It’s been a little over 8 months since A Clean Life was brought into the world. It was quite an odd birth.
I had this idea. That’s it just an idea.
I began telling friends, family, and coworkers about it. To my amazement it ignited their passions. They enthusiastically encouraged me to keep developing the idea. Some began researching on their own and reporting back to me. Nearly all started telling me about anything environmentally friendly they were doing.
It was like standing up in a large room and having everyone look at …

As summer comes to a close and school begins anew I wanted to take some time to highlight something special in DC. The Mayor’s Conservation Corps.
This is a city sponsored effort to provide district youth with social employment. They get paid $7.25/hour and participate in programs like graffiti removal, cleaning parks, community projects, outreach, and more.
It is really a fantastic program for our fair city, which is in need of some beautification. Especially the non-NorthWest affluent areas. Then our kids, oh gosh, have you seen some of these youngsters. If …

Summer Party at Eastwinds

We are throwing a party!
Come on over to Eastwinds for some food, friends, music, and good times. This event is going to be an exciting fun filled evening with music, door prizes, raffle giveaways and more. It’s the perfect way to spend your Sunday evening.
This is a charity event with a donation of $25. Your donation is tax deductible and gets free food, door prizes, and wine. The food will be some of the most popular dishes in Orange County created by Ned Sheng owner of EastWinds:

Twin …

Since I began down this path to become the ultimate Trashman I am getting so many links from friends and family. They are amazing and perfect discussion starters, so thanks everyone! Keep em coming.
Rather than read them and realize all this ultimate knowledge myself I decided to share them with the world. Here they are, enjoy.

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For the very first post of this blog, which is also the mouthpiece for the nonprofit, A Clean Life, I thought it would be nice to write a little note about why I am doing this.
As an introduction…my name is Steven Mandzik and I want to be a trashman.  I am here with a simple vision:
I want to change the way America deals with trash.
I believe we have a true opportunity to effect change over the next few years. I pledge myself to this vision. Further, I believe in transparency, …