Inc. The United States saw a rise in recycling rates for both paper and corrugated cardboard (OCC) in 2021. Paper recycling rates rose from 65.7% in 2020 to 68% in 2021. To put this into more concrete terms, U.S. paper mills accepted more than 8.6 million tons of recycled paper last year. This is the gre...

Sharing good news! - Eco Partners, Inc.

We have news! And it's all good. Stay in the loop here.

Sharing good news! - Eco Partners, Inc. Eco Partners has news to share with you and it’s all good! First, we are excited to announce that Eco Partners President Elizabeth Roe was recently elected to the role of Secretary for the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Board of Directors. “I strongly support SWANA, an organiz...

Do you "Up Cup"? - Eco Partners, Inc.

Ready to "Up" your "cup"? Try the Plastic Free July challenge to reduce your single-use cups by remembering to "Bring. Borrow. Stay."

Do you "Up Cup"? - Eco Partners, Inc. We are halfway through Plastic Free July, a month-long campaign to reduce plastic waste. Have you joined the effort and tried to refuse single-use plastics? If you’re looking for a place to start, one challenge you can take this year is to “Up Cup.” When you “up cup,” you reduce the use of...

Recycling (Still) Matters! - Eco Partners, Inc.

Choose, use, and renew! Helpful tips for recycling and waste reduction from ISRI.

Recycling (Still) Matters! - Eco Partners, Inc. Recycling has had a bumpy road the past few years as local programs and recycling processors have adapted to changing overseas markets, faced transportation challenges here in the U.S., dealt with the impacts of a global pandemic on collection and processing, and struggled to meet the demand for pap...

Taking care of textiles - Eco Partners, Inc.

Closet cleanout? Take care of your textiles!

Taking care of textiles - Eco Partners, Inc. While many textiles, such as sheets, clothing, towels, upholstery, industrial fabric scraps, and most other woven items, can be reused or recycled, they do not belong in your curbside recycling bin or cart! If you want to reuse or recycle textiles, you can find dedicated textile recycling services o...

Plastic Free July - Take the Challenge

Sure, there's a big July holiday coming up on Monday. But did you know you can celebrate Plastic Free July all month long! Start today!

Plastic Free July - Take the Challenge

And now, the headwinds! We shared the tailwinds that propelled us into modern solid waste management. Check out the latest newsletter for our take on the headwinds we face going forward. https://conta.cc/3ntj2zU

Be an eco-friendly mover - Eco Partners, Inc.

Is this the summer when you make a move? Make it eco-friendly!

Be an eco-friendly mover - Eco Partners, Inc. Millions of Americans move every year. Is this your year to relocate? No matter where you are moving, here are some tips that you can use to make your next move a green one. Choose any of these tips that fit your needs and your budget. Just making a couple of small changes can have […]

Small But Mighty Won the Day Against Plastic Bottles - Eco Partners, Inc.

Never doubt the efforts of the small, but mighty. These efforts won against plastic bottles.

Small But Mighty Won the Day Against Plastic Bottles - Eco Partners, Inc. By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard ’round the world. ~ From “Concord Hymn” by Ralph Waldo Emerson Penned six decades after the battles of Lexington and Concord, these familiar words ...

9 Tips for Summertime Shopping - Eco Partners, Inc.

Need to do some summer shopping? Read this first to be a low-waste shopper!

9 Tips for Summertime Shopping - Eco Partners, Inc. Ahhh…summertime. Family vacations, lounging by the pool, picnics with friends, and back-to-school shopping. Whatever summer shopping you are doing, there are things that you can do before, during, and after your shopping trip to reduce your waste, improve our environment, and save money, too. 1. C...

Odor control your cans! - Eco Partners, Inc.

Smelly cans got you down as summer heats up? Here's a quick fix!

Odor control your cans! - Eco Partners, Inc. Due to the heat of the summer months, it can be challenging to keep curbside carts, trash cans, and bins from giving off unpleasant odors. Trash cans see their share of gunk and grime. Plus, many of the things we throw away can be downright stinky, especially when met with the sun’s rays, high hum...

What are the tailwinds that propelled us into modern solid waste management? Check out Eco Partners' latest newsletter for our take.
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Make your home toxic-free - Eco Partners, Inc.

Time to clean! Go toxic-free!
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Make your home toxic-free - Eco Partners, Inc. Creating less hazardous waste in the first place is a good thing! Here are some easy trade-offs to trim the toxics in your home: Whenever possible, use hard work instead of chemicals. Rather than a toxic and smelly “no-scrub” bathtub cleaner, use a milder soap and a scrub brush—and your muscle...

Time to mow! Grasscycle and make your lawn happy!

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Changing Footprints changes lives - Eco Partners, Inc.

So, let's talk shoes. What do you do with them when you no longer want them? Look for ways like this to keep them in use and out of landfills.

Changing Footprints changes lives - Eco Partners, Inc. How many pairs of shoes does your family have in your closets, piled up by the door, or scattered around the house? Do you have shoes that you wore once or twice only to sit in a closet for years? The average person in the U.S. owns about 17 pairs of shoes, buys six to […]

Celebrating Earth Day - Eco Partners, Inc.

As you celebrate Earth Day this week, share the joy nature brings to help call attention to the importance of protecting our most valuable resource: the planet we all call home. https://www.ecopartnersinc.com/celebrating-earth-day/

Celebrating Earth Day - Eco Partners, Inc. It may be hard to imagine now, but in the first half of the 1900s, the majority of Americans saw air pollution as “the smell of prosperity” and were unaware of how dangerous smoke, sludge, gas, and other air and water pollutants were to both the environment and human health. In 1962, Rachel Cars...