Have you recently noticed that not all of your recyclables are being picked up by your curbside recycling service? Specifically your cardboard boxes? Whether you've had your overflowing container passed by or the large pile of broken-down cardboard boxes that you expected … [Read more...]
Spring Yard Work: Recycling Tools and Equipment Disposal
Spring has officially sprung, which means it's time to get outside and start your spring yard work. But when you discover that your lawnmower doesn't crank, your weed eater sprung a gas leak or your trusty old garden tools have broken handles and rusted heads, it's time for … [Read more...]
It’s 🌎 Day, let’s celebrate.
Today’s the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! To celebrate, we wanted to let you know how we’re making eco-friendlier choices all around. From recycling and donation, to avoiding the landfill at all costs. But we’re going further than just words, too. LoadUp … [Read more...]
What Can’t Be Recycled in Your Curbside Recycling Bin?
Curbside recycling programs have made it incredibly easy to recycle many items from the comfort of your home. Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that are recyclable, but just can't be recycled in your curbside bin. Placing non-recyclable items in the curbside bin … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Tiny House Living
Tiny homes have become so popular for many reasons, but a large one is that they give people the chance to own their home when housing costs are just unfeasible. But are tiny homes really beacons of light for those that can’t afford the big yard with the white picket fence … [Read more...]
What Can Go in the Curbside Recycling Bin?
Recycling is a great way to help reduce waste, carbon emissions and the need for mining new materials. Curbside recycling programs have made it easier than ever to recycle from the comfort of your own home. However, many people recycle improperly, which results in many items … [Read more...]
How to Build an Eco-Friendly House
As our time on Earth continues, the urgency to take care of the environment becomes greater. Beyond electric cars, there are ways to forge a life that lowers an individual's role in the Earth's pollution rate. One way is to own an eco-friendly home. Now, these aren't just … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions: 21 Ways to Go Green in 2021
Climate change is a real problem - and scientists agree that 2021 is the year to start making a difference before it's too late. With the dumpster fire that this last year was, making some positive changes for the New Year is a great way to start the new year off on the … [Read more...]
Piano Donation & Recycling 101: Tips & Tricks for Eco-Friendly Piano Disposal
When you first purchased your piano, the idea sounded like music to your ears. Whether you bought it for yourself with the hope to one day tickle the ivories like the next Mozart or your adult child left it behind when they flew the nest, the truth is that you’re currently … [Read more...]
Where to Sell, Recycle & Donate Clothes
Did you know that people only wear 20% of our closet, 80% of the time? When you're ready to downsize your wardrobe to the things you actually wear, what's the best way to get rid of old clothes that you've loved so much? When you'd prefer to see your old clothes go to a … [Read more...]