♻️ Sustainable Living Tips
Welcome to EcoGreen’s Sustainable Living Hub.
Real-life tips, tools, and CT-specific resources to help you sort smarter, scrap more, and feel confident about every bin.
♻️ What to Recycle & Where
Don’t guess—search it! These tools help you figure out what goes where, right from your device.
🟢 For New Haven, CT Residents
Use the Waste Wizard to look up any item and learn if it can be:
• Recycled curbside
• Brought to the transfer station
• Safely disposed of another way
👉 Waste Wizard – New Haven Recycling Search Tool
🌍 For All Connecticut Residents
Not in New Haven? No problem. Use the statewide Recycle CT Wizard to check recyclability, disposal rules, drop-off options, and more.
👉 Can I Recycle It? – RecycleCT Wizard
🌎 For Residents Outside of Connecticut
Not in Connecticut? No worries — recycling rules vary across the country, and most states offer their own version of the “Waste Wizard” tool.
Use these options to quickly check what goes where in your area:
• Search “Your City + Recycling Lookup Tool”
Most cities and counties have an online recycling search through their Public Works website.
• Check your State Environmental Agency
Many states offer full recycling guides and item search pages.
• Use a national database
Earth911 has a broad “What Can I Recycle?” search that covers most U.S. zip codes.
👉 Earth911 Recycling Search (National Tool)
Eco Tip: Bookmark your local tool so sorting is quick and stress-free before trash or recycling day.
✅ Pro Tip:
Bookmark these tools to make sorting easier before trash day!
🌱 EASY DAILY ECO WINS
Start small with habits that fit any lifestyle:
• Swap old bulbs for LEDs
• Carry one reusable tote everywhere
• Make hydration part of your routine. Keep a reusable bottle in your car or bag. Don’t have one? EcoGreen’s 32 oz insulated bottle keeps drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12, hours helping you cut back on single-use plastic. Available in 7 fun colors!
• Turn off lights when leaving a room
• Unplug chargers, small appliances & power strips
• Switch to eco cleaning tablets or refill concentrates
• Use compostable 5–6L bags for daily scraps. Even without a bin, collect food scraps directly in the bag. EcoGreen’s plant-based bags are fully compostable and sized perfectly for everyday kitchen use. Tie the bag, store it in a food-grade bucket, then place it into your organics bin, a compost drop-off site, or your home compost system.
💡 These are the easiest wins for people who feel overwhelmed. Start with one, then add more as you go.
Ecogreen 32oz Eco Friendly Water Bottle
EcoGreen 32oz Insulated Water Bottle – Eco Friendly "Sip Happens Reuse – EcoGreen Pathways
🍽 FOOD-SCRAP SORTING
Before you trash it → check if it scraps!
Most people don’t realize 30–40% of household trash is actually compostable food scraps. Sorting is the first step to a cleaner bin and a greener home.
👍 SCRAP THESE (COMPOST-FRIENDLY)
Fruit & veggie scraps • coffee grounds • tea bags • eggshells • rice • pasta • grains • stale bread • wilted greens • peels & cores
👎 TRASH THESE (NOT COMPOST-FRIENDLY)
Oily foods • cheese • meat • bones • large amounts of dairy • greasy leftovers • heavily processed food
🔍 NOT SURE IF IT SCRAPS? CHECK IT.
Use your local Waste Wizard, RecycleCT, or EcoGreen’s Sorting Guides to look up any item.
Our workshops teach you how to sort with confidence — no guessing, no mess, no overwhelm.
🌱 TOOLS THAT MAKE SORTING EASY
Start with EcoGreen’s 5–6L compostable liners for daily scraps. They’re clean, durable, and sized perfectly for countertop collection — a simple upgrade that cuts plastic waste and keeps your routine effortless.
