

I give my plastic a second life. How you can reduce waste -- and guilt, too!
From NJ.com article on 7/29/19. A group of my colleagues, who embarked on a month-long challenge to see if they could cut down on the amount of plastic they use, faced some of their toughest obstacles in the supermarket. There is almost no escaping all plastic, especially in food packaging. My part of the #NoPlasticChallenge contribution is different. I’m Mr. Reuse It, and you can be too. Some of the plastic we get can be recycled, but not all of it. And that’s going to make


Eco-Friendly Fourth of July Celebrations
If Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial beginning of summer, and Labor Day marks its unofficial finale, then the Fourth of July is clearly, yet unofficially, the peak of the summer season! More than a celebration of American independence, the Fourth of July is a festival of barbecues, beach vacations, and fireworks. Unfortunately, these wonderful traditions are also traditionally a detriment to the environment. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all that summer’s most spe


Best Practices for Restaurant Sustainability
Restaurant sustainability is a hot topic these days for many reasons and it should not be ignored. Not only does a commitment to sustainability attract clients from a brand perspective, but it also improves client comfort and the quality of food. Any business, but especially a restaurant, will do well to stay focused on positive client experiences and sustainability can help you achieve that goal. Client Comfort My local neighborhood has a real gem in a coffee shop that is in