Why Does it Matter? During the holidays, Americans throw away more garbage than at any other time of the year.  In fact, between the food waste from parties, the wrappers, boxes, bows, tags and packaging we throw away, we are creating a Grinch-sized Mt. Crumpit to the...

Why Does it Matter? America Recycles Day is November 15th! It’s a day to start or expand recycling efforts where you live, work, learn, worship and play.  There is much more to recycling than just feeling good.  Many companies rely on the materials collected as they...

Why Does it Matter? America Recycles Day is November 15th! It’s a day to start or expand recycling efforts where you live, work, learn, worship and play.  There is much more to recycling than just feeling good.  Many companies rely on the materials collected as they...

Why Does it Matter?This month we are focusing on food waste reduction.  This is an area of waste reduction in which we could all make a huge impact.  Most of us have leftovers, food that our children refuse to eat, and the forgotten foods in the refrigerator.  Why not...

Why Does it Matter? October in Indiana is a wonderful time of year, isn’t it?  The chill in the air, outdoor fall festivals, apple picking, bonfires, tailgating, Halloween, and the beginning of the baking season are super opportunities for making memories without...

Why Does it Matter?  If you have ever eaten lunch with your child at school, then you know a few things.  First, students have very little time to eat—by the time they get to the lunch room, wait in line to get their food and find the right seat, there’s little time...

Why Does it Matter?  In our last edition of 365 Every Day Counts, we explained how to identify those items in your home that are considered household  hazardous wastes by looking for words like “Caution,” “Warning,” “Danger,” or “Poison” on the package.  While it’s...

 Why Does it Matter?Enjoy fishing, swimming, boating or any other water sport in Indiana?  Then, you should be concerned about what you or your neighbors might be adding to our water supply either intentionally or unintentionally.  Many items that we use in our...

Why Does it Matter?  During this time of year many of us like to compete to see who can have the neighborhood’s thickest, greenest, prettiest lawn.  But many times the road to a perfect lawn is paved with lots of fertilizer.  And, these chemicals if used or disposed...

Why Does it Matter?After all of our spring rain in central Indiana, you might be starting to feel like you are living in a jungle this June.  As a result, you may be spending more time in the yard mowing, weeding, gardening and the like.  But what do you do with the...