Barthelmes recycles w/ the Murph

Posted by Mr. Murph
On December 16, 2011

Chomp, chomp, chomp…oh, such lovely music, Barthelmes Conservatory. We make a terrific recycling team. Thanks for having my bin at yur place. –Murph

Trash…Definitely Not Worth Its “Wait”

Posted by Mr. Murph
On October 4, 2011

Ever wonder how long it takes for a piece of garbage to decompose? Well, it doesn’t just turn to liquid or vanish into thin air. It actually takes years and even centuries for some items to break down in the ground. Here’s a list of some common items we throw away daily and how long […]

Compost that? Are you kidding??

Posted by Mr. Murph
On June 20, 2011

Most of us eco-types have a strange tendency to think about unusual ways to reduce our waste and recycle stuff. Call me odd but I’ve been considering the things we compost (fruit, vegetable peels, leaves, grass clippings) and what could be added to the list (I wanted to say pile, but held back.) Remember, composting […]

My Re-usables Brainstorming List…

Posted by Mr. Murph
On June 15, 2011

Lately, I’ve been coming us with unique ways to swap out disposable items for re-useable ones. I call it my re-usables brainstorming list. Actually, they’re not all my ideas…some I’ve gotten off the web…but, they’re all pretty good nonetheless. My next step is actually implementing them all, which may take some effort. Here it is […]

Some Safer Household Alternatives

Posted by Mr. Murph
On June 1, 2011

We all have cans and bottles of the stuff… toxic materials in the form of harsh cleaners, polishers, and sprays that are worse for us than just living in a dirty house. Although we think we may need all these things to clean properly, the better idea is to just get rid of the stuff […]

Switching ON to Greener Lighting

Posted by Mr. Murph
On May 23, 2011

No doubt, going to greener light bulbs is a great way to save money and energy. But, like that great document, the Declaration of Independence, says…not all eco-lighting is created equal. Ok, it doesn’t actually say that, but you see what I’m saying… all bulbs don’t perform the same. Anyway, here are some tips to […]

Going Green Without Swearing Off Modern Living!

Posted by Mr. Murph
On May 15, 2011

Come on, admit it. When you hear the phrase “going green” you instantly imagine the hardships of what that entails. Heck, even I used to…and I’m Mr. Murph!!!! I thought it meant growing my own fruits and veggies and peddling a bike to generate enough energy to watch Jeopardy. It was the enormity of the […]

Feeling Bored?

Posted by Mr. Murph
On May 5, 2011

Hey Kids, Feeling Bored? Green up Your Routine… Okay, you’re sitting around in your room feeling bored… not really doing much of anything. Even your pet rock, Argus, just isn’t as fun as he once was. You want to do something new and exciting to change up your dull routine…but what? Hey, I got an […]

Posted by Mr. Murph
On April 23, 2011

Tips for Conserving Energy… Just like anything worthwhile in life, conserving energy takes effort and above all… consistency. It’s not something you can do one day and then forget about…you have to develop the necessary habits or your good intentions will be wasted. Here are some practical tips you can do today… to make conserving […]

Introducing Mr. Murph!

Posted by Mr. Murph
On April 7, 2011

Tulsa Recycle and Transfer (TRT) is making history…introducing, Mr Murph! It’s a cute name that came with a price tag of a little over 5 million dollars to build, but oh boy has it been worth it. So far it’s been a valuable investment for TRT and Tulsa as a whole. Through the facility, we’re […]

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