Looking for ideas to get your child not only on board with recycling, but excited about it? You’ve come to the right place! Explain why recycling is important Before the “what,” talk with your child about the “why.” Explain that recycling is a way to maintain and protect the planet and leave it in a … Continue reading How to turn kids into planet protectors
Did you know that the average college student produces more than 600 pounds of trash? Your college community can be more sustainable by using Zero Waste Boxes as a simple, all-in-one solution to recycle hard-to-recycle trash. Transform dedicated learning areas into recycling hubs for students and professors to focus their efforts on making a difference … Continue reading Recycle on campus with Zero Waste Box
As the school year begins, it’s the perfect time to set sustainable habits in your classroom. We’ve got you covered with ideas for reducing waste in the classroom—and getting your students excited about it! Get to the “why” Sorting trash into the correct bins isn’t all that exciting—until you realize that it makes you a … Continue reading 8 ideas for reducing, reusing, and recycling in the classroom
Enjoying the delicious Off The Eaten Path snacks? When you’re done munching on your veggie crisps, use the specially-marked commercially compostable snack bags to help plants grow! TerraCycle and Off The Eaten Path’s free composting program collects specially marked empty Off The Eaten Path snack bags to be turned into compost. Select Off The Eaten … Continue reading Compost Off The Eaten Path’s snack bags with TerraCycle
Plastic is everywhere. It can be found on the shelves at the grocery store, as litter on the beach, and even in things you might not expect, like chewing gum or clothing. We know you’re working hard every day to collect your trash so it’s properly recycled, but going completely plastic-free doesn’t happen overnight. Zero-waste … Continue reading Know your plastics—and how to recycle them
Recycling can be tricky to understand, especially if you’re just getting started with your sustainability journey. Just learning about recycling may seem like a small step, but it actually makes a big difference in ensuring you’re recycling effectively! Don’t worry; we’re here to help you understand what can and can’t be recycled curbside and how … Continue reading What the recycling symbol really means
