Glass is a pain! No, really! We’ve talked about that before here in Rome. On this episode, Keith and Mollie talk to someone who has decided to do something about it. Moriah Fordham is the owner of Phoenix Glass Recycling, bringing glass recycling to Huntsville, AL and the surrounding county. Even if you don’t live in Huntsville — not everyone can be a rocket scientist — you can learn a lot by listening to the interview with Moriah. She’s an entrepreneur who cares about the environment and wants to fill a much needed spot in the recycling world. Her company is a member of 1% for the Planet, the ..read more

You’ve heard of recycling, and you’ve possibly even heard about upcycling, but have you tried funcycling? On this episode, Keith and Mollie dive into how to make recycling more fun! Yes, it’s really true. You actually can take good care of the environment and have fun at the same time. To help figure this out, return guest, funny man, and birthday boy Ben joins this episode with his own jokes, ideas, and, well… you’ll just have to listen to find out. And after you take in these ideas as a starting point, why not share a few of your own? Let us know how you make the task of recycling more fun b ..read more

The times they are a chingin’! Okay, that might be a bit dramatic, but Keith and Mollie are certainly all worked up on this episode. The city of Homewood, AL that we call home here at Rome Was Not Recycled in a Day is making some big changes to our curbside recycling program. City council person Jennifer Andress joined us for an episode in late 2021 to say that these changes were in the works. Even if you don’t live in Homewood, your curbside program might also be moving to a “mixed stream” program with a single bin for garbage and recycling. Give this episode a listen to learn about the chang ..read more

It’s summer vacation season! As you’ve hit the pump before hitting the road this year, your wallet has probably felt the pain. Gas prices may not be at an all-time high, but they ain’t what they used to be. Keith and Mollie have noticed that electric and plugin hybrid vehicles have become quite the thing these days! On this episode, they’re joined by an engineer from an electric utility company, John Murray, to explore the question: is it time to get one? Do they really make it worth it? What are the hidden costs, both to the owner and to the environment? And should we all rush out and buy one ..read more

It’s spring time at last! The time when we throw off the winter blahs, get outside, enjoy the birds singing and the flowers blooming, and start a compost bin! Okay, maybe composting isn’t on your spring wish list. Maybe you just can’t get into it because it’s too hard! If you listen regularly, though, you knowthatthis podcast is all about making recycling easier. Keith and Mollie are here to help. On this episode, they’re joined by Matt Nesbitt from Field Culture Compost, a community-sourced composting company. Listen to learn Matt and Mollie explain composting made easy. And if it’s still mor ..read more

Here at Rome Was Not Recycled in a Day, we know that sometimes living your life in a way that’s good to the environment can be a little overwhelming. Next time you get overwhelmed, though, stop and be thankful that you’re not in charge of sustainability for an organization of 70,000 people. That’s exactly what today’s episode is about. Keith and Mollie talk with Meredith Moore from the University of Illinois where she coordinates sustainability programs and helps to educate the students, faculty, and staff on how to take good care of our planet. Learn about some of what she does and how you ca ..read more

Today, Keith and Mollie talk turkey. They also dabble in sweet potatoes, dressing, vegetables, and even come back for pie. Yes, as we all get ready to pause and be thankful with a big meal, today’s episode is about pausing and thinking about all the garbage that’s generated in the process. But don’t panic! Before you cancel the whole meal, this episode is filled with the ingredients for ideas to make your Thanksgiving holiday one that the environment can be thankful for, too. If your groceries are packaged in #5 plastics, learn ways to recycle them with Community on the Rise or by taking your ..read more

It’s a constant dilemma: what can you put in that curbside bin? Better yet, what are your family members putting in that curbside bin when you aren’t watching? Maybe you don’t pace the floor worrying about it, but it’s still often a puzzler. On this episode, Keith and Mollie finish up 2021 by looking ahead to 2022. They’re joined by their city council person, Jennifer Andress, to learn what’s in the works for recycling in Homewood in the future. If you live in Homewood, learn what you you might be able to put in that bin once new plans are put into action, and if you live elsewhere, this might ..read more

It’s the time of year when so many of us bring down decorations from the attic to make our homes festive. And, if you’re like Keith and Mollie, you discover every year that, while we’re all enjoying our summer vacations, those oh-so-pretty lighted decorations tend to give up the ghost of Christmas past. On this episode, Keith and Mollie deck the halls in a little different way. Check it out to learn some fun ideas for things you can do with Christmas Lights that don’t light any more. Learn about Keith’s adventures with the Light Keeper Pro that might help you get a little more life out of thos ..read more

It’s fall! Time for fall decorating, carving that pumpkin, and maybe even dressing up in a costume for some Halloween fun. But how do you do that while being good to the environment? And we’re not just talking about why you shouldn’t TP your neighbor’s house this year. On this episode, Keith and Mollie jump into having a green Halloween. Listen for ideas on decorating, dressing up, and even what to do with all of those candy wrappers. If your decorations have worn out, get some ideas on how to repurpose them, or send broken lights or electronic decorations to Protec. Learn about H&M’s used ..read more