A Rash of Recycling

A Rash of Recycling

Recently the Tribune Newspapers ran a comprehensive article about recycling in the area and specifically about Kingwood.  We worked with the reporter to share our knowledge of what is happening not only in Kingwood but all across the world.  A number of...
If In Doubt, Throw It Out!

If In Doubt, Throw It Out!

It hurts me as an avid recycler to suggest that instead of recycling something you should instead “throw it out”.  Unfortunately the recycling industry is going through a tough spot right now since China has stopped taking much of our recycled goods.  I wrote about...
BOPA—Funny Name, Important Event!

BOPA—Funny Name, Important Event!

The first time I heard about a BOPA I had no idea what a BOPA was.  Is it a dreaded disease?  Or is it a strange animal from some distant jungle?  Or maybe some new dance or song the teenagers have dreamed up?  Nope, soon I found out it was none of those and only the...
Two Steps Forward and One Step Back!

Two Steps Forward and One Step Back!

Over the past ten years there has been lots of progress in the Lake Houston area in the recycling of resources.  The City of Houston has led the way in many ways.  One of their first steps was to put a sustainable weekend recycling program together for Kingwood.  Each...