http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/04/trash-talk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trash-talk EPA's Blog About Our World Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:01:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/04/trash-talk/comment-page-1/#comment-56679 Diana Dehm Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:21:02 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=14375#comment-56679 Thanks to Matt Bogoshian, one of our original “TRASH ON YOUR BACK” Challengers we have learned so much through hands on experience, about our own personal trash impact on the planet! Join us for the TRASH ON YOUR BACK 5 DAY CHALLENGE in 2014 with other brave trash challengers from around the world!

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/04/trash-talk/comment-page-1/#comment-55093 JP Brown Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:37:46 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=14375#comment-55093 Marc, now you have me counting the amount of paper towels I use. It is amazing how much we use and waste. But with conscience efforts we can make this world a better place.

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/04/trash-talk/comment-page-1/#comment-53951 Richard Ross Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:29:39 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=14375#comment-53951 This is an interesting challenge. It really is hard to see how much we consume on a daily basis when we throw things out immediately, and have our trash taken from our homes on a weekly basis (not to mention trash is deliberately kept out of sight).

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/04/trash-talk/comment-page-1/#comment-53221 Marc Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:27:12 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=14375#comment-53221 It is definitely going to have to be a collective effort. Joe, your point about the difference made over time is also true for the masses. Think about the effect hundreds of people could have in a short amount of time just by making minor adjustments.

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/04/trash-talk/comment-page-1/#comment-51050 Joe Eitel Wed, 09 May 2012 14:13:13 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=14375#comment-51050 Great post Matt. You’re right, it’s the little changes that make a big difference. Simply by focusing on using reusable items instead of throw-away alternatives (paper cups, paper towel, plastic bags, etc…) you can make a big difference. Maybe not so much in the short term, but think about how big a change just one person can make over the course of a year…5 years…a lifetime. It’s amazing!

]]> http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/04/trash-talk/comment-page-1/#comment-50821 Nina Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:48:06 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=14375#comment-50821 Love this idea! If there is a poster (electronic would be best, no waste!!) I would pass it to my neighbors, coworkers, sports clubs we participate and kids’ schools. Maybe I will be brave and have a Trash on Your Back competition coming soon ~

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