Sustainability isn’t just a buzz word.
RM Home Specialists • April 28, 2023

What are your goals this Spring?

I am the woman who literally gets anxiety at the store when the I forget my shopping bags and see the clerk putting 4 things into a plastic bag and grabbing another. I get anxious even when I see stacks of plastic water bottles too… Not sure how – maybe my “hippie parents” or maybe my love for this beautiful planet. No matter, I’m here to help!

 

Sustainability isn’t just a buzz word. It involves concepts that we need now and for the future. The least we can do as a consumable society is to be aware, make our impact on the planet less, and dispose responsibly.

 

While passing through the mail/bills, I found the Pierce County Refuse mailer quite helpful. 

 

Home Values: Are there Federal Savings available to you at your home? Check out: Home Energy | Pierce County, WA - Official Website (piercecountywa.gov). We’ve had clients ask us if solar panels and energy upgrades will catapult their values. We do know that with higher interest rates, lower utilities are a plus! We believe it will be value for your bills now and can’t help but have future value. 

 

Spring cleaning: Properly dispose of Paint: Five gallons or less can be dropped off in our area, check Paintcare.org; Electronics: Check ECycleWA.org; Hazardous Waste (chemicals, cleaners etc): Household Hazardous Waste | Pierce County, WA - Official Website (piercecountywa.gov); Unused Medicine: Med-Project.org. 

 

Please recycle the plastic BUT… only put plastic bottles, jugs and tubs. Unfortunately, there isn’t a place for all the “wrapping” and plastic in our bins. And make sure the items are clean. 

 

Gardening and Veggies: This is one of the things I’ve had on my list of things to do for for years! The County has edible gardening & composting complimentary classes both virtual and in-person. Check it out: Sustainable Solutions | Pierce County, WA - Official Website (piercecountywa.gov)

 

Happy Spring Y'all! Madison and I agree that 2024 will be our year of the family garden! In the meantime, if you have any questions about housing values, how to dispose after Spring Cleaning, or care to inspire us with your garden stories; Call or text!


Sincerely, Regina


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By RM Home Specialists • March 31, 2025
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