BV Trash Valet Blog

  • 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.

  • Coffee – The biofuel of the future?
    June 2nd, 2017

    If you’re like most people, you likely throw your coffee grounds in the trash. There aren’t a lot of other options. However, that may soon change. In the meantime, there are ways to be a little more environmentally friendly.

  • How to Stay Green While Enjoying the Outdoors
    May 29th, 2017

    The weather has warmed up quite a bit here in Brazos Valley and outdoor activities are in full swing. While we’re outside there are some things we can all do to help Keep Texas Beautiful this summer. Litter prevention and waste reduction are at the top of the list. Let’s see some practical ways to keep our state clean.