Giving Tuesday Spotlight: human-I-T gives technology and confidence
There is an overwhelming number of organizations that inspire and do good for people and for the environment. One that we recently partnered with, human-I-T, is an organization that is shrinking the digital divide while diverting e-waste from landfill. Read on to learn more about this amazing organization. Q: Tell us more about human-I-T and…Read More…
1 Hotels leads by example with their zero waste mission
Many companies are reevaluating their sustainability goals and making both big and small changes to guarantee their impact on the environment is minimal. Here we sit down with one of our favorite, sustainability-forward clients and dive into their initiatives! Corinne Hanson, Global Corporate Director of Sustainability and Impact at SH Hotels & Resorts discusses 1…Read More…
Tomorrow’s packaging problem – Bio-based vs. biodegradable vs. compostable
Today, consumer awareness of the environmental pollution caused by plastic packaging is on the rise. Recent discoveries relating to the impact of microplastics, alongside the already well-known issues surrounding the longevity of plastic in landfill and the sheer quantities that we consume, have placed renewed emphasis on recycling programs to pick up the slack and…Read More…
Furniture waste – The forgotten waste stream
One of the outcomes of the past months is that Americans have been spending a lot more time at home than usual. Faced with extra hours living and often working in the same space, many have been channeling their energy into transforming their homes—creating more comfortable living and working conditions to accommodate the “new normal”….Read More…
Do meal kit services really save waste?
Meal kits have found success in a busy but food-conscious world, growing into a $1.5 billion industry in the United States last year after entering the market less than a decade ago. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled their growth further, reporting increases in revenue of at least 20% between April and June 2020. Beyond…Read More…
How to donate your leftover Halloween candy
With nearly $2.6 billion being spent on Halloween candy in 2019, there is bound to be an abundance of leftover treats. Once sorting is complete by your trick-or-treaters this year, consider donating candy that remains rather than throwing it in the trash. Here are three options for your leftover Halloween candy this year: To learn more…Read More…
Halloween plastic waste — Unwrap an alternative
Halloween is nearly here, which means it’s time to get the decorations up, carve a Jack-o’-lantern or two, and stock up on candy. However, as with most festive periods in the US, a dramatic increase in waste is expected over Halloween—waste that can and should be avoided. This waste occurs in multiple areas, from those decorative…Read More…
What does the New York plastic bag ban mean for you?
Start spreading the news – New York is leaving its plastic bags behind for good Update: October 19, 2020 New York will enforce the plastic bag ban following months of delay. On March 1, 2020, New York rolls out its comprehensive plastic bag ban that will attempt to reduce the 23 million bags consumed by…Read More…
The Complete Plastics Recycling Process
Plastics have only been around for a little over a century, yet they’ve become part of almost every aspect of our lives. From children’s toys to food packaging, plastic materials are a ubiquitous part of 21st-century life. In fact, in roughly 70 years, there has been 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic produced, with around 6.3…Read More…
Compostable Cups: It’s not as simple as you think
What really happens to a PLA cup once you’re done with it? While you may think you are doing the right thing, the waste may not end up in the right place. Why? Steps you can take to make sure your efforts are met with success: *If…Read More…