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Transportation and Climate Change
How are you getting to where you need to go? In Park City, transportation is a commonly debated subject, and…
Reduce Waste in Your Everyday Life
Since opening in 2009, Savoury Kitchen has endeavored to implement eco-friendly practices in all aspects of our business. These efforts…
Savor the Flavor, Not the Waste: Reducing Food Waste This Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, we look forward to delicious meals with loved ones. Yet, this season also witnesses a sharp 25%…
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Sewer Water Contaminants
Recycle Utah offers seasonal tours for our visual learners with the most recent one in October at Snyderville Basin Water…
Hang on to Your Fleece!
Tis the season for wearing and covering up with (polyester) fleece— pullovers, jackets, vests, coats, hats, blankets. It’s warm, soft…
What To Do with Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns
With Halloween coming around the corner, you’re probably getting excited about decorating, making plans with friends, and stocking up on…
Winterizing Your Home the Green Way
It’s October, which means winter is around the corner! Winterizing your home the green way not only safeguards the environment…
The Carbon Footprint of Streaming
Many of our everyday activities have environmental consequences: how we dispose of waste, what we eat, how we move around.…
Have a Happy Green Halloween Season!
Have a Happy Green Halloween Season! There are lots of easy ways to make your Halloween green this year. The…
Talking About Climate Change
How often do you talk about climate change or hear someone else talk about it? If you responded, “not much,”…
From Summit County’s Solid Waste Superintendent, “Please recycle your cardboard!”
The increase in mail order and consumer packaging has dramatically increased the amount of old corrugated cardboard (OCC) being dumped…
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Fast Fashion
Are you tired of your clothes and in need of a shopping spree? Maybe a wedding is on the horizon…
Beetle Kill Pine Wood
Are you building a house? Perhaps remodeling your kitchen? If so, consider the most sustainable options for building materials before…
The Dangers of “Forever Chemicals” and the Water We Drink
How safe is the water we drink? Many people are unaware about the chemical PFAS. PFAS has been linked to…
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Why Does Recycling Matter?
Rumor has it that it’s not worth recycling any plastics as they end up in the landfill. Are what Republic…
Sustainable Travel and Lodging
There is a saying that experience is the best teacher, and the best experience is travel. There are so many…
Wishcycling
You just finished a cup of soda in a disposable container with a plastic lid and straw. You are late…
Green Burials
For millennia, humans wrapped their departed loved ones in a simple shroud and a plain wooden box and returned them…
Put a Little Bamboo in Your Life
Here are some stats on the incredible sustainability features of bamboo. A forest of it acts as a giant carbon…
Laundry Tips
Unless you have the laundry fairy on speed dial, chances are you or someone in your household does up to…
Recycling the Small Stuff
We at Recycle Utah often get questions about the small stuff. The caps? Lids? Corks? Small bath products? First, keep…
Food Expiration
What do food expiration dates really mean? ‘Food product dating,’ according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is voluntary for…
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Choosing plants that will thrive in your garden does not have to be difficult. Just look around in our meadows,…
Soft Plastics
In 1960, the average American generated about 1,000 pounds of trash per year. Today, we create about 1,800 pounds each. …
The Impact of Lawns on Climate Change
Over 40 million acres of the United States are covered by lawns with two percent of land occupied by turf…
Hair
Sometimes it would be easier to be bald. Think of all the money saved, time and bad hair days. Then,…
Functional Turfgrass and Water-wise Landscaping
Turfgrass is not always the “bad guy”—thirsty, hungry, and costly. It is a favorite place where we play and generally…
Composting
Landfills are filling up and at least 40% of the waste is from our food and yard. This organic waste,…
The Sustainability of Cooking
Our daily lives consist of a lot of cooking, which can significantly impact the environment. Fortunately, there are ways to…
