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I'm very lucky that my day job is in this department at NCSU! Well done my friends!

https://cals.ncsu.edu/news/biological-and-agricultural-engineering-nc-state-university-rankings/?utm_source=CALS+Bulletin&utm_campaign=077140f5c1-CALS+WEEKLY_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a4d08d890f-077140f5c1-83090146

NC State University

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Programs Continue to Shine in Rankings The graduate program in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering has ranked No. 3 in the nation according to the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings.

Did you know that you can avoid plastic bags at the Cary Farmers Market by grabbing a free reusable cloth bag!

The dedicated and talented folks in the Toward Zero Waste Makers group sew bags from scrap and surplus fabrics for the market.

I had a great visit with these awesome TZW volunteers today and spotted some bags in use around the market.

Want to learn more, visit: https://towardzerowaste.org/makers-community-page/

Toward Zero Waste Makers Toward Zero Waste Cary, NC

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Happy Compost
Awareness Week!
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This video answers the question "I'm just one person, what difference can I make?"

The success of Cary's Food Recycling Program is the result of a handful of dedicated, passionate and persistent citizens and members & employees of Cary government.

Thank you Town of Cary, NC, Mayor Harold Weinbrecht and Town Council Member, Jack Smith, for the shout out to Toward Zero Waste in this Cary Matters episode.

https://youtu.be/06y1vuGKzg4?si=0njPT6qTWYEElsmE

So excited about the amount of food waste and food scraps being diverted away from the landfill!

Megan Andrews Holler Leigh Williams Srijana Guilford and so many volunteers were instrumental in making this happen. Way to go my friends!!! 💚💚💚

Cary It Green CompostNow

Cary Matters: Food Waste and Composting Join Mayor Harold Weinbrecht and Councilmember Jack Smith as they explain one of Cary's latest services: compost facilities. Cary has two locations to drop o...

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Wake County Waste and Recycling shares their top 12 tips to reduce your carbon footprint through waste-conscious living, this and beyond!
1. Reduce your food waste
2. Use reusable cups, plates, utensils, bottles, and containers
3. Recycle right
4. Donate old clothes
5. Buy only what you need
6. Shop with reusable bags
7. Invest in quality products that last
8. Avoid buying fast fashion
9. Buy used
10. Support companies that are environmentally responsible
11. Compost
12. Speak to your local representative and vote on policies that protect the environment

Wake County Government

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Happy Earth Day!
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Throw back photo of an amazing day talking to kids about Reduce and Reuse before Recycle.

And for Pete's sake, please celebrate in a way that creates no emissions or single use plastics. You can do it. I promise!

So excited to share that my NC State coworker, Doctor Jack Kurki-Fox, was interviewed about his study on micro plastics in our waterways on Spectrum Local News!

Check it out here:
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/mountain/in-focus-shows/2024/04/18/earth-day-2024--planet-vs--plastics

Toward Zero Waste Spectrum News 1 North Carolina

Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. plastics Monday marks the 54th celebration of Earth Day

It doesn't get much better than this... is the REAL DEAL when it comes to sustainability in a locally owned NC business.

✅ People
✅ Planet
✅ Posterity

Diamond Brand Gear checks soooooo many sustainability boxes and goes above and beyond to make sure their team makes a living wage.

We at the NC Green Business Directory are always very happy when a business highlights their sustainable practices on their website. This is how to do it right: https://www.diamondbrandgear.com/sustainability/

Visit their website. Buy their gear if you're in the market for tents that you can pass from generation to generation.

Who is responsible for product packaging waste?

Check out this great blog from Toward Zero Waste ...

Who's Responsible for This Thing? From Design to Disposal, EPR Says Manufacturers Are - Toward Zero Waste There is an idea gaining traction around the world: manufacturers should be held responsible for designing products that use less plastic and harmful materials, and for disposing of them when they reach their end of life. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are the embodiment of this concept...

I cannot wait to check out this farm at the next Cary Downtown Farmers Market !

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Earth Month starts Monday!

See the Anything With A Plug Recycling Earth Month discount for pickups. 👇👇
https://www.anythingwithaplugrecycling.com/pickups

Or if you don't have enough for a pickup, check out their drop off schedule. 👇👇
https://www.anythingwithaplugrecycling.com/


NC Green Business Directory

Earth Month starts Monday!

See the Anything With A Plug Recycling Month discount for pickups. 👇👇
https://www.anythingwithaplugrecycling.com/pickups

Or if you don't have enough for a pickup, check out their drop off schedule. 👇👇
https://www.anythingwithaplugrecycling.com/

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NC State Extension (my day job) has a bunch of resources to help you create and use compost. Check it out here:
https://composting.ces.ncsu.edu/home-composting/

There are also tons of gardening tips including this rain garden plant selection: https://extensiongardener.ces.ncsu.edu/extgardener-rain-garden-plant-list/

We’re wrapping up Creek Week in Cary with a few reminders to help keep our waterways clean and healthy!
💧Please pick up after your pets.
💧Use compost instead of fertilizer on your lawn and garden. Soils amended with compost retain more moisture and prevent sediment runoff.
💧Only rain goes down the drain! Never allow anything except rain water to enter into our storm drain system. If you see evidence of illegal dumping contact us at 311 to report.
💧Utilize water-wise landscape practices and tools such as rain barrels and rain gardens.
Learn more and enjoy a variety of instructional videos at carync.gov/rainitin

NC Clean Water Education Partnership
Town of Cary, NC

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St Patrick's Day is right around the corner and it's a great time to get the kids outside with this GREEN Scavenger Hunt!

