Reduce holiday waste and increase holiday cheer
We love the holiday season but we’re not crazy about the waste that comes with it. During the holiday season, Americans will spend nearly $1,000 each on gifts, décor, food, etc. With all those purchases comes waste that can be avoided. Here are some ways you can cut back on waste without comprising holiday cheer. Holiday Decor Most agree, seeing beautiful decorations inside and…Read More…
RTS Spotlight – Boox box
Nearly one quarter of our waste is paper and cardboard and with online sales up 32% this year, that means even more cardboard could end up in landfill. Luckily, there are companies coming up with innovative ways to reduce our cardboard waste. We sat down with one of them – Boox CEO Matt Semmelhack –…Read More…
What is sustainable waste management?
Sustainable waste management aims to keep materials in use for as long as possible and minimize the amount of solid waste that is disposed of in landfill or through incineration. However, in our existing linear economy, waste begins even before products are manufactured, and a more in-depth approach to sustainable waste management must focus on…Read More…
The Circular Economy of A Christmas Tree
According to the American Christmas Tree Association, 80% of trees displayed in the Christmas season are artificial. Artificial trees are generally preferred because they don’t need watering, don’t leave a mess, and don’t have to be picked out and transported home. Evidence has showed that although artificial Christmas trees can be reused, a regular Christmas…Read More…
How to recycle
e-waste in Philadelphia:
A guide
The sixth-largest city in the US, Philadelphia is home to over 1.5 million people. Every year, the city generates an incredible two million tons of waste. The vast majority of this waste goes straight to landfill or incinerators. However, things in Philadelphia are starting to change. The city recently announced it plans to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and…Read More…
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…