BV Trash Valet Blog

  • How to Get Kids Interested in Recycling
    September 2nd, 2017

    It’s never too early to learn responsible habits to take care of our environment. Getting kids interested in recycling at an early age will foster the habit into their adulthood and strengthen the chances of them teaching their kids to ...

  • 3 Tips to Upcycle Before You Recycle
    August 23rd, 2017

    To “upcycle” something is to reuse it in such a way that makes it more valuable to you than it was before. If something is about to go into the trash, just about anything would be more valuable than it is to you at that moment.

  • What Else Can You Recycle
    August 16th, 2017

    If you make an effort to recycle each week, you’re probably aware of what materials your local recycling services accept. However, as the junk for the week piles up, sometimes it goes beyond just paper, plastics, glass, and aluminium. So, what should the environmentally conscious consumer do with everything their recycling services won’t pick up? Before you give up and throw it away, here are a few tips for recycling items you might not have known you could recycle.

  • Smart Recycling–There’s an App for That!
    August 9th, 2017

    “There’s an app for that!” is probably the slogan of our time. Never before has information been so easy to access as simply downloading an app and letting the information come to you. From your favorite music to your bank or your school, there seems to be an app for everything. But did you know there are apps for garbage and recycling services? There may be an app for your own waste management service.

  • What if Everyone Recycled?
    July 25th, 2017

    USA Today recently posted an article about the what would happen if everyone recycled. It turns out, it would make a substantial difference. Let’s look at some of the ways the world would benefit from everyone recycling.

  • Join the Circular Economy
    July 18th, 2017

    According to Science Daily, the circular economy is about “keeping resources and materials in use as long as possible.” This involves reducing, reusing, and recycling. In Yale’s Journal of Industrial Ecology, researchers investigate ways to take the circular economy a step further. This can have benefits locally and globally.

  • Enjoy the Outdoors Safely this Summer
    July 6th, 2017

    Texans aren’t afraid of a little heat. We have outdoor activities all summer long. Here are some tips to make sure you and your family enjoy the summer heat and stay safe.

  • The 3 Best Ways to Reduce Waste: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
    June 28th, 2017

    The generation of waste is one of the largest negative environmental impacts we can have. Let’s talk about reducing our waste and helping the environment.

  • Green Apps to Help You be More Eco-Friendly
    June 14th, 2017

    You might expect to see apps all about recycling and composting in an article like this. Instead of that, we put together a list of lifestyle apps that will help you day to day and help the environment in the process.