Carbon Footprint of Alcohol
Our food, clothing, electronics, and even alcohol… there’s a carbon footprint for everything. Drinks of pleasure can weigh heavily on…
Water In, Water Out: Reclaiming Wastewater
According to Mike Luers, general manager of the Snyderville Basin Water ReclamationDistrict (SBWRD) they treat 4,000,00 gallons of wastewater per…
All About Bees
After a long period of hibernating throughout the winter, bees are slowly starting to emerge as spring is now upon…
Small Appliances
Your coffee machine or humidifier breaks, what should you do? Can it be recycled? Sadly, most small appliances contain an…
Enjoying Coffee Sustainably
Context behind the Caffeine: Coffee began as a colonial system with a clear demarcation between producing countries and consuming countries.…
Join the Crowd of Local Free-Fare Transit Travelers
Transit travelers are decreasing their carbon footprint by approximately 4 pounds of CO2 for each hour of drive time. (EPA).…
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Flavor Boosting Gold
If you’ve already developed the household habit of collecting food scraps for compost, here is another benefit of diverting food…
Protect Your Lungs
The winter season in Utah is in full swing bringing an increase in pollution through inversions. The State of Utah…
The Lifecycle of Foam
Packing peanuts, food containers, coffee cups, and packaging material you might know as Styrofoam. In fact, Styrofoam is a Dow…
Energy Upgrades
Our energy supply gets cleaner every day. In fact, while less than 20% of Utah energy is still delivered to…
Hope in the Face of Climate Change
Climate change is here and it’s terrifying. From natural disasters, sea level rise, air and water quality, food scarcity, to…
Our Grocery Choices: Some Recycling Packaging Conundrums
We often hear about nixing the plastic bag for a reusable and that’s easy. What about some of the more…
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Cosmetics and the Environmental Working Group
Before slathering your moisturizer on your face or applying your new mascara, I would invite your first to ask, “What…
Recycled Metal is Always Precious
Metals are elements mined from ores. Unlike glass and plastics which are produced from natural resources, we can’t make more…
Reach Out for Sustainably-Produced Goods
Demand for recycled materials fluctuates over time. Now, because the demand for cardboard is low, our local recyclers are paying…
Ocean Awareness
One may ask, “Why should I care about the ocean since I live in Utah?”. While the blue horizonmay not…
The (Un)Sustainability of Tetra Paks
“Is this recyclable?”, “Which bin does this go in?”, and “What is this even made of?” are questions us recyclers…
Congratulations 2022 Green Business Winners
The 2022 Green Business awardees were selected from thirty-four businesses that have joined the revamped program since July 2022.The five…
Green Banking
As the saying goes, “Money makes the world go ‘round.” And if you’re looking for a simple New Year’s resolution…
Fluorocarbon Ski Wax
This past summer, Park City and Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District found Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) in our local groundwater and…
Power Down Your Roof Top Heat
The cost of turning on rooftop heat tape in late fall and running it continuously until spring is easy, but…
A Sustainable Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, laughter, and memories. However, the holiday season can be one of the…
Air Travel
Last weekend while judging a local high school debate tournament, the affirmative team promoted enhancing communication amongst NATO allies to…
Ethical Cooking Oils
Have you ever wondered how ethical your favorite cooking oil is? A daily amount of these fatty liquids is necessary…
Sustainable Holiday Planning
The holidays are upon us and being green can require foresight. Americans throw away 25% more trash and 33% more…
This Thanksgiving Be Thankful, Not Wasteful
For many, Thanksgiving is a time filled with family gatherings, time-honored traditions, and, best of all, delicious food. However, did…
Voting Green—How Important Is It?
Many of us have made some positive green choices in how we live. However, according to polls, not many of…
Responsible Air Travel
Flights are extremely energy-intensive requiring on average a gallon of fuel per second while in the air. Commercial flights are…
Eco-Handwarmers
Winter is approaching, including cold ski days – what does one do about eco-friendly hand warmers? We know about the…
Happy (Green) Halloween!
