BV Trash Valet Blog

  • Waste Management and Storage For Small Businesses
    August 28th, 2020

    It’s one thing to handle your waste management responsibly as an individual, or even as a large corporation that has vast resources. But it’s another thing to handle waste management responsibly when you’re a small business trying to make ends ...

  • 4 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make To Help the Environment
    August 10th, 2020

    We are at a point in the environmental crisis that anything citizens can do to help reduce their own carbon footprint makes a difference. Many homeowners are aware of recycling or making use of reusable dishware and silverware. However, there ...

  • The Difference Between Biodegradable and Compostable
    July 24th, 2020

    Eco-conscious Brazos Valley residents often hear terms like “biodegradable” and “compostable.” It’s clear that these are important traits when it comes to living a greener lifestyle, but what do they mean? Are the two interchangeable, or are there differences in ...

  • 3 Right Ways to Recycle
    July 10th, 2020

    Recycling is more than just looking for the recycling label on a container and chucking it into the recycling bin. In fact, careless recycling can sometimes do more harm than good, even contaminating the recycling batch so that none of ...

  • How Plastic Bags Impact the Environment
    June 19th, 2020

    Plastic bags quickly became a convenient alternative to paper bags at grocery stores. They’re more durable and don’t require cutting down any trees. Even today, though there are reusable grocery bag options, plastic bags are still the most prevalent kind ...

  • 4 Myths and Misconceptions About Recycling
    June 5th, 2020

    Many homeowners have good intentions when it comes to recycling and helping reduce their environmental impact. But sometimes misinformed recycling can do more harm than not recycling at all. In fact, recycling the wrong items can even potentially contaminate the ...

  • COVID-19’s Impact on Waste Management and Recycling
    May 13th, 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have touched every aspect of our lives. Most people have had to transition to working from home or going without their jobs altogether. Those who still go into work as “essential workers” have had to ...

  • 3 Tips to Create a Zero Waste Easter Basket
    April 10th, 2020

    The Easter Bunny is on his way! Many things might have changed about the way your family celebrates Easter in light of current events, but you can still put together an Easter basket for your kids and enjoy an egg ...

  • How to Minimize Waste For Your Picnic
    April 7th, 2020

    Spring is the most popular time of year to have a picnic. With longer days and fair, sunny weather, it’s a great time to enjoy the outdoors by laying out a blanket in the park and packing some food for ...