by cleanmemphis | Jul 31, 2024 | Cleaner Greener
In the heart of Memphis, a quiet revolution is taking place. Clean Memphis, with support from a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is spearheading an initiative that champions environmental sustainability while fostering a culture of...
by Janet Boscarino | Apr 16, 2020 | Cleaner Greener, Community Engagement, Education, Project Green Fork
Hello, friends and supporters! I trust that you are staying healthy and safe during these uncertain times. Spring is normally our busiest season with cleanup and beautification projects, educational activities, and fundraising events. Of course, the current...
by Kathleen Quinlen | Nov 29, 2019 | Cleaner Greener, Zero Waste
Thanksgiving is over, and now is a great time to start thinking about how to minimize our impact on the environment during the holidays! This time of year, we try to remember to reduce the amount of waste we generate and re-use materials whenever possible in addition...
by Kathleen Quinlen | Jun 17, 2019 | Cleaner Greener, Zero Waste
Thanks to our friends and partners at The Compost Fairy, we’ve been getting some hands-on experience with putting on events that- at least in theory- result in zero waste being sent to the landfill. We are excited to see more zero waste events popping up around...
by Kathleen Quinlen | May 17, 2019 | Cleaner Greener, Zero Waste
We loved reading this recent update from our friends over at The Compost Fairy about eliminating plastic yard waste bags from their subscription service. After all, those leaves and grass clippings aren’t really even waste when they’re being added to...
