"It's called garbage CAN, not garbage CANNOT"
~ Oscar the Grouch

The Hidden Environmental Truth About Tariffs Revealed...

Fast fashion giants Shein and Temu are facing a big shakeup: thanks to new U.S. tariffs and a crackdown on shipping loopholes, they’ve announced they’ll stop direct shipments to American customers. As a waste educator, I can’t help but ask—what does this mean for our buying habits and the planet? Could this be a rare opportunity to slow down our consumption, reduce waste, and rethink what we really need? In this post, I break down what’s happening, how the shipping loophole worked, and why this moment is worth paying attention to.

Actions Today Matter for Your Future!

Earth Day wasn’t created for brand campaigns or feel-good checklists. It was born out of protest—a radical demand for clean air, water, and accountability. But over time, that fire’s been smothered by corporate greenwashing and surface-level gestures. This piece explores how Earth Day shifted from movement to marketing—and how we can reclaim its roots. Because one day, future generations will ask what we did when it mattered most.

Keeping you Abreast of How Plastic Pollution Impacts our Bodies

It's October, which means Halloween, fall favorites, and, of course, everything covered in the color pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While we see everything from restaurants to sports to our favorite products get in on the action, have you ever stopped to think, how do these products impact my health? Maybe not, but guess what? I did it for you .... while waiting to get a mammogram!

This One Word is at the Top of the Pyramid when it comes to Sustainable Living

ChatGPT CAN Help You! Ask it to help you to come up with ideas for gift giving experiences!

Eco Terms (aka Sustainability terms you should know!)

This One Mindset Shift Will Change How You Think About Sustainability

ChatGPT Can Help You! Ask it to help reduce food waste.

Let's trash talk together!

I've been fascinated with sustainability for the past 20+ years. It's only till now that I've finally decided to jump into the rolloff and share my love of sustainable practices with others from the viewpoint of waste.