Sustainable vs Eco-friendly

Being “Eco-friendly”or “environmentally friendly” simply means having a lifestyle that is better for the environment. Sustainability sets the focus on the future. It means the item or action is generating environmental, social and economic benefits, while not using up too many resources or causing pollution.  Sustainability includes eco-friendly activities and green products, but green doesn’t necessarily mean sustainable. If it …

America Recycles Day, November 15th!

America Recycles Day is a nationally-recognized day that celebrates and promotes recycling in the U.S and falls on November 15th. On this day, people are encouraged to spread the word about the benefits of recycling and to practice recycling themselves. So be sure to find a recycling program near you so that you can recycle that trash instead of dumping …

Got Dirt? No problem!

Removing dirt is not so easy. It requires a lot of labor and the right equipment to haul it away. For the Earthwise Crew its no biggie. We are use to big jobs. We’ve hauled almost Half a million pounds of dirt altogether! We can carry about 8 cubic yards of dirt in our trailers due to its weight. We …

4 Skills Kids Can Learn Through Waste Management At Home

As our planet is experiencing tough times with global warming and plastic pollution, all people need to take action to stop the irreversible changes. Even small humans’ contribution is valuable. As everything starts at our homes, waste management at home can be your first step towards making our planet a cleaner and safer place. And your kids can help as …

How to dispose of Household Hazardous waste.

Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients are considered Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Products such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special handling when you dispose of them. Orange County residents can dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste items for FREE at any of the County’s four Household Hazardous Waste Collection …

Coastal Clean up day! Saturday, September 21, 2019

California Coastal Cleanup Day welcomes more than 60,000 volunteers who will pick up hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables from beaches, lakes, and waterways each year. It brings awareness to the marine litter problem and provides a community event for direct involvement. The event is part of the International Coastal Cleanup, organized by the Ocean Conservancy. California …