That magical "away" is here to stay.

When people ask me about myself, without hesitation I tell them "I really love garbage." Which is usually followed by a blank stare and awkward laugh as they try and size up if I'm being sarcastic. Recently, I've been able to squash that outright as I pull out my phone and start showing them pictures … Continue reading That magical "away" is here to stay. →

The CReC Epidemic

Trashers, there is an epidemic that has been plaguing America for decades. We must raise awareness for this dangerous and environmentally threatening affliction. Chronic Recycling Confusion (CReC) is real. We need to put our heads together and provide sincere and honest remedies. The fate of local recycling programs depends on it. This is a fight … Continue reading The CReC Epidemic →

Meanwhile in Southern California…

With heavy rains this past week in Southern California and more expected for the next few months. El Nino's wrath has surely been felt on recycling, yard waste and landfill bins combined.LA County is suggesting keeping containers out of the gutters to prevent run away bins. However, it doesn't look like there was any stopping … Continue reading Meanwhile in Southern California… →

I must have watched this 100 times …..

....and hysterically laughed each time. Rolling on the floor, giggling uncontrollably.I'll always love you too TRASH!Happy Friday!!

Saguaro the Cacti says…

...only you can prevent littering. This is the best license plate ever. Why? Do I even need to tell you? I love cacti and I love trash. And this is just the best of all worlds. I want one. For California, of course.

Moving, MRF’s and Multi-family

I'm back! After my trashiest summer yet, I am ready to dive back into the world of blogging and trash-u-cation!So where have I been? and what have I been doing? Glad you asked faithful readers...I learned! I networked! I read! I watched! And...I moved! It was the least exciting thing I did but has proved to … Continue reading Moving, MRF’s and Multi-family →

How much do I love trash?

So much there's a trash can on my business card....I thought it was a little overkill to write Rachel "Trash Girl" Adell...I'm somewhat regretting the decision...Attending the Sustainatopia Conference in LA this week. Equally excited about learning, networking and sharing my love of all things trash! Follow up on all the learning will include: how effective … Continue reading How much do I love trash? →

Mother’s like their daughters Trashy…

...at least mine does!It's Mother's Day! In celebration of my undying adoration and appreciation for my amazing Mother, I'm going to share this news article that she sent me earlier this week. Thanks for feeding my Trash addiction Ma...Keurig reverses course on refillable K-Cup coffee pods after a fierce backlashNow the "fierce backlash" is really … Continue reading Mother’s like their daughters Trashy… →

Shake, Fold!

If you haven't discovered TED talks yet... what internet rock have you been under... here is a short introduction into the wonderful world of TED...I've chatted about paper towel waste before but this video so perfectly explains the most environmentally sound way to dry your hands that Trashers from all walks of life have to bare witness! … Continue reading Shake, Fold! →

Cup o’ Slurp

This Saturday, April 11th is BYOC (Bring Your Own Cup) to 7Eleven day. With a few minor rules, you can bring a container that can hold essentially a GALLON of Slurpee slurp and fill 'er up for $1.49.I'd first like to commend 7Eleven for taking a probably unintentional step towards lessening their waste. As you know, I'm … Continue reading Cup o’ Slurp →