Utah’s Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC) in the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), is leading the way in a Statewide Recycling Data Initiative. The Division has just released a Utah Recycling and Solid Waste Facility Locator Map – an interactive map that assists the public in locating recycling, solid waste, and used …
URA: Tell us about Recyclops- who are you and what services do you provide? Recyclops: We provide sustainable lifestyle solutions to all, regardless of where people live, by leveraging community and technology. Our mission is to provide sustainable lifestyle solutions to all, regardless of where people live, by leveraging community and technology. Our CEO Ryan …
By Deven Patten, URA Board Member Back to school season can be one of the most stressful and exciting times of the whole school year. Many kids are excited about the possibility of getting new backpacks, supplies, clothes and other gear while moms and dads are stressed about shopping and paying for it all! With …
By Kiley Morgan, URA Board Member Spring in full swing! And with it comes everyone’s favorite task — spring cleaning. With the fresh air and sunshine, it feels great to de-clutter and sanitize spaces to prepare for a wonderful summer. But with spring cleaning often comes waste — and textiles are some of the most …
By Karlee Siepierski As we look ahead in anticipation of the warmer months, I am thinking about a good spring cleaning and decluttering of everything in my home that has been put into the “I’ll deal with it later” category over winter and the busy holiday season. This includes everything from items that can’t be …
By Jill Fletcher, URA Board Member Welcome to my world; the last place your trash ends up and the last place my grandma thought I would call a career. I proudly work at a Landfill. Landfills are not the solution to the war on waste. Our primary goal should be to change our waste behavior …
By Mercedes Anto I found the financial independence movement after I received a very scary call on a cold December morning in 2015. My student loan service provider called me to let me know that I had missed my first student loan payment. While still on the phone with them, I frantically logged into my …
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By Greta Weiser & Deven Patten The holiday season is upon us yet again and at this time of year we’d like to take a few minutes to share some ideas that can help you in your quest to reducing your waste not just during this time of year, but for many holidays all year …
By David Johnston It’s hard not to enjoy the myriad public events offered in Salt Lake City. From music festivals and farmers markets to movies in the park, cultural celebrations, and so much more, SLC really does offer something for everyone when it comes to special events. Such events were sorely missed last year, when …
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By Lydia Keenan As the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, it is time to start thinking about all the wonderful holidays and events coming up in the next few months. The last year and a half have been challenging for everyone, and we are all eager to reconnect with friends and family. …