Optimizing commercial waste management for your business
Companies are shifting towards making sustainability a core part of their business in response to shareholder, employee, and customer demands. Part of the shift includes optimizing how waste is managed and diverting more of it from landfill. So, in a large-scale environment, how can commercial waste management be implemented sustainably and responsibly? What is commercial…Read More…
The future of recycling — Looking to 2020 and beyond
As we enter the third decade of the millennium we must understand that global waste generation is one of the most pressing issues of our time—an inevitable by-product of capitalist and consumerist growth. A crisis that is not going away and is getting worse each year. That’s not to say that changes aren’t being made, but…Read More…
What does the NYC Commercial Waste Zoning bill mean for your business?
In what represents a significant attempt to streamline New York’s fragmented commercial waste management market, recent legislation from the New York City Council promises to fundamentally change the way waste is picked up and processed throughout the city. The Commercial Waste Zones bill — as passed on November 20, 2019 — has been six years…Read More…
Innovative gifts made from waste
It is worth remembering our collective purchasing power can make a difference on our eco-footprint. Whether you’re a big believer in the circular economy, you want to change the amount of plastic in our oceans, or you’re shocked by the sheer scale of our global food waste, perhaps it’s time to think outside the (gift)…Read More…
Artificial trees vs. real trees. Which is better for the environment?
Have you debated this topic among family and friends? At first glance, some consumers often think an artificial tree that lasts 5-10 years is the better choice to cutting down a tree and throwing it away year-after-year while others are of the opinion that the process to grow a real tree is much simpler. Consider the entire life cycle…Read More…
Composting food waste – what you need to know
Composting is currently one of the most effective ways to deal with food waste. Here we look at how it works and why waste reduction is always preferable. Food waste in the US is a growing issue, and it is estimated that around 40 million tons is sent to landfill each year, making up…Read More…
We helped these companies go green. Want to be next?
For companies around the world, the race to “go green” is on. From the eco-based startup with a long-term plan to change the world, or an existing multinational business that needs to overhaul its existing policies, companies are waking up to the benefits of sustainable practices. Much more than simply an exercise in brand marketing,…Read More…
10 Cities with Forward-Thinking Recycling Programs
Over the past 20 years, municipalities across the US have been steadily increasing their recycling recovery rates, or the amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) they are able to divert away from landfill. In fact, since the turn of the millennium, national recycling figures have increased by more than 25%, with year-on-year growth pushing the…Read More…
What you might not know about different types of waste
It’s the season of everything that is spooky, sinister, and downright scary. Today’s trick-or-treaters may be in for a bit of a fright if they knew exactly what kind of environmental impact October 31st has on our environment. It seems the most shocking aspect of Halloween has nothing to do with ghosts or goblins but…Read More…
Saving the planet: 15 practices your company can implement now to reduce waste
When it comes to running a business, there’s no escaping the huge amounts of waste that comes with it. Whether you are involved in the manufacturing of physical products or providing services from an office, trash and trade go hand in hand. A large proportion of business waste falls into the category of Municipal Solid…Read More…