🏠 SMALL-SPACE & APARTMENT LIVING
Tiny space? Big eco energy. Try these fun-sized habits that work beautifully in apartments — especially with a little EcoGreen magic:
• Use a countertop scrap bin with EcoGreen’s 5–6L compostable bags for easy, no-drip daily scraps
• Pick compact, multi-use cleaning tools
• Turn windowsills and shelves into a mini jungle of air-cleaning plants
• Hang reusable totes — and your EcoGreen 32 oz bottle — on wall hooks for grab-and-go ease
• Use one smart power strip so shutting down at night feels like powering down a spaceship 🚀
✨ Small spaces = less clutter, quicker habits, and way more eco wins. You’re basically living in a sustainability cheat code.
EcoGreens Kitchen Waste Bags/Bin Liners
EcoGreen 5–6L Compostable Bin Liners (50 Count) – EcoGreen Pathways
🐶 PET-FRIENDLY GREEN LIVING
Simple ways to reduce waste as a pet parent — while choosing products that protect the planet and your fur baby:
• Use biodegradable, compostable pet waste bags
• Keep a clip-on dispenser on your leash
• Choose plant-based, compostable wipes for paws and quick cleanups
• Donate old toys, beds, and blankets to local rescues
• Repurpose jars and tins for treats or small pet supplies
💚 WHY CHOOSE ECOGREEN’S PET PRODUCTS?
EcoGreen’s pet line is designed for real-life convenience with real environmental impact:
• Compostable, plant-based multi-color bags that break down naturally
• Thick, durable rolls for leak-free walks
• Leash-ready dispenser included with every box
• P.P. Wipes made from compostable, plant-based materials — gentle, pet-safe, and dog/cat approved
• Low-waste, lightweight packaging perfect for on-the-go cleanup
Explore EcoGreen Pet Bags (6 Rolls + Dispenser) + P.P. Wipes
EcoGreen "P.P" Wipes Plain Pet Wipes 80 Pack – EcoGreen Pathways
EcoGreen Pet Waste Bags – 6 Rolls + Dispenser (Multi-Color) – EcoGreen Pathways
👶 KIDS & FAMILY ECO HABITS (FUN + FRESH)
🌟 ECO TREASURE HUNTS
Kids race to sort items into trash / recycle / compost. Winner picks dessert!
🥕 SCRAP CHEF JR.
Kids scrape peels, cores, and crumbs into the scrap bin after meals.
📚 STORY TIME, ECO STYLE
Pick one night a week for “Green Story Night.” Bonus points if you read outside.
🪴 GROW SOMETHING SMALL
Start herbs or a seed in a jar — kids love checking daily growth.
💧 WATER BOTTLE BUDDIES
Give each child a reusable bottle and decorate it with eco stickers.
🌈 SCRAP DETECTIVE GAME
Kids check their plate and decide: Compost? Recycle? Trash?
Three correct in a row = a Green Hero point.
✨ Ready to raise little Green Heroes? Start with fun habits that make a big impact.
📘 EcoGreen Workshops & Classes
Your shortcut to sorting with confidence.
Whether you’re new to composting or want to level up your green routine, EcoGreen’s workshops make sustainability simple, fun, and beginner-friendly. Learn exactly how to sort food scraps, reduce waste at home, and make the most of small spaces — no overwhelm, no confusion.
🌱 What You’ll Learn
• What goes in trash, recycling, or compost (with real examples)
• How to use 5–6L compostable bags the right way
• How to prevent odors & keep scraps clean
• CT-specific rules + New Haven organics info
• How to set up a small-space scrap system
• Family & kid-friendly sorting activities
• Common mistakes people make — and how to avoid them
🧩 Why Take an EcoGreen Workshop?
• Designed for beginners & busy families
• Clear, visual demonstrations
• Local CT rules explained in plain English
• Fun, interactive, “you’ll remember this” style learning
• Taught by the Compost Confidence Brand
• Easy tips you can use the same day
🎒 Perfect For
• New Haven residents
• Apartment & small-space homes
• Schools & youth programs
• Community groups
• Businesses trying to reduce trash
• Beginners who feel overwhelmed
👉 Ready to learn? Join an EcoGreen Workshop. Workshops & Education – EcoGreen Pathways
We’ll teach you the skills to scrap confidently, sort correctly, and build routines that actually fit your life.