In our recent Earth Overshoot Day post, we talked about the concept of “Virgin Materials.” But what are “Virgin Materials?”   Virgin Materials are materials like oil, timber, metals, ores, or stone that are extracted directly from the Earth. This extraction has an immense environmental footprint long before the product is on the shelves.  …

A reminder for residents of Freer road:   We had several bins missed yesterday due to them being placed on the east side of Freer road, which is closed for construction. We will be returning this morning. Be sure to have your bin on the WEST side of Freer road.   Freer Road in Chelsea…

July 30, 2026 is Earth Overshoot Day. Today, humanity’s demand for ecological resources has surpassed what our planet can regenerate in a full year. This year’s Overshoot Day falls 5 months before the year’s end, signifying that Earth’s resources are in a deficit for the remainder of 2026.   This year’s theme focuses on the…