In late 2020, financial firm JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced a new sustainability initiative that would “align key sectors of [their] financing portfolio with the...
Where does your mind go when you think about the causes of climate change? I usually picture the tree stumps left behind by deforestation, the...
I remember past Earth Days feeling celebratory and full of hope. Coinciding with the first warm weeks of spring in the Midwest, Earth Day to...
A home waste audit is an opportunity to get to know your household’s consumption and waste habits. We tend to think we have a pretty...
The average American sends more than half a pound of food waste to the landfill per day(1), while 1 in 11 households in Wisconsin face...
I’m worried. I try to stay positive and direct my energies into something productive, but it’s true – I’m worried. It feels like we’re at...
“No phthalates, no sulfates, no parabens, no toluene…” Look familiar? As consumers demand more natural products, the “no list” has become a major marketing tool....
Last week, Kompost Kids answered your composting questions in the first episode of Ask Them Anything! They provided tons of incredible information for us. Thank...
It’s not your fault that 8 million metric tons of plastic enters the oceans every year. We didn’t create the material that is harming human...
Junk mail. Who needs it!? Not only is it annoying and a waste of time to manage, it consumes a great deal of natural resources....
Amazon is here. It’s convenient. And it’s very much ingrained in our culture. You or someone you know probably has an Amazon box at their...
These sustainability guides are kept up to date with the latest and most accurate information to help you live more sustainably in Milwaukee.
The Composting Guide explores everything from what composting is to how to get started composting your food scraps and compostable items.
Read MoreThe Recycling Guide explores why recycling is critically important to the environment and how to become a recycling pro at home.
Read MoreThe Green Voting Guide explores how we can utilize our vote to enact meaningful sustainability changes in our communities.
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