The Trash Can: What would be the correct definition of this most important receptacle for garbage? You might be surprised with the multiple answers there are to this simple question. In the next paragraphs we will explore both the history of the trash can and reveal some remarkably interesting trash receptacles that we have come across. For example, is a trash receptacle defined as an actual can or can it be a hole in the ground? The use of the words, trash can, in this article can be either indoor or outdoor. Trash Can Archaeology Archaeologists find out fascinating information...

Many have debated as to whether or not biodegradable plastic garbage bags truly break down or not. Over the years, environmentally friendly products have become very popular across a variety of industries. Some of these products include biodegradable baby diapers, grass seed mats, camping coolers, rubber gloves, and of course biodegradable clear trash bags.  People are swarmed with marketing material in grocery store chains and warehouse clubs nationwide with products that claim to help the environment. Call it “The Green Project” or “The Green Initiative”, all of these programs have one clear objective, to reduce pollution and allow the environment...

Last night I made a delicious fish dinner for my husband and family. The fish of choice was salmon. Each time I use this fish I try to explore novel ideas and recipes.  For last night's recipe, I marinated the salmon in a mixture of soy sauce, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt, brown sugar, and olive oil. The smell from the grill was delicious and not fishy at all since the pieces of fish were so well brined in the sauce for at least two hours. I must admit the dinner was a total success and even the children enjoyed...

The days of summer bring with it lots of outdoor fun like swimming in the pool, running through the sprinkler, picnics in the backyard, family bbq’s, and of course tons of trash. Especially with the limited places to go due to COVID-19, our backyards are getting lots of use, and at the end of the day an outdoor cleanup is necessary.  Just last week our family had its first socially distant bbq. The kids got to go into a well chlorinated pool and the adults sat around talking within a safe distance. It was nice to see everyone again and...

With the warm weather upon us and some of us still at home with the children, this is a great time to start some new creative projects at home. With the advent of COVID-19, the plastic bag ban is now on hold and people are looking for imaginative ways to use their grocery and accumulating trash bags at home. Have you overbought trash bags thinking they might go out of stock? Then these projects will cost you zero in expense and free fun in the bargain. There are so many different plastic bag projects to develop using simple plastic bags...