Electronic waste or e-waste is any discarded electronic or electrical device. Many of these devices are classified as office electronic equipment, old computers, televisions, mobile phones and even refrigerators. Did you know that an estimated 50 million tons of e-waste in produced every year? The Environmental Protection Agency suggests that only 15-20% of e-waste is recycled, the remaining number sadly ends up in our landfills and incinerators.

When Vermont makes headlines it always excites us. Especially when the news pertains to important issues such as renewable energy and composting. These topics are not only important to Vermont, they are vital to the way our state functions and grows.

Keep America Beautiful is the nation's leading nonprofit that brings people together to build and sustain vibrant communities. With the help of volunteers throughout communities all over the country, Keep America Beautiful networks those involved to help turn public spaces into beautiful places.

Companies everywhere are increasing their recycling efforts to go green and the employees who work there are the ones that are helping this movement flourish. More and more businesses are realizing the importance of recycling and its benefits on the business, workers and the environment. Creating a recycling program in the workplace can improve operations, enhance your sustainability practices and help bring awareness and education to your office.

Here are a few ways you can celebrate the holidays by going green! By doing so, you can save yourself time, money and energy this season.

Composting is a hot topic in Vermont. That's because our "Green Mountain State" is leading the charge in mandatory composting.

Let’s explore Recycle Away a bit more in depth and see how they have evolved from “then to now.” I had the chance to get together with Web Developer, James “Jay” Gelter for a Q&A session on the company and how they got to be where they are today.