This one is simple compared to some of the cardboard catastrophes from previous weeks. An unbroken down box (recyclable) of bottled water (don’t get me started), filled with trash and on its way to the landfill. I also think that’s a brown paper bag stuffed in there, which is both reusable and recyclable. Makes […]

I just got the September edition of “Water Lines“, Mount Pleasant Waterworks newsletter, and they have a great list of water saving tips that I thought I’d share. And I have to say, I love the fact that an organization that makes money from the amount of water we use is encouraging us to […]

One of the first really green things we did was to reduce our dependence on non-essential paper waste. This included paper towels, cups, plates, toilet paper, tissue, and napkins. Paper accounts for the largest amount of solid waste in landfills, and we wanted to reduce that.
So, Jen picked up 16 cloth napkins and put […]

Thanks to everyone who participated in our cardboard recycling poll. We had 50 responses at the time of this post, and I’m very impressed with the results. It seems most of us are recycling our cardboard, despite not having curbside pickup. Keep it up, and let’s keep that cardboard out of the […]

Over the last couple weeks, I’ve been storing my paperboard packaging containers in a milk crate as research for an upcoming post. When I emptied the crate into my blue bin last night, I noticed that the resin identification code was a #2. That means the crate is made from High Density Polyethylene, and […]

Here are a few interesting and newsworthy links from the outer reaches of the green Web…

Looking for ways to make your office more green? Check out Xerox’s new eco-friendly office paper. It’s cheap and uses half has many trees as traditional office paper.
Football season is almost here and for many that means tailgate parties. Carolina […]

Recycling cardboard isn’t that difficult, even if the county won’t pick it up for us. There’s a drop site just 1 mile from my neighborhood, which I use once a month. Yet every week I see house after house after house of people killing trees. And for what - to save time? […]

I just finished watching an awesome show on the Discovery Science Channel called “Eco-Tech.” I stumbled across the “Zero Waste” episode yesterday and queued it up to record. The content they covered was amazing…!

A company called TerraCycle has developed a system where garbage is eaten and processed by worms to make “worm poop” […]

Yesterday there was a surprise on my front porch - brand new phone books! They were so nice and clean, with not a folded corner or ripped cover in sight. Since I don’t like clutter, I immediately removed last year’s books from the shelf, and replaced them with the new ones. Done deal, […]

Over at Blue Ion, Charleston’s high performance interactive branding firm, they posted about how they’ve begun to take recycling a little more seriously. Awesome! Small businesses are at a disadvantage because they often don’t have curbside pickup available, and simply can’t afford a service like Fisher Recycling. Blue Ion has taken the initiative by […]

Yes! I finally got to see The Little Green Bag Project in action. The Whole Foods in Mount Pleasant was swarming with Saturday traffic, and Jennifer and Mike were handing out bags to anyone willing to use them. As the bags went out, and the donations rolled in, it became clear that […]

Here are a few interesting and newsworthy links from the outer reaches of the green Web…

Not sure why switching from plastic bags to reusable bags is a good idea? Read this article… via Boing Boing.
NPR consistently provides solid and enlightening reporting about the environment. On Friday, I caught a really interesting segment on […]

While you’re enjoying a much needed break from your weekly rush, take some time to step out and attend a green event this weekend. Here are three:

The Little Green Bag Project will be handing out bags at the Whole Foods in Mount Pleasant at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning (August 18th). Stop by […]

My boys have learned the days of the week early in life, because of Thursdays. “Yes sweeties,” I explain, “On Thursdays the trucks drive down our street.”
It’s quite the spectacle. We don’t listen to music during breakfast. We dare not miss the first hiss of their brakes. We run out the […]

This week’s Trashed isn’t in your face like previous installments, but rather delicate…almost artistic. I imagine the resident adjusting the composition in an effort to make their ode to ignorance complete.  A little styrofoam here, some yard waste there, balance the cardboard box on top - perfect!

Check out the Weekly Trashed archives for more.

Quoted from today’s Post & Courier:
Town Council voted Tuesday to negotiate to buy 43 acres on the northern side of Shem Creek from developers who plan a marina and condominiums on the property.
As a resident of Mt. Pleasant, I’m happy to see Town Council actively working to preserve land; especially water front property. Even […]

Sensibly Green - creating green habits one step at a time.
Instead of tossing out that bottle, ask can it be reused first? You may be missing a chance to reorganize the garage or creating materials for a fun project with the kids. More often than not, after a good cleaning, everyday items can be […]

One side effect of my personal greenification is that I now question everything I use, own, and buy. Did I really need this? Can it be reused? Can it be recycled? Did my weed eater just melt a glacier? It’s really quite nerve racking.
Because of this, I often find myself looking for recyclables […]

Before you jump in for a swim or embark on a fun day of kayaking in rivers across South Carolina, you may want to check the water quality.
According to a study released by the South Carolina Sierra Club Water Committee, 31 percent of the waterways in South Carolina are unsafe for recreation due to […]

One of the things I love about this blog is all the comments we get from readers like you. The insight, information, and fresh perspectives that come from this community remind me of why we started this project - to give us all a place to share, learn, and grow. With that in mind, […]