Let's face it, we all wear clothes. In fact, global consumption of textile products has doubled in the last two decades due to population increase and the rise and spread of fast fashion. In the United States alone 17 million tons of textile waste is generated annually - that's 104 pounds per person per year. Yikes!

You'd be surprised about how many commercially available teabags contain plastics - often not readily apparent to the naked eye. Read our guide to learn which brands are committed to plastic free tea.

Fallen leaves are nature’s way of replenishing its soils year after year, and creating a bed of fertility for the growth in spring. When the leaves fall on our lawns or hardscape environments, it creates a challenge of what to do with them. 

Dwindling water supply is one of the biggest challenges facing Western States. Does Icicle Creek have enough water to meet the growing needs of Leavenworth in this era of climate change?

Every Fall thousands of pumpkins and their respective parts are sent to landfills across the United States. Turning jack-o-lantern carving into a zero waste endeavor can be easy and fun for everyone involved.

Curious what happens to your recycling after Waste Management picks it up? Waste Loop recently visited the SMaRT Center in Spokane and learned all about the journey our recycling takes to become new products.

Do you know where your waste ends up? Waste Loop recently visited our local landfill, located in East Wenatchee, and it was an eye opening experience.

Composting with worms, or vermiculture, is easier than you may think! Whether it's because you don't have the outdoor space to compost, want to continue composting in the winter, or just love worms, check out this how-to-guide that outlines what you need to get started and highlights the benefits of composting with red wrigglers!

Gift-giving can be a tough one, especially when it comes to conscious consumerism. If you are looking for a few sustainable, zero-waste gift ideas, Waste Loop is here to help!

Especially during COVID, when we are trying to stay at home and limit our trips to the grocery store, learning some tried and true food storage tips can make your food last longer, help you save money, and help you waste less.

As we begin to emerge from our homes to support local businesses, we can keep sustainability a priority even with the increase in single-use plastic and take-out containers.

We gathered the community on the evening of March 4 at the Fire Department Community Hall for a Waste Loop Community Forum with members of waste management to gain a better understanding about all things recycling.