Rome Was Not Recycled in a Day
Education Podcasts
Helping you to incorporate recycling into your daily life
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
Helping you to incorporate recycling into your daily life
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 29: All I Want for Christmas is a Glass Crusher
9/25/2023
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...
Duration:00:14:18
Episode 28: Funcycling
8/20/2023
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...
Duration:00:15:58
Episode 27: Bin There, Do That
8/3/2023
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...
Duration:00:17:02
Episode 26: To Plug or Not to Plug
7/15/2023
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...
Duration:00:20:30
Episode 25: Hey There, Wait a Minute Mr. Compost Man
3/23/2023
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...
Duration:00:27:33
Episode 24: Roses are Red, Recycling is Green
2/9/2023
It’s almost Valentine’s Day once again. But as Cupid aims his arrow and we prepare to give flowers, chocolate, cards, and food to our Valentines, what about taking a minute to think about the environment? That’s exactly what Keith and Mollie are up to...
Duration:00:19:17
Episode 23: Give Sustainability the Old College Try
12/17/2022
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...
Duration:00:19:09
Episode 22: Don’t be a Turkey to the Environment
11/14/2022
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...
Duration:00:24:35
Episode 21: Class Act Recycling
10/27/2022
Join Keith and Mollie on today’s episode when they head back to school! No, they aren’t going to start a Ph.D. program in astrophysics. That’s next week. Today, they’re joined by returning guest George to talk about recycling at the middle school. It’s tough...
Duration:00:16:29
Episode 20: Confessions of an Alkaline-holic
6/5/2022
Do you have a mountain of dead batteries that you’ve been trying to get rid of? Or maybe you feel a twinge of guilt every time you throw a dead battery in the trash? If you struggle with the dead battery dilemma, this episode...
Duration:00:19:25
Episode 19: What’s in Your Bin?
12/30/2021
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...
Duration:00:17:29
Episode 18: Holiday Burn-Out
12/18/2021
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...
Duration:00:13:45
Episode 17: No Tricks, Just Treats
10/28/2021
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...
Duration:00:22:42
Episode 16: A Big Pane in the Glass
9/17/2021
If you’re like Keith and Mollie, which you must be at least a little if you follow this podcast, you’re always looking for alternatives to throwing things in the garbage. Let’s face it, though: some things are really hard to get rid of or...
Duration:00:19:35
Episode 15: Recycling by the Yard
8/23/2021
It’s summer time! On this episode, Keith and Mollie take it outside. Specifically, they take recycling to the back yard. If your outdoor furniture is broken, your outdoor cushions are dirty beyond repair, and your lawn care practices wouldn’t exactly be considered environmentally friendly,...
Duration:00:20:09
Episode 14: Recycling You Can Sit On
5/20/2021
Ever think about all of the plastic lids and caps that get thrown out instead of being recycled? If you’ve been losing sleep over them, or even if you haven’t, don’t worry. In fact, that’s what Keith and Mollie talk about today. We can’t...
Duration:00:07:57
Episode 13: How Many Lightbulbs Does it Take to Change a Person?
2/7/2021
Lightbulbs are everywhere, but we usually don’t think much about them until they burn out. When that happens, what do you do with the old one? While you’re stumbling around in the dark trying to figure that out, why not join Keith and Mollie...
Duration:00:18:00
Episode 12: Hit a Home Run for the Environment… Obviously
10/21/2020
As the World Series gets underway and this year’s baseball season draws to a close, Keith and Mollie make one last trip to the ballpark. But what’s this? Broken bats? Old gloves? And don’t even get us started on the concession stand. On this...
Duration:00:19:54
Episode 11: Take my Stuff, Leave my Ping-Pong Table
9/14/2020
Got a pile of things that you need to get rid of but that you know can’t go in the garbage? We’ve all got old electronics, dead batteries, and other things that we’ve been told shouldn’t go in the landfill. You could try throwing...
Duration:00:15:04
Episode 10: In the Garage With George
9/3/2020
Got a garage full of junk? No, we’re not talking about your car. That’s a different podcast altogether. But for most of us, the garage is a convenient place for common household items to disappear to. The problem is they only get as far...
Duration:00:12:31