Tee Cee News Today

My neighbors and I are planting like crazy this time of year and have big gardening plans for this holiday weekend.

The column on recycling, Tee Cee's Tip, on April 15 reminded us that plastic bags will be completely banned in Colorado on June 1 per the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act. It also reminded me of a study, “Replacing Plastics with Alternatives Is Worse for Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Most Cases” published Jan. 30, 2024, in Environmental Science & Technology (ES&T). Taken together, they provide a good illustration of the inconsistency of the Colorado Legislature.

I read your article last week about the bans on polystyrene and single-use plastic bags, and I’m happy to hear about this new law and its positive environmental impacts.

Dear Tee Cee, It’s spring cleaning time and I’m mentally preparing for all the things I’m going to have to dispose of, like old mattresses, TVs, and books. Are there facilities or events that collect these random items? Thanks! Luis Dear Luis, Spring cleaning is hard enough, so let me simplify the mental prep for […]

Are prescription bottles recyclable?

Dear Tee Cee, With single-use plastic bags being banned across Colorado, do you have any suggestions for what to line my trash bins with?

I’m trying to get ahead on my taxes and have generated a lot of printed documents that I need to get rid of. I’m a little hesitant to put them in my curbside recycling bin because there’s personal information on them. Should I buy a shredder and then recycle them, or are there other options.

Dear Tee Cee, I’m a big fan of setting goals for the New Year. Do you have any suggestions on New Year’s Resolutions to live a more Zero Waste life? — Mallory Dear Mallory, The great thing about making a New Year’s resolution about Zero Waste is that it is actionable and measurable. And the more […]

Happy Holidays, Longmont! We hope your celebrations are full of fun, joy, and cheer. To make sure they aren’t full of waste, we want to share with you a guide to sustainably reusing, recycling, and composting your holiday discards. The full Eco-Cycle/City of Longmont Zero Waste Holiday Guide is available at longmontcolorado.gov and at ecocycle.org, […]

Tee Cee's Tip for Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.