Author Archives: Jaco ten Hove

PERSPECTIVE We all react to the dynamics of living that come our way. We have to. There’s lots going on … Read More

PERSPECTIVE Have you noticed all the articles lately about how recycling centers nationwide are closing? Here’s just one, from The … Read More

Can it be done? Some noble restaurants posture themselves as eco-minded and do indeed improve some on the normal American … Read More

Vinegar is Your Friend PERSPECTIVE Single-use packaging creates so much waste, and cleaning supplies are certainly notorious for this. Plus, … Read More

Circular Logic Carries the Day! www.circularmaterials. com.au/philosophy/ PERSPECTIVE You may have heard of “biomimicry,” which is the emerging science that … Read More

Whither Winter Waste? PERSPECTIVE Have you noticed that December seasonal activities generate a high degree of waste? In the spirit … Read More

WHAT CONTAMINATES OUR BEST INTENTIONS? PERSPECTIVE Maybe you’ve heard of “aspirational recycling,” which is when good people think they’re doing … Read More

PERSPECTIVE As an end-of-summer treat, I found my way to an isolated oceanside beach and was sitting alone when I … Read More

NOTE: This blog post is also available as a Handout. See sidebar “Resources.” I often get asked about China’s recent … Read More

PERSPECTIVE I was recently tabling at the local county fair for our Master Composting and Recycling booth, and found I … Read More