Many companies worldwide recognize the many issues with the way we approach waste and recycling, so they are stepping up with innovative solutions. This new approach these companies are taking is pushing for positive change in their industries and inspiring hope for sustainability. One company leading the charge of innovation is Fiberon Decking. Fiberon is a […]
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Four Essential Summer Recycling Tips
In most states, summer is beginning to wind down, but in southern North Carolina, we are still in the thick of it. Our weekends are still filled with day trips, beach days, and pool time. It adds up to a lot of time spent outside in a beautiful environment, and we want to be sure […]
Ten Eco-Friendly Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and while we may have big things going on in the world around us, we must focus on a bit of normalcy. Whether you’re ready or not, it is time to start thinking about dear old dad and what you want to give him to show how loved […]
Five Steps to Prepare your Garden for a Successful Season
A great garden requires a lot of preparation and maintenance to develop. However, even if you forgot to start your planning in the late winter, you can still have an amazing and fruitful garden this year. In honor of Earth Day, here is a checklist of five steps you need to take to get your garden […]
Seven Tips for Green Spring Cleaning and Recycling
Its spring and that means it’s time for a fresh start! This season focus on using cleaning habits that help the environment by only using safe cleaning products, recycling instead of trashing, and donating to charity so that your items can be reused. If your goal is to reduce clutter this year, combine that with […]
Four Ways to Recycle Your Old Books and Textbooks
Another school year is here, and that more means books, papers and magazines cluttering your home. As they all start trickling in this season, you realize you haven’t even gotten rid of unnecessary materials from the past three years. So what are you supposed to do with all these old textbooks and novels? Your first […]
What are Zero Waste Communities and How Can You Create One Where You Live?
The concept of zero waste suggests that there are realistic ways to streamline how materials move through our world. However, building an ecological future in a zero waste community is bigger than a single idea. It’s more than just changing individual behaviors, and it’s greater than just a few people deciding to compost or recycle. […]
Greener Education: A Teacher’s Guide to Encouraging Sustainability in the Classroom
Here at Carolina Fibre, we believe that teaching is still one of the nobler professions out there. After all, much of what we do revolves around understanding how the natural world works; otherwise, we wouldn’t know what to recycle and how to dispose of other materials in the safest way possible. But how can you […]
Eco-friendly Summer Essentials
What are your summer staples? For some, it’s making sure to spend as much time as possible on a sandy beach. For others, it’s filling your weekend with camping trips under the stars. Or maybe, you’d be happy just getting to your neighborhood pool every once in a while. Whatever your ideal summer looks like, […]
How to Go – And Stay – Green During Your Next Vacation
The salty spray of ocean waves, open roads, the wind in your hair: summer vacation season is fast approaching! If, like the Carolina Fibre team, you live in a state that makes traveling to various landscapes an easy feat, then you might only be planning on a brief road trip or two this season. But […]
