1/1/11

Many people use New Year's Day to clean out their pantry and refrigerator of unwanted and expired food. When doing this, turn down the temptation to open a trash bag and throw everything away. Be sure to toss out unwanted food and save recyclable containers; recycle away.

12/31/10

Many communities have recycling programs for your Christmas tree. If you can't let it decompose naturally, place it on the curb for pickup on designated collection days; it can be chipped and made into mulch. Ask your local municipality when your Christmas tree pickup day is.

12/30/10

A real Christmas tree doesn't have to be tossed to the curb right away. If you have the land to do it, place the evergreen tree on its side in the woods where it can decompose naturally. It'll become a natural habitat for wildlife, a nursery for beneficial insects and help shelter wild birds from the harsh elements of winter.