Sustainability at Home
Looking for ways to be more eco-friendly? Go green in your every day life by reducing waste and recycling more with our sustainability tips.
Reduce & Recycle
![A landscape shot of the Chesapeake Bay.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/chesapeake-bay-landscape-400x200-blank.jpg)
Alliance for Chesapeake Bay urges businesses to adopt green practices to protect the local watershed. Hear from Executive Director Kate Fritz about their mission.
![Students walking on the sidewalk of a campus green with a brick domed building in the background.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/campus-sustainability-400x200-blank.jpg)
See how you can take part in Campus Sustainability Month using these event and program ideas from colleges dedicated to promoting green initiatives.
![A father and daughter properly recycling materials outside.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/family-recycling-properly-400x200-blank.jpg)
From rinsing out containers to keeping plastic bags out of your bin, learn the ins and outs of proper recycling with our informational guide.
![Glass, plastic and metal in a pile for recycling.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/single-stream-recycling-pile-400x200-blank.jpg)
Is single-stream recycling as simple as it sounds? Learn how single-stream recycling works, and if tossing everything in the same container affects the sorting and recycling process.
![A pile of trash leaking from a garbage back onto grass.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/litter-cleanup-guide-400x200-blank.jpg)
Downtown Streets Team is combatting litter and homelessness in San Jose. Learn more about their unique litter cleanup program and more prevention tips.
![A pile of single-stream recyclable materials.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/us-recycling-statistics-400x200-blank-revised.jpg)
While the recycling rate in the U.S. has dropped, the total tonnage is at an all-time high. Learn all about the current American recycling landscape.
![A man in pants and a coat dragging an old Christmas tree to be thrown away.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/man-dragging-christmas-tree-400x200-blank.jpg)
Not sure where to dispose of your Christmas tree? Read our guide for tips on how to dispose of a live or artificial Christmas tree easily and responsibly.
![A hand holding a green trash bag in front of several overflowing trash bins.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/trash-production-garbage-400x200-blank.jpg)
The U.S. produces 268 million tons of waste — 140 million going into landfills — each year, with the average American tossing 4.5 pounds of trash per day. Learn more about America's trash production.
Carbon Footprint
![A pile of single-stream recyclable materials.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/us-recycling-statistics-400x200-blank-revised.jpg)
While the recycling rate in the U.S. has dropped, the total tonnage is at an all-time high. Learn all about the current American recycling landscape.
![A person fueling a gar with gasoline.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/gasoline-pump-400x200-blank.jpg)
Check out our list of the 3 alternative fuels most likely to replace gasoline in our vehicles. Learn how each works and the advantages of using renewable energies for cars.
![View from the kitchen of a modern tiny home with bright white shiplap walls, rustic wood countertops and shelves, and a sitting area on the other side of the small space.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/modern-tiny-home-interior-400x200-blank.jpg)
Tiny houses are sweeping the nation, but is it the right lifestyle for you? Find out the costs, benefits and what to consider before taking the plunge.
Composting
![City curbside food waste to be composted to reduce methane gas.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/city-curbside-food-waste-400x200-blank.jpg)
Want to cut food waste? Find out how a curbside collection program in your city can help reduce methane emissions by keeping organic waste out of landfills.
![A pile of organic waste at a green landfill.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/green-landfill-waste-pile-400x200-blank.jpg)
A recent trend in the U.S. is the emergence of green waste landfills. We’ve got the info you need, from why compost landfills are important to how they’ll benefit the environment.
![A hand holding a green trash bag in front of several overflowing trash bins.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/trash-production-garbage-400x200-blank.jpg)
The U.S. produces 268 million tons of waste — 140 million going into landfills — each year, with the average American tossing 4.5 pounds of trash per day. Learn more about America's trash production.
Food Waste
![City curbside food waste to be composted to reduce methane gas.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/city-curbside-food-waste-400x200-blank.jpg)
Want to cut food waste? Find out how a curbside collection program in your city can help reduce methane emissions by keeping organic waste out of landfills.
![A pile of organic waste at a green landfill.](https://www.dumpsters.com/images/blog/green-landfill-waste-pile-400x200-blank.jpg)
A recent trend in the U.S. is the emergence of green waste landfills. We’ve got the info you need, from why compost landfills are important to how they’ll benefit the environment.