It’s Halloween time! Unfortunately, this season is often marked by plastic-fibered, cheaply produced costumes, masks, and decorations that are made…
Efficient Home Heating
As the cold, snowy Park City winter approaches, there are a few things everyone can do to help improve sustainability.…
Preserving the Harvest
It’s the height of harvest season which means an abundance of produce! Sometimes, a large harvest can result in food…
Produce Out of the Bag
Many of us are in the habit of bringing our own reusable bags to the grocery store. Hooray! Unfortunately, not…
Join Park City’s New Reuse Pilot!
Did you know that the US generates over 10,000 tons of plastic packaging waste every year? That’s a lot of…
Drought-Tolerant Trees and Water Conservation
Conserving water is a crucial step towards a more sustainable environment. When one uses water in their home, energy is…
Decarbonizing our Homes
You’re building a new home and landscaping your yard; would you adorn it with Kentucky Blue Grass? Or mix in…
Natural Cleaning Supplies
It’s something we all have in common: Cleaning. What’s not common knowledge, though, is the power of natural, non-toxic and…
Let the Sun Shine In
It’s the height of Summer, which means long days and plenty of sunlight. While we’re busy enjoying the warm weather…
Paper Towel Alternatives
Paper towels are a staple in many homes and seem to have infinite uses, but they are also a single-use…
‘Tis the Season for Farmer’s Markets
We all know how good shopping locally is for us, our community and the planet. And NOW is the time…
Vehicles: An Unexpected Source of Fire Danger
While we live in a beautiful ski town, Park City is also a high-mountain desert; with that comes the threat…
The Environmental Cost of Online Shopping
In the age of the internet, efficiency is everything, especially when it comes to e-commerce. Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) like…
Saving Water at Zero Cost
Many of us are inadvertently wasting tap water as we use it in our homes and yards.There are many simple…
The Guide to Safer Sunscreens, Foods, and Products
Chemicals and plastics surround us and sometimes are found in us. Recent studies reveal that microplastics are found in human…
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The Power of Composting
Every year, United States landfills receive over 150 million tons of garbage. Each bag of tossed garbage contributes to the…
A/C Efficiency Tips
Summer is here, and with Utah’s trend of record-breaking temperatures, it’s bound to be a hot one. The warmer it…
Proper Disposal of Pharmaceutical Waste
Unused prescription drugs can lead to possible substance abuse at home. It’s important to get rid of medication you no…
Go For Glass Containers
Ugh. Sometimes the food you keep in the plastic bag you bought it in or store in plastic containers begins…
Water Conservation in Gardening
Gardens provide benefits pertaining to soil and air quality, but they can aid the earth even further when deliberately planned.…
Practice Eco-Driving!
Summer is right around the corner, and you know what that means. Road trips! Traveling by car is one of…
Cutting Out Plastic Utensils
It is a familiar scene: you pick up your takeout food, and the restaurant kindly tosses in a handful of…
Switch to Smart Power Strips
As peoples’ offices have moved from corporate buildings to their living rooms, power strips have become a household staple. These…
The Environmentally Responsible Way to Dispose of Your Clunker
Access to a vehicle is a vital part of the daily routine for many of us residing in the US.…
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Yes! Our Green Choices Really Do Matter
So, you think your individual sustainable choices won’t really have an impact on climate change? Actually, research shows they do.…
Thinking About Going Electric?
You’re thinking about buying an electric vehicle as our future moves this way. But the choices are overwhelming, cost is…
Household Hazardous Waste
You can’t throw a can of antifreeze in the recycling, but the trash isn’t fit for it either. So, how…
Our 52nd Earth Day
Our 52nd Earth Day is approaching, and we are reminded to reflect on our relationship with nature and implement practices to…
Growing Food at Home
Spring is officially here! It’s time to pull out your gardening equipment and prep those planters. Growing your own produce…
What to Do With Dog Poo?
A man’s best friend or an infinite poop-producing machine? As much as we love our canine best friends, they can…
The Secret to a Productive Garden
My garden exploded last year and I know exactly why. The spinach, arugula, kale and radishes, especially, were out of…
Energy Efficient Cooking
While we should consider the waste we create while cooking, we must look at the energy we consume as well.…
