Tag Archive: sustainable

Sustainable Ways to Dispose of Pumpkins in 2024

October 29, 2024 | Published by Julie Buchanan

Once Halloween has come and gone, many people will be looking to rid their porch of ol’ Jack. In the U.S., we throw away 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkin every year. Why not give our pumpkins a sustainable send-off, while conserving space in local landfills? Here are some options in Central Virginia: Henrico County Pumpkin Composting Kickoff Henrico residents can drop off pumpkins for composting and learn about the county’s... Read More

Tips for a Zero-Waste Cookout

May 21, 2024 | Published by Julie Buchanan

Summer, summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind. What’s a better way to unwind than a summer cookout? We know: A cookout with less waste. There’s less to clean up! Plus, there’s less cost in the long run. Here are some ways you can have a zero-waste cookout: Give guests a heads up. In your invitation, tell guests upfront you’re striving for a zero- or low-waste cookout. Encourage them... Read More

Want To Go Plastic-Free? These Richmonders Published A Book To Help You.

January 22, 2024 | Published by Julie Buchanan

Jacob Sequeira and Kassidy Coleman of Richmond, Virginia, are A Better Impact. The married couple combines their creative talents to share their journey to a more eco-friendly lifestyle. They recently published their second book, “Pretty Much Plastic-Free.” It’s packed with hope for the future and realistic tips regular people can follow. CVWMA emailed A Better Impact some questions about the new project. Q: Why did you decide to focus on... Read More