Sustainable vs Eco-friendly

Being “Eco-friendly”or “environmentally friendly” simply means having a lifestyle that is better for the environment. Sustainability sets the focus on the future. It means the item or action is generating environmental, social and economic benefits, while not using up too …

America Recycles Day, November 15th!

America Recycles Day is a nationally-recognized day that celebrates and promotes recycling in the U.S and falls on November 15th. On this day, people are encouraged to spread the word about the benefits of recycling and to practice recycling themselves. …

Got Dirt? No problem!

Removing dirt is not so easy. It requires a lot of labor and the right equipment to haul it away. For the Earthwise Crew its no biggie. We are use to big jobs. We’ve hauled almost Half a million pounds …

4 Skills Kids Can Learn Through Waste Management At Home

As our planet is experiencing tough times with global warming and plastic pollution, all people need to take action to stop the irreversible changes. Even small humans’ contribution is valuable. As everything starts at our homes, waste management at home …

‘Green Lights Initiative’

Recycling at home or work has become part of our daily routine, but one ubiquitous device that still raises questions over disposal is light bulbs. Do they go out with the normal trash? Get tossed in recycling containers? Do you …

How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste

Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients are considered Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Products such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special handling when you dispose of them. Orange …

Coastal Clean up day! Saturday, September 21, 2019

California Coastal Cleanup Day welcomes more than 60,000 volunteers who will pick up hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables from beaches, lakes, and waterways each year. It brings awareness to the marine litter problem and provides a …

Going green has never been this easy!

Transforming your household into a model of environmental conscientiousness can feel like an overwhelming task, but you can make a huge difference in your impact on the planet by making just a few small changes to your lifestyle. Here are …