by Planet New Canaan | Feb 19, 2026 | Being More Sustainable
TLDR:Â Milk and juice cartons with plastic screw tops ARE recyclable in New Canaan’s single-stream system. Empty, rinse, flatten, keep cap on, toss in blue bin. Goes to Shelton MRF, ideally to Kelly Green Products in Waterbury CT for recycling into building...
by Robin Bates-Mason | Apr 6, 2024 | Being More Sustainable, Recycling, Reduce Waste
The Theme for Earth Day 2024 — A Daunting Task The theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastic.  Reducing plastics by 60% by 2040 is the goal, and achieving this goal will be daunting. I’m shocked at how much plastic is used daily, and I’m seriously trying to...
by Planet New Canaan | Mar 5, 2024 | Being More Sustainable, Composting, Recycling, Reduce Waste
Introducing the Author My name is Kate Kupchak, and I am a student at New Canaan High School. I am the oldest sister of four. While these two points are seemingly unrelated, many of my experiences as the firstborn have significantly corresponded to my expectations as...
by Robin Bates-Mason | Oct 12, 2023 | Being More Sustainable, Reduce Waste
I had finally had enough of my boys’ bathroom. Though it may have had a few updates over the years, it has basically stayed the same since the house was built in 1986. Finally, with some time on my hands, I decided it was time to make a change. A Long List of Needed...
by John Kriz | Jun 21, 2023 | Being More Sustainable, Composting, Reduce Waste
Backyard composting is easy — really. If you spend over an hour/year managing, you’re over-investing. And don’t worry: It won’t smell or attract vermin. The dual benefits of home composting include: Having great compost on site for your garden...
by Beth Sanford | Jun 21, 2023 | Being More Sustainable
Written by Ava Licata We all love our tried and trusted dry shampoo for the days when washing our hair is just too much of a hassle. Brands like Batiste, Living Proof, R+Co, and Amika are some popular sellers of aerosol dry shampoos that you might be using. What’s...
