Get Cash for your Clutter!

September 5, 2015

This column appeared in Echo Magazine September 2015 This year we have been focusing on how to create less stuff, more simplicity, so that you can enjoy a more hassle free life. But we know people like their “stuff!” If it’s hard for you to part with your high school track trophy, the boom box […]

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Does the “all-in-one” recycling recipe get a thumbs up from Betty?

June 9, 2015

Little Miss Betty sat on her recycled parkbench eating her organic parfait Along came a mechanical green spider and sat down beside her and frightened Miss Betty away! People have been asking whether the new machine at the Vanderlinde (VDL) recycling facility gets the thumbs up or the thumbs down from Betty. Here are the Cliff’s […]

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Mirror Mirror on the Wall…Who’s the Greenest Candidate of Them All?

June 4, 2015

With the Democratic Primaries for Charlottesville City Council fast approaching, Betty wanted to provide you with the important facts to make a well-informed decision for a cleaner, greener Charlottesville this Tuesday, June 9th! Our Questions: Energy What plans do you have to take advantage of the state’s upcoming Green Community Program and Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds […]

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Betty Helps You Think Globally, Act Locally When it Comes to Water

March 20, 2015

Celebrate World Water Day this Sunday, March 22nd! This is a day to celebrate, raise awareness of those who suffer from water-related issues, and to take action for the future health and management of water. Do your part locally to conserve water by following Betty’s top ten tips! Turn off the tap while brushing your […]

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5 No-Sew Ways to Reuse an Old T-Shirt

March 10, 2015

On Wednesday, March 4th, the Zero Waste Warriors had the pleasure of hosting a night of repurposing t-shirts at ReThreads Consignment. It was a blast! We learned many fun ways to easily make an old t-shirt new again by turning it into a bow, headband, tote bag, bracelet, or dog toy. Check out the links below for instructions […]

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Tales from the fridge: kiss your old icebox goodbye

March 6, 2015

I have a secret. No, I’m not a super hero at night and I didn’t travel with the circus in my 20s, although both of those would be pretty cool. It’s far more shocking and I am going to share it with all of you. By day I’m an energy efficiency consultant who works to […]

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Tips for Cleaning Out Your Closet!

March 6, 2015

Spring is just around the corner and now is the perfect time to clean out your closet to make space for your Spring fashion items. But when you open up your overflowing closet, you may not know where to start or what to do with the items you no longer need. No need worry, Betty […]

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Guest blog- Small Acts Count on Plastic Oceans

February 10, 2015

The following article originally appeared on a blog called Small Acts Count. The author, Heather, is Betty’s newest volunteer and Zero Waste Warrior. We are so excited to be working with Heather and encourage you to check out her initiative and other blog posts at www.smallactscount.org.   Guess what your fish dinner had for lunch […]

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Introducing Better World Betty Resource Pages! #2: Food

January 27, 2015

You may have noticed recent changes to our website. While progress is still underway, Betty would like to introduce one new feature: Resource Pages! Found under the “Resources” tab above, these pages are your one-stop shop for all things energy-, food-, purchasing-, and water-related. Check out each page for facts, tips, blogs, and links! Former […]

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Betty’s New Year Resolutions!

January 9, 2015

JUST SAY NO TO PLASTIC Plastic forks, spoons, knifes, bags, take-out, bags, packaging.  Is it humanely possible to go without plastic for a year?  The answer for most people is NO.  But it’s definitely worth a good college try.  If you need a little inspiration Google “plastic gyres in the ocean” which are giant islands […]

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