You can download a free copy here: 👇 https://www.greenishneighbor.com/pdf-shop

Green Realtor Advice from the amazing Ashley Rummage, Realtor, GREEN - Raleigh + Beyond RE !

Are you buying or building a home that will serve you and future owners in the future? Ask your builder how much to add an EV outlet OR plan to install an EV outlet in the garage of an existing home the next time you have an electrician out. A small price to pay to add major value! Visit our website to read more about how to electrify your home!

I'm having dinner tonight at one of my all time favorite restaurants on the NC Green Business Directory... Ceviche's. The old standby, langoustina ceviche, and the special tonight, mini poke tacos were most delicious!

You must visit here when in Wrightsville Beach!

Dinner at Ceviches!

Moving Soon???

🚚 Reimagine what it looks like to pack and load a moving truck. REUSABLE always wins out in the sustainability discussion. Green Tree Crates offers a reusable moving crate service so check it out!

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Follow up to the Cary Food Waste Collection post...

Learn what to put in that collection bin! 🌱

Get the scoop on composting in Cary! Learn how to make compost with a backyard bin and pick up free bags of compost for your garden. Check out our Solid Waste Section of carync.gov/green to register.

Town of Cary, NC

Cary has a second Food Waste Recycling Drop Off location! Congrats to Toward Zero Waste and the Cary community directors. Megan Andrews Holler is a super star!

Thank You Town of Cary, NC staff for seeing this vision through.

Food Waste | Town of Cary Cary’s food waste recycling drop-offs are a local option to turn food waste into compost. Each site accepts a variety of materials listed below; open to residents, no commercial interests. All material is composted by a local facility and some of that finished compost will be returned to the ea...

Anything With A Plug Recycling January DROP OFF dates start today!!!

Anything With A Plug Recycling January DROP OFF dates start today!!!

Greenish Neighbor Toward Zero Waste

Hey Apex NC!!!

We welcome to the NC Green Business Directory because ...

"Plant-rich diets hold enormous potential for climate change mitigation if adopted on a global scale. They also tend to be healthier than animal-rich diets. A plant-rich diet can be adopted incrementally with small behavioral changes that together lead to globally significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions." -

And because the photos on their page look so delicious and decadent!

This should be a no brainier by now but . . .

Balloon releases as celebrations or remembrances are nothing but dangerous and sometimes deadly trash.

This creature deserved better from us. 😞

Rarely seen whale species died on Emerald Isle after swallowing mylar balloon At the end of October, a Gervais’ Beaked Whale washed up on Emerald Isle. She was about a year old and weighed just over 670 pounds. Over a dozen scientists gathered together to figure out her cause of death.

👗Tired of purchasing and wearing a dress only once for a special occasion then stashing it in the back of your closet?

We just added a local fashion rental business to the directory!

Here's what Trendlend does: At TrenLend, our mission is to transform the way people approach fashion by providing convenient clothing rental services within our local community. We believe that everyone deserves access to a diverse and ever-evolving wardrobe, without the burden of ownership.

But we love that this service helps give life to beautiful dresses beyond a single use! This is one part of the solution to fast fashion which impacts our planet because of the carbon emissions related to clothing production.

Check out this article from the EPA with lots of resources cited: https://www.epa.gov/perspectives/fashion-forward-fabric-recycling-and-reuse-spring

Rescued produce makes for an imperfect hidden Mickey. Hungry Harvest

The Smell of Money Documentary

Last night I had the privilege of helping out at The Cary Theater screening of this amazing documentary written and produced by Jamie Berger.

Disturbed and inspired, I am sharing with you information on the comment period that is currently open regarding permits for animal feeding operations.

www deq.nc.gov/animalpermits2024

Thank you to Trees for the Triangle , Toward Zero Waste , George McDowell and all of the sponsors of the 2023 Cary Environmental Symposium.

Interested in screening this film in your community? Contact the filmmakers through their website at www.smellofmoneydoc.com

Hopefully the film will be available for streaming in early 2024.

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The newly updated Green Events Guide is now available for download.

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Or you can access the blog on www.greenishneighbor.com/blog

It's time to celebrate in a way that shows we care about how we treat our planet. Here are some tips for making your luncheon, snack break, meeting, event or reception a bit more environmentally sustainable.

Thank you to my friends at for collaborating on this updated guide! 💚😍