GreenAndGrumpy, Author at Green and Grumpy

What Happens in a Landfill?

Landfills are more complicated than you think, and what you throw in your trash can actually be contributing to climate change.

Many products have labels like biodegradable, compostable, bioplastic and OXO-degradable. Here is what those terms really mean.

There are many different types of light bulbs and they aren’t all treated the same way. Learn when and how to properly recycle light bulbs.

There are ways to recycle aluminum foil, but many recycling programs don’t want it in your curbside bin. Here’s how to recycle it.

All the basics for getting started with composting. Tips on how to choose the right bin, and how to create healthy, quality compost.

Did you know that your garden can fight climate change? Get started with soil building and carbon farming / carbon gardening.

Understanding carbon offsets and carbon credits and how you can use them to reduce your own carbon footprint.

You’re dutifully putting your glass bottles into the recycling bin, but they may not actually be getting recycled. Here’s why.

You may be able to recycle your old television, but it’s not as simple as throwing it in the recycling bin. Tips on how to recycle a TV.

A new app claims to offset the carbon emissions from your online shopping. I check it out and give an honest review.