You may not stop to think about your trash after it makes its way to the trash can, but what exactly happens next? The District of Washington reported that in 2018 the Department of Public Works (DPW) collected 1,139,846 tons of waste and recyclables – including tires, hazardous waste, yard trimmings, biofuel, and waste-to-energy. Waste […]
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When you have something you never want to see again, all you need to do is throw it away, and it vanishes forever. But when we think about it, we know it has to be more complicated than that. And it is! Keep reading to learn what happens to the trash that Philadelphians throw away. Reducing […]
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It’s coming – the day that your house is filled with smells of oranges and fudge, your family busy making memories, and of course – stuff. While it is exciting to open your new gifts on Christmas morning, you may already be feeling a bit stressed about where to put all of it – or